Technology May 2020

COVID-19 Tracing Apps

In the very near future, cellphone apps may be used to monitor new coronavirus outbreaks. This approach, however, raises concerns about privacy trade-offs.

Technology April 2020

High Schoolers Head Online For Their Proms

With social distancing during the pandemic, high school students are turning to virtual proms. Zoom “meetings” in this case allow teenagers to have the social part of the prom.

Technology April 2020

$23M To Help Detroit Students During Pandemic

Around $17 million is going to be spent on tablets for Detroit students impacted by the pandemic. An additional $6 million will be spent on internet accessibility.

Technology April 2020

Is Distance Learning Working During Pandemic?

School closures mean students are supposed to log into virtual classrooms. Lack of internet access and computers, and at home distractions are obstacles to their education.

Technology April 2020

Tech Companies Fight Against Bad Virus Info

Google, Facebook, Twitter and other tech companies are taking action against the spread of misinformation about COVID-19. This includes information about hydroxychloroquine.

Technology April 2020

UVU Making Masks For Virus First Responders

Utah Valley University, as well as, BYU, the Nebo School District and other organizations are using 3D printing to make masks for first responders dealing with the novel coronavirus.

Technology April 2020

University 3D Prints Masks For Pandemic

The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is using 3D printing technology to make masks to help with the shortage of medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Technology March 2020

Factories Pivot To Fight Coronavirus

Car manufacturers, distilleries and electronics makers both here and abroad may be soon producing items like ventilators, hand sanitizers, disinfectants and surgical masks.

Technology March 2020

Ethics And Technology In The Classroom

Schools across the U.S. have been trying to utilize more technology in the classroom. But how does bringing more technology into the classroom impact ethics in the classroom?

Technology March 2020

Census Bureau Site Goes Live

The 2020 census website is now live although paper ballots will also remain an option. In May, census workers will begin Census going door-to-door in earnest.

Technology March 2020

Are Online Classes Fair For All Students?

Online classes are an option for schools that have to close because of the coronavirus, but are they fair for students who do not have a computer or internet access?

Technology February 2020

Why Is Technology Important In The Classroom?

Purdue University has a piece on their website blog entitled “The Evolution of Technology in the Classroom,” which explores the impact of technology on education.