K-12 Educational Technology News

All news articles from the THE Journal editorial team, in chronological order.


eInstruction Rolls Out Entry-Level Clicker

eInstruction has released a new entry-level model in its line of radio-frequency classroom clickers.

Starboard Adds 3 New Hybrid Storage Systems to Product Lineup

Starboard Storage Systems has launched an updated version of the Starboard operating system, Starboard OS 3.2, as well as three new hybrid storage systems: Starboard AC2000, AC4000, and AC4500.

Varsity Tutors now Accepts Bitcoin Payments

Varsity Tutors, a provider of in-person and online tutoring services, will now accept Bitcoin as payment in an effort to reduce credit card and bank transfer fees for international customers.

Stoneware's webRDP HTML5 Gateway Allows Remote Windows Access Without a Client

Cloud computing and classroom management software developer Stoneware has launched a new version of its webRDP HTML5 Gateway that allows end users to access remote Windows computers without a client.

MaxxCat Adds Custom Thesauruses, Promoted Results to Google Mini Replacements

MaxxCat has upgraded the search appliances covered by its Google Mini Replacement Program to allow users to add custom thesauruses and more easily promote results.

Blackboard Learn 9.1 SP12 Adds Retention Center, Inline Assignment Grading

Blackboard has added a new supports for at-risk students to its learning management system, Blackboard Learn. The new retention tool is one of several enhancements added to the latest version of Blackboard Learn, Release 9.1 Service Pack 12.

Fort Wayne Schools Clocks In with Time Management Software

Fort Wayne Community Schools, the largest school district in Indiana, has shifted its time management work to new software in an effort to save time and money.

New Book Offers Step-by-Step Guide to Integrating Technology into Everyday Classroom Activities

Published by Brookes Publishing Co, <i>Instructional Technology in Early Childhood: Teaching in the Digital Age</i> is a problem-solving guide for pre-K and kindergarten, written to help educators choose and use instructional technology to improve outcomes and ensure that children with and without disabilities are actively engaged.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Debuts K-6 Common Core Reading Program

New reading program features a number of digital support tools for teachers, including e-planner and practice and assessment app with real-time reporting.

Belkin Designs Mobile Device Charging Station for K-12 Environments

Station stores and charges up to 10 tablets, notebooks, and e-readers, simultaneously.

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