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Content Monitoring Tools Help K–12 IT Officials Patrol Internet Boundaries

EdTech Magazine

In education, software programs lend a helping hand just about everywhere, from device ­management to digital learning. Some schools even rely on ­software to save lives. Tommy Peterson is a freelance journalist who specializes in business and technology and is a frequent contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines.

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FETC 2019: 10 Steps to Develop a Successful K–12 Bus Wi-Fi Program

EdTech Magazine

Two years ago, Google and the Consortium for School Networking launched a pilot connected school bus program, Rolling Study Halls , after districts voiced interest in helping rural students use their long bus rides effectively toward their education. Currently, E-Rate does not cover connected bus programs.

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Learning Comes Alive with Virtual Reality and Other Audio/Visual Technologies

EdTech Magazine

Two schools also ­feature interactive touch LED panels running SMART Notebook software. That money, combined with federal E-rate funds , enabled St. Each classroom in the district is also equipped with either SMART or Promethean interactive whiteboards, says CIO Bobby Blount. by Dan Tynan.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 11 Edition)

Doug Levin

“I’m slightly wary of building a Google data profile of a young child,” says @ashleyrcarman @verge [link]. Tagged on: March 18, 2017 G Suite for Education Now Open for Personal Google Accounts, Outside Domains | Campus Technology → Raises privacy questions. " says Google Family Link manager Saurabh Sharma.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

The non-speakers: James Damore, the fired Google engineer, and Lucian Wintrich, a journalist with Gateway Pundit. Via IDG’s CIO magazine : “ How artificial intelligence is transforming learning.” The literacy software company has raised $14.8 ” Venture Capital and the Business of Ed-Tech. million total.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” “Modern E-Rate Puts Telephones On Hold in K–12,” Education Week reports , noting that schools are struggling to pay for phone service (still totally necessary) as well as expanded broadband. .” ” These colleges no longer offer federal loans because of students’ high default rates.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

World Magazine on how Liberty University handles its student newspaper: “Papered over.” Via CNBC : “ Google , Apple and 13 other companies that no longer require employees to have a college degree.” despite having Arizona ’s third-highest dropout rate.” ” Credentialing and Competencies.