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.
As the use of educational tools continues to grow, the FBI is warning the public to be aware of the risks of data collection and unsecured systems.
Proposals are due in two weeks for four different grants: Farmer's Insurance Thank America's Teachers; Project Learning Tree GreenWorks! Grants; AAEF Classroom Grant; and Krystal Foundation STEAM Grants!
DBQuest and Case Maker are designed to help students engage with the Library of Congress' extensive catalog of primary resources.
A new brief from the National Council on Teacher Quality found that a large majority of states haven't taken steps to make sure their teachers have sufficient knowledge to teach reading. According to the organization, just 11 states require licensing tests for both elementary and special education teachers to measure their knowledge of reading instruction.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 09/13/18
While most teachers found that data helps them identify learning goals (87 percent), slightly more than half (52 percent) said their biggest obstacle was a lack the time to use data effectively.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 09/13/18
A new study found that girls made up an ever-declining share of the top achievers in a math competition with every passing year of high school.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 09/13/18
More teachers are requiring students to use assigned devices in their classrooms, but a new report finds inconsistencies with technology adoption in class and at home.
Researchers have identified four conditions that motivate teachers to move forward with technology-driven changes to instructional practices. Top-down coercion isn't one of them.
Starting next week, a new course on personalized learning will officially kick off on the new ISTE U professional learning website. ISTE U is a global education initiative from the International Society for Technology in Education.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 09/12/18
littleBits, the company that introduced sets of electronic building blocks for use in classrooms to help students learn how technology works, has launched three new STEAM kits for ages 8-plus to inspire them to invent.
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- 09/12/18