A big challenge facing K-12 education today is ensuring that teacher evaluations evolve with available technology in an effective and productive way. In 2012, Miriam Greenberg and the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard piloted the Best Foot Forward Project to study the impact video could have on teacher evaluation. The project included evaluating … Continue reading
Preparing students to be successful for the future requires a robust and flexible learning infrastructure capable of supporting new types of engagement and providing access to the technology tools that allow students to create, design, and explore. There are many essential components of a district infrastructure, representing key cross-selling opportunities for resellers. The 2016 National … Continue reading
For educators, there is so much more to a partnership than simply signing a contract. They seek resellers who are partners, not just during the sales pitch, but throughout implementation and the next budgeting cycle. Rachel McCoy with MDR Business Development for Marketing Solutions offered insight at EdNET 2015 about how companies can meet those … Continue reading
Last week the Electronic Frontier Foundation filed a complaint with the FTC accusing Google of monitoring the online activity of students who use its Chrome browser. According to the EFF, Chromebooks sold to schools through Google’s education program have had their “Sync” feature enabled, which has allowed Google to track, store, and data mine records … Continue reading
In early November of 2015, CoSN (in partnership with AASA and MDR) released the results of their 3rd Annual E-Rate and Infrastructure Survey regarding wireless connectively in schools throughout the United States. The survey’s respondents hailed from a diverse mix of school sizes and locations, but common themes and challenges were identified for all ed-tech … Continue reading
As schools continue to invest in technology, the amount of devices found in the classroom is surging. Last year, the revenue for desktops, laptops, tablets, and two-in-one computers shipped to K-12 schools and higher education institutions in the United States amounted to $7 billion, according to estimates for IDC. In total, about 13.2 million systems … Continue reading
With the rise of mobile learning in the classroom educators are increasingly shifting away from “traditional” teaching models towards a more flexible approach. One approach that has gained widespread popularity is the flipped classroom. In a flipped classroom strategy the traditional instructional content is delivered outside of the classroom, and “homework” activities take place in … Continue reading
Implementing a 1:1 initiative provides classrooms unrivaled access to technology, but involves diligent planning and many important decisions. One of the most critical decisions is choosing the right device. Understanding the budget, specifications, and how the devices will be used can help simplify the decision making process, and ensure schools choose the right device for … Continue reading
1:1 learning in education refers to a model in which each student has access to a portable, networked digital device such as a notebook or tablet that connects students with their teacher, other students, and/or experts. Implementing a 1:1 initiative with any device is a great way to provide students with access to technology in … Continue reading
Meet, learn, and engage with some of our key vendor and reseller partners at ISTE 2015 June 28 –July 1! ISTE provides an opportunity for vendors, resellers, and industry representatives, including teachers, administrators, and media specialists to connect, learn, and continue to drive technological innovation in the 21st century classroom. Learn more about ISTE 2015 … Continue reading
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