The recent paid suspension of Heather Hamilton, an English teacher from the Catholic school board in London, Ontario, for teaching Lawrence Hill's novel The Book of Negroes has reignited a heated debate about the role of sensitive language in education. The controversy stems from the School Board’s policy against including educational materials containing the N-word on required … [Read more...] about Lawrence Hill Defends Teacher in Book Censorship Controversy
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E-Notebooks are better than using laptops for students
In school, laptops are the primary method for taking notes by typing. Few people take notes by hand anymore, but this has changed significantly in the past few years with the emergence of e-notebooks like the Kindle Scribe, Kobo Libra/Sage, Remarkable, and Boox devices. What is the best way for students to study and retain knowledge? A study published in the Association of … [Read more...] about E-Notebooks are better than using laptops for students
Why Digital Textbooks aren’t Helping Students
Textbook prices have almost tripled over the past four decades, turning these books into financial burdens. Moving from print to digital college textbooks was supposed to address the problem. But it seems to create more problems than it was expected to solve. First of all, textbook prices continue to increase despite digital access. Students need access codes from publishers … [Read more...] about Why Digital Textbooks aren’t Helping Students
The Best E-Readers for Students
For the bookworms and students out there, e-readers are probably the best piece of technology created in the past few years. From e-book devices, digital note-taking devices to other reading-oriented, size-optimized devices, we can all now choose the device that fits our needs the best. The pleasure of reading and simultaneous note-taking has never been more accessible and … [Read more...] about The Best E-Readers for Students
80% of US schools use e-books or digital textbooks
Overdrive has just published a new survey that takes a look at digital penetration in schools in the United States. They take a look at what medium is the most popular and what type of tech devices diligent young scholars are employing to get the most out of their education. Based on a survey of more than 2,000 administrators at the school or district level in the U.S., the … [Read more...] about 80% of US schools use e-books or digital textbooks
Canada Gets Google Play for Education, Classroom-Ready Android Tablets
Those of us in Canada have been sitting on the sidelines as Google Play for Education was developed and deployed in the United States in November of 2013, and later in the UK earlier this year; fortunately we don't have any longer to wait. This news is exciting, particularly for those of us with young children. Described as a “'one-stop shop' for engaging, educator-approved … [Read more...] about Canada Gets Google Play for Education, Classroom-Ready Android Tablets
Apple Gives Overhaul to iPads in Education Offering
The first few iterations of any new project are always going to suss out strengths and weaknesses. To this end, Apple has listened to feedback aimed toward their iPads in Education program and is making more than a few changes (at just the right time, when educators are starting to make plans for the next school year beginning in the autumn). Changes to the program are … [Read more...] about Apple Gives Overhaul to iPads in Education Offering
Baker & Taylor Integrates its Axis 360 Services With Blackboard Learn, Good Times For Students and Teachers
Baker & Taylor has announced that it is streamlining its Axis 360 services with Blackboard Learn in a bid to offer a more integrated learning and teaching solution to both students and teachers. Axis 360 is the media library arm of Baker & Taylor which has emerged as one of the most favored distributor of both print and digital media the world over. Blackboard Learn in … [Read more...] about Baker & Taylor Integrates its Axis 360 Services With Blackboard Learn, Good Times For Students and Teachers
Follett Ties Up With Penguin Group, Launches 17,000 eBooks For PreK-12 Grade
Follett has launched 17,000 ebook titles for students in preK through 12th grades as a result of its new partnership with Penguin Group USA. This also marks the fifth major partnership that Follett has forged in the past six months, with others being Random House, Hachette, Simon & Schuster, and Macmillan. Follett specializes in the supply of quality educational material to … [Read more...] about Follett Ties Up With Penguin Group, Launches 17,000 eBooks For PreK-12 Grade