Technology

Current and previous coverage tracks rapidly changing innovations and their emerging roles in teaching and learning.

Commentary

Though the online encyclopedia has its shortcomings, writes Matthew Shapiro, it’s an excellent place for students to begin the research process and has real pedagogical value for teachers. May 7, 2010

Commentary

Making Science Labs a Priority

Many students are choosing not to participate in science after high school because of subpar facilities and instruction, writes Francis Eberle, who outlines the goals of this month’s National Lab Day. May 5, 2010

Educators Eye Ning's Move to Pay Model

Although the popular social-networking platform Ning will start charging to maintain sites, certain education networks may remain free. May 4, 2010

Foundations Seek to Leverage Innovation Funding

Twelve philanthropies hope to use $506 million in funding to encourage innovative education programs in line with the Education Department’s “i3” program. April 29, 2010

E-Learning Hits Barriers to Expansion

A national e-learning framework would require lifting of state policy restrictions now in place. April 23, 2010

News Briefs

Pa. District Acknowledges Capturing Webcam Images

The school district secretly captured at least 56,000 webcam photographs and screen shots from laptop computers issued to high school students, its lawyer acknowledged last week. June 14, 2010

Text Messaging

Daily text messaging among teenagers seems to be growing at breakneck speed, says a new survey from the Pew Internet & American Life project. April 27, 2010

Educational Technology

The State Educational Technology Directors Association recently released its 7th annual report on the federal Enhancing Education Through Technology program. April 27, 2010

Kentucky Parents Win Records Access

Parents have an "absolute right" to inspect all educational records relating to their children, including e-mails exchanged between teachers and administrators. April 27, 2010

Online Assessment

A study has found that many states are already using online state assessments, or plan to do so in the near future. April 20, 2010

Hybrid Learning

A case study of a "hybrid learning" program in Wichita, Kan., finds that the district's graduation rate has risen 8 percent since the program began in 1999. April 6, 2010

More News Briefs

Schools Factor E-Courses Into the Daily Learning Mix

Educators say ‘hybrid’ approach is taking off because it offers academic classes not otherwise available to many students. April 23, 2010

E-Learning Delivery Debated

Experts weigh "anytime, anywhere" learning approach versus fixed time frames for classes. April 23, 2010

Accreditation Is Seen as High Priority

But experts say evaluating virtual programs requires an understanding of the unique characteristics of online schools. April 23, 2010

District Innovates to Address Dropout Problem

A cyber high school is having success re-engaging dropouts and at-risk students, earning the school system state funds tied to enrollment. April 23, 2010

Sustaining Funding Seen as Challenge for Online Ed.

Experts in virtual education say new funding approaches should have the money follow the student. April 23, 2010

E-Curriculum Builders Seek a Personalized Approach

Creating the flexibility to address students' varying academic abilities is seen as a key feature of high-quality online curricula. April 23, 2010

E-Learning in All Shapes and Sizes

Distinguishing between the wide variety of virtual schools and online-learning programs available involves understanding the type of operational control. April 23, 2010

Texas' Clout Over Textbooks Could Shift With Market

Regardless of the degree of influence Texas wields on texts nationally, recent state laws on digital materials could force change. Updated: July 9, 2010

Web Conferencing Finds Elementary School Niche

Even teachers who aren't tech-savvy are learning to forge virtual links between their students and children in other states and countries. April 20, 2010

Commentary

Finding the Student's 'Price Point'

April 19, 2010

At Universities, Is Better Learning a Click Away?

April 6, 2010

Study: Library Computers Serve Key Ed. Role

April 6, 2010

Commentary

How to Close the Digital Divide? Fund Public Libraries

April 6, 2010

Video Essays Play as Auditions for College

April 5, 2010