Snow days melt away as schools warm up to e-learning
Feb 26, 2014As cancelled school days snowball during this year's polar vortex, schools are warming up to e-learning as a way to keep the fires of education burning at home.
Teacher talk: Enhancing language arts instruction with technology
Jan 15, 2014K-12 education expert Christi Wilson discusses several ways teachers can incorporate technology into their language arts curriculum.
Teacher talk: Blended learning
Dec 18, 2013Ready to flip your classroom? Educator Christi Wilson takes a look at the many advantages of blended learning at the K-12 level.
Competency-Based Degree Programs Catch On
Dec 16, 2013Reward students for what they know, not how long they sit in a classroom: That's the idea behind competency-based degree programs. See how colleges across the country are changing their approach to education.
Teacher talk: Using YouTube in the classroom
Dec 11, 2013In this installment of Teacher Talk, K-12 education expert Christi Wilson discusses how teachers and parents can use YouTube for educational purposes.
Teacher talk: How Dropbox changed teaching (for me)
Nov 6, 2013Our resident K-12 educator Christi Wilson explains how Dropbox, a cloud-based file storage service, changed her approach to lesson planning.
Exploring the educational benefits of Minecraft
Oct 30, 2013Minecraft is a fun way for children to learn both classroom and life lessons. And now, educators around the globe are modifying the game to further its academic potential.
Tutoring 2.0: New Online Tutoring Tech and Trends
Oct 16, 2013The world of online tutoring is advancing at a rapid pace. Here are some new tools and techs you might have to see to believe.
Teacher talk: Using Skype in the classroom
Oct 2, 2013Thanks to Skype, people around the world can communicate face-to-face over the web. Education expert Christi Wilson explores the many benefits this technology can offer K-12 students.
Trends in Online Music and Art Instruction
Sep 26, 2013Music and art can be difficult to teach online, but new applications and approaches are changing that. Here are a few success stories from online colleges and universities.
The pros and cons of PowerSchool
Sep 25, 2013With PowerSchool, parents can check their children's grades and attendance with the click of a mouse. But is this unfettered access really necessary?
Teacher talk: Interactive whiteboards
Sep 18, 2013Interactive whiteboards have revolutionized the K-12 classroom. In this week's Teacher Talk, educator Christi Wilson discusses the many advantages to this new technology.
Teacher talk: Social networking for K-12 students
Sep 9, 2013K-12 education expert Christi Wilson shares her experience with Edmodo, a social networking site for students and teachers.
Microsoft brings innovation to the classroom
Sep 3, 2013Microsoft has long been on the cutting edge of innovation. Now, with programs and products like Bing for Schools and Microsoft Office 360 for Education, the tech giant is aiming to transform the educational landscape.
Are E-Textbooks Ready for Prime Time?
Aug 21, 2013Students increasingly want course content on their digital devices -- and content providers, publishers and universities are finally responding.
Teacher talk: Yes, students should have computers in the classroom
Aug 14, 2013Do students really benefit from technology in the classroom? Education expert Christi Wilson shares her thoughts.
Augmented reality and its amazing new perspective on education
Aug 7, 2013Augmented reality, or the layering of information over a real-world environment, is an emerging technology finding a home in education, especially through the use of devices like Google Glass.
Teacher talk: How I've seen the Internet change K-12 instruction
Jul 24, 2013In a new series, K-12 educator Christi Wilson discusses her personal experiences with edu-tech and online learning.
Finding solutions for "the other ed-tech"
Jul 3, 2013Since 2004, IData Incorporated has provided technology consulting services to higher education institutions. Their goal: To increase efficiency through better data management and system integration.
Digital Badges Make Their Mark on K-12 Education
Jul 1, 2013Digital badges give students young and old concrete evidence of their knowledge, skills and accomplishments. Learn more about this emerging trend in education.
10 Edutech Startup Founders
Jun 26, 2013Education technology is a wild frontier of innovation, but a handful of talented tech pros are taking the charge toward the future of education. Read about 10 founders of ed-tech startups and the projects and products they are creating to help schools and students flourish.
Digging deep: A look at data mining on campus
Jun 26, 2013With billions of people online, data mining is the hottest new thing for market research. Algorithms that sift through the near-limitless data help us find movies we might like, improve search results and more -- a lot more. Find out what data miners are unearthing on college campuses and how big data is changing the landscape of higher education.
Mobile Learning Takes Hold
Jun 24, 2013As online education made its way to the forefront, mobile apps began taking distance learning to the next level. Learn what mobile apps are currently helping to transform online education in new and exciting ways.
Career spotlight: High-tech instructional coordinators
Jun 18, 2013In the edu-tech world, coordination is king, and nobody knows that better than instructional coordinators specializing in high-tech learning. Find out what's driving the demand, where the jobs are, and what it means for students and teachers.
Special Ed Tech: How Digital Learning Tools Are Helping Reach Students With Special Needs
Jun 17, 2013Educators serving special needs students have traditionally relied on specialized assistive technologies, but mainstream edu-tech tools are increasingly making their way into special ed classrooms.
