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A top 10 college list that Steve Jobs would like

Steve Jobs recently championed the classic liberal arts education, even for students enamored with technology: “It’s in Apple’s DNA that technology alone is not enough — it’s technology married with...

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How Steve Jobs would’ve fixed America’s education system

Apple founder Steve Jobs was a man of strong opinions. Before he died, Jobs gave President Obama his take on America’s public education system: “Until the teachers unions [are] broken, there [is]...

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How the iPad is revolutionizing classrooms

Teachers and students are raving about the iPad’s effectiveness in the classroom. For example: Some teachers are digitally recording lessons and putting them on iTunes. Students then watch the lessons...

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The students who need iPads the most

Lots of kids are begging for the iPad these days. But one group is benefiting the most from Apple’s hot tablet:  Students with disabilities. Parents and teachers are finding iPads can work wonders for...

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A sneak peek: iPad 3 rumors

What will the new version of the iPad offer? A whole lot of upgrades, according to viral rumors circulating on the Internet. Here’s the latest scoop on Apple’s highly anticipated iPad 3: If leaked...

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How did one student destroy $36K worth of tech tools?

A Pennsylvania student has been charged with institutional vandalism and criminal mischief after he destroyed about 30 school-owned MacBooks. How did the 11-year-old student ruin the school’s property?...

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Another school ditches textbooks for tablets

The most popular tech gadget among educators keeps gaining traction. The latest: A middle school in Marysville, WA will require all 180 students use iPads at home and in the classroom this coming...

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Apple finally giving schools a price break

Here’s the best news from Apple in months (and no, it’s not the new iPhone): The new, mini iPad is now available for $249, more than $250 cheaper than the least expensive iPad previously available. One...

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New award-winning app — created by students

Just over three years ago, Apple won a trademark for “There’s an app for that.” Since then, the catch phrase has become a part of pop culture applied to many apps — regardless of whether they’re...

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A billion downloads? 10 iTunes apps worth a look

Of course you knew that more and more schools are finding ways to use technology in the classroom. But did you know Apple recently announced that iTunes U has reached a billion downloads? Apple...

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5 fun — and educational –websites for students

Here are five websites you’ll want to check out: And now that summer vacation is just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to introduce your students to these online tools, which may help them...

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20 apps for summer fun — and learning

These apps are perfect for the classroom — and also a great way to encourage students to keep learning over the summer break. Check out these apps: Lumosity Brain Trainer: Available for the iPhone,...

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Tablets in class: How one school prevents problems

As more and more schools issue iPads to students, it’s important to take steps to prevent cyberbullying and other problems. Here’s what one school did: When our school decided to issue iPads to our...

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50 iPad apps that students love

Want to increase the educational value of iPads? Good news, there’s an app for that. Actually, here are 50 worth checking out: Must-have iPad apps include: Articles: Even though Wikipedia isn’t a...

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Oops! Look what the tech trail revealed …

Students aren’t the only ones who find themselves on the hot seat in the principal’s office — and these teachers are the proof. These six teachers couldn’t save their jobs — because the tech trail...

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5 more creative ways to incorporate tech in the classroom

Creative educators know how to adapt technology into schools to develop better learning practices. These five examples show how technology can be incorporated into your school today: Twitter: Teachers...

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Study reveals impact of tech tools on student writing

How do tech tools affect students’ writing? That’s what the Pew Research Center wanted to find out. For the most part, educators agree that having technology in the classroom is a good thing. Having...

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Use technology to reach out to parents: 3 ideas

When you think of technology, you might think about students. But these three examples show how tech tools can be used help keep parents in the loop, too. Check out these three real-life examples: 1.)...

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Answering the call for technology: 4 success stories

As educational technology has evolved, students’ needs have shifted. Here’s how four schools have stepped up to the plate: Between 2003 and 2012 students found different types of problems with...

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Stockpile classroom materials without spending a dime: 10 resources

As summer winds down, many teachers are starting to get ready for the upcoming school year. The biggest challenge: Stocking classrooms with necessary materials with an ever-dwindling budget. In 2010,...

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