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Close the Digital Learning Gap: How One District Tackled Tech Disparity in the Classroom

Edsurge

In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. The goal was simple: provide students with a well-rounded education—including technology competency—designed to help them throughout their lives.

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10 Tips for Piloting Technology in the Classroom

eSpark

Before introducing new devices or software into your district, make sure that you’ve identified clear, actionable goals for your pilot program. Some products are simply designed to increase student engagement and joy. The size of your pilot will be informed by the size of the student population you eventually hope to serve.

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Are Schools Disproportionately Surveilling Students Who Rely on School-Owned Devices?

Edsurge

In response to these trends, the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), a nonprofit organization that works to shape tech policy and architecture with a focus on democracy and the rights of the individual, says there’s been widespread adoption of software that monitors students in K-12 schools nationwide.

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10 Tips for Piloting Technology in Schools

eSpark

Before introducing new devices or software into your district, make sure that you’ve identified clear, actionable goals for your pilot program. Some products are simply designed to increase student engagement and joy. The size of your pilot will be informed by the size of the student population you eventually hope to serve.

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K-12 Tech Innovation News

eSchool News

Interactive simulations and virtual field trips bring students face-to-face with historical landmarks, famous works of art, and locations that are not accessible to the general public. These K-12 technology trends help enhance studentsengagement and conceptual understanding.

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How did edtech impact learning in 2023?

eSchool News

Bridget Jones, Director of Client Support & Success, Scribbles Software With the combination of federal grants that came about due to the pandemic and the supply chain delays for equipment, many districts are just now getting the needed equipment, including here at Livonia Public Schools.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

It works well, that is, if you disregard student data privacy and security. Or the company will have to start charging for the software. The implication, according to one NYT article : “the digital gap between rich and poor kids is not what we expected.” The End of Library" Stories (and the Software that Seems to Support That).

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