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The article offers information on the toolkit of open-source components from Learning Machine that any developer or school can use to create, issue, view and verify blockchain credentials.

The article discusses the impact of the educational technology tools augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) on learning and teaching in classrooms. It talks about the inclusion of VR in the curriculum for public school systems. It tells about evolving technology being helpful for improving pedagogical skills among the educators. It focuses on the growing use of VR headsets for virtual school field trips. It speaks about the VR technology in education providing motivation to students for learning in classrooms. It tells about the AR books and digital books being easily available to students.

The article discusses educational technology adopted by Anthony Johnson's classroom at H.D. Isenberg Elementary School in Salisbury, North Carolina. It is noted that Johnson operates his classroom like a community to teach his students about citizenship. It is stated that in Johnson's classroom, fourth- and fifth-grade students can earn currency by coming to class each day and successfully completing assignments. It is noted that Johnson's classroom is changing in both the design of the learning space and making learning much more engaging and effective for students.

The article discusses the use of open educational resources (OER) in schools for transforming teaching and learning process. Topics include efforts made by Columbus Municipal School District's superintendent Philip Hickman for improving rating of school such as personalizing learning environment, using instructional materials and training teachers; use of laptops, tablets and flat-panel displays in classrooms by Lawrence Public School's superintendent Jerri Kemble; and use of educational technology by Loudoun County Superintendent Eric Williams for empowering students.

The article describes how technology supports the education of English language learners (ELL) in the U.S. Topics discussed include the ELL instruction initiative developed by Superintendent Ruben Alejandro for the Weslaco Independent School District in Texas, the initiative's goal of developing early literacy skills among children before they enter the school system, and the efforts of various school districts in the country to encourage students to continue reading through elementary and middle school. Also mentioned are the use of digital books, the Achieve3000 program, and the merits of personalized instruction.

The article discusses the impact of mobile technology on learning environments in the U.S. According to the author, schools are developing flexible environments in order to support creativity and collaborative learning with digital tools. He indicates the eagerness of students to work together in groups to solve problems because of the use of mobile technologies. Some of the challenges that classroom designers faced are stated, including the tension between what students wanted and what their teachers wanted from the space.

The article discusses trends in audiovisual (AV) technology systems for classrooms. Topics covered include the emergence of more interactive projectors, information on applications (app) and devices that enable multiple users to collaborate and share content wirelessly at the same time and key suggestions for planning successful AV projects which include planning ahead, focusing on design, implementing enterprise managment for technology staff and offering academic technology support for instructors. INSET: LAMP-FREE PROJECTORS: A BRIGHT IDEA?.

The article presents the common elements for success in blended learning in the U.S. According to Michael B. Horn, co-founder of the Christensen Institute, the teachers has an engaged role in effective blended learning and is using the technology in getting to know the students better. Jerri Kemble, assistant superintended for educational programs and technology at Lawrence Public Schools, mentions that blended learning takes more time to plan as teachers need to prepare multiple activities that will appeal to various abilities and learning preferences of students.

The article reports that computer experts have begun exploring artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to create programs that can have impact on learning by adapting to each student's unique circumstances. Seattle, Washington-based nonprofit organization Enlearn has developed an adaptive learning platform to create individualized learning paths, by using machine learning technology that can accelerate learning for every student. It mentions about limitations of AI, despite potentials. It informs about the Internet filtering and monitoring software designed using AI for Chromebooks by GoGuardian, a Los Angeles, California-based company to improve online student safety.

The article offers information on the impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) across schools in the Great Britain. Topics discussed include the ability in performing a lockdown in cases of emergency, the efficiency of connecting heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to internet protocol (IP) networks, and the application of the IOT in learning. Insights of Bill Davis, operations director at the Snoqualmie Valley Schools in Washington, regarding the advantages of IOT in education, which include controlling and monitoring building-related systems using a computer or a smartphone, is presented.

This article focuses on the development of three-dimensional (3D) educational technologies. It discusses the use of the Sprout 3D scanning and modeling tool from information technology firm HP by engineering students at Pikesville High School in Maryland to create 3D sketches of their ideas, features of Sprout, the use of immersive 3D technology called zSpace at Lee Mathson Middle School in East San Jose, California and the plan of technology firm Google to introduce its Expeditions immersive 3D service.

The article discusses how U.S. school districts address information-technology (IT) and classroom-management challenges involved in letting students bring their own devices to school. These challenges include providing secure network access while making sure students' online activities are visible to IT administrators. The experiences of the Derry Township School District in Pennsylvania, the Stonington Public Schools in Connecticut and the Area Education Agency 267 in Iowa are explored. Tips for adopting bring your own device (BYOD) policies are given.