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Testimony in Favor of Texas SB 6 Instructional Materials Allotment

EdTechSandyK

Today I gave testimony in favor of the passage of Texas SB 6 , which institutes an Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA) in lieu of the textbook allotment and the former Technology Allotment. Everything I accessed was an instructional material with content relevant to my course of study.

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Is Orton-Gillingham Right For Your Students?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Encouraged by Dr. Orton, she compiled and published instructional materials which provided the foundation for what became known as the Orton-Gillingham Method. Of low-income 4th graders, 50% read below basic level (NAEP, 2011). Use the SAMR Model to Spearhead Technology in Your Classroom.

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2020 Green-Garner Award Recognizing Outstanding Leadership

eSchool News

Superintendent Hinojosa, a graduate of Dallas Independent School District, served six years at the helm of the nation’s 14th largest school system before leaving in 2011. Founded in 1969, Curriculum Associates, LLC designs research-based print and online instructional materials, screens and assessments, and data management tools.

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TEA Update: New Options with Digital Content in Texas

EdTechSandyK

Notes from a TCEA 2011 Concurrent Session John Lopez Texas Education Agency All TEA Power Points from TCEA will be uploaded to TCEA Project Share group for this conference. These became available for districts to order in the Spring of 2011. Format of digital materials being submitted is all over the map. What to Watch For?

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1:1 iPads and Digital Learning in Belton ISD

EdTechSandyK

The first session I attended at iPadpalooza was presented by Instructional Technology Coordinators Terice Schneider and Vicki Ventura of Belton Independent School District. Belton is paying for most of their implementation through the Texas Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA).

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Campus Tech Leaders Report More Support for Free Educational Materials

Wired Campus

College technology leaders appear more optimistic these days about open-source textbooks and open educational resources — teaching and learning materials that can be used at no cost. 1 priority, the survey found, is helping faculty members integrate information technology into their teaching. IT leaders’ No. ”

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Three Lessons from the Google Docs Phishing Scam: K-12 Education Edition

Doug Levin

Second , the speed with which Google, its partners, and savvy technology staff in school districts responded – and successfully so – was truly amazing. After all, all software has bugs and can be exploited, and one test of the mettle of a technology company is how well it monitors and responds to incidents.

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