The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 2, 2012

This idea of access to education is only going to grow, I believe, into something pretty amazing. Its the access to information and the ability to create new learning that''s important. Now, its not enough for a degree or anything but if you wanna get your feet wet and do it with some of the greatest minds out there, why not?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 24, 2017

Additionally, only 55% of rural America has broadband access versus 94% of urban America. This digital divide and poverty create unique challenges. ” In today’s show, we’ll discuss: Promoting more broadband access. Today Daisy Dyer Duerr @DaisyDyerDuerr reimagines what rural education can be. Listen Now.

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eSchool News

MAY 22, 2023

ParentSquare’s technology platform features comprehensive integrations with school administrative systems, translation to more than 100 languages, and app, email, text, voice, and web portal access for equitable communication. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. Learn more at [link].

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Hapara

JANUARY 28, 2022

para has provided learning technologies to Alberta school divisions since 2011. para has become an international edtech company that supports learner equity and learning excellence. para to enable and deliver rich learning experiences with equity at the centre, where learners are seen and valued for who they are.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

This latest investment round—Duolingo’s eighth since it launched in 2011—continues a hot streak for the education market, which has seen new investors , new funds and plenty of venture capital flow into edtech companies with established businesses along with those that have yet to release a product.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

This revolution hit the education industry in earnest in 2011, with the launch of the Chromebook to compete with Apple’s iPad. This meant that devices were somewhat affordable and that, potentially, every student could have access to one. Jobs’ launch of the iPhone in 2007 led to a revolution in mobile computing.

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The Electric Educator

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Making the Most of Cloud Computing Tools for Online Learning Access to and Usage of Virtual Education and Online Learning in Michigan High Schools Mentoring Program for Online Teachers Thanks for subscribing to my blog. Friday Sessions: "Be Careful! What you Measure is What You Get! I always appreciate feedback on my posts.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

” 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. This change remained in appropriations language from FY 2007 through FY 2011.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2022

Kris Hagel, Executive Director of Digital Learning for Peninsula School District (Wash.) ParentSquare (h ttp://www.parentsquare.com ), founded in 2011, is based in Santa Barbara, CA. Caroline Chapman, Director of Communications and Advisement for Canandaigua City School District (N.Y.)

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Edsurge

JULY 28, 2021

billion—which is a good moment to reflect on how mobile learning has entered classrooms and how the company has expanded from just an app. In 2011, Pittsburgh-based Duolingo was founded by Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker. billion, making its total valuation more than $4.7 Duolingo has a few things going for itself.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 7, 2013

After registering, teachers can earn badges by learning about a tool and then demonstrating how they have successfully integrated it into their instruction. Teachers must register to access all features of the site. ?Once The PGP, created by our principal Eric Sheninger, was launched in New Milford High School in September of 2011.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2019

From 2011 to 2014, U.S. At this point, publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s entire catalog features digital delivery options, said Matthew Mugo Fields, the publisher’s general manager for supplemental and intervention services. Even the most digitally connected educator will have access to a printer, Fields said.

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techlearning

APRIL 5, 2018

"The app is designed not just to revolutionize the way young children learn to read -- but also to demonstrate the power of meaningful screen time and expand access to high-quality education for a new generation of learners."

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 6, 2016

During its heyday, Amplify touted its orange tablets as the tool that would transform digital learning experiences in school. based company invested more than $25 million to partner with talented developers who built 30 learning games covering math, science and English Language Arts. monthly subscription that offers full access.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2021

During the pandemic, though, 37 percent of adults pursuing education abandoned their educational goals due to financial hardships, changes at work, or lack of access to programs, based on public opinion polling from Strada Education Network—a situation characterized as a “national crisis.”

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2020

In 2011, Cat Campos was a senior at Immaculata-La Salle High School , struggling to see how the iPod touch devices they were testing in her AP Literature class could support learning. Here, she shares Immaculata-La Salle’s route to impactful digital learning for others to draw from as they find their way to tech success.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

So far, the pandemic has revealed the challenges of conducting education remotely as well as uneven access to Wi-Fi and devices such as laptops. million kids statewide lacked access to Wi-Fi and computers. When schools closed for the coronavirus, an estimated 1.2

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Since 2015, 83% of school districts nationwide have received federal E-rate Category 2 funding — a dramatic increase from 14% between 2011 and 2014. However, we recognize the potential to tweak this area of the E-rate Program so that schools can provide equitable access to the high-speed Internet needed for digital learning.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

teachers in 2011. The ELF also works with instructional technology specialists to modify lessons to optimize their accessibility for students. The ELF empowers students to set the pace and path of their own learning. This happens in a blended learning environment called the Independent Digital Learning Center (IDLC).

