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How to Achieve Powerful Digital Learning

Digital Promise

Most districts have figured out how to temporarily narrow the digital divide by creating a patchwork of coverage achieved by distributing classroom devices, purchasing some new ones, and buying hotspots. 84 percent of teachers said VILS enhanced student engagement.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

Recently, while discussing the next steps for schools this fall with two instructional designers in the webinar “10 Ways to Move Learning Forward”, we identified ten considerations for school. I’ve embedded the webinar below for you to review.) Helping students progress quickly is the challenge facing schools everywhere.

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Educators Share What’s Working in Distance Learning

MIND Research Institute

Supporting Students and Families. Unfortunately, school closures have meant a step backward for many when it comes to the digital divide. For underserved students and rural communities, the impact is even greater. Student Engagement and Academic Rigor.

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Elevating Innovation – SULS0205

Shake Up Learning

New curricula is available from partners including Discovery Education, McGraw Hill, and NYU Also, don’t miss their professional development virtual conference with Digital Promise, Elevating Innovation, on November 7th, helping educators explore ways to integrate tech in the classroom. Start your journey at Verizon.com/shakeup.

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Meeting the Educational Challenges of COVID-19 Together

MIND Research Institute

Digital Divides and the COVID Slide. Over the past several years, progress has been made with regard to the “digital divide,” the gap between students who have access to technology and those who do not. School closures have meant a step backward when it comes to the digital divides. References.

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10 Tips for Piloting Technology in the Classroom

eSpark

Launching technology in the classroom can accomplish many goals; some tools are used to improve test scores and prepare students for postsecondary success, while others help educators to raise literacy rates and decrease the number of students reliant on RTI programs. Make sure your pilot targets the correct student populations.

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Events Newsletter - Reinventing Education (Feb 27 - March 1) - "Beyond Measure" - StuTech Recordings - StudentHero

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Two Week Calendar Thursday, February 5th at 3:45pm in Austin, TX Digital Citizenship: A Whole-Community Approach , Learn about three factors for schools –teaching students, engaging parents, and enhancing leadership – to create a positive culture around digital citizenship. Details to join the webinar at [link].