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According to the latest data, video for homework is on the rise; mobile computing is "beyond the tipping point"; and most kids don't use traditional computers to connect to the Internet at home. Those are just three of the major trends revealed in the 2013 Speak Up Survey from Project Tomorrow, which CEO Julie Evans revealed at the FETC 2014 conference last week. The 2013 results represent more than 400,000 surveys from 9,000 schools and 2,700 districts across the country. Respondents included 325,279 students, 32,151 teachers and librarians, 39,986 parents, 4,530 district administrators and, new to this year's survey, 1,346 community members. Read more at http://thejournal.com/Articles/2014/02/03/10-Major-Technology-Trends-in-Education.aspx?Page=1#xdDhiZ2SqcbqTopz.99

This article examines colleges using mobile devices to further education. By explaining the connection of students to universities through Blackboard and Hotseat, the universities and students will benefit from the longterm adjustment.

3D printing has helped medical fields improve drastically. With a 3D printer, not only is money saved, but the manufacturing efficiency is increased. Both dental laboratories and the development of hearing aids have been made simpler with the help of 3D printing. Additionally, tissue engineering has been improved.

- about 60% of all businesses in the US are using some type of cloud computing software with their business - Some businesses are allowing for a BYOD system for the workplace so people can use a personal device while still using the same software - there are hundreds of different uses for different cloud services such as energy usage management, water usage data, finance, retail etc.

Cambridge, MA (PRWEB) February 28, 2014 -- Mimio shares the education industry's findings on mobile learning in a brand-new infographic.