Gadgets & Games

iPads Become Learning Tools for Students With Disabilities
In a growing number of special education programs, students and teachers are relying on iPads and other tablet computers to pave a smoother path to learning.
October 17, 2011 - Digital Directions
Special Ed. Apps
A collection of apps available for students with disabilities.
October 17, 2011 - Digital Directions
Experts Wary of New Tablet for Babies, Toddlers
Rullingnet Corp. launches Vinci, a 7-inch touch-screen tablet that sells for $389 to $479 and is marketed exclusively for children 4 and younger.
September 20, 2011 - McClatchy-Tribune
E-Textbooks Zip Into College Market
A new generation of electronic textbooks enables college students with tablet computers to interact with history, science and other subjects, and connect with students anywhere in the world studying the same book—for a lot less money than a paper textbook.
August 22, 2011 - McClatchy-Tribune
High School Teacher Battling Cancer Skypes His Lessons
On the first day of class, students remembered walking into the classroom and seeing their teacher’s image projected onto a 4-by-6-foot whiteboard.
June 15, 2011 - Digital Directions
Surveys Track Social Networking, Online Ed.
Survey finds that social networking and smartphone use is increasing in both students and teachers.
June 15, 2011 - Digital Directions
E-Portfolios Evolve Thanks to Web 2.0 Tools
New technologies are making it quicker and easier than ever to create digital portfolios of student work, a method of assessment experts say increases student engagement.
June 15, 2011 - Digital Directions
Educators Evaluate Learning Benefits of iPad
In the wake of the iPad 2 release, teachers are still determining best practices for the different versions of the tablet computing device.
June 15, 2011 - Digital Directions
Educators Eye iPad Alternatives
As more schools and districts explore using tablet computers, some are beginning to think beyond the iPad.
June 15, 2011 - Digital Directions
Video Tools Take Panoramic View of Classrooms
Technology aims to help teachers see how things are going in all parts of their classrooms and then make instructional adjustments.
June 15, 2011 - Digital Directions
Programming Digital Fun Into Science Education
Despite a lack of hard-hitting research linking video games and simulations to learning gains, educators are showing increasing interest in using them to teach.
June 15, 2011 - Digital Directions
Mobile Apps for Education Evolving
But experts say growth is slower than expected and there isn’t a lot of content designed to fit the needs of face-to-face classrooms.
February 4, 2011 - Digital Directions
Educators Move Beyond the Hype Over Skype
The videoconferencing tool is being used to connect foreign language students to native speakers, hold virtual field trips, and talk with scientists and other experts.
February 4, 2011 - Digital Directions
Calif. District Pushes Digital-Text Initiative Forward
Hundreds of teachers in the school system are now using digital devices to provide content to students through e-textbooks.
February 4, 2011 - Digital Directions
Students, Teachers Turn on Math Apps
February 4, 2011 - Digital Directions
Calif. Ed. Department Opens iTunes U for Teachers
February 4, 2011 - Digital Directions
Calif. Department of Ed. Now on iTunes U
November 3, 2010 - Digital Directions
Chicago Students Push District to Loosen Cellphone Rules
October 15, 2010 - Digital Directions
Schools Open Doors to Students' Mobile Devices
October 15, 2010 - Digital Directions
Schools Combine Netbooks, Open Source
October 15, 2010 - Digital Directions
Schools Test E-Reader Devices With Dyslexic Students
October 15, 2010 - Digital Directions
Educators Explore How to Use GPS for Teaching
October 15, 2010 - Digital Directions
Netbooks vs. Mobile Internet Devices
October 15, 2010 - Digital Directions
Tech-Trends Update
June 14, 2010 - Digital Directions
School Leaders Rely on Smartphones
June 14, 2010 - Digital Directions

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