March 2012

Deriving Value from BYOD

As more schools look to “bring your own device” initiatives as an economical option, schools with established programs expand their efforts.

Cloud in the Classroom

Security worries linger, but many districts and schools are migrating to the cloud (private, public or hybrid) in earnest.

Finessing Content Filtering

Figuring out what to ban — and to what degree — is an ongoing challenge as schools seek to protect students without inhibiting 24x7 learning.

Assessing the Assessments

Everyone agrees that metrics are needed to measure student performance. But do current standardized tests effectively gauge learning?

Teaching and Learning 2.0

Are today’s schools helping students learn in a way that prepares them for the world in which they live?

Social Media Makes Strides

Wondering if social media has value in the classroom? K–12 leaders explain how teachers and students are using these tools.