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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. This revolution hit the education industry in earnest in 2011, with the launch of the Chromebook to compete with Apple’s iPad. Each year I share my predictions about these trends. More to come on that.)

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Predictions of Print Textbooks’ Death Remain Greatly Exaggerated

Edsurge

Print textbooks are the eternal punching bag for the things people think technology should render obsolete. From 2011 to 2014, U.S. spending on PreK-12 instructional technology steadily ticked upwards, from $2.6 higher education courseware business despite gains in digital—all because of secondary textbook market’s impact.

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Breaking the Mold – How VR Can Help Teachers

Veative

In an increasingly technologized world, it will be the responsibility of teachers to prepare their students to become technologically capable and equip them for the careers of tomorrow. In their essay, ‘Integrating Technological Innovations to Enhance the Teaching-Learning Process’ , Estes et al.

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Developing Systems for Effective, Equitable Education for All Students

edWeb.net

During the “ National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training (NCTET) Virtual Post-Inauguration Awards and Policy Panel ,” the presenters discussed the intersection of technology and education and what’s needed to create sustainable, equitable access to a 21st century education. Vrain Valley School District (CO).

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Data Interoperability: Beyond Accountability and Reporting

edWeb.net

Angela Baker, a digital content manager for the Georgia Department of Education, shared examples of how her state’s system has aided students and teachers. Launched in 2011, the SLDS-One Integrated Solution is more than a longitudinal data system. A state review found, though, that staff spent 655,200 hours a year on those submissions.

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Rangatiratanga: How Tapping Into New Zealand’s Indigenous Concepts Sparked New Educational Gains

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They will mihi (welcome) you formally in Te Reo (Maori, New Zealand’s first language) and proceed to inform and charm you over 20 minutes via an interactive presentation about their competency in digital learning. Their message is crystal clear.