Digital Transformation

The ed-tech company BCdiploma is lending its blockchain tool for verifying credentials to Modern Campus and its course management system for students, reducing the need for paper transcripts and certifications.

A new $20 million, 40,000 square-foot facility in Naperville, Ill. has large touchscreens, simulated rooms, ultrasound devices and other high-tech equipment for medical and engineering students.

NASA livestreamed presentations from professionals in STEM fields for its annual event, which usually hosts middle schoolers from around the country at Interstate 79 High Technology Park in West Virginia.

A local newspaper has been livestreaming school board meetings for Mitchell School District in South Dakota since July, and the board is debating whether to formalize the practice or set up its own system.

There was a marked increase in parent-school communications during the COVID-19 pandemic, and schools need to continue offering expanded opportunities for parents to engage.

With GoGuardian software monitoring what students do on their school-provided laptops, Baltimore city schools started reporting signs of suicidal thoughts, flagging nine students since March.

Health analytics company HSR.health has created an online data tool for schools that analyzes virus cases, local conditions, and the layouts of buildings to help predict the effectiveness of specific COVID-19 policies.

Community colleges in Las Vegas and Tucumcari have signaled their interest in joining five others in the state to create an online database for sharing student and staff records and integrating administrative systems.

The University of California system could potentially add 20,000 seats and new programming for incoming students by 2030. The changes come amid surging enrollment demand as schools slowly return to business as usual.

Students received a new Chromebook with 5G access built into the device. Those without access at home can access the Internet anywhere with these devices, making it easier to collaborate on projects.

These devices are part of the 1:1 Middle School Student Device Initiative in which the Edwardsville District 7 Board of Education hopes to provide devices to every middle school student by next school year.

The screening tool was first created in 2008 and is touted for being strengths-based, which means it asks questions about positive behaviors and focuses on building those up, instead of seeking negative behaviors.

The Cobb Board of Education approved this week a conversion of Wheeler High School's original theater to a robotics lab. That theater became obsolete after a new one was built several years ago.

The University of Idaho's Women in Engineering Day last week is meant to introduce high school-aged girls to science, technology, engineering and math careers. The event also gives them a glimpse of on-campus life.

The STEMAZing Project looks to integrate robotics, computer programming and engineering across subject areas. The program includes more than 500 Edison robots, books and supporting supplies.

In support of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education, the tractor company is donating FIRST robotics class packs to the district. It is also supporting elementary and middle school mentors for students.

In total, the $14.8 million in funding from the federal government will support 3,081,131 devices and 774,115 broadband connections and help connect more than 3.6 million students throughout the state.

Helena College made some major upgrades to its campus. The changes range from run-of-the-mill design updates to equipping classrooms with smart technology and adding a new esports gaming center.