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Top 5 IT and technology trends for 2016

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Chief technology officers and IT professionals in the K-12 field have a lot on their collective plates these days, what with the continued proliferation of technology in their schools, new governmental programs and compliance requirements, and the push to effectively integrate their technology in the classroom. Broadband equity.

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Hotspots, YouTube, WiFi, Oh My! How Renton Prioritizes Infrastructure Over Devices

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But too many have also had a chilling moment when they realized their bandwidth infrastructure couldn’t begin to deliver on their technology goals. Everyone is saying ‘we are in a digital world,’ so how do we support every student, especially those that might not have WiFi access at home?” Hotspots and YouTube and WiFi, Oh My!

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State and District Leadership Discuss Digital Learning Opportunities

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There are essential conditions for digital learning like state leadership, equity of access, accessibility for all students, interoperability considerations, and student data and privacy. She graduated with a master’s degree from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in curriculum and instruction, technology integration.

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Esports Scholarships Are Growing. Do They Leave Some Students Behind?

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The technology barriers to playing an esport are lower than ever and titles are increasingly available on laptops, tablets and even phones. With the reduction of technology barriers, cultural barriers have become more apparent. Robert Morris University had been the first university to offer esports scholarships way back in 2014.

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Data Interoperability: Beyond Accountability and Reporting

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In addition, districts had unequal access to state systems depending on size, and despite the money spent on technology, there was inequity across the districts. Folkers currently oversees the Nebraska Department of Education’s Information, Technology, Data, and Digital Learning efforts. About the Host.

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