Digital Transformation

Noticing that school districts often need guidance in implementing new technology, an ed-tech company has created a strategic planning advisory service to assess a school's needs and direct them to the appropriate tech.

Special education professionals say the increasing use of technology in schools has, in some cases, helped by making families more involved and giving students a digital environment in which they feel comfortable.

The department thinks the schools could be labs of innovation to inform virtual learning practices throughout the district, but details on a start date, and who will teach and attend, are not yet public.

Translation applications driven by artificial intelligence are showing promise for schools in improving communications with parents and students. As these technologies advance, so do the possibilities for their use.

Carlisle Area School District is seeking state approval for a districtwide flexible instructional day program starting this fall that would give them options for dealing with snow days or other building closures.

From Chromebooks to Google Classroom, Lexia, Prodigy and Zearn, student devices and digital education tools are giving teachers the flexibility and real-time data to meet students where they are and help them catch up.

More than a year after Iowa State University opened an e-sports gaming room, the facility has seen a spike in popularity, and the University of Iowa is planning its own 2,700-square-foot lounge in the Iowa Memorial Union.

Virtual and augmented reality tools are gaining traction in both K-12 and higher-ed institutions, but experts say more planning and collaboration are needed to make the content practical and useful.

The Boston-based ed-tech company recently launched its Positive Behavior tool to address growing challenges with K-12 students, some of whose stresses and behaviors have worsened over the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Funded by the district's education foundation, San Luis Coastal Unified School District's iINNOVATE program gives elementary students hands-on experience with coding, robotics, 3D printing and other technologies.

IBM, Red Hat, Innosoft and Amazon Web Services have partnered to modernize the U.S. Department of Education’s G5 grants management system over the next five years, making it more collaborative and user-friendly.

The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology has offered a free online tool for middle and high school students that gives them instructional videos and access to real-world seismic data.

Academic and technology leaders at a recent webinar spoke about the role media and technology played in education during the pandemic, arguing that embracing change and discussing the future are necessary.

Several universities this year have adopted a personal financing tool to share with students that assesses spending behaviors and then offers personalized guidance on budgeting and managing student loans.

Amid a rapid increase in student homelessness and foster care after years of the opioid crisis, West Virginia's education leaders see a future in programming and coding, but also the artistic side of design and flow.

Divine Savior Academy and Ola Brorson at Thoren Framtid, both SMART Exemplary Schools, use a variety of technology including Lumio, Flipboard and others to create an interactive environment connecting their classes.

A company that makes student information systems has acquired one whose software handles the financial aid process, potentially expanding their footprints and deepening the integration of their products.

A pair of Anatomage Tables at Battle Ground High School in Washington allow students to conduct virtual dissections and view detailed scans of cadavers and organs, inspiring some to pursue health science careers.