The Next Generation Learning Challenges initiative has awarded $7 million to education technology programs focused on Common Core State Standards.
For decades the No. 2 pencil and bubble sheet have ruled the student assessment process. The time has finally come to move those tests online. Here's what you can expect.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 06/07/11
The Investing in Innovation (i3) grant program for schools has received a major facelift. Based on "substantial feedback from prior applicants and other stakeholders," the United States Department of Education has revamped the rules and made it easier for schools to obtain matching funds.
As one of the pioneers in instituting statewide online assessments, Delaware provides an excellent case study in how to plan and implement such an ambitious initiative.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 05/19/11
Plato Learning has released the Beyond High School Library, a suite of online courses designed to prepare students for college entrance and placement exams and career certification and work skills exams.
Over the next five years, six technologies will have a profound impact on teaching and learning--and some are already beginning to have an impact.
Two foundations are partnering to support Common Core State Standards through the development of both open and commercial digital instructional resources.
Testing provider Pearson Pearson Assessment & Information is asking education stakeholders to help guide the development of online assessments.
Pearson has released an update to Equella, a digital repository for higher education and K-12. The latest release, version 5.0, gains new interface enhancements, as well as support for customizing dashboards and building portlets.
Ed tech developer NetSupport has released a new classroom management tool for Mac OS X and Linux, NetSupport Assist.