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eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2016

It builds upon the success of education-focused applications such as TeacherView, which was introduced in 2010, and StudentManager, which was introduced in 2011. In K-12 education, computers, tablets, projectors, and other smart devices are increasingly staples in the digital classroom.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 17, 2015

Right now most educators are poor judges of deeper, richer technology usage, which is why we see lots of lower-level technology use instead of schools taking advantage of the rich affordances that digital learning technologies could bring to our classrooms. Ability to access Google Docs and Sheets is needed.

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Edsurge

MAY 11, 2021

We needed a solution that would simplify access for our students and staff. Determined to build upon their success, Just and his team recently adopted ClassLink’s platform to address digital access issues. Just: Twenty years ago, we launched a significant commitment to digital learning, starting with our online school.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2020

Founded in 2011, Smart Sparrow had raised about $23.5 Department of Education to improve access to open-licensed educational materials, or OER. One such provider, Acrobatiq, was acquired in 2018. The following year, Knewton was bought in a deal that has become a poster child for education technology hype. million in venture capital.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

But the font spread after Boer won the Smart Future Minds Award in Amsterdam in 2011. The font also won first prize at the Smart Urban Stage in Amsterdam in 2011 and was a finalist for the Fast Company Innovate Through Design Award in 2012. “We do try very hard to make our product accessible to all different types of learners.”

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Education Superhighway

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

By the time students get to high school, it is critical that regardless of their location or their school’s budget, they can take advantage of as many learning opportunities as possible that prepare them for college and their future careers. In 2011, the Wall Street Journal reported that 1.99 exams that year alone.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2015

All schools and district currently using myON will gain access to these new tools at no cost. myON introduces new user interfaces and experiences for students and faculty, new writing tools and updated reporting features. myON has announced a redesign of its personalized literacy environment for PreK-12. said myON President Todd Brekhus.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Together with National PTA, littleBits is poised to capture the imagination of kids at a critical time in their development -- ensuring that STEM is fun and accessible to everyone. littleBits was founded in September 2011 by Ayah Bdeir, an engineer and interactive artist.

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EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

All training is recorded in employee''s Eduphoria Portfolio and principals have access to Eduphoria reports. Can be classroom focused, but can also learn skills for personal use to build up thier 21st Century Skills. Each IT specialist and campus administrator has access to look at reports in Atomic Learning.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

But if your district doesn’t have funds burning a hole in its pocket, maybe instead you can provide access to an app for teachers to connect with STEM and robotics initiatives in the classroom. Prior to joining Promethean, Steve most recently held Executive Leadership roles at Amazon Web Services (AWS) since 2011.

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Educator Innovator

MAY 2, 2016

At libraries and museums around the country, there are dedicated spaces for teenagers to plunge into digital learning projects as varied as audio recording and robotics. Tognoni encourages his staff to create a curriculum that is shareable, clearly written, and accessible to a wide audience. and Catherine T.

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Learning Confluence

DECEMBER 1, 2017

It is guaranteed to provide educators and education leaders at all levels of education new ideas and modes for connecting and collaborating with the world for meaningful learning. Global Learning and Teacher Education – Leigh Zeitz. Click on the links below to access the case studies that are currently available.

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 9, 2011

Notes from SWSWedu 2011 breakout session. Anytime/anwhere access to conent 2. Tom Burnett, PhD Manager Stategic Initatives Apple, Inc. Quickly get conetnt to meet needs (ie new standards) 7. Cross platform: Mac & PC 6. Share greata content/buld community of learners and developers 5. Saves time and money 4.

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Hapara

JANUARY 28, 2022

para’s Student Dashboard Digital Backpack for all K-12 schools in the province of Alberta until the end of August 2022. This partnership will aid school divisions across Alberta in providing high quality digital learning experiences to learners no matter where they reside or how they attend school (in-person, hybrid or remote). .

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

This work has focused on policy and innovations to foster universal broadband access and adoption, digital and media literacy, local journalism and information hubs, public service media, civic engagement, and government transparency. She was a member of the Freedom to Read Foundation Board from 2009-2011. He holds an M.Ed

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

All conversations start with why: Get all constituents involved from the beginning—even students and teachers—as to how the schools might adopt digital learning. Smartphones don’t equal home access: Students may have a phone, but that doesn’t mean they have home WiFi, unlimited data, or live in an area with a strong signal.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

To give further context, I’ve sorted them alphabetically, into four categories; (1) those organizations that are instructionally-focused; (2) those that provide supports for technology leadership; (3) those that focus on connectivity and access; and (4) those that focus on data privacy and security. Organization: Code.org ®. URL: code.org.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Moore says that before any rollout of sustainable and effective professional learning, there are four factors that school leaders must consider. Cathy, who was appointed in 2011 as the school system’s Deputy Superintendent for Academic Advancement, has dedicated her career to public education.

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