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The Digital Education blog covered personalized learning, artificial intelligence, adaptive testing, digital curricula, data privacy, future of work, and all things technology. This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: classroom technology, personalized learning, future of work, and digital learning.

Classroom Technology More Focus on Psychological Impact of Digital Media?
As our discussion becomes more sophisticated, expect to see more stories asking questions about the emotional and psychological impact of learning via digital media.
Ian Quillen, June 1, 2012
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Curriculum Digital Notebook: E-Books for Tots, STEM Apps, and Software Questions
A quick look at some recent headlines in the world of educational technology.
Ian Quillen, May 31, 2012
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Curriculum Educators Use Mobile Devices More Than General Public
Principals and administrators are also more likely to be smartphone and tablet computer users than teachers and librarians.
Ian Quillen, May 24, 2012
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Classroom Technology STEM Video Game Challenge Winners Announced
More than six times as many entrants participated in this competition as did in the first one last school year.
Ian Quillen, May 23, 2012
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School & District Management Report Sets K-12 Broadband Goals for 2014-15
The State Educational Technology Directors Association outlines four key recommendations for creating ubiquitous, equitable broadband access for K-12 schools.
Katie Ash, May 21, 2012
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Education Praise for Digital Reforms From Jeb Bush-Led Foundation
But is the mention of digital education reforms alongside school choice measures a bad thing for the image of Digital Learning Now?
Ian Quillen, May 21, 2012
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Education Online Foreign Language Program Replaces Teachers
Reluctant move by Colorado district made to save money, raising concerns about the quality of the online program.
Ian Quillen, May 18, 2012
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School & District Management Report: Ed-Tech Movements Gaining Steam
Online education and anytime anywhere access to learning opportunities are now expectations, not aspirations, the report finds.
Ian Quillen, May 15, 2012
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School & District Management Report: Full-Time Virtual Ed. Lacking Accountability
An NSBA report recommends educators demand more information about full-time virtual schools before using them for their students.
Katie Ash, May 14, 2012
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States An Up-Close Look at South American Laptop Programs
A delegation from the Consortium for School Networking traveled last November to visit programs in Argentina and Uruguay.
Ian Quillen, May 11, 2012
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Curriculum New Paper Refines Blended Learning Classifications
The Innosight Institute this week took the previous six categories it created to differentiate blended learning models and, well, blended them.
Ian Quillen, May 10, 2012
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Education Laying the Groundwork for a Shared Tech. Infrastructure
The SIIA Ed Tech Industry Summit wrapped up with a series of innovation awards and discussion about the Shared Learning Collaborative.
Katie Ash, May 10, 2012
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Equity & Diversity Stepping Up Education, Enforcement on E-rate Provision?
Has a recent investigative report spurred the Universal Service Administrative Company into action?
Ian Quillen, May 9, 2012
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Curriculum Hewlett Automated-Essay-Grader Winners Announced
The 11 contestants on the top three teams have backgrounds in particle physics, computer science, data analysis, and even foreign service work.
Ian Quillen, May 9, 2012
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