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Classroom Travels with Twitter: An Evolution

Ask a Tech Teacher

I began using Twitter in my classroom soon after its introduction in 2006. Using a hashtag with the group’s name would provide access to a wealth of information for teachers seeking some guidance in their teaching practice. Demonstrating that using social media tools went beyond the trends and likes became my mission.

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5 Ways to Create Relevant Cultures of Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Make no mistake about it – capturing the attention of students has become harder and harder because of the access that many of them have to knowledge, games, and each other through technology. These can range from traditional electives or more innovative options that align to student interests and current trends in the workforce.

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4 Ways Edtech Entrepreneurs Can Earn Trust and Unlock New Opportunities With Education Customers

Edsurge

In 2002, a critical transition occurred when 94 percent of public schools secured always-on broadband connections, granting educators and students increased access to rich media content. Meanwhile, a trend that began in the 1990s was picking up steam — one-to-one computing.

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From Boilers to Vape Sensors, the ‘Internet of Things’ Means More Work for Schools

Edsurge

Some sensors that produce electronic signals from internet-connected devices, for example, have seen dramatic price drops, falling from $2 in 2006 to 40 cents the year the study published. McLaughlin says she’s seen a trend of schools installing network-connected sensors to warn of students vaping in bathrooms.

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OPINION: The world is changing fast. Students need data science instruction ASAP

The Hechinger Report

Since at least 2006 , technology leaders and mathematicians have argued that data is the new oil. We need to reverse this trend, quickly. The coursework should be challenging but accessible — “low floor, high ceiling.” Generative AI algorithms, like those used to create ChatGPT, train on large language datasets.

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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. FY 2006 $272,300,000 (President Bush’s request: $0). ” How would the program operate?

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Google Offers Free Cloud Access to Colleges, Plays Catch Up to Amazon, Microsoft

Edsurge

education grant offering free credits for its cloud platform, with no credit card required, unlimited access to its suite of tools and training resources. now, but Google says it plans to extend access to other places in the future. Having launched earliest in 2006, Amazon has “matured for a while,” Gupta says.