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Thoughtfully designed learning environments can help students work together more effectively. MoreNew minimum requirements for assessment have district leaders talking about technology. As they consider upgrades, they should plan not just for testing, but for teaching. MoreSo teachers are told to use computers (laptops, iPad--it doesn’t matter) in a curriculum that was made for pencil-and-paper learning activities. So teachers are given a Learning Management System that makes it harder for them, rather than easier, to deal with student artifacts. What’s wrong with this picture?!?! More
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In a district-wide initiative designed to promote and facilitate mobile learning in the K-12 classroom, McAllen Intermediate School District has distributed more than 22,000 mobile devices. MoreTrivantis has released a new version of its e-learning software, which includes a new interface, wizards, and tools. MoreContinuing its mission to turn around Los Angeles' lowest performing schools, the non-profit organization Partnership for LA Schools will receive additional funding for its blended learning initiative, which supports science, technology, engineering, and math education in the Los Angeles Unified School District through online learning programs. MoreBroadcom today debuted a new mobile 4G LTE chip that sports an LTE category-4 modem, with speeds of up to 150 Mbps, and that takes up less space and consumes less power than current-generation modems used in smart phones. MoreBretford's new line, featuring movable furnishing with built-in power access, is designed to foster interaction and collaboration. MoreM&A Technologies has introduced a compact, mobile workstation that integrates an array of audio-visual tools into an all-in-one unit MoreA new partnership between Everbridge, a provider of interactive communication and mass notification solutions, and Nixle, a provider of local community alert services, will allow Nixle to integrate key Everbridge voice and email capabilities into their community alerting platform. MoreGoogle and CDW have launched a partnership that will see the former offer enterprise Chromebook solutions for education customers. More
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