Digital Transformation

Video interviewing technology can use AI, computer vision and voice analytics to screen college applicants for soft skills such as professionalism and communication skills, but concerns about algorithmic bias remain.

Following a pitch contest held last month, the nonprofit Michigan Virtual hosted a three-day bootcamp for teachers to develop their educational and entrepreneurial ideas for classroom innovations.

The university has teamed up with four local community libraries to establish Chromebook lending programs and shrink the digital divide as telework and online learning continue to boost demand for devices.

After COVID-19 forced everyone to pivot to a digital-first world, many students decided to stay there. Colleges should meet them where they are, online, by developing courses with their needs, distractions and technology in mind.

An Ohio company that provides cloud-based security software for schools and other public agencies has launched a new safety and security suite that aligns with state mandates and connects various aspects of surveillance.

The Postsecondary Teaching with Technology Collaborative, launched last year by SRI Education and Columbia University, aims to study best practices for educators to help online students succeed.

In partnership with the state's community colleges, UNI this fall will offer an online bachelor's program to students who have completed associate's degrees but cannot afford or attend the university's in-person courses.

The private California college will offer digital games, puzzles and lessons tailored to a student's personal assessment and field of study, aiming to boost student engagement with more immersive and enjoyable content.

Given plummeting test scores and worsening student behavior issues that followed months of online learning, some people are skeptical that increasingly popular remote-learning options are a wise strategy for the future.

Thirty teams received $4 million in prizes for developing tools that could address learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic, accommodating faster feedback and communication for students and teachers.

Staff at Lincoln Southwest High School say student engagement and mental health immediately improved after they started requiring students to store their cellphones in pouches in a designated, out-of-reach area.

The gov tech giant will move customers of its student information system onto Infinite Campus’ platform, which in turn will integrate with Tyler’s ERP and student transportation software products.

The education nonprofit has updated its college and career readiness testing platform to report exam results faster, as well as assess skills in data literacy, written communication, critical reading and evaluation.

The district's school board will consider hiring the Virignia-based BusPatrol to use cameras with machine learning to monitor the area around stopped school buses and document any illegal passes.

With a huge investment from A-Street — $100 million for scaling up innovative student learning materials, plus $50 million to make A-Street a minority stockholder — Great Minds PBC is poised for growth.

A Texas school district will use a software-powered audiovisual system that includes a laser projector, movement detection camera, sound system and automated lights to turn a gym wall into an interactive panel.

Georgia State University is among the signatories of the EPPs for Digital Equity and Transformation Pledge, committing to prepare teachers to use technology effectively for professional development and instruction.

The IT department at Kingsley Area High School discovered a technical misalignment with the grade-calculating program PowerSchool made 2,141 semester grades over a 3.5-year period higher than they should be.