Getting Smart proposes solutions for accountability practices for K-12 digital education. November 7, 2017 — A new report published by Getting Smart, Exploring Accountability in K-12 Digital Education, investigates the factors influencing online and digital learning, the current state of accountability, and proposed solutions to best align practice and policy. Today, 30 U.S. states have statewide online schools. Each online learning scenario is as unique as students’ individual circumstances.
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Incident IQ™ streamlines student device distribution, shrinking deployment time per school from days to hours November 7, 2017 (ATLANTA) — Henry County Schools (HCS) achieved an average deployment rate of 1,000 student devices per hour using Incident IQ™. HCS completed a 36,000 student device deployment and assignment in under two months — averaging two hours per school across more than 50 schools in the district. Incident IQ is a K-12 technology support platform that is designed to streamline help requests — and when used to manage device deployment — enabled HCS to assign hardware to students in a matter of seconds. Snapplify recognised for innovation in education at AppsAfrica.com Innovation Awards11/12/2017 CAPE TOWN, November 9, 2017 – Snapplify is proud to have been awarded the Educational Award at the 2017 AppsAfrica.com Innovation Awards. The awards evening, which was held on 6 November, is an annual event for AppsAfrica.com, focused on recognising excellence in mobile and tech from across Africa. This year, over 300 entries were received for the award, from over 31 countries. Snapplify had been shortlisted for the Educational Award along with five other edtech companies. Online platform features 60+ courses, 5,000+ minutes of animated video, and thousands of interactive lessons students can use in school or at home CORAL GABLES, Florida, November 8, 2017 — WittyWe, a learning environment covering school curriculum topics, life skills and college-level enrichment, has launched to help students in grades K-9 engage in deeper learning while developing and practicing important life skills. The platform, which can be used in school or at home, features more than 60 online courses, 5,000-plus minutes of animated video, and thousands of lessons and interactive resources. Epson Laser Displays Deliver Vivid, Larger-than-Life Images for Businesses and Students LONG BEACH, Calif. – Nov. 7, 2017 – Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide, today announced it is now shipping the BrightLink® Pro 1470Ui, and BrightLink 710Ui – the world’s first laser interactive display solutions – and the PowerLite® 700U ultra short-throw 3LCD laser display. With breakthrough laser technology and virtually maintenance-free operation, Epson’s laser display technology is ideal for corporate spaces, educational institutions and digital signage applications. Nationwide, Students Devour 311,101 Books, Spend 5.1 Million Minutes Reading during October. Schools from South Carolina and New York Earn Top Spots. (New York, NY – November 6, 2017) – LightSail Education today announced the winners of the 2017 LightSail Launch Challenge, a national reading competition held as schools “launched” into a new school year this fall, that attracted tens of thousands of participants from across the U.S. and Mexico. The top schools include Indian Land Middle School in Lancaster County, SC; Middle School 390 in Bronx, NY; and Forest Brook Elementary in Hauppauge, NY. New reporting, goal-setting, and literacy tools free teachers to spend less time assessing and more time teaching (Minneapolis, MN) November 7, 2017 -- myON, leading provider of digital literacy solutions, today announced enhanced reporting capabilities to include opportunities for goal-setting, reporting, and text coding (literacy emojis), all aimed at inspiring growth and engagement in student reading. myON encourages educators to assess student growth using real-time data collected while students read. Author: Bob Hand While a student pulling out their mobile phone during class would have been cause for a warning or detention a decade ago, thousands of K-12 learners regularly use their mobile devices in the classroom today. Approaches in instruction need to keep pace with the rapidly evolving technological landscape. Nearly half of all school districts have adopted a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy, but teachers across the nation are still getting their sea legs. If you are in a school district that has recently adopted one, you have a good idea of how dramatically the practice shifts classroom structure. Here are five ways teachers can make the most out of a BYOD policy: Video highlights how schools can help prevent harmful situations from escalating. Simi Valley, CA, Nov. 2, 2017 – Impero Software has released a powerful new video showing the dangers of sexting and online bullying, and the important role online monitoring software plays in schools to keep students safe. Impero’s release of the video coincides with the 2017 Digital Citizenship Summit November 2nd and 3rd, which focuses on expanding conversations around young people and their use of technology. Impero’s goal is to draw attention to the issues of sexting and cyberbullying, and to the importance of teaching digital citizenship and intervening early to prevent tragedy. Apps and digital tools will improve learning outcomes and support teachers in K-12 schools transitioning to Chrome-based education Chicago IL – Nov. 2, 2017 – CDI Computer Dealers announces the launch of Google Learning Bundles: four carefully-vetted product suites that enable K-12 institutions to maximize the benefits of Chrome-based learning. The Google Learning Bundles focus on the areas of creativity, media literacy, STEM, and active listening to help educators begin teaching with the devices from day one. |
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