Assistive technology—from visual timers to help students with learning differences keep track of their schedules to digital captioning software for those with hearing difficulties—can improve outcomes ...

Federal aviation regulators are preparing to mandate the use of technology that would help pilots see nearby aircraft.

Responsible technology use is increasingly a concrete business consideration, motivated by a diverse set of priorities and focuses. In association withThoughtworks Consideration of how to deploy ...

Technology offers too many distractions from learning. It gives kids easy-to-access, sophisticated tools to cheat. And it prevents students from engaging in the cognitive struggles that are the ...

The use of education technology in the classroom has revolutionized the way teaching and learning occur, offering new opportunities to enhance educational experiences. Integrating digital tools such ...

Rebecca Torchia is a web editor for EdTech: Focus on K–12. Previously, she has produced podcasts and written for several publications in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and her hometown of Pittsburgh.

Steve Brown is CEO of Nelson, Canada’s largest education technology company and developer of Edwin, a digital learning ecosystem. In an age in which information is readily accessible with a tap of a ...

Mobile phones, computers, social media and the internet are part of the daily lives of children and young people, including at school. Concerns over the risks of too much screen time or online ...

The use of education technology in the classroom has transformative effects on education, enhancing both teaching and learning. From increasing student engagement to facilitating personalized ...

A previously social middle schooler is now reluctant to attend family mealtimes and movie nights and has dropped out of her soccer league. Instead, she prefers to spend hours watching videos online.