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Virtual reality headsets grew more than 50% in the first quarter of 2021 compared with the same period last year, according to a new report. Facebook, which owns Oculus, was one of the key driving factors.
07/01/2021
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New York district overhauls school-to-home communications efforts with a unified, data-rich communication platform to improve disconnected communications with families.
07/01/2021
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Instructure, the maker of Canvas LMS and other widely used learning technologies, has entered an agreement to acquire EesySoft, which has been a partner of Instructure.
07/01/2021
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We’ve seen the use of education technology become more prevalent this past year. We’ve also seen an additional disruption in education as COVID-19 impacted student achievement, particularly in diverse student populations with accessibility needs. Aside from the overarching challenges of learning from home, the nation’s nearly 7 million students with disabilities had additional obstacles to overcome during the pandemic. For these students, the move to Zoom wasn’t a fixall solution for remote learning.
06/29/2021
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Epson has rolled out seven new models in its lineup of large-venue projectors. The compact, high-light-output models offer up to 10,000 lumens and multiple optional power lenses.
06/29/2021
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A previously unnamed remote access Trojan, or RAT, that had until recently been targeting local governments in France, has set its sights on the education sector in the United States. It’s being deployed by PYSA/Mespinoza ransomware operators, according to new research.
06/24/2021
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Seventy-five percent of malware is going undetected by “traditional malware solutions,” according to a new report. And 74% of threats detected in the last quarter were zero-day malware, an all-time high, according to the researchers.
06/24/2021
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There was a surge in mobile gameplay when the pandemic began. According to a new report, nearly two-thirds of gamers increased the amount of time they played. And the majority of that activity will continue beyond the pandemic.
06/23/2021
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Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are key drivers of growth and innovation across all industries, and the education sector is no different. According to eLearning Industry, upwards of 47% of learning management tools will be enabled with AI capabilities in the next three years.
06/23/2021
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The increased demand for lower-cost remote learning solutions is helping to drive massive growth for Chromebooks this year. But the next few years won’t look so rosy, according to a new forecast from market research firm IDC.
06/22/2021
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DreamBox Learning has launched a new formative data solution for K–12 educators, DreamBox Lesson Recommendations, which is designed to use student data to provide “real-time student progress insights with actionable next steps to meet student learning needs. Teachers can use this formative data to plan for individual or small group differentiation and customize their instructional strategies at any point during the school year.”
06/22/2021
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LEGO Education and NASA have come together to create “Build to Launch: A STEAM Exploration Series,” a new interactive learning series scheduled to launch in September.
06/22/2021
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Lightspeed has updated its entire line of audio solutions for education. The company has also rebranded its line as Instructional Audio Solutions.
06/22/2021
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Malware being delivered via removable media, such as USB drives, nearly doubled last year, according to a new report.
06/22/2021
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A new report shows that closing the digital divide for students who lack connectivity can provide a tremendous boost to economies around the world, including 5.5% boost to GDP in the United States.
06/17/2021
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Epson today rolled out eight new models in its PowerLite lineup of laser projectors. The new madels are designed for classrooms, larger meeting spaces and signage applications.
06/17/2021
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Wacom has added one of its Intuos tabets to its lineup of graphics tablets that are certified compatible with Chrome OS devices.
06/17/2021
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As part of an expansion of its Be Internet Awesome digital citizenship program, Google today announced several new resources for educators, students and parents, including new curriculum and social-emotional learning lessons focused on online harassment and bullying.
06/16/2021