The annual tech conference, which drew attendees and industry representatives from 76 nations in 2015, is expected to attract 500 companies and 16,000 visitors this year.
Massachusetts officials have hired an organization to develop reports that can help local school systems allocate resources wisely.
Propelling student engagement means navigating the logistics of students’ daily lives.
Rising K-12 Interest in Software-as-a-Service Brings Changes to Market
Districts Are Turning Increasing to Cloud-Based Services for Academic and Instructional Needs
Districts have shown a growing appetite for using software-as-a-service models to meet their instructional and academic needs, but they need support and training to make it happen.
Why K-12 Attorneys Proceed With Caution in Cloud-Computing Contracts
How Districts Assess the Legal Risks of Working With Companies That Offer Their Services in the Cloud
School district attorneys are taking a closer look at companies’ refund policies, privacy safeguards, and the issue of out-of-state providers as they review cloud-computing contracts.
From mobile computing devices to interactive flat-panel displays, spending on ed-tech hardware increased 7 percent in 2015, Futuresource Consulting found.
The 26-year-old Education Industry Association has stopped operations, and its 80 members are absorbed into the Software & Information Industry Association’s ed-tech network.
The products being purchased in New York will be used primarily for back-end functions such as visitor management software, cyber security, and health-records management.
A new organization led by a former chief information officer of the New York City schools is trying to help K-12 systems make smarter decisions about buying educational technology.
Amazon and the National Federation of the Blind will collaborate on improvements to Amazon’s education content, platforms, and applications.