Ambitious Five-Point Tech Plan Outlined by National Ed. Leaders
The LEAD commission has released five recommendations to accelerate digital teaching and learning in the nation's schools. Read Full Post >
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June 13, 2013
June 13, 2013
Apple Recommended for Major L.A. Schools Tech. Contract
District staff are recommending that the L.A. Unified School District award a contract potentially worth $500 million over time to Apple Inc. Read Full Post >
June 11, 2013
Mobile and Virtual Tools, Data Analytics on Rise in Schools?
Mobile devices, cloud computing, data systems, and virtual laboratories will grow in popularity in the next few years, a report says. Read Full Post >
June 10, 2013
Which Tech Devices Do Students Value for Different Academic Demands?
A nationwide survey reveals that students have different views of the usefulness of laptop computers, smartphones, and tablets, depending on the task at hand. Read Full Post >
May 01, 2013
Parents Willing to Buy Mobile Devices for Use in School, Survey Finds
Nearly 45 percent of parents say they plan to buy or have already bought a mobile device to support their child's learning, a nationwide survey has found. Read Full Post >
May 01, 2013
Smartphones a Standard for Majority of Students by High School, Survey Finds
Parents see the potential in mobile apps for learning, but find that children tend to use them purely for entertainment, a nationwide survey finds. 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 >
April 13, 2012
Intel Unveils New, $200 Tablet for Education
The 7-inch tablet is encased in rugged plastic and designed specifically for the education market. Read Full Post >
