The list of criticisms about the use of technology in schools is growing. Many teachers are frustrated with the distractions tech causes in their classrooms, complaints about the use of artificial ...

Writing using computers is a vital life skill. We are constantly texting, posting, blogging and emailing. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. This is a huge change for ...

Cellphones may be out, but laptops are back in at Broward County schools. The school district plans to issue every student a laptop computer when they return to school on Aug. 11. They’ll be able to ...

Steve Jobs didn’t think that technology alone could fix what ails American education. It’s worth remembering that in the wake of last week’s breathless coverage of Apple’s new iBooks platform, which ...

Arizona agriculture students are using the FarmBeats for Students program to learn about data gathering in farming. The program, developed by Microsoft with Future Farmers of America, uses low-cost ...

Alexander Slagg is a freelance writer specializing in technology and education. He is an ongoing contributor to the CDW family of magazines. The term “computer lab” might bring to mind a room filled ...

As Boston-area students grow increasingly dependent on the internet, they are using multiple computers to fit their needs in their classrooms and dormitories, which pose difficulties for campus ...

Buying a laptop for a college student is a little different than buying one for everyday use. There’s a good chance you’re not buying for yourself, for one. Your student's needs will also differ based ...