Google
Science
Teachers Eye Possibilities With Google Glass
Teachers are already thinking of ways to use Google Glass--taking students on virtual field trips, training students with autism to recognize emotions, and more.
Education
Opinion
So What If Google's '20 Percent Time' Is Dead? Let It Live on in Schools!
Note: Jennifer Medbery, founder and CEO of Kickboard, is guest posting this week.
Classroom Technology
Opinion
The rise of smartglasses in education: or, A shameless plea to Jaime Casap
Google Glass is a potential game changer to the myriad ways that human beings interact with the world. By nature, this means we must shift our education strategies to match the world inhabited by smartglasses.
Education
Reading and Detection in the Age of Google
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore depicts our ambiguity with regard to the rapid pace of technological progress. It's also a fable about battling narrow thinking with quick wits and friendship.
Education
Access to AP Courses in STEM to Grow With $5M Google Gift
Fueled by a $5 million grant from the technology company Google, more than 800 public high schools will be invited to start up Advanced Placement STEM courses with a focus on attracting more female and minority students who show strong potential to succeed.
IT Infrastructure & Management
Q&A: Google's 'Senior Education Evangelist' Talks About K-12
In an interview with Education Week, Jaime Casap addresses the Internet giant's strategic push into the education market.
Teaching Profession
Google Redesigns Its Education Site
Google in Education recently launched its redesigned website in an effort to make navigation easier for teachers, schools, and students.
Education
Google to Dip Into Ed. App. Market
Google execs are currently in talks with education software companies about creating educational apps to be featured in Google Apps Marketplace.
Classroom Technology
Google and the Line Between Good Marketing and Good Deeds
If there is a line to draw to prevent salesmanship masquerading as corporate engagement, which I believe, and Google's foray into Virginia schools doesn't cross it, where should it be? (Or, does it matter, if everyone truly benefits?)
Education
Opinion
Have you heard of the Google?
I would like to start this post with a short anecdote:
Education
At Google HQ, Forum Focuses On Learning Innovations
A-list speakers, educators, policymakers, and corporate representatives are on hand to brainstorm ways technology and innovation can drive real school reform.
Education
Google Hosts Digital Ed Forum
An impressive group of educators, policymakers, corporate leaders, and others will tackle tough questions about improving schooling for today's students.
Education
Heard of Google?
An English teacher's nightmare: Out for a walk recently, Hobo Teacher noticed a sign in front a shop displaying the quotation “To be, or not to be”—signed Anonymous! On inquiry, he discovers that prioprietor just forgot the source of the quote and didn't bother to look it up. Where has he seen this attitude before?
