| | November 20166CIOReviewOver the years, technology has been shaping learning and teaching, weaving a common thread across the entire K-12 education spectrum. Today's educational buzzwords--blended, personalized, student-driven or the popular online learning are all leveraging technology to scale and facilitate wider access. These are moving in tandem with advances in cloud computing, mobile learning, and BYOD.The advent of sophisticated learning tools has empowered teachers to tailor personalized pathways of learning to close the gaps in student learning shortcomings. For instance, big data is equipping educators to specifically tailor student oriented curriculum and teaching methodologies, which take into consideration a student's learning capabilities. Amidst the added impetus on equipping students to compete in a skill-oriented economy--with STEM and the basics of coding furthering the cause--the K-12 juggernaut is facing the challenges head on.In line with K-12 education's quest to alleviate the challenges of the student and staff fraternity, technology is also bringing forth new models of learning to significantly improve student performance. Recent interesting developments such as 3D printing are at the forefront of facilitating hands-on learning. For instance, students can build, model and print a building while bringing their innovative ideas to life. The immersive power of virtual and augmented reality or classroom gamification will further facilitate fun filled experiential learning outcomes. Virtual reality is going to be a game changer in this arena whereby students can observe and learn procedures in various disciplines like medicine and industrial design and visit digital destinations without leaving the classroom. In an era where numerous devices, software and robust communication infrastructure jostle for prominence, the redefined foundation for student success is transforming traditional classrooms, teaching and learning experiences. With technology firmly becoming the prerequisite for success in fostering 21st century skill-sets, the quest is to find the most suitable solution provider that can chart the pathway to carry forward the metamorphosis underway to fruition.On that note, we are presenting to you a special edition on technologies for the K-12 sector. We hope these insights will power the educational strategies of your organization.Jeevan George Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comEditorialK-12: Interleaved with TechnologyCopyright © 2016 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.NOVEMBER - 23 - 2016Mailing AddressCIOReview44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.402.1463, F:510-894-8405 NOVEMBER - 23 - 2016, Vol 05 SE 101 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com K12 SPECIALCIOReviewEditorial StaffSalesT:510.996.5126Aaron Pierce Chithra Vijayakumar Sarah FernandezAllwyn SilvaJudy ChristinVivian MurrayJessica Stanleyjessica@cioreview.comVisualizersStephen ThomasManaging EditorJeevan GeorgeAjay K Das
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