Designing an education in the 21st century
Jun 11, 2013Teachers are doing amazing things with technology in their classrooms everyday -- but the future of edu-tech is still anyone's guess. Learn about recent trends in digital learning, and the challenges facing tech-savvy educators.
Moodle lovers rejoice: New native app boosts mobile accessibility
Jun 5, 2013Get to know Moodle, an increasingly popular learning management system, and the new native app that makes it even more accessible for online learners on the go.
Google Makes a Play for the Classroom
Jun 4, 2013Google is shedding its "just a search engine" reputation by branching out into other product categories and is now positioned to give Apple a real run for its money on its home turf − in the classroom
Earn a degree for free? MOOCs for credit set to transform college online
May 31, 2013One crazy development in educational technology might make it possible to earn a bachelor's degree for free. Find out about the steps being taken toward free and low-cost online schooling from elite universities.
Open resources broaden learning possibilities
May 23, 2013Free licenses could mean cheaper textbooks and a wider selection of learning materials for students and teachers alike. Learn how open educational resources, or OER, are changing the way we access information.
Coming soon to a school near you? California rolls out free digital textbook library
May 16, 2013California educators have made some of the most popular college textbooks available for free online. What does this stunning tech advancement mean for students and schools in the next five years?
Edu-tech spotlight: DreamBox Learning
May 10, 2013One company is helping elementary students learn math a different way: Through games. We caught up with a member of DreamBox Learning's curriculum design team to learn more about the company and the growing educational technology space.
The Aerohive Wi-Fi school solution
May 2, 2013Edu-tech company Aerohive helps schools get the online information they need when they need it, supplying Wi-Fi to a wide range of K-12 and postsecondary institutions.
Gamification: Play-based learning for college students
Apr 24, 2013Find out why the New Media Consortium recently named gamification - or game-based learning - one of the most promising trends in higher education technology today.
MyEdu: The ultimate student resource?
Apr 17, 2013While other websites in the edu-tech world find success in niches, MyEdu has found success providing a one-stop educational resource for students.
Keeping 'em honest: Test-taking technology
Apr 10, 2013In order to ensure academic integrity in online examinations, B Virtual offers proctoring solutions that allow students to securely take their tests.
Getting on board with educational technology
Apr 3, 2013Classrooms are moving into the digital age, and not just with online learning. Learn how brick and mortar classes are benefiting from high-tech tools.
Twitter helps students, educators enhance learning in and out of the classroom
Mar 29, 2013With 140-character bursts of wisdom, educators are tweeting out a message of community and collaboration. Find out how Twitter can assist both teachers and students.
How games and education technology go hand in hand
Mar 26, 2013Games aren't just for fun anymore, they're transforming the way students learn. Find out how educational technology is changing the process.
Students getting "smart" through use of interactive whiteboards
Mar 22, 2013The use of interactive whiteboards continues to change the way lesson plans are delivered from kindergarten to college. A survey of K-12 teachers finds that 60 percent use interative whiteboards in their classrooms.
Classroom technology runs deep, but study shows mixed reviews
Mar 19, 2013The use of educational technology continues to grow, but some question its practical benefits for students going forward as it becomes more prevalent.
Education technology expert leverages data to improve the education field
Mar 15, 2013Learn how the marriage of data and technology can improve education in this interview with Dr. Matthew Pittinsky, CEO of Parchment Inc.
Massive open online courses: Passing fad or the future of education?
Mar 14, 2013Offering free online courses from top universities, will Coursera change the direction of higher education or is it just a fad? Explore the pros and cons.
MOOC programs that take a giant leap for online college classes
Feb 19, 2013MOOCs represent the latest development in the open source campaign. Poised to revolutionize college classes online, MOOCs offer free online courses from universities around the world. Some programs offer for-credit MOOCs for a nominal fee. Learn about 10 innovative MOOC programs in this informative piece.
Let's play school: gamification and the future of education
Feb 15, 2013Gamification, the incorporation of game elements into non-gaming environments, is gaining ground in education thanks to recent studies, successes and technological improvements. Find out how it's shaping the future of education, from the college level all the way down.
Changing the face of education: 5 trends in technology
Feb 8, 2013Educational technology is changing the face of education from kindergarten through college. Find out what's on the horizon for 2013 and beyond.
Q&A: How Technology Shapes Student Learning
Jan 30, 2013Changes in technology have revolutionized the world -- and the education technology industry is no different. This interview with McGraw-Hill Education director, Brian Belardi sheds light on how cloud-based adaptive solutions aid students and professors alike.
Hybrid learning: How simple technology could change education
Jan 17, 2013Hybrid learning--which combines traditional and online education--is more than a fad: it is a clear example of how technology could reshape education as we know it. This primer discusses the theory, the practice and the outcomes of blended learning in the truly modern classroom.
10 EdTech startups to get excited about
Jan 10, 2013Education technology startups offer interactive communications and math mastery tools for learners, plus number-crunching programs for educators. Check out 10 innovators in the EdTech scene.
Open-source digital textbooks
Jan 8, 2013As the cost of textbooks soars to over $1,100 per year for the average college student, edu-tech advocates are heralding a new era of digital textbooks. But of all digital educational technology, open-source textbooks offer the real cost savings potential to students -- and schools.