Education Department Invests in Education Business Research
The Education Department is pushing academics and entrepreneurs to translate emerging research from studies and papers into usable, commercial education products faster. Read Full Post >
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June 05, 2013
June 04, 2013
Conferences Showcase Contrasting Visions of How to Serve the K-12 Market
The messages articulated at a gathering of education publishers this week contrast sharply with those offered at an earlier summit of education investor and entrepreneurs. Read Full Post >
May 07, 2013
Online PD from Coursera Includes Content, Teaching Skills
Coursera, a MOOC provider than recently shifted into K-12 teacher training, is initially offering 28 courses online. Read Full Post >
May 07, 2013
Microsoft's Akhtar Badshah Reflects on STEM Ed. in the U.S.
Akhtar Badshah talked about Microsoft's YouthSpark program and how technology is changing education in the U.S. Read Full Post >
April 25, 2013
Florida Investigation Criticizes K12 Inc. on Teacher Issues
A draft report by the Florida Department of Education's inspector general says the online company K12 Inc. provided inaccurate records of teachers' interactions with students. Read Full Post >
April 18, 2013
FCC Appoints Director of Digital Learning
The FCC announced the appointment of Michael Steffen as Director of Digital Learning, a new digital learning role. Read Full Post >
April 16, 2013
Producing Technology That Works for Educators
The frequent disconnect between ed-tech products and teachers' ability to use them is a recurrent theme among attendees at the ASU/GSV education innovation summit. Read Full Post >
April 15, 2013
Former U.S. Ed-Tech Chief Karen Cator to Lead Digital Promise
The former Apple Inc. official plans to use her government and tech company experience to help bridge the public and private sectors. Read Full Post >
February 22, 2013
Views of Technology Differ Among Elementary, High School Educators
Elementary school educators are more likely than their high school peers to see technological know-how as an important school-leadership skill, a survey reveals. Read Full Post >
February 15, 2013
Advanced Ed-Tech Research Center Proposed for Ed. Department
A congresional proposal would create a program focused on developing breakthrough advances in learning sciences and educational technology, similar to a program in the defense sector. Read Full Post >
