K-12 Educational Technology News

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


Adapteva Unveils $99 Linux-Powered Supercomputer

Adapteva has completed its first Parallella parallel-processing board designed for Linux supercomputing.

Enterprise IT Security Capabilities Begin Slow Shift to the Cloud

Identity management, vulnerability assessment, and other forms of enterprise IT security technologies are slowly moving to the cloud. According to a report released this week, just about 10 percent of all enterprise security product features will be delivered via the cloud.

Windows Azure (Finally) Takes Infrastructure into Cloud

Microsoft wants to stop giving Amazon headway in the cloud race. The Redmond company announced live production of Windows Azure Infrastructure Services, first previewed starting in June 2012.

Windows PCs See Steepest Decline Ever

The market for Windows-based PCs has declined faster than anticipated. According to two independent reports, PCs fell off 11.2 percent to 13.9 percent in the first quarter of 2013 -- the steepest decline in the history of the PC.

Scholastic Launches 6 Blended Programs for K-12 Math, Reading Instruction

Scholastic Education has unveiled six new blended learning products for K-12 math and reading instruction as part of its presence at this week's Education Innovation Summit at Arizona State University.

Knowledge Delivery Systems, Common Sense Media Partnership Provides Internet Safety Courses

Knowledge Delivery Systems, a provider of online professional development courses, has partnered with nonprofit Common Sense Media to make four Internet safety courses available to K-12 teachers.

Red Hat Opens Early Adopter Program for Enterprise OpenStack Distribution

Red Hat has elevated its Red Hat OpenStack distribution from a preview version to an Early Adopter Program.

Flip-top Desk Accessory For iPads Offers Enhanced Security Features

New built-in desk accessory for iPads delivers always-on power capability and locked storage.

McGraw-Hill Education Releases Adaptive Learning Program for AP Exam Prep

McGraw-Hill Education has launched an online preparation tool designed to help high school students prepare for advanced placement exams.

Cyber Defense Competition Extended to Middle Schools

Beginning this summer, middle school students will have a chance to learn about cyber security and take part in a national online competition.

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