| | April 20166EditorialStudents of today are a part of the digital generation. So it comes as no surprise that only institutions that are willing to implement and support technology can improve learning outcomes. Around 62 percent of districts have strategies in place for digital content and curriculum, and are already using technologies such as interactive whiteboards, document cameras, display equipment, and assessment tools. That being said, the past decade has brought a frenzy of digital innovation to K12 education, and has left the space at a crossroads today.Currently, in the K12 space, is the emphasis is on personalized learning and adaptive technology--the byproduct of the increased focus on the student. The second notion, which requires attention, is that of students having access to more digital learning options than ever before. However, this is still determined largely by their geography.Educators, legislators, and other stakeholders need to figure out whether students learn better with digital content or online courses. With President Barack Obama's $4 billion budget request for an additional boost in computer science literacy in the U.S. elementary, more institutions than ever are focused on understanding how tech-literate their students are, and how well teachers themselves understand and use new technology.Mobile devices can be a relief. They are already changing the way world-class learning is being proffered, by expanding the opportunities to learn everywhere. Teachers are using open educational resources to personalize and improve access to learning. Further, with public investments for developing content and curriculum, it makes sense to create open and shareable content that others can mix with paid resources.The bottom-line is that technology implementation for K12 education demands time, investment, effort and planning. At this interesting point, Education Tech Insights brings to you The 10 Hottest K12 Solution Providers--chosen from a wide array of choices, by our editorial team in collaboration with a panel of industry experts.We hope that this edition will help stakeholders in the education sphere take meaningful decisions while implementing technology solutions. K12 in the Digital Age Copyright © 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.APRIL - 2016Mailing AddressValleyMedia Inc44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.402.1463, F:510-894-8405 APRIL - 2016, Vol 02 - 03 Published by ValleyMedia IncEditor-in-Chief Tina RosenEditorial StaffSalesEzra SamuelsRichard Taylor Steven ThomasJohn SmithRosalind JacobsUrmi SenguptaVisualizersStephen ThomasK12 SOLUTION SPECIALChris Martinchris@educationtechnologyinsights.comT:510.694.0136Tina RosenEditor-in-Chieftina@educationtechnologyinsights.com
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