Archive for the ‘K-12’ Category

NetDay Announces Results of Teacher Speak Up Day; BellSouth and NEA Partnered on Survey of How Teachers are Using Technology

The results will also be presented tomorrow to policymakers and educators during a Capitol Hill briefing hosted by Senator Michael Enzi (R-WY) and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY). Read the Full Story

Officials look to curb abuse of the Internet in Limestone schools

A month ago the technology director, Debbie Owens, and Superintendent Barry Carroll decided to block teachers’ access to the Internet, when they discovered the server was overloaded. Read the Full Story

The Internet: Is it student lifesaver or drowning pool?

When it comes to academic research, a report two years ago by the Pew Internet and the American Life Project found that 73 percent of college students used the Internet more than they used the library.Read the Full Story

CoSN issues cyber security resources

The resources appear on a page of CoSN’s web site called “Cyber Security for the Digital District.” Announced on Sept. 20, the new tools are intended to give school leaders the information they need to protect students and sensitive school data from internet dangers such as hacking, phishing, spyware, and more. Read the Full Story

Textbooks dumped in favor of laptops

When the Vail School District’s Empire High School opens its doors a year from now, all of its more than 600 students will receive Apple iBook notebooks equipped with a wireless card for anytime, anywhere web surfing and internet-based instruction on school grounds. What they won’t receive, however, are textbooks. Read the Full Story

Distance learning connects schools

His teacher, Susan Franklin-Smith, was not in his Dan River High School classroom teaching, but in a Gretna High School classroom with 13 other students.Read the Full Story

Class.com, Inc. Announces Key Sales Team Appointments

“This team delivers an impressive amount of experience in educational technology to schools around the country, helping educators reach students in need of alternatives,” said Class.com CEO Katharine Endacott. “They each bring an abundance of knowledge and a consultative approach to developing true partnerships with educators. They—like everyone at Class.com—are passionate about students and about […]

Bush floats new eLearning plan

The Clearinghouse, announced earlier this month at the National Republican Convention, would make it easier to find distance education courses, online professional development opportunities, and virtual field trips. Read the Full Story

Metro schools rolling out online information system

At least once a week, she logs on to her computer, pulls up the Web site for Meigs Magnet Middle, types in her code and presto — there are his grades for everything from daily assignments to big tests.Read the Full Story

Mobile Learning Attracts High School Students

Koreaedu said Friday the nation¡¯s leading online education firm will launch services providing lectures via personal multimedia player (PMP) through a business alliance with Iriver. Read the Full Story