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School Climate & Safety
Opinion
What Principals Can Do About Cyberbullying
Lawyer and technology expert Nancy E. Willard examines the impact of this growing social problem on schools, and offers guidance on some chief areas of concern.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Technology Tools Prompt an 'About-Face' in K-12
The evolution of social-networking tools and other technologies is pushing schools to try new approaches.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Social Networking Goes to School
Educators are integrating Facebook, Ning, Twitter, and other sites into K-12 life despite concerns about privacy, behavior.
IT Infrastructure & Management
School Leaders Rely on Smartphones
Administrators use the devices to stay in constant contact with employees and parents.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Students Text Teachers for Quick Classroom Updates
Some ÌÇÐ͝Âþvlog encourage students to text them about homework, absences, or just life questions or concerns.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Cellphone Stats: Texting
The latest numbers regarding teens and texting.
School & District Management
Educators Eye Ning Transition to a Pay Model
Although the popular social-networking platform Ning will start charging to maintain sites, certain education networks may remain free.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Educators Embrace iPods for Learning
Although still banned by many schools, a growing number of others are using iPods and other MP3 players as educational accessories.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Wireless Issues
A list of the essential elements needed to set up a reliable and robust wireless network.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Solving Algebra on Smartphones
A project to use the devices as teaching and learning tools is showing promising results.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Ed-Tech-Stats
This year, the Technology Counts data section shifts its focus from a state to a district lens, offering a host of charts showing how local schools and districts are using standard and emerging technologies to improve education.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Editor's Note
Much like the shifting landscape in K-12 educational technology, this year's Technology Counts is changing to address the challenges of covering schools in the digital age.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Districts Change Policies to Embrace Twitter, Facebook
Once banned in their classrooms, some school leaders now say social- networking sites can be effective educational tools.
IT Infrastructure & Management
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Mobile Learning: Trends and Challenges
K-12 schools are increasingly exploring ways to put mobile-learning technology, including laptops, cellphones, and iPods, into the hands of students.