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10 edtech experts you should follow

Hapara

Integrating technology into instruction and learning is a way of life for educators today. But it can be a struggle to understand how to use classroom technology in meaningful ways. Each of these experts has a background in education, a unique voice and a passion for using technology in the classroom. Lindy Hockenbary.

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Charting New Territories in PD: The Whitsby Story with ASCD

The CoolCatTeacher

They can show you have to use technology to unlock deeper student relationships with your students. Robert currently serves as the Managing Director of Learning and Digital Product at ASCD, where they lead teams in integrating curriculum design, learning theory, and educational technologies into various learning programs.

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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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4 lessons learned about AI in 2023

eSchool News

While these predictions are rooted in reality, just as in the show Black Mirror , technology can have some unintended consequences. In Steve Jobs’ memorable 2005 commencement address at Stanford, he shared a story about “connecting the dots.” Each year I share my predictions about these trends. Here’s a look at my 2023 predictions.)

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Want to Rethink Education After COVID-19? Creative Solutions Mean Taking More Risks

Edsurge

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina literally washed away the New Orleans public school system. Many lead K-12 programs and are grappling with issues such as technology access and equity, when and how to open schools safely, preparing teachers to instruct online and union demands for teacher safety.

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The Past Decade Forecasts a New Wave of Economic Opportunity in Education

Edsurge

This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. Some call it “The Rise of the Machines” for the convergence of multiple technologies: artificial intelligence, big data, data science, robotics plus virtual and augmented reality. Our higher education system formed around libraries.

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Gale Launches New Accredited Online Adult High School Program to Public Libraries

eSchool News

Additionally, Excel Adult High School is a candidate for accreditation the Middle States Association on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CES). Excel High School is a nonpublic school headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and has been in operation since 2005. Courses are available with built-in ELL tools.