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About K12HSN Rather than banish cell phones from the classroom, educators are loading them with content. Student information systems are finally integrating data from special ed. Lawmakers are mandating schools use filters to keep students safe from online dangers... eSchool News: American parents agreed by a wide margin that digital media skills are important to kids' success in the 21st century, but they also expressed skepticism about whether digital media could contribute to the development of social skills. THE Journal: As tales of online cruelty mount, districts are trying a mix of prevention and punishment, incorporating internet safety into curriculum and tightening student conduct codes. NACOL announced the release of the first report in a series of six papers being published in 2008. This series explores some of the approaches being taken by practitioners and policymakers in response to key issues in online learning. BECTA: This report aims to help readers consider how emerging technologies may impact on education in the medium term. Some of the new features of MyTechDesk were released last week. A blog describing and discussing MyTechDesk's new features is available in edZone. PC World: Microsoft has released a software add-in to help those who have difficulty reading printed documents to turn Word documents into audio files. eSchool News: Recently, educators came together in their own online forum for a webinar from the North American Council for Online Learning (NACOL) to discuss the topic: What Works in Creating Student-to-Student Interaction in Online Courses? Note:This free Webinar has been rescheduled to June 10, 2008 (12:00 pm PDT) CILC, Citrix and Wainhouse Research are proud to present Alan Greenberg, Senior Analyst and Partner at Wainhouse Research as he explores distance learning and e-Learning programs. ISTE: The Online Learning Awards recognize creative educators worldwide for their pioneering use of telecommunications networks to provide innovative learning opportunities for students in grades K-16. John Muir School in San Diego is the 3rd place winner THE Journal: Low-cost delivery and tailored learning opportunities could drive up to half of all high school courses online by 2019, according to a report from researchers that's set to appear in the summer issue of Education Next. Education Week: Technology-based forces of 'disruptive innovation' are gathering around public education and will overhaul the way K-12 students learn with potentially dramatic consequences for established public schools, according to an upcoming book... > View additional articles |
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