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Microsoft is on track to deliver its Minecraft: Education Edition with an "early access" program that will let any teacher download the open world game. MoreShipments of Chrome OS-based devices to American K–12 schools increased more than 31 percent in the last year. MoreWhen working with educational technology, responsible decision makers in schools recognize the need for solid security and privacy practice in software applications. MoreMicrosoft will be introducing new education-useful features into Windows 10, including a quick device set-up app, an imaging and configuration tool, a utility to simplify Windows 10 devices for testing and enhancements to Windows Update. More
A consortium of organizations has been funded to help 9th grade science teachers integrate computer programming and computational thinking into their physics classes. MoreOmaha Public Schools is piloting a new online service from Microsoft for teachers who use the education edition of Office 365 Education. Microsoft Classroom, currently in preview mode, offers course management features through a homepage where educators can post announcements, assignments with due dates, calendar events and reminders. MoreEON Reality has just launched a free app that aims to help teachers and students learn with interactive, "gamified" lessons. MoreMaine Township High School District in Chicago is using virtualization to give teachers access to a consistent desktop environment from any device. More
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