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Why experts say now is the time to assess your district’s edtech use

eSchool News

Key points: Very soon, districts must closely examine the edtech they use and compare it with budget realities How to ensure edtech ROI? Whether it’s a free resource or an edtech product, there’s still some kind of criteria” that needs to be met. And Union County is far from alone. And Union County is far from alone.

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Study: One-to-One Laptop Programs Improve Student Learning

Doug Levin

Newly published, peer-reviewed research out of Michigan State University and the University of California, Irvine suggests that one-to-one laptop programs improve student academic achievement in K-12 classrooms. Learning in one-to-one laptop environments: A meta-analysis and research synthesis. Warschauer, M., H., & Chang, C. (in

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How to Use Edtech to Engage Introverted Learners

Edsurge

That's why she uses edtech tools in the classroom to provide a safe space where she can encourage all types of learners to contribute. Roshan recently shared her ideas about how to use edtech to engage introverted learners in a TED-Ed Educator Talk. When Roshan was in high school, she feared the moment she might be called on in class.

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46 edtech innovations at ISTELive 22

eSchool News

Here’s a sample of the newest edtech innovations, products, and solutions eSchool News learned about during the show. Research-based DESSA assessments provide partners with an SEL foundation rooted in the promotion of assets, not deficits. It was fantastic to gather in person at ISTELive 22 in New Orleans.

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Digital Literacy–Too Important to Skip

Ask a Tech Teacher

A study from the company found that half of 18-24-year olds have limited access to a laptop, tablet or PC. Read on… Ask a Tech Teacher has several articles on this topic that you’ll find interesting: How to Assess Digital Literacy. Beyond Digital Literacy: How EdTech Fosters Children’s Social-Emotional Development.

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Building a Career in EdTech: SmarterServices Team Member Celebrates 15 Years

eSchool News

Technology has become integral to education, 71% of US students claim to use laptops in the classroom ( McKinsey ). SmarterServices has been at the forefront of EdTech for two decades, serving unmet market challenges facing learners, instructors, institutions, and organizations. In 2016, the self-paced eLearning industry made up $46.67

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The Best Edtech for Students Is Backed by Research. Here’s What to Look For.

Edsurge

As researchers focusing on education technology, we see this often: interactive whiteboards covered in posters, desktop computers holding up plants, older devices that do not work with a newer assessment system. The truth is edtech products that foster more learning than would happen in analogue settings can be difficult to find.

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