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IT Spotlight
The $1.5 billion increase in annual funding approved by the FCC last week is expected to allow 101,000 schools and 16,000 libraries to expand their high-speed broadband and WiFi access. MoreOur panel of experts predicts what trends, devices and software will define educational technology in the coming year. More
Tech Research
Sales of tablets will continue to slow in the new year, though the devices will still see an 8 percent growth over 2014 numbers to reach 233 million shipments, according to a new forecast from market research company Gartner. MoreGlobal smartphone shipments grew just more than 20 percent to reach 301 million units in the third quarter of 2014 despite no growth in the mobile phone market overall, according to a new report from market research firm Gartner. MoreThe number of servers shipped in the third quarter of 2014 grew 1 percent, with North America and Asia/Pacific driving the mild upward swing. MoreWhen it comes to choosing what technology will be added to schools, e-learning and classroom management top the list. While half of schools already use e-learning software and online homework portals, another 29 percent expect to add or update that in their classroom arsenals, according to a new report from CompTIA. More
K-12 Technology News & Issues
One investment firm estimates that schools will experience a $2 billion savings in lower fuel prices for the current fiscal year and could likely spend this "found money" on technology and consumables such as digital content. However, what could turn out to be a boon for some states could have detrimental effects on other states. MoreAerohive is rolling out a new 802.11ac access point designed to handle harsh outdoor environments. MoreSRC Solutions has unveiled version 3 of its online enrollment tool, Registration Gateway, with features designed to improve security and efficiency. MoreCalifornia's San Marino Unified School District has adopted an online registration and payment system in an effort to streamline the processes. MoreRenaissance Charter High School for Innovation in New York City has replaced its home-grown information system with a consolidated student information and financial system. More
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