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Tracy Rapport includes a laptop computer along with a hands-on activity in an observation of earthworms by preschoolers at Shady Lane School. The school incorporates technology in its lessons.
—Jeff Swensen for Education Week

Proper Role of Ed-Tech in Pre-K a Rising Issue

Educators see an important place for technology in the preschool classroom, but say it is just one of many learning tools that can be incorporated among a range of developmentally appropriate materials and activities. (May 7, 2013)

Spotlight on Technology in the Classroom

Education technology is evolving at a fast pace and this Spotlight takes a closer look at innovative high-tech resources that are transforming classrooms and learning.

Spotlight on Aligning Curriculum and Technology

Technology is dramatically altering K-12 curriculum, and this Spotlight explores how districts are using technology to improve student learning, introducing games into classrooms, and using multimedia resources across the subject areas.

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07/31 11:52 am | Virtual Schools in Florida, New Hampshire, to Add Blended Models | Two providers of full-time virtual education joined traditional schools in receiving $6.6 million in grants to support blended learning.

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The Power of Mobile Broadband to Enhance Teaching and Learning
Experts and practitioners discussed how mobile broadband is transforming education and driving learning outcomes, especially for rural and low-income communities.

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A new nationwide survey reveals the extent to which mobile devices have become an inextricable part of students' and families' lives.
June 11, 2013 - Digital Directions
Educators are working to make sure the technologies elementary students are using are appropriate for their age and highly interactive.
June 11, 2013 - Digital Directions
One California district built a sophisticated online crowdsourcing platform open to all 4,000 employees and accessible via cellphones, tablets, and other digital devices.
June 11, 2013 - Digital Directions
Academic experts and children's advocates say teachers and parents are often left on their own to decide whether various products have any educational value.
May 20, 2013 - Education Week
With "augmented reality" technology, teachers can transform a pond or an empty lot into a vibrant classroom.
May 14, 2013 - Education Week
Educators see an important place for technology in the preschool classroom, but say it is just one of many learning tools that can be incorporated among a range of developmentally appropriate materials and activities.
May 7, 2013 - Education Week
Some ed-tech leaders say the federal program's current policy not to reimburse districts for out-of-school broadband access is a barrier to innovation and better use of digital tools for learning.
March 11, 2013 - Education Week
But education leaders are wrestling with how to put measures in place to allow students to take school-issued digital devices home at the end of each day.
March 11, 2013 - Education Week
Schools are working to incorporate more multimedia into classrooms, upgrade online professional development, and do a better job using data to improve student achievement.
March 11, 2013 - Education Week
The number of games, apps, and software to help students learn to read and increase their literacy skills is growing fast, and the tools themselves are becoming more interactive and animated.
February 7, 2013 - Digital Directions

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