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IT Spotlight
Giving students and early start on computer science education with a focus on security is crucial. And high school is already too late, argues Project Lead the Way's Vince Bertram. MoreWhile the e-learning shift in education holds the promise to accelerate student success, school system leaders are faced with increased responsibility. Chief among those challenges: managing student data and security — and doing so with limited time and resources. More
Ed Tech Research & Trends
Reports of bullying in American schools have dropped nearly in half from the turn of the century. Overall, violent victimizations were down even more substantially — 82 percent from 1992 to 2014, according to a report released today by the National Center for Education Statistics. MoreClassroom wearable technology in the United States is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 46 percent over the next four years, according to a recent report released by Research and Markets, a Dublin, Ireland-based market research firm. MoreGlobal sales of interactive whiteboards are facing a steep decline in the next decade, according to a new market report published by Future Market Insights, a U.K.-based research firm. MoreNearly half of all teachers — 48 percent — are using games in their instruction now, according to a new Speak Up research report released by Project Tomorrow. That's more than double the percentage from five years ago. MoreThe future for digital credentials is still a bit foggy. A new survey on the topic found that just over a third (36 percent) of people involved in human resources and talent management have any knowledge of the topic. Only a quarter of those surveyed have already begun using digital credentials, such as badges, in their recruitment or hiring processes. MoreAlthough schools have spent billions on computer hardware and software for the classroom, only 16 percent of teachers think their schools are using it effectively, according to a new report. More
K-12 Technology News
Google has released another update for Classroom, its learning management tool that integrates with Google Apps for Education. MoreNComputing has launched the Chromebook CX110 and Chrome app, paving the way for American schools to easily run Windows applications on their Chromebooks. More
CareerVillage, a nonprofit that aims to help low-income students better prepare for their future, is teaming up with Dell to produce TechWeek, an online networking campaign from May 16 to 20.
MoreD-Link has introduced the DXS-1100-10TS, a 10-port, 10 gigabit Ethernet (GbE) managed switch suitable for educational facilities. MoreThe Eastland Independent School District has adopted a new communication tool designed to improve district security. MoreA new education platform for K-12 pulls together multiple programs to ensure student data security and privacy. MoreHP and Google have collaborated to produce the new HP Chromebook 13, an ultra-thin laptop powered by the sixth generation Intel Core processor. The all-metal Chromebook 13 is only 12.9 millimeters (0.5 inches) thick when closed and weighs 2.86 pounds.
MoreThe Orange County Public School District has adopted interactive flat panels and classroom software to complement its bring-your-own-device program. MoreSmart Technologies has entered a major software contract with United Independent School District. MoreAlvin Independent School District in Texas has implemented a new enterprise resource planning system in an effort to streamline administrative processes. MoreThe Huntington Beach City School District has completed the latest phase in an initiative that will save the district an estimated $16.3 million while enriching science, technology, engineering arts and math (STEAM) education for students. More
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