Google adds auto-transcription and simplified grading to its education toolsStudents will have an easier time catching up on virtual classes.By J. Fingas, 06.07.2022
Sphero acquires LittleBits and its set of scientific toysSphero now has over 140 patents in robotics, electronics, software and IoT.By C. Fisher, 08.23.2019
iRobot enters the classroom with acquisition of Root RoboticsThe Roomba company will now sell the educational robot Root.By C. Fisher, 06.20.2019
New Google Classroom feature forces kids to answer questionsNo more sitting at the back of class with your hands under your desk. By D. Cooper, 10.09.2018
3School internet filter maker launches suicide risk detectorThe company worked with suicide prevention experts and will alert school staff in real time.By C. Low, 08.26.2018
Japan trials AI and robots to boost English skills in schoolsThe education ministry will place English-speaking robots in 500 schools.By M. Locklear, 08.20.2018
Google adds lots of new tools to its Education suiteA new Classroom and updated Docs will change the face of learning.By K. Filippidis, 08.07.2018
Apple's free Schoolwork app for teachers is available nowWelcome to the digital classroom.By T. Seppala, 06.26.2018
Chinese school uses facial recognition to make kids pay attentionThe system will tell the teacher if students aren't paying attention.By R. England, 05.17.2018
3Doodler's latest kits help kids draw 3D shapes in the classroomThey include pens, supplies and teacher resources.By M. Locklear, 04.30.2018
Google Tango shows how AR can improve virtual field tripsAR Expeditions can take your kids to a museum without the need for a trip slip.By T. Seppala, 05.18.2017
Google's Classroom is open to anyone with an urge to teachUsers can now lead their own class where they can teach pretty much anything.By T. Regan, 04.27.2017
Professor uses facial recognition to spot bored studentsHe'll know if his presentation is putting you off.By J. Fingas, 09.13.2016
Dell made a 70-inch touchscreen for schoolsThe C7017T definitely beats a whiteboard.By J. Fingas, 06.27.2016
The good and bad sides of Apple's classroom hardware initiativeIt's still too early to say how helpful iPads for students really are.By N. Ingraham, 05.13.2016
11HP's 3D-scanning Sprout Pro PC is built for schoolsThe new system helps you share your projects with the class.By J. Fingas, 01.19.2016
Bipartisan education bill makes computer science a priorityThe 'Every Student Succeeds' act puts coding on the same level as math and englishBy S. Buckley, 12.11.2015