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EdTech 10: No Break for EdTech

I don’t know about all of you, dear readers, but next week our family is hitting the road for a spring break adventure. Has this blissful seasonal milestone already passed for you? Or perhaps your spring breakin’ days are long gone altogether. Either way, there’s plenty of adventure in this week’s EdTech 10 to...

one month ago by Carri Schneider

Learning

Microsoft Launches Imagine Cup Gaming Competition

Interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among children has been in decline over the past decade. If these trends continue, there could be a possible shortage of STEM graduates and careers in computer programming and software design may go unfilled in coming years.

one month ago by Scott Williams

Learning

“Digital Learning Transition” MOOC

A brand new, free, Massive Online Open Course or MOOC focusing on “Digital Learning Transition” was announced today by the Alliance for Excellent Education and Friday Institute for Educational Innovation.

2 months ago by Scott Williams

EdTech

EdTech 10: EdTech Equinox

This week brought us the official arrival of Spring. In honor of the Vernal Equinox - with its equal amounts of day and night, we thought we’d deliver this week’s Top 10 - with equal parts education and technology. Enjoy!

2 months ago by Carri Schneider

Leadership

Time to Modernize Education, Some States Leading the Way

“High-quality digital learning has the power to customize learning for each student’s unique needs, ensuring an education that is challenging, engaging, and relevant,” said Jeb Bush, former Florida governor and chairman of the Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd).

2 months ago by Tom Vander Ark

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Curriculum Associates

Curriculum Associates, LLC, designs research-based print and online instructional materials, screening and assessment tools, and data management resources. We believe that every student deserves the chance to succeed and with our i-Ready™, Ready®, and BRIGANCE® programs, we strive to make this a reality with tools ...

Leadership

Digital Learning Now! Releases 2012 State Report Cards

Digital Learning Now! today released the 2012 Digital Learning Report Card, which measures each of the nation’s 50 states against the 10 Elements of High Quality Digital Learning as it relates to K-12 education.

2 months ago by Carri Schneider

Learning

EdTech10: A Weird Good Week

Seven letters dominated the news in our world this week - S X S W E D U. (Well, six letters technically, but you get our point.) The Getting Smart team had a great time in Austin. It was the perfect balance of informative sessions and engaging conversations before and after them.

2 months ago by Getting Smart Staff