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K12 Technology Company Edlio Acquires SchoolInfo, Launches Edlio Access App

eSchool News

Since 2001 they have worked to innovate and adapt to the ever-changing needs of teachers and school administrators. As a result of the acquisition, Edlio will offer the Access app to their clients, featuring two-way communication, security features, and direct access to school information on mobile devices.

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Digital Learning Theories and Frameworks to Elevate Instruction

Teacher Reboot Camp

According to McIsaac and Gunawardena (2001), we must consider the following four concepts essential to effective distance learning for our students, which are transactional distance, learner control, social context, and interaction. Picciano McIsaac, M. S., & Gunawardena, C. Distance Education.

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How has the Pandemic Changed EdTech? – SULS0155

Shake Up Learning

The post How has the Pandemic Changed EdTech? While looking for a way to supplement his income, Doug took a summer job working with a friend of a friend who had begun an online school in 2001. He moved onto an early LMS which was a launching point for him to recognize his talent for helping edtech companies expand.

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3 ways Fred Rogers (Mister Rogers) paved the way for edtech

eSchool News

Regardless of whether Mister Rogers’ puppets, trains, and soothing voice touched your childhood personally, he was inarguably a very “good neighbor” to millions of preschool children during his nearly 40 years of public broadcasting from 1963 to 2001. Here are three long-lasting influences on edtech from the legacy of Mister Rogers: 1.

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In Successful Edtech, Pedagogy Comes First—Devices Second

Digital Promise

Educational technology (edtech for short) can play a significant role in mitigating and solving this growing dilemma. An increasing amount of data around personalized educational models like "blended learning" and content-specific software suggests that edtech makes instruction in diverse classrooms more efficient.

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ISTE 2018: 5 Best Practices for Adhering to Federal Privacy Laws

EdTech Magazine

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) was established in 2001 with the No Child Left Behind Act and is known for its provisions dealing with surveys and assessments. Jena Passut is the managing editor of EdTech: Focus on K–12.

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Certell’s Poptential™ Addresses 21st-Century Wars With Free Memorial Day Teaching Resources

eSchool News

A Poptential mini-lesson focuses on the flight paths of the hijacked planes and highlights the October 2001 U.S. Poptential is available via a digital platform that allows students to access lessons even in poor bandwidth environments. and NATO forces’ invasion of Afghanistan. Course packages in American History, World History, U.S.