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CIO News
Many districts have blocked YouTube saying it was a distraction. Its new portal, however, offers solutions to teachers.
An evaluation of a N.C.-based mobile math project found that not only did math scores increase, but teachers changed their manner of instruction and students were more engaged.
Clintondale (Mich.) Community Schools’ high school has turned the traditional school day upside-down.
Videogames, as opposed to cell phones, the Internet, or computers, may increase creativity among children.
Memphis City (Tenn.) Schools have found a unique use for Gaggle's social media tools.
A three-year program launched by Microsoft will ensure that 1 million students from low-income families receive software, hardware and discounted broadband Internet service at home.
ISTE's Special Interest Group for Mobile Learning (SIGML) is expanding rapidly.
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Barring a formal curriculum to use for mobile devices, teachers think outside the box.
Identity and Access Management is introducing significant instructional and security efficiencies in K12 districts.
Tech @ Work
Paul Romero, CIO at Rio Rancho (N.M.) Public School District