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ASIS International's 59th Annual Seminar and Exhibits

September 24-27, 2013
Chicago, Ill.

AdvancED International Summit 2013

June 23-25, 2013
Washington, D.C. 

20th Anniversary Hot Springs Technology Institute Conference

Hot Springs, Ark.
June 19-20, 2013

UBTech 2013

Orlando, Fla.
June 10-12, 2013

infoComm13

Orlando, Fla.
June 8-14, 2013

Schools are starting to integrate tablets in the classroom

Autrey Mill Middle School in suburban Atlanta is part of a pilot project launched this spring by Amplify, News Corp.’s education technology company, which has tablets in the hands of about 2,500 students at 12 schools across the country.

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Where robots fail: Why education can’t just be digital

Thanks to technology, we’re watching a revolution happen in education right now. From the explosion in popularity of language learning apps like Mindsnacks to the media furor about the rise of massive open online courses, companies are being built around the idea that technology can radically reshape our relationship with education.

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Technology: Are language teachers leading the way?

From vibrant communities on social media to inventive lessons using video conferencing, Joe Dale explores how languages teachers have embraced technology in the classroom

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Ed tech, privatization and plunder

As much as I love the revolutionary potential of technology in education, I understand why some of those who care about public education and public universities worry about privatization and plunder.

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Kidaptive launches Parent's Pad for comprehensive feedback on pre-school learning

Leo's Pad was developed by educational researchers with Ph.D.'s from Stanford University and an animation team led by an Emmy Award-winning creative director. The new Parent's Pad will analyze learners' results using over 70 learning dimensions and will offer parents insights on how to help their child become a better learner.

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