Technology

Ed. Dept. Releases Guide for Evaluating Online Learning

Report designed to help educators gauge effectiveness of fast-growing wealth of programs. July 2, 2008

Missouri Outlaws Cyberbullying in Wake of Teen Suicide

The state's governor signed legislation Monday outlawing cyberbullying, partly inspired by the death of a teen girl who was harassed online. June 30, 2008, AP

S.D. Governor Likely to Continue School Computer Push

June 23, 2008, AP

N.M. School Tries to Reach Students Via Podcast

June 23, 2008, AP

Educators Get a ‘Second Life’

For educators who think real life does not offer enough opportunities to practice their profession, there’s Second Life, an Internet-based virtual environment that counts thousands of educators among its enthusiasts. June 17, 2008

News Briefs

Digital Media

More research is needed to evaluate and overcome the unique challenges that pervasive digital media presents to elementary school students, a report says. June 17, 2008

Indiana High Court Throws Out Punishment Over MySpace Page

Court throws out a finding of child delinquency for a middle school student who posted a vulgarity-laced tirade against her principal on MySpace.com. May 20, 2008

Digital Media's Impact

Parents are skeptical about whether digital media contribute to the development of their children’s skills in communicating, working with others, and attaining civic responsibility. May 13, 2008

Federal Game Aims to Curb Youth Conflicts

A computer game created by a federal agency aims to teach children conflict-resolution skills and offer an alternative to violent computer and video games that have become popular with young people. April 29, 2008

Writing Skills

Teens generally discount the writing skills they use to compose text messages, e-mail, report finds. April 29, 2008

Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Anti-Plagiarism Software

Judge says use of student works constituted “a fair use under U.S. copyright law and is therefore not copyright infringement.” April 8, 2008

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The Impending Death of Face-to-Face Instruction

William J. Price, a professor of education, explains why he's avoided teaching online courses. June 9, 2008

Lessons at the Museum

Urban Advantage goes further than most museum-to-school outreach efforts in connecting students’ field trips to science centers directly back to the school curriculum. June 6, 2008

Arizona E-Learning Advocates Press to Keep Initiative’s Momentum

Backers of digital curricula seek to keep momentum on an effort they see as crucial to business development, workforce improvement and research. June 6, 2008

Commentary

How 'Disruptive Innovation' Will Change the Way We Learn

Theories of "disruptive innovation" can be successfully applied to the education sector, write three authors. June 3, 2008

Online Options for 'Credit Recovery' Widen

May 19, 2008

Plans to Give NAEP Via Computer Face Obstacles

May 19, 2008

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Why the Best Math Curriculum Won’t Be a Textbook

May 6, 2008

‘Value Added’ Pioneer Says Stinging Critique of Method Is Off-Base

Updated: May 6, 2008

Online Education Cast as ‘Disruptive Innovation’

May 5, 2008

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The Ultimate Reality Show

April 29, 2008

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