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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

For each of the three primary (equity-focused) federal educational technology programs authorized by Congress since the passage of the 1994 revision to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), below I provide details on the programs’: legislative authorization (i.e., the more detailed program rules, as determined by the U.S.

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Three Ways That Rural States Can Become the Hotbeds for School Edtech Innovation

Edsurge

It dates back to 2008, when an educational journey began in Wyoming that revealed the important role technology plays in enhancing teaching and learning—especially in a rural state. She has been both an elementary teacher, and currently serves as an education consultant in the Wyoming Department of Education.

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Why Students Want Tuition Refunds Over Shift to Online Teaching

Edsurge

This week’s podcast sponsor is Emporia State University’s online Elementary Education program: designed for career changers interested in becoming elementary teachers. But just like after the 2008 financial crisis, I'm sure that University of Chicago will recover, and students who have had to take on debt will not.

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Top Tips for Teaching Online From Educators Doing It Now

edWeb.net

Her strategic work included the formation of an eLearning Leadership Cadre, statewide professional development opportunities including the Summer of eLearning conferences, Admin Academies, and Digital Learning Grants, and resources and training to support digital learning. Learn more at att.com/aspire.

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Strategies and Tools to Improve Student Behavior and Engagement – SULS0175

Shake Up Learning

This led to a thesis on building student community through digital platforms. In 2008, there weren’t too many options for a digital platform to ask students to interact outside class. Because these are universal truths Classcraft can work in upper elementary, middle, and high school. A Scientific Approach.

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For ed-tech success, why schools use technology is just as important as how

The Hechinger Report

Many public school districts don’t have the resources to partner with an education technology company to develop customized digital learning tools for their classrooms. For example, in early 2008, LPS noticed that students were falling behind in math. Photo: Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images.

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Newseum launches free resource site

eSchool News

The resource is designed to meet the needs of elementary, middle and high school classrooms, as well as college students and lifelong learners. Since the Newseum opened in 2008, more than 1.5 Each year, students make up half of all Newseum visitors,” said Barbara McCormack, vice president of education at the Newseum.