Ed Tech Ticker - Tech & Learning

Making the Most of Your 1:1 Implementation Program in K12 Education

By Phil Hintz last updated 18 October 20

Making the Most of Your 1:1 Implementation Program in K12 Education

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Best Mind Map Software of 2019

By TL Editors last updated 30 July 20

Software can aid in brainstorming, but not every mind map software will fit the bill for educators.

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Comcast Offers Free Internet Essentials, Opens Public WiFi Hotspots

By TL Editors published 23 June 20

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Achieve3000 Introduces Research-Based K-12 Math Solution

By TL Editors published 19 June 20

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AVer Information Inc. USA Launches Affordable Document Camera for Distance Learning, Classroom

By TL Editors published 19 June 20

M11-8M Offers Compact Design and Versatile Use

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PBLWorks Creates New eBook Featuring 21 Projects

By TL Editors published 18 June 20

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Impero Launches Website-Filtering Software

By TL Editors published 17 June 20

Impero Web:check helps schools comply with CIPA, which requires schools to block harmful or inappropriate content.

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Kajeet® Launches New Distance Learning Devices and Managed Data Plans

By TL Editors published 12 June 20

Kajeet has released a new generation of managed and filtered mobile hotspot devices with unlimited data plan options.

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Funds For Learning Invites Feedback in 10th Annual E-rate Survey

By TL Editors published 10 June 20

The E-rate program, formally called The Universal Service Schools and Libraries Program, helps eligible U.S. schools to obtain affordable telecommunications and internet access.

Curriculum Associates Updates i-Ready Learning and Assessment Platform

By TL Editors published 7 June 20

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K-12 Survey on Pandemic Decisions: Most Education Spending to Remain Stable

By TL Editors published 6 June 20

The survey report includes recommendations based on IESD’s extensive experience in the education market.

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VEX Robotics Launches Free Virtual Platform

By TL Editors published 2 June 20

VEX Robotics has launched VEXcode VR (Virtual Robot) for those who don’t have access to a physical VEX Robot at home.

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Gale Relaunches Kids InfoBits as Gale In Context: Elementary

By TL Editors published 2 June 20

Kids InfoBits has been relaunched as Gale In Context: Elementary, with new features that aim to help young learners to build their learning and critical thinking skills.

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OverDrive Education Reports Rapid Increase in Ebook and Audiobook Adoption Since COVID-19 Outbreak

By TL Editors published 28 May 20

Ebooks and audiobooks have become key for kids learning at home.

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Voyager Sopris Learning Launches Scholarship Contest for Graduating High School Seniors in Mississippi, Alabama

By TL Editors published 27 May 20

One way to support the education of more teachers in these states is via direct awards to students.

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Accelerate Learning Announces STEMscopes Math

By TL Editors published 20 May 20

New digital curriculum aims to create meaningful math experiences for real-world application

2018 Award of Excellence Grand Prize Winners

By Tech & Learning Staff last updated 17 May 20

Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence Announce Top Three Contest Winners

Awards of Excellence 2018

By TL Editors last updated 17 May 20

BEST OF SHOW AT TCEA 2018

By TL Editors last updated 15 May 20

New Tools for Schools and the Best of TCEA

By Tech & Learning Staff last updated 15 May 20

Tech & Learning’s TCEA 2019 Best of Show Awards celebrates those nominated products and services being exhibited at TCEA that show the greatest promise according to the country’s most tech-savvy educators.