Educational Technology News

"By 2019, 58 million two-in-one devices are expected to be sold annually, and growth in popularity of these products, which combine the features of both tablets and notebooks, is being driven by the education sector."

Educator Ann McMullan shares her advice for innovative teaching. The lesson? Learn to embrace change.

"Ed Tech Magazine highlights three strategies for keeping kids – and their Chromebooks – safe, even after they’ve left the protections and limitations of the school network."

Integrating technology into the classroom takes much more effort than handing out devices. According to a new report from an education researcher, there's little evidence that students are using digital tools for learning in classrooms.

The question of whether laptops improve learning is simplistic and the wrong one to ask. We need to dig deeper.

"Georgia’s Liberty County School System to outfit its school bus fleet with wi-fi in an effort to extend the school day — the first school district in Georgia to provide students free internet access through mobile wi-fi units."

"It is that time of year again! School has started or will be starting for many of you. How can you build community and creatively infuse technology into your classroom? Here are some of my favorite activities to try on the first day:"

"Choosing hardware or software for an entire school district is a momentous decision, so it only makes sense that districts across the country are choosing to pilot products before signing on the dotted line. Here are two case studies of how carefully planned and executed pilots helped districts make informed choices—and improve teaching and learning."

"Mobile applications–or apps–have served an important role in the evolution of what’s possible in a classroom. Libraries and textbooks and teachers have been the traditional portals to information in education. This had many benefits, including a very even, aligned, and uniform learning experience for students."