The Knewton Blog

In this week’s EdTech News Roundup, read articles about competition for virtual students, social media’s place in the classroom, QR codes in higher education, and more. 1. Competing for the Virtual Student As the for-profit sector gets into the virtual school business, public schools focus their attention on attracting online students. Read more in this article from THE Journal. 2. Social Media Find Place in Classroom As social media grows in popularity, schools are not… Read more

Posted in EdTech, Education, Education & Technology, Knewton, Technology | No comments

Share on

[View the story "10 Edtech Tweets You May Have Missed This Week" on Storify]

Posted in EdTech, Education, Education & Technology, Knewton | No comments

Share on

In this week’s EdTech News Roundup, read about the future of standardized testing, News Corp.’s future in edtech, and how Khan Academy is changing education. 1. High Stakes Online Testing: Coming Soon As dissatisfaction with “fill in the bubble” standardized tests grows among parents and teachers, the federal government is allocating funds to develop new testing solutions using technology. Read more in this article from T.H.E. Journal. 2. S. Korea Leads Way for Paperless Classroom… Read more

Posted in EdTech, Education, Education & Technology, Knewton, Technology | No comments

Share on

If you’re a teacher — especially one trying to integrate educational technology into your classroom — you’re probably aware of the challenges of the job. Tight budgets, inflexible administration, overcrowded classrooms… the list goes on. Even with all the day-to-day struggles, it’s important to keep the big picture in mind. Here are 10 quotes that we will hope will inspire you and remind you of the importance of your job. Leave your own favorite inspirational… Read more

Posted in EdTech, Education, Education & Technology, Knewton | One comment

Share on

In this week’s edition of EdTech Tweets, check out articles about cheating, blended learning, crossword puzzles, and more! [View the story "10 Edtech Tweets You May Have Missed This Week" on Storify]

Posted in EdTech, Education, Education & Technology, Knewton | No comments

Share on

In this post, read about three more must-follow edtech tumblrs from educational technology enthusiasts and professionals. Miss our first post in this series? Check it out here. 1. In the Cloud Gwen Mueller, the blogger behind “In the Cloud,” describes herself as an “IT professional, strategist, creative thinker, gamer, [and] nerd in secondary education.” In the Cloud encompasses all these personas, providing fun and helpful edtech resources along with “1/4 cup of fun.” Just as… Read more

Posted in EdTech, Education, Education & Technology, Knewton | No comments

Share on

In this week’s EdTech News Roundup, read articles about job help via Twitter, West Virginia’s plans to switch to online textbooks, Wikipedia’s partnerships with educators, and more. Image from eSchoolNews 1. Kids Predict the Future of Technology A recent study found that “kids ages 12 and under are predicting that the future of media and technology lies in better integrating digital experiences with real-world places and activities.” Predictions from children in different parts of the… Read more

Posted in EdTech, Education, Education & Technology, Knewton, Technology | No comments

Share on

Check out some great edtech tweets you may have missed this week! [View the story " " on Storify]

Posted in EdTech, Education, Education & Technology, Knewton | No comments

Share on

Put down the dioramas; file away that mimeographed book report assignment. Why not give students an assignment that not only hones their writing skills, but also provides plenty of opportunity for creativity and critical thinking, helps develop communication skills, and requires an understanding of social media? Try Storify, a free tool that allows users to tell stories using social media. Students can pull tweets, videos, pictures and more into a story on a subject of… Read more

Posted in EdTech, Education, Education & Technology, Featured, Knewton | One comment

Share on

In this week’s EdTech News Roundup, read articles about Blackboard’s buyout, the launch of Google Plus, and South Korea’s initiative to make all textbooks digital by 2015. 1. Private Equity Firm to Buy Blackboard for $1.64 Billion The maker of college course-management software agreed to a $1.67 billion buyout by Providence Equity Partners. Read more in this article from The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Wired Campus” blog. 2. Google Plus: Is This the Social Tool… Read more

Posted in EdTech, Education, Education & Technology, Knewton | No comments

Share on