THE News Update: 9 in 10 Students Say Tablets Will Change How They Learn

9/11/2014

News & Issues

Survey: 9 in 10 Students Say Tablets Will Change How They Learn
Ninety percent of students said tablets will change the way they learn and 89 percent said the devices would make learning more fun, according to a new survey conducted by Harris Poll for Pearson.
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Startup Launches Automatic Cloud-Based 3D Printer
A new fully automated and cloud-based 3D printer from NVBOTS will soon hit the market, with features intended to help simplify the sometimes complex 3D printing process.
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Data Collection Technology Awards Open, Offer $5,000 Prizes
Vernier and the National Science Teachers Association have opened up applications for their annual technology awards, recognizing innovative use of data collection technology in the classroom.
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Tucson District Uses Geovisual Analytics To Ease Budget Cuts
After a failed override election, the Sunnyside District used a geovisual analytics tool to determine and explain boundary changes and school closures.
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All Educational Testing Service Research Reports Now Available at Wiley Online Library
Educational Testing Service has made its entire collection of research reports, more than 2,500 in total, available through the Wiley Online Library.
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7 STEM Startups Win Big at Silicon Valley Software Competition
Seven ed tech startups have won a Silicon Valley competition for STEM software developers and will get the chance to pilot their creations in local Bay Area schools.
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SimpleK12 Offers Free Online PD Event on Differentiated Instruction
Online professional development provider Simple K12 will host a free online event designed to help teachers differentiate instruction on September 2.
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Upcoming Events

2014 Clute Institute International Education Conference
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Nov. 9–12
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