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Funding Edtech with the E-Rate Program and Grants

edWeb.net

As schools and districts strive to meet their existing technology needs and prepare for the future, access to federal and state funding, along with other grants, is making a major difference in whether students engage in 21 st century learning or are left behind. Accessing the E-Rate and Matching State Funds.

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8 LMS features that support student autonomy in the classroom and beyond

Neo LMS

Surveys help teachers understand their students’ needs, wants, and motivations. They help them tweak their classes accordingly and provide students with the level of learning autonomy they truly need. . Ratings and reviews . Students can rate the classes they take in an LMS. This recommendations system is not new.

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Online Learning vs. Classroom Learning Research

eSchool News

Studies indicate that certain students, particularly those with scheduling constraints or in remote areas, benefit significantly from the flexibility afforded by online education. However, critiques of online learning emphasize concerns regarding social interaction and student engagement. Research conducted by the U.S.

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How technology impacts literacy

eSchool News

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on student engagement and online or hybrid learning strategies related to pandemic teaching. But do today’s students process information differently because it comes on a digital device? Is there a correlation between technology use and plummeting literacy rates?

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The 7 Key Elements of eSpark’s Theory of Learning

eSpark

eSpark’s Theory of Learning is grounded in seven research-based elements – teaching practices or design elements – that are directly linked to student learning outcomes. 3: Student Engagement Increases Motivation. To ensure students are enjoying the games, we use a thumbs up/down method to collect feedback after every activity.

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What Separates a Good Blended Learning Program From a Bad One?

Edsurge

Much of our teacher professional development focuses on use of programs or tools, but falls short when it comes to imparting best practices around teaching and learning methods, digital and in-person instruction, differentiated assessment and data analysis. The best programs feature teachers who are strong in all these areas.

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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

Consider this post (light on analysis, heavy on the archiving of primary source material) one for the wonks, students, and historians. Finally, somewhat for the sake of brevity, I have excluded consideration of the role of the E-rate (which is overseen by the Federal Communications Commission and not the U.S.

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