Digital Transformation

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.

Enid Public Schools announced a program that offers discounted Internet service for families that qualify for the free and reduced-price lunch program through at least the rest of the school year.

K-12 schools gave students laptops and tablets to let them learn virtually. But many schools also closely track students’ activities on the devices — and advocacy groups are raising the call for less invasive monitoring.

The U.S. Department of Education will gather additional federal data to examine the full scope of problems faced by schools throughout the pandemic. The study hopes to guide policymakers tasked with reopening schools.

With more than a year of online learning under their belts, colleges in Minnesota and nationwide are reimagining the menu of options they offer to students.

Public outcry against standardized testing, along with adjustments required by COVID-19, have led to a new generation of academic tests.

The program was developed in response to the pandemic, when the extended campus closures exposed how many students were not able to participate in online classes and programs because they had no access to mobile devices.

The new agreement, led by Massachusetts, will allow eight neighboring states and Washington, D.C., to offer Internet access, devices and other technology to constituents through local agencies at a discounted rate.

At New Lisbon School District in Wisconsin, Technology Director Ross Hurley said many teacher computers from 2013, interactive white boards from 2008, and electrical wiring in school buildings need be replaced.