Teachers Use Mystery Skype To Give Students A Window On The World
Only 25% of eighth graders score proficient in geography on standardized tests. Some teachers are using a video chat game to engage kids in the world around them.
Educational technology
Apple Aims To Help Parents Crack Down On Kids' iPhone Use
Apple will allow users to get reports on how much their kids are using particular apps on their iPhones and iPads. The announcement follows pressure from shareholders about the overuse of technology.
How to Make Every Grade More Like Kindergarten
In his new book, MIT professor Mitchel Resnick lays out a vision for encouraging creative thinking, based on his research into what he calls Lifelong Kindergarten.