Virtual desktops a ‘game changer’ for college students The University of Arkansas and UMass Lowell have moved to virtual desktop infrastructure to ease pressure on computer labs. Dec 27, 2017 By Corinne Lestch
EdScoop Alexa, how can you improve teaching and learning? Special report: Voice command platforms from Amazon, Google and Microsoft are creating new models for learning in K-12 and higher education — and renewed privacy concerns. Dec 19, 2017 By Kate Roddy
EdScoop Coastal region of South Carolina unveils new technology action plan The technology action plan is geared toward those households with no or limited access to high-speed internet. Dec 18, 2017
Lyft to offer its drivers tuition discounts to online colleges The ride-hailing company will partner with Guild Education, which works with institutions such as UC Berkeley and Georgia Tech. Dec 12, 2017 By Zaid Shoorbajee
EdScoop CoSN, EdScoop kick off third annual NextGeneration Leaders program The initiative aims to recognize the up-and-comers in K-12 education technology across the U.S. Dec 12, 2017
DeVos closes out Computer Science Education Week at coding school The Education secretary visited Moorefield Station Elementary School, which launched a coding immersion program this fall. Dec 8, 2017
EdScoop College textbooks made more accessible through Netflix-like subscription Through a new subscription service, students are given unlimited access to over 20,000 online resources. Dec 8, 2017 By Kate Roddy
Stanford official resigns after failing to disclose 2016 data breach The breach, which was discovered by a student, included private employee information and details from student financial aid applications. Dec 7, 2017 By Zaid Shoorbajee
EdScoop Want to get ahead? Start thinking about AI, tech leaders urge Education strategists at Amazon, Microsoft and IBM discuss the power and promise of artificial intelligence in classrooms during SIIA conference. Dec 7, 2017 By Emily Tate
Teaching young people how to think — and thrive — in a computational world Digital Promise report: “Computational thinking” can empower students across all K-12 disciplines. Dec 7, 2017 By Richard W. Walker