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CoSN 2019: How to Design an Effective K–12 Technology Evaluation Program

EdTech Magazine

CoSN 2019: How to Design an Effective K–12 Technology Evaluation Program. Schools must have robust evaluation if they want to continue to find success in technology integration, said Steven Baule, assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, and former superintendent for Muncie (Ind.)

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

Doug Levin

” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. the more detailed program rules, as determined by the U.S.

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Toward a Conceptual Framework for a Quality, Learning-Focused 1to1 Initiative

More Verbs

Teachers focusing technology on learning more than devices & tools. Technology in support of learning. Leadership for change that successfully manages that change (especially implementing learning through technology at a high level). Not All At Once – Phases of Implementing Technology for Learning.

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Three Ways That Rural States Can Become the Hotbeds for School Edtech Innovation

Edsurge

Technology has been a key component in the planting, fertilization, growth and eventually, the blossoming of new statewide initiatives including distance education and new professional learning opportunities for educators that have benefitted students in a variety of ways. The future of tech in schools isn’t suburban or urban. It’s rural.

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This Tech Encourages Career Planning When It Matters Most—Before Graduation

Edsurge

Make Every Student Future Ready (Video Credit: Xello) How does the software fit into your curriculum? We developed a required and graded advisory program where every one of our high school students meets with a mentor teacher for 30 minutes every day. There are even integrated videos with real people working in those careers right now.

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An Interactive Tool Empowers High Schoolers To Take Control of Career Planning

Edsurge

Make Every Student Future Ready (Video Credit: Xello) How does the software fit into your curriculum? We developed a required and graded advisory program where every one of our high school students meets with a mentor teacher for 30 minutes every day. There are even integrated videos with real people working in those careers right now.

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Ed tech companies promise results, but their claims are often based on shoddy research

The Hechinger Report

Video: Sarah Butrymowicz. Edgenuity boasts that the first case study in its long list of “success stories” shows how 10th grade students using its program “demonstrated more than an eightfold increase in pass rates on state math tests.”. But they are all misleading. Related: Impact funds pour money into ed tech businesses.

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