For a district to become a more effective user of data, a study recommends that officials craft a vision for the use of data, integrate computer systems, and provide more training to staff in the use of data.
(December 11, 2007)
A National Endowment for the Arts reading report finds a decline in pleasure reading and comprehension skills among 18 to 24-year-olds.
(November 19, 2007)
Teachers can lead change in schools by leveraging the community-building power of the Web, writes Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach.
(November 13, 2007)
A high school English teacher sees her students in a new light on Facebook.
(November 13, 2007)
Video companies are tailoring classroom resources to match state academic standards and include lesson plans.
(November 14, 2007)
The widespread videotaping of teachers in classrooms is causing school districts to examine their cellphone policies.
(November 6, 2007)
Teachers TV, created in the United Kingdom, offers videos and video podcasts for classroom and teacher use.
(August 29, 2007)
Computer software is helping students improve their reading skills.
(July 25, 2007)
Online book swapping, a cost-effective alternative to traditional book stores, is gaining popularity with teachers.
(July 10, 2007)
Being tech-savvy starts with learning keyboard skills.
(April 20, 2007)
Are video games finally ready to get serious?
(February 26, 2007)
In some states, "online education" seems like a contradiction.
(February 26, 2007)
You've heard of Murphy's Law. How about Murphy's Lab?
(December 22, 2006)
Online vs. face-to-face professional development—which works best?
(December 22, 2006)
The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives offers a free collection of more than 100 digital activities.
(December 22, 2006)
The power of podcasting is its ability to engage today’s tech-savvy students in conversations about what they’re learning, says David Warlick, a former teacher and creator of the Education Podcast Network.
(December 22, 2006)
If you're going to blog, make sure you have something to say.
(November 10, 2006)
For a generation of children accustomed to portable DVD players, video has become an almost indispensable learning tool.
(November 10, 2006)
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Technology Counts 2006—the ninth edition of Education Week’s annual report on educational technology—examines how technology and education policies are evolving to support the use of data to improve student achievement.