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Beginning this fall, people in education can pursue a certificate in how to use technology in the classroom. The new online "Advanced Education Technology Certificate Program" is being launched by the University of Michigan School of Education, which worked with the university's Center for Academic Innovation to develop the learning experience.
01/28/2020
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Recently, Kaltura announced that it has purchased Newrow, which provides functionality for developing and managing virtual classrooms, online courses and webinars.
01/28/2020
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Our children are hungry — food-wise and emotion-wise. Schools have addressed the former and they are starting to address the latter. In this beginning blog post on SEL — social and emotional learning — we define it, raise a few provocative questions, and then we hear from Dr. Tyralynn Frazier, an SEL expert, who explores “SEL and Equity.” A very good place to start!
01/28/2020
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Will there be a backlash to facial recognition technologies this year?
01/27/2020
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Here are the ed tech funding updates that E-rate applicants will need to know for funding year 2020 and beyond.
01/27/2020
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Upcoming funding opportunities for schools
01/27/2020
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A recent report from the Thomas Fordham Institute found that lessons acquired through Teachers Pay Teachers and similar sites aren't worth using.
01/23/2020
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The thing about SXSW EDU, an event unlike any other in the education segment, is that you just don't know who's going to show up or what they're going to say.
01/23/2020
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PASCO Scientific, which supplies schools with science products, has joined a Google for Education integrated solutions initiative. PASCO said it hopes its participation will improve the efficiency of science learning and classroom experimentation with its gear in schools where Google products are being used.
01/22/2020
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The learning and innovation in education never stops. Here's what 12 education technology experts and observers expect for the new year in K-12.
01/22/2020
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Researchers at the University of California, Irvine are launching a program to develop computational curriculum that focuses on the needs of English language learners.
01/22/2020
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The Innovation Academy will work with the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics and Computing in creating a STEM-focused curriculum that uses project-based and team learning, portfolios, certifications, business mentorships and student-created applications and products.
01/21/2020
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The program includes STEAM curricula (for grades 4 through introductory college courses), robotic telescopes with photo capture functionality and access to a private virtual clubhouse for sharing observations.
01/21/2020
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The initiative is being undertaken by the Flipped Learning Global Initiative and Teachers Pay Teachers.
01/21/2020
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Upcoming funding opportunities for schools
01/20/2020
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Could 2020 be the year of the voice? These voice experts think so.
01/17/2020
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Two districts recently issued devices to students who lacked internet access at home.
01/16/2020
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Two education technology companies are working together to add more interactivity to social studies learning. Britannica Digital Learning, the education arm of the company that produces Encyclopedia Britannica, has launched new features using tech from Pear Deck.
01/15/2020