Yes, I realize my last post is all about a new year, and this completely contradicts that…but I thought it was an interesting overview nonetheless!
E-School News published a list of the top ten most significant technology education stories of the past year in December.
And the winners are…
10. Students use cell-phone cameras to send and receive inappropriate photos.
9. JuicyCampus leaves a nasty stain on campus relationships.
8. ‘Botnet’ attacks put school computers under hackers’ control.
7. The power of online video is a force for good–and bad.
6. A landmark cyber-bullying case inspires new laws–and raises awareness of a growing problem.
5. The RIAA scores huge wins … and then alters its strategy to combat illegal file sharing on campus.
4. U.S. students get low-cost laptops aimed at children in developing nations.
3. Broadband policies spark debate as the U.S. slips farther behind.
2. Rising costs, and a tanking economy, hammer schools–forcing several key changes in behavior.
1. President-elect Barack Obama’s historic victory signals a shift in federal ed-tech policy.
What do you think? Are these note-worthy events? Or do you remember one that didn’t make the cut?
New Media = New Ideas 