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US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray

The CoolCatTeacher

The post US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. You can connect with Tom on social media.

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Revised Federal Edtech Plan Calls for Closing Digital Divides

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When the federal government released its revised edtech plan last month, it was laying down its hope for a future that delivers on effective instruction for students. The plan was first released to fulfill the Improving America’s Schools Act of 1994 and last revised in 2016.

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In the News…2016

Tom Murray

Q&A with Thomas Murray on How K-12 Is Becoming Future Ready, EdTech Magazine , Link. What’s Hot, What’s Not in 2016?, An Edtech Update for 2016, Alliance for Excellent Education , Link. ISTE Identifies 7 Traits of Digital Learners, Center for Digital Education, Link. PBS Channel 39 FOCUS, PBS TV , Link.

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Ka’Ching! 2016 US Edtech Funding Totals $1 Billion

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edtech companies, which altogether raised an estimated $1.03 billion across 138 venture deals in 2016. edtech companies raised roughly 57 percent of what Snapchat did in its $1.8 edtech startups have increased every consecutive year. Udemy did lead this pack in 2016 with a $60 million round.).

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The Post-Pandemic Outlook for Edtech

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Soon, schools would be inundated with sales pitches from edtech companies, and it didn’t take long before they started pushing back against those that seemed predatory. For the edtech industry, the pandemic poses a paradox. Yet this reality seems not to have dampened investor enthusiasm for private edtech companies.

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10 Hits and 10 Misses for 2016

Ask a Tech Teacher

Edtech Reviews. This includes how to use wikis or blogs in the classroom and what I’ve learned from my students as we got through another tech week. I have regular features like: Weekly Websites and Tech Tips ( sign up for the newsletter). Dear Otto Help Column. Lesson plans. Chromebooks in the Classrooms–Friend or Foe?

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How Hashtags Can Empower You in 2016

Teacher Reboot Camp

Hashtags are your key to reaching your professional goals in 2016. GAFE, #edtech, #edapps, #ipaded, #mlearning). If you blog about education technology then share with the hashtag #Edtech. Hashtags are now used on other social media sites, like Facebook, Instagram, and GooglePlus. flippedclass, #hourofcode, #growthