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

Doug Levin

FY 2001: $450,000,000. Legislative Authorization: Title II, Part D (Sections 2401-2422) of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. FY 2005 $496,000,000 (President Bush’s request: $691,800,000). Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants. FY 1998: $425,000,000. Enhancing Education Through Technology Program.

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Homework: Good or Bad? Here Is What Research Says

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

. - Homework can drive students to develop negative attitudes towards school and learning. Assigned homework prevents students from engaging in self-directed and independent learning. Homework can interfere with students' engagement in social activities including sports and community involvement. Epstein, J.

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Wahoo! The 2013 Global Education Conference - Still Time to Present + Plan to Attend!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Her professional blog, Always Learning, is an invaluable resource for teachers seeking examples of authentic student engagement. As an IT Director in international schools she implemented 1:1 learning and worked with teachers from K-12 on pedagogical applications for mobile and ubiquitous computing.