THE News Update: Report: 6 of 10 Millennials Have 'Low' Technology Skills

6/17/2015

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Report: 6 of 10 Millennials Have 'Low' Technology Skills
American millennials may be the first generation that grew up with computers and Internet access, but all that time spent glued to a small screen hasn't translated to technology competence, according to a research project that analyzed data from an assessment of adult competencies that tests cognitive and workplace skills.
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U Colorado Boulder Arms STEM Teachers with Game Design Concepts
A group of about 100 K-12 teachers has completed a week-long summer institute, dubbed Scalable Game Design, at the University of Colorado Boulder focused on using game design to teach computer science.
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App Allows Teachers to Control Classroom Presentations from Mobile Devices
With Reflector Director, educators can step away from their computers and control what's shown from an Apple iPad or iPhone.
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New Wireless 70-inch Display Eliminates Cabling
The DTen allows the user to plug a dongle into a USB port-enabled device to share its screen on the display. No pre-installation of software is required.
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AASA, Hobsons Partner on Improving Access to Community Colleges
The School Superintendents Association and Hobsons, a provider of student advising and admissions systems, have partnered on an initiative that aims to help school districts and community colleges increase the number of students attending and graduating from community college.
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