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Can virtual schools benefit K–12 students?

Virtual learning can provide access to schooling for those who are limited by time, location or other factors, particularly mature-age students who want to further their education while juggling other duties. But are virtual classrooms also beneficial for students in the K–12 education system? What are the drawbacks? And who [...]

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How the cloud is transforming education

School IT departments have generally been on the front foot when it comes to embracing new technologies, and teachers who also embrace the latest technologies can reap the benefits faster. The cloud has opened up their world, and technology is poised to finally deliver on its promise to transform education. [...]

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The best games for kids to play at school

The value of game-play as an educational technique is now well established. More and more games and platforms are being released each year that help students learn valuable skills while they play; so, which subjects benefit most from this technique and what skills do they teach? With educational benchmarks and [...]

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Checklist for a successful 1:1 rollout

One-to-one rollouts are game-changing projects. With proper planning, they can be less daunting. Nail this checklist, and the hard work is half done. 1. Establish a shared vision with community stakeholders You need teachers, IT, administrators, curriculum supervisors, special education teams, students, parents, and community business leaders behind a shared [...]

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Laptops or tablets in the classroom?

The trend to bring your own device (BYOD) means schools are handing more control over to parents when it comes to buying technology. Parents and students often weigh up between a tablet or a laptop. But with laptops getting smaller and lighter, and tablets getting larger, the question is broader [...]

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Understanding the flipped classroom

For generations, teachers and students have followed a common pattern: lecture first in the classroom, do homework, and then review. Now, a growing number of teachers are “flipping” the classroom, bringing new educational opportunities for students and putting new demands on educational IT. In a flipped classroom, students are assigned [...]

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Education 2017 major ransomware target

Everyone in IT for the education sector is most likely aware of the plague of ransomware that has visited their colleagues in healthcare this year. Healthcare offers hackers rich pickings of personal and financial information—but so does the education sector, where there is the added bonus of valuable research and [...]

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Distance learning platforms

Universities are increasingly offering entire degrees online in an effort to cater to a burgeoning crop of students who are learning by distance education. According to the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (INACOL), online education is continuing to grow at a stunning rate, with kindergarten through twelfth-grade online programs [...]

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