Demand for Wireless Networks, Tablets Will Grow, District Officials Say
A survey of district technology officials reveals that demand for tablets, and effective wireless technology is likely to grow. Read Full Post >
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March 01, 2013
February 28, 2013
District Tech Leaders Express Need for Wireless Networks, Tablets
School district technology officials say their demand for wireless networks and tablet computing devices will rise over the next three years, a new survey shows. Read Full Post >
February 04, 2013
Nationwide Digital Learning Day Kicks Off February 6
The Alliance for Excellent Education will hold a 'Digital Town Hall' for the event in Washington, D.C. Read Full Post >
December 31, 2012
2012 Rewind: E-Textbooks, Tablets, Common Core, and More
The push for accountability in virtual education, rapid growth of blended learning, and experimentation with open education resources were also top trends in 2012. Read Full Post >
December 13, 2012
Tablets or Teachers? L.A. Tech Initiative Sparks Heated Board Debate
Los Angeles is considering an unprecedented initiative that would give all 650,000 students an electronic device, leading to scrutiny as to how the district will pay for it. Read Full Post >
November 12, 2012
Indian Government, Tech. Firm Collaborate on Tablet for Education
The unusual public-private partnership to create a low-cost tablet computing device aims to eventually equip all students in the country with such devices. Read Full Post >
October 23, 2012
New Report: Half of High Schoolers Own Smartphones
The Web-equipped cell phones are now the most commonly owned handheld devices among students in grades 9-12, according to survey data. Read Full Post >
September 27, 2012
New $159 Amazon Tablet Challenges iPad
Other new tablets, such as Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1, could also gain more traction in the ed-tech marketplace. Read Full Post >
September 24, 2012
Report: Schools Should Move from Print to Digital Content by 2017
The State Educational Technology Directors Association makes several recommendations for how schools should make the transition. Read Full Post >
August 20, 2012
Survey: Friendly Attitudes Toward Cell Phones, Other Devices in Schools
Nearly 3 in 4 respondents were against an outright ban on cellphones in schools, and most preferred allowing students to use laptops and tablets in schools by the time they reach high school. Read Full Post >
