IT Spotlight
Blockchain records and keeps information safe by creating a decentralized record of data that can be confirmed and validated without relying on a single authority.
MoreLast year was the first year ransomware was a multi-million-dollar industry, according to the researchers, and it wasn't necessarily the most well known ransomware that accounted for that growth. MoreThe latest upgrade to the Arkansas Public School Computer Network means that all of the education organizations in the state now have access to 200 Kbps per student, most connected by fiber. More
Ed Tech Research & Trends
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This year, the United States will lead spending in the category at $3.2 billion, followed by Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) at $3 billion and Western Europe at $2 billion. More -
The tablet market continued to fall in the second quarter of 2017, reaching 37.9 million shipments — a 3.4 percent decline compared to the same period last year. More -
Smartphone shipments declined slightly in the second quarter of 2017, down to 341.6 million — a decline of 1.3 percent compared to the same period last year and a 0.8 percent decline compared to this year's first quarter.
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K-12 Technology News
Certica Solutions has launched a new operational data store for schools, Data Connect, in an effort to support data integration and application interoperability. More-
Sansar empowers individuals, communities, schools, studios, corporations, brands and others to easily create, share and ultimately sell immersive 3D social experiences for consumers to enjoy on HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and Windows PCs.
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Since 2010, the competition has worked to boost student interest in STEM through game design, while promoting collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving.
More The latest version of the Panopto video management platform now includes integration with Instructure Canvas Gradebook as well as customizable playlists. More
Upcoming K–12 Grants
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Sponsor: Constellation Energy
Award: Two categories: $25,000 for grades 6–12, $50,000 for college and university
Number of Awards: Not specified (historically 12 to 17 per year)
Application Deadline: Oct. 1
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Sponsor: Toshiba America Foundation
Award: Two categories: $1,000
Number of Awards: Not specified
Application Deadline: Oct. 1
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Sponsor: Toshiba America Foundation
Award: Two categories: Up to $5,000 and more than $5,000
Number of Awards: Not specified
Application Deadline: Up to $5,000 awarded on a rolling basis; Nov. 1 deadline for applications for more than $5,000
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Sponsor: SparkFun
Award: STEM/STEAM-releated prize packages, event and team sponsorships and other types of support
Number of Awards: Varies
Application Deadline: Ongoin: third Thursday of each month; awards announced on the last business day of each month
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Deadline: Ongoing
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Award: No more than 10 percent of an organization's annual operating expenses or 25 percent of the total budget for the project being funded; awards have ranged from the hundreds to the millions of dollars.
Number of Awards: Varies
Qualification: Project should "directly serve or impact children living in urban poverty, particularly in the areas of education, family economic stability (including microfinance) and childhood health."
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Deadline: Ongoing (approx. 10 awards per month)
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Deadline: Ongoing (grants awarded on a rolling basis)
Call for Papers & Proposals
Upcoming Events
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Aug. 27–31
Las Vegas
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Oct. 4–7
Orlando, FL
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Nov. 1–3
Las Vegas
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Nov. 12–17
Orlando, FL
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Nov. 15–17
Orlando, FL
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Dec. 5–6
Washington, DC
- More events at thejournal.com
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Professional Resources
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