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‘Smartphones in school? Bring it on!’


March 14, 2012 by Jake Simms

Not all school districts see students with smartphones in the classroom as a distraction.

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Mark your calendar: Digital Learning Day is approaching


January 17, 2012 by Claire Knight

Join the national awareness campaign to celebrate and promote technology in the classroom. 

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How the iPad is revolutionizing classrooms


November 15, 2011 by Jake Simms

Teachers and students are raving about the iPad’s effectiveness in the classroom. For example:

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Top 5 educational videos: Gettin’ Jiggy With It


November 13, 2011 by Claire Knight

Looking for a fun — and effective — way to help students retain information?

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Top 5 ‘most connected’ classrooms


November 6, 2011 by Claire Knight

How does your school’s tech efforts stack up with the best in the nation?

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Students are winning the web filter battle


October 6, 2011 by Jake Simms

More public schools are removing web filters and letting students access social media sites – and guess who’ll get stuck policing the situation?

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What students want from teachers (tech is a big part)


October 4, 2011 by Jake Simms

NBC News hosted high school students for a discussion on the state of education – and what students really want from their teachers. 

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Shortening the distance with distance learning


September 29, 2011 by Jake Simms

Online education just keeps gaining momentum, state by state. The latest example:

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Should Facebook be welcomed into the classroom?


September 21, 2011 by Jake Simms

Many schools worry about the downside of Facebook (cyberbullying, flash mobs, etc.). But could the pros outweigh the cons?

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The Big Apple’s getting bigger – online


July 20, 2011 by Jake Simms

Cash-strapped school districts are increasingly relying more on online education. The latest example:

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