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Maine Announces Learning Technology Framework

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The true value of laptops and tablets in schools is not learning to use the technology, but rather using the technology to learn. The Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI ) have been in place since 2002 and has certainly helped close the Digital Access Divide in Maine.

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GoGuardian Appoints Former Google Executive Jenny Zhao as Chief Technology Officer

eSchool News

LOS ANGELES–( BUSINESS WIRE )– GoGuardian , the leading education technology company helping K-12 schools maximize the learning potential of every student, today announced the appointment of former Google executive Jenny Zhao as GoGuardian’s Chief Technology Officer. To learn more, visit: [link].

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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. Department of Education’s national educational technology plans.).

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3 educational technology tools to be thankful for

eSchool News

Now is also a time to reflect on what educational technology tools U.S. trillion in American Internet infrastructure have helped to improve broadband speed by 660 times since 2002. The three Ts: Thanksgiving, turkey and tech. school districts are thankful for this year. Chromebooks. However, investments of over $1.5

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1st Grade digital PBL: Does it work?

Neo LMS

What is not as common are PBL ideas using digital, rather than physical tools. There are differing opinions as to the usefulness, as well as wisdom, of teaching very young students with digital technology. 1st Grade digital PBL: a case study. 1st Grade Digraph project (two letters that make one sound): View.

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Why I'm Still Bullish About the State of Edtech

Edsurge

Five years ago I wrote a piece for EdSurge entitled “ Why I’m Optimistic About The Next Wave of Education Technology,” and at the time I wanted to counteract the feelings many were expressing that the edtech bubble was about to burst. More than $1 billion in headline-grabbing transactions are likely to be announced at the event.

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eLearning Brothers Expands Family with Two Corporate Training Acquisitions

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Founded in 2009 and based in American Fork, Utah, the company has amassed 1,500-plus games, quizzes and templates to sell to corporate clients in search of more compelling digital learning materials for employees. The other acquisition, Edulence, was founded in 2002 and is based in New York.

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