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Why Talking About 'Screen Time' is the Wrong Conversation

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Just about every week new articles warn about the dangers of excessive screen time for childhood development. That can leave parents and educators feeling a sense of anxiety about technology and kids, even as more schools use iPads and Chromebooks and other tech in classrooms. And honestly some of it was well-founded.

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Is Your School "Future Ready"?

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In November of 2014, President Obama challenged district superintendents to sign the Future Ready Pledge. Department of Education , and the LEAD Commission is hosting Future Ready Regional Summits across the nation to provide support for those districts and to build a network of leaders. Look at how you use time.

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How to Redesign the K–12 Media Center

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When classroom and media center design is “driven by the desire to create personal and authentic learning experiences for students,” it can move teaching practices forward, Tom Murray, the director of innovation for Future Ready Schools, recently told EdTech. . Consult Teachers on Classroom Needs.

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3 things schools must know about the rising “phigital” student

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Here are three things K-12 and higher ed must know about the rising “phigital” student: 1. And more schools are incorporating mobile tablets and smartphones into their curriculum [read about the staggering growth of Chromebook implementation here ]. Digital is King.

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The Features And Benefits Of The XP-Pen Drawing Tablet In The Classroom

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They have tutorials and eLearning resources for teachers here and are also Chromebook-compatible. You can read more about our affiliate and sponsored content policies here. is light, portable, and WiFi-ready. The XP-Pen Star G640 is Chromebook compatible. and Chromebook-compatible. XP-Pen’s Deco mini7W ($59.99)is

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How We Empowered and Engaged Latino Parents—by Building a Tech Community

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A critical realization, though, came when I used our district’s gradebook system to send messages home about projects and classroom activities. As I prepared to send out an email about an upcoming project, it struck me again that not all parents would be reached. Those of us nearby certainly felt bad about the family tension.

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School district invents custom charging solution for all schools

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As Denton Independent School District (ISD) prepares for future ready classrooms with technology and builds new schools, the Texas district is partnering with LocknCharge to create a new mobile device charging cabinet – the Carrier 15 Charging Station™. LocknCharge made our Chromebook rollout a success. About LocknCharge.