K-12 Technology News
Here you'll find the latest news from the education technology world, from the newest hardware and software releases to policy and funding updates to research reports to school and district tech initiatives. Looking for more in-depth coverage of important topics? Be sure to visit our Features page.
No, artificial intelligence can't replace the human brain, and no, we'll never really be able to make AI bias-free.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 04/17/19
LEGO Education and FIRST today unveiled two new robotics sets for the 2019-2020 FIRST LEGO League Season, both themed around architecture.
The University of California, Davis is hoping to connect 15,000 11-year-old girls in the state to STEM education in a new pilot.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 04/16/19
The new center features fabrication equipment and a full-sized FIRST Robotics field for practice. Among the users will be regional robotics teams, the high school's own robotics club (the "Tractor Technicians"), the middle school robotics club ("Tractor Technicians in Training") and various elementary-level groups.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 04/16/19
BenQ has updated its Premium RP Series of interactive flat panels with voice command delivered by Amazon Web Service (AWS). The voice activation takes the place of a physical remote control.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 04/16/19
STEM kit seller Pitsco Education has introduced a new line of robotics and coding products for its K-12 classroom catalog.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 04/15/19
While more educators are using technology in the classroom every day, there is no monolithic way that teachers are implementing new forms of learning, according to a new study.
Upcoming funding opportunities for schools
Content covers coding, engineering design, drones, cybersecurity and mobile app development. In the future, according to the company, curriculum will also cover animation, data analysis and artificial intelligence. The company said the lessons adhere to Next Generation Science Standards.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 04/15/19
Lawmakers in Congress introduced five bills this week that could impact the lives of teachers and students in significant ways.