Educational Technology News

Microsoft is expanding its line of Surface devices with the Surface Go, a $399 version of the popular tablet/laptop. Schools deploying Surface Go will have the option of running either Windows 10 Home in S mode or Windows 10 Pro.

Seasoned educator Jeff Mao shares insights for teachers trying to adapt to a 1-to-1 environment and come to terms with the impact that has on teaching practices.

Classroom computers can’t boost student outcomes if educators don’t know how to use them innovatively.

Things might be improving for rural schools that have struggled to secure tech, high-speed internet access.

"The fast-paced advances in technology, as well as the changes that we are experiencing in education, will create an entirely new vision for how schools in the future will appear and function. What is the future of education? What is a “school of the future?”"

"The inclusion of technology in the classroom has been shown to improve student participation, information retention, and overall test performance. One reason for the success of educational tech is that it boosts student confidence. Students who are secure in their abilities, work harder and take their educations seriously."

"Almost two decades into the 21st century, the waters around us have grown—literally and figuratively. And as with climate change, there are many (who hold great power) denying it happens or denying that we’re the cause of it happening, and thus denying that there’s anything we can or should do about it."

The new Windows OS may be ideal for the K-12 world, less so for higher education or business.

The first step toward resisting the pull of digital products like Snapchat, Instagram, and Netflix is recognizing the tricks they use to keep you hooked. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.

"As we examine this sea of change in the way information is delivered, we’ll also take a look at the impact of these changes on veteran teachers. Other problematic factors include teachers with years of experience in the classic method of teaching; teachers who are not familiar with technology resources; and students and schools that don’t have access to technology hardware, software, or connectivity to the Internet. In this article, we will discuss the 5 things you should know about Edtech."

The tech-friendly district is almost always the more attractive option for prospective students, families, and employees alike.

"No matter how much value edtech adds to your classroom, there will always be skeptics hovering close by. On the flip side, if you’ve never been an edtech supporter, it’s likely there are educators in your district advocating for an online math tutorial or digital textbook."

Thanks to its cost, accessibility and innovation, school districts are embracing cloud to boost student outcomes.

Why not discuss in detail those fundamental tricks that will help teachers resolve students’ distraction if not immediately but gradually.

"For school districts striving to move from a teacher-centered learning environment to a learner-centered approach, a 1:1 technology program may just be the answer."

Kelly Dumont is an education technologist for Canyons School District in Sandy, Utah. On December 5, his district was one of many around the countr

"Around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Adam Henderson began receiving a flood of reports from across his district’s 17 schools saying their Chromebook devices were no longer working."

An elementary tech teacher shares her approach to helping her youngest students learn to love the keyboard.

Technology helps middle schoolers develop a lifelong passion for learning.

Two lawmakers argue that schools that dole out student technology and then charge a fee for those devices are crossing a line.

"Choosing the right digital learning device can be tricky. As more schools go one-to-one, offering every student a computer or tablet, they are faced with the difficult choice of picking one device that will work for all purposes. It can be tough to find a device that is tough enough to withstand everything students will throw at it, is easy to carry around, and can do everything teachers and students need it to do."

Technology can make teachers’ lives easier, but only if they feel capable of using it effectively.

"Digital devices and technology are commonplace in classrooms, from math lessons on iPad apps to more out-there experiments like using virtual reality to teach geography. But as such practices have spread, detractors have emerged, too."

Blended learning mavericks reveal what works and what doesn’t for K-12 blended and personalized learning implementations.

This blog will talk of how you can convince your management to choose game-based learning for your organization.