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How to prevent identity theft while vacationing

Matt Williams — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:51:01 +0000

Vacationers are at risk for identity theft, but they can safeguard their personal information by taking a few precautionary steps.

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Tech education gets techier in New York public schools

Scott Cornell — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:21:20 +0000

Technical programs used to help students land blue-collar jobs. Now, a technical education helps students get into great colleges and prepares them for high-paying careers. New York has opened several tech schools to help students gain these skills.

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What makes a great essay? Ask your computer.

Matt Williams — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:47:31 +0000

Many standardized tests are now taken online and scored by computers. But not all tests have a right or wrong answer. Can we trust a computer to grade an essay?

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Nabbing 21st century cheaters

Scott Cornell — Wed, 08 May 2013 11:47:46 +0000

The spread of online courses have presented a new challenge for teachers trying to prevent cheating. Luckily, two tools have emerged to help.

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Education technology then and now [INFOGRAPHIC]

Kate Beckham — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:26:31 +0000

The history of education IT has a lot of things to say, but one of the biggest lessons we can learn from early innovators is that change happens quickly. School networks have become faster, devices have become smarter and tablets have become just as powerful as classroom computers. How much else has changed in the past 70 years? How far have schools come? Look at the infographic below to find out!

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4 benefits of the flipped classroom

Matt Williams — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:44:12 +0000

A lot of parents, students and even teachers aren't sure what to think about flipped classrooms. But the education community is definitely paying attention. Here are four reasons why.

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How schools can protect student data

Scott Cornell — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:15:13 +0000

Schools store a ton of confidential information about their students. They need to take steps to protect it.

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Winning students over with classroom video games

Kate Beckham — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:25:07 +0000

With more kids than ever before playing video games, educators may want to consider taking advantage of them to engage students.

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7 ways schools can improve their cybersecurity efforts

Matt Williams — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:57:55 +0000

With the number of malware threats on the rise, schools need to take steps to ensure that their networks are secure.

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Creating a digitally literate student

Scott Cornell — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:04:36 +0000

In order to function in tomorrow's marketplace, students are going to need a high level of digital literacy. One program is focused on helping kids gain digital skills.

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