eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Future Ready overhaul coincides with the new national ed-tech plan. Last Thursday, The United States Department of Education held an event at the White House unveiling the 2016 National Education Technology Plan and celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Future Ready initiative.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

With tablets, smartphones, and access to computers, students can search for answers to their questions in a way that wouldn’t have seen possible a decade ago. They want a quick half-day training and for teachers to implement and move on to the next buzzword. Inquiry-based learning must be adopted, fine-tuned, and improved.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 2, 2018

Focus: EdTech Access and Advocacy. Through the provision of training, policy advocacy, a number of professional events and forums, a range of professional development toolkits and research the organisation confidently asserts that it is at the forefront of developing a cohesive, empowered and knowledgeable community of edtech thought leaders.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 25, 2015

Portions of this post are adapted from the Future Ready Schools website with permission. The evolution of the Internet allows anyone with access the ability to communicate, collaborate, acquire information, and learn with anyone, at anytime, and from anywhere. Digital Leadership and Future Ready Recently the U.S.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Let’s delve into the tangible ways in which technology has enhanced student learning in K-12 settings, fostering a dynamic, interactive, and future-ready educational landscape. Technology benefits K-12 student learning in multifaceted ways, enriching educational experiences and preparing students for a digitally driven future.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Economically disadvantaged students get Wi-Fi access through backpacks. Learning comes alive for students and the future moves within reach. . Without planning, strategy, educator training and support , among other things, the marriage of education and technology won’t work. . Technology and the Future of Work.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Economically disadvantaged students get Wi-Fi access through backpacks. Learning comes alive for students and the future moves within reach. . Without planning, strategy, educator training and support , among other things, the marriage of education and technology won’t work. . Technology and the Future of Work.

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2023

Firstly, they can partner with organizations like OpenAI to ensure access to the latest AI technologies and updates. Lastly, they can provide training programs and resources to empower educators to incorporate ChatGPT-4 into their teaching methodologies effectively.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Education has shifted dramatically in recent decades — from an emphasis on fact memorization through “drill and kill” and “sage on the stage” teaching styles to a focus on higher-order thinking and future-ready skills such as critical thinking and problem solving.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In this evolving landscape, understanding the multifaceted technological impacts is crucial for creating dynamic, inclusive, and future-ready educational environments for K-12 students. K-12 education by fostering innovation, accessibility, and personalized learning. What impact does technology have on education?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Cloud computing enhances accessibility to resources, fostering collaborative projects. These benefits collectively contribute to creating a more engaging, efficient, and future-ready educational experience for K-12 students. Robotics and coding tools introduce students to hands-on STEM learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

Immersive, Innovation Spaces Are Propelling Future-Readiness! Let’s create a trajectory of learning opportunities for future-ready learners! How to Create Accessible and Equitable Library Collections. Walk away with various apps, tools, and resources you can use to create your own personalized content today!

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2017

Edtech is a vital precursor to “work tech”—the tools that today’s students will need to leverage in college, career training and eventually the workplace. Students need access to tools that work. A focus on college and career-training readiness. So far, 3,100 school districts have taken the Future Ready pledge.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 6, 2021

With the increased internet adoption and the rising demand for real-time accessible training globally, Q Academy makes this timely shift from purely on-campus delivery to the addition of virtual delivery methods through QA Kids. “Q About Q Academy.

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

Through this alliance, NASEF and Acer America will provide the training, coaching modules and course certification for schools to structure, implement and maintain an esports program. The Eduverse is accessible on any device, and is also the content hub for schools using ClassVR, Avantis Education’s award-winning all-in-one VR headsets.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 13, 2022

Where the rhetoric around funding higher education has previously been about creating opportunity, much of the new money for public colleges and universities is now being aimed explicitly at training students for fields in which there are shortages of labor. Some governors and legislatures want more alignment between education and industry.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2024

Our AI deep dive resulted in the development of three guiding principles: high standards and expectations, future ready skills, and cultural proficiency. The three guiding principles have become the foundation which underpins all AI professional development, communication, and future planning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2023

Gale In Context: Literature offers: Topic Pages: more than 250 topic pages organized around key works, authors and topics scaffolded to provide easy access for all students. Full Text: access to select full works of literature in an easy-to-use eBook format. Gale, part of Cengage Group, believes in the power and joy of learning.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 15, 2015

Department of Education's Future Ready Pledge. The Pledge is a commitment by district leaders to work with educators, families, and community members to make all schools in their districts Future Ready. Future Ready Schools: the School Leadership Summit will be held online using Google Hangouts on Air.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

Tom - The Future Ready effort is helping districts systemically plan BEFORE they purchase. Future Ready is helping districts to make more informed purchases and have a comprehensive plan in place prior to implementation. Jennifer - Students now have access to all of the same information that teachers have.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

Prior to my role as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools ® , I spent 14 years in a public school in Pennsylvania as an elementary and middle school teacher, middle school and elementary principal, and district level technology director. Organization: Future Ready Schools ® (Part of the Alliance for Excellent Education).

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 18, 2018

At every single phase of my visit—from checking in, to the nurse evaluation, to accessing my chart for lab work—this new system wreaked havoc. Blatantly audible complaints by employees (“We have ‘this new system…’”) made it clear staff were neither trained adequately nor on board with the new technology.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Collaboration, project-based learning, and data analytics further contribute to a future-ready educational landscape. Ensuring equitable access to technology and addressing the digital divide continue to be crucial, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity in the ever-evolving landscape of K-12 education in 2024.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

Immersive, Innovation Spaces Are Propelling Future-Readiness! Let’s create a trajectory of learning opportunities for future-ready learners! How to Create Accessible and Equitable Library Collections. Walk away with various apps, tools, and resources you can use to create your own personalized content today!

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Public Schools, digital equity and access to technology at home is a very real problem. Without home access to broadband Internet, students don’t have a chance at an equitable education and have virtually no chance to compete for the best jobs and an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty that is pervasive in the Washington inner city.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 24, 2015

Two Week Calendar Wednesday, June 24th from 11am - 7:15pm EDT Future Ready Virtual Summit: 2015 School Leadership Summit , Future Ready Schools: 2015 School Leadership Summit will be held online using Google Hangouts on Air. to help teachers be Ready for BYOD. Department of Education's Future Ready Pledge.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: Digital tools are powering a new era of K-12 learning Still, challenges remain–among them, equity and access Stay up to date on the latest trends about learning in the digital age In today’s digital age, learning has gone through a profound transformation, reshaping traditional educational models.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

For this article, we scoured thousands of reputable digital tools to bring you the best digital tools for future-ready classrooms in 2022. Best Digital Learning Tools for Future-Ready Classrooms. Students can access the tests on laptops, desktops, and tablets. Conclusion.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

The courses and curriculum can operate as fully independent teaching and learning experiences, or teachers can integrate them into existing and future curriculums. Mesa Public Schools along with SAVE members will also have access to and be able to participate in the free Amazon Cyber Robotics Challenge.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2021

This year’s #StepintoSTEM challenge provides teachers access to resources that make instruction simple for them, regardless of their computer science background. Last year, 120,000 students received access to the program. Interested teachers can apply here and will have access to CoderZ’s curriculum for free.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

While the potential benefits are immense, there are also ethical considerations, concerns about data privacy, and challenges associated with equitable access. Global accessibility: AI facilitates online education, providing access to quality learning resources and courses globally.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

Tom - The Future Ready effort is helping districts systemically plan BEFORE they purchase. Future Ready is helping districts to make more informed purchases and have a comprehensive plan in place prior to implementation. Jennifer - Students now have access to all of the same information that teachers have.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 9, 2022

Here you can access all of the dynamic learning lessons from my books , as well as lessons shared by teachers across the country. Access the free lesson plan database here. These are ready-to-go, asynchronous lessons that will help your students gain future-ready skills. These are super handy for teachers!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. 2024 will be a mix of states and districts spending their remaining funds while also looking to the future.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2017

Ray heads up Future Ready Librarians, part of Future Ready Schools — a network for sharing education technology solutions, which is sponsored by the Alliance for Excellent Education, a Washington, D.C.-based based education advocacy group. Teacher-librarians such as Chun have since expanded that tech-integration role.

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Tom Murray

MARCH 15, 2016

A one-to-one device to student ratio is an excellent goal as all students deserve high quality access and need to develop technology skills to remain competitive in today’s global economy. Districts must develop cyclical refresh plans to ensure quality devices, while maintaining a robust infrastructure where access is seamless.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 9, 2019

Today, with more than 97 percent of school districts with increased access to high-speed Internet, technology is taking hold and creating incredible learning opportunities for our students. Join EducationSuperHighway, Future Ready, and Digital Promise to discuss how the classroom is transforming for students and teachers.

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