By Nathan Martin July 1, 2013 New regulations from the Federal Trade Commission go into effect today, seeking to give parents greater control over how websites and online services collect information on children. Modifying the Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Act (COPPA), originally passed in 1998, the new rule strengthens existing protections and modernizes the…
1:1 Technology choices in Maine
June 14, 2013 The Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) will be giving districts the option to use PC computers, rather than Apple laptops for the first time since its inception in 2002. Two dozen districts decided to switch to the HP laptop. The opt-in program will serve more than 69,000 students and educators as of…
14 Jun 2013
Digital Learning Leaders Commend President Obama for His Call to Reform the E-rate Program
WASHINGTON – Today, President Obama called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take the necessary steps to modernize the E-Rate program to connect America’s schools and libraries to next-generation broadband and high-speed wireless in the next five years. He also called for the reallocation of existing Title II funds to train teachers on the…
6 Jun 2013
President Obama Calls for E-rate Reform
Today, President Obama will visit Mooresville Graded School District in Mooresville, NC, to launch the ConnectED initiative. As part of this initiative, the President will call on the Federal Communications Commission to take the steps necessary to build high-speed digital connections to America’s schools and libraries, to ensure that 99% of American students can benefit from these advances in teaching and learning…
6 Jun 2013
DLN State Report 5.16 and 5.23
Georgia Georgia Governor Nathan Deal released an executive order on May 15 re-affirming state sovereignty in regards to education. The order affirms that Georgia will maintain its sovereignty in deciding educational standards, including decisions on curriculum and instruction. In addition, all standards in Georgia will be up for public review and comment for sixty days…
24 May 2013
Florida DOE Workgroup Report Releases Recommendations to Advance Digital Learning
May 22, 2013 Tallahassee, FLORIDA The Florida DOE’s Digital Instructional Materials Work Group, established in 2012 via House Bill 5101, recently released their Final Report. The work group was charged with developing options for providing: access devices for students; Content by subject area; training and professional development for preservice and inservice teachers; and funding, including…
22 May 2013
DLN State Report 4.26.13
United States U.S. FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel wants to overhaul the E-Rate program to guarantee online access for schools and students as the demand for web use rises, according to Education Week. Commissioner Rosenworcel called for the creation of an “E-rate 2.0.” Rosenworcel cited the mounting pressure on school districts by online common-core assessments and…
3 May 2013
DLN State Report 4.5.2013
Alaska Bill: HB 190 Status: 04/05/2013 – (H) EDC AT 8:00 AM CAPITOL 106 Relevant Elements: 4, 8 Alaska HB 190, sponsored by Rep. Paul Seaton, R-Homer, was read a first time March 28 and referred to the House Education Committee, where it is scheduled for a hearing on April 3 at 8 am. It…
5 Apr 2013