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VHS Learning Is Awarded Teaching with Primary Sources Grant from Library of Congress 

eSchool News

This project is funded by a grant from the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Eastern Region program, managed by Waynesburg University. Primary sources will include photographs, audio recordings, videos, and manuscripts primarily from the Library of Congress. History curriculum.”

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AI in Higher Ed: Using What We Already Know About Good Teaching Practices

Edsurge

Telling a student to go to the library to access a physical copy of something is the outlier instead of the norm. But the idea of the flipped classroom is credited to Jonathan Bergman and Aaron Sams in 2006. Help students (and ourselves) learn to see AI as a tool instead of a way around work.

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2020 Vision (revisited)

Dangerously Irrelevant

Since it’s now 2020, I thought it would be fun to revisit Karl Fisch’s video from 2006, titled 2020 Vision. It was fascinating to see some of Karl’s projections from 2006. Today we also see greater skepticism toward Google than many of us had back in 2006.

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Held back, but not helped

The Hechinger Report

Even as early as 2006 and 2007, it was apparent to sociologists Lori Peek and Alice Fothergill, authors of the book “Children of Katrina,” that students were falling way behind as a result of the storm and its aftermath. Certainly, Louisiana schools still have limited resources and tools to help struggling students, White said.

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Leading the Digital Transformation in Rural Districts During Crisis and Beyond

edWeb.net

Normally, many rural districts work with local libraries and businesses to provide students with WiFi hotspots. The presenters emphasized constant, consistent communication with all constituents, explaining what edtech tools the school is using, why they are using them, and the expectations for the students. About the Host.

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Developing Systems for Effective, Equitable Education for All Students

edWeb.net

Even once distance learning is no longer the norm, teachers need to be able to access their tools and work from home. Currently, Jon serves as the co-chair of the Education & Libraries Networks Coalition and the Homework Gap Big Tent Coalition, and as Executive Director of the National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training.

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Planning for the Total Cost of Edtech Initiatives

edWeb.net

For example, while Linson’s district avoided grants for most of their initiative, they knew that many teachers would need assistance using the new digital tools. During that time Ann also co-chaired the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Education Agency’s Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020.

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