College campuses are overrun with Pokémon Go
If you're on a college campus these days, there's a good chance you'll play (or see most students playing) Pokémon Go!
Technology
Tech changes the experience in Md. schools
A near 1-to-1 technology initiative in Worcester Co., Md., aims to prepare students, by high school graduation, for college or the work force.
US announces school web accessibility agreement
When schools or school districts (public ones) build websites, they ought to make sure students and others with disabilities can access that content.
Quinn the robot teaches geometry in groups
A robot is helping students learn geometry. Research points us toward moving students into collaborative groups, away from 1-to-1 device use.
Tech helps a school in S.D. eliminate grade levels
Can grade levels be eliminated in elementary school in favor of educational groups that are more aligned to student progress in each subject?
Digital divide leaves some 1-to-1 kids unconnected
We take a look at tech initiatives for learning in our schools and question whether this is really "personalized" learning or just "digital" learning.
Online writing tests favor the users
Using a computer to take tests may cause some unfairness between high-performing and other students, not only in math but in writing.
Facebook friends may predict college alcoholism
When in college, how a woman uses social networking may predict how likely it will be that she abuses alcohol, according to new research out of Georgia.
3 IL districts will pilot e-learning for snow days
3 suburban districts in IL have a plan for snow days so they don't have to adjust the school calendar if it snows too much: e-learning days.
Top parent fears about teen cellphone use
Duke Univ. examines 7 common fears about the influence of mobile technologies on adolescents’ safety, social development, cognitive performance, & sleep.