Most elementary and secondary students are using mobile devices in their studies, either in the classroom or at home. And, according to a new study, the majority would like to be able to use them more in class.
Non-profit Aspire Public Schools, which runs 34 schools chartered in California and Tennessee, is bringing its "rotational" blended learning model to elementary schools in Oakland and Los Angeles.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 05/07/13
Desire2Learn has introduced new functionality to its learning management suite, including new predictive analytics tools, improvements on the mobile and e-portfolio fronts, and an important addition in the area of accessibility.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 05/07/13
Solar power can save schools money and give students a valuable educational experience
New all-in-one interactive platform combines Chief mount and interactive screen with writeable marker board surface.
NEC Display Solutions has taken aim at the entry-level end of the professional installation projector market with its latest offering, the PE401-H, which retails for $1,999 while boasting light output of 4,000 Lumens, 1080p native resolution, and up to 2,000:1 contrast ratio.
Exo Labs has launched the Focus Microscope Camera to link a classroom microscope to an iPad.
Student performance data is playing an increasingly important role in America’s classrooms. From scientifically based research to survey data to clickstream learning analytics, the volume of data is most definitely increasing. The question, of course, is this: for the better?
- By Cathie Norris, Elliot Soloway
- 04/29/13
A school for the blind and visually impaired in Washington State uses distance learning to accommodate offsite teachers and students.
- By Bridget McCrea
- 04/29/13
eInstruction has released a new entry-level model in its line of radio-frequency classroom clickers.