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"The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium will conduct a Pilot Test of its assessments February 20 through May 10, 2013 in grades 3-11. Smarter Balanced will select schools for the Pilot Test using two approaches or components: The "Scientific" component will target a representative sample of schools to yield critical data about the items developed to date as well as how the test administration system is functioning. The "Volunteer" component will be open to all schools in Smarter Balanced states and will ensure that all schools have the opportunity to experience the basic functionality of the test administration system. Schools can volunteer for the Pilot Test by completing the online survey External link opens in new window or tab.. The Pilot Test flyer (PDF) and the Pilot Test FAQs (PDF) from Smarter Balanced have more information about the Pilot Test. Choose a county in the dropdown box below to display the list of schools selected for the "Scientific" component by district."

"As part of Microsoft's continued focus on promoting digital literacy in education, the Bing for Schools program offers daily lesson plans designed to teach search skills, Bing Rewards enhancements to help earn Microsoft Surface RT tablets for schools, and, for schools admitted to the pilot program, a tailored Bing search experience for K-12 students when on the school network. Schools participating in the search pilot will receive ad-free Bing search, strict filtering to help block adult content, and augmented privacy protections. School districts can register for these search enhancements now; a limited number will be accepted into the initial pilot, with other schools being notified about future eligibility. But many of the educational features of Bing for Schools are available to non-pilot schools as well, so be sure to explore all the ways you can support digital literacy in your school."

A Chicago elementary school has gone public with its pilot use of a tablet designed specifically for pre-school students. Hayt Elementary in Chicago has been using iStartSmart Mobile devices since October 2012. At least one pre-school teacher said he believes the use of the technology is an effective way to supplement what's going on in the classroom.

"A joint project of nonprofit organizations #iCANHELP and NetFamilyNews Inc., it's a social media helpline for schools. We're piloting the helpline in California during the 2015-'16 school year. If you work for a school or district and want help with a problem that has shown up in social media - harassment, bullying, sexting, reputation issues, etc. - call, email or contact us through the form in this Web site, and we'll help you resolve it.  This pilot is the first step in developing a helpline for schools nationwide. "

"To better engage its online learners, Arizona State University is piloting game-based simulations from Toolwire in its ASU Online environmental science courses."

"Laptop program puts emphasis on research Fort Smith teachers in pilot schools see students learning in new ways By Brenda Bernet Posted: December 29, 2014 at 2:50 a.m"

"This project focuses on building the capacity of leaders and policymakers in states that are members of the Innovation Lab Network (ILN) to design assessment and accountability systems that result in deeper forms of student learning. With support from the Sandler Foundation and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, SCALE works alongside ILN states (California, Kentucky, Iowa, Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon, West Virginia, and Wisconsin) to support the development, piloting, and implementation of new performance assessments that can be incorporated into accountability systems. All assessments are aligned to the Common Core State Standards and the work of SBAC and PARCC, the two assessment consortia."

"This Wiki will house information related to the iPad in Education sponsored by the Department of Educational Technology in the School District of Palm Beach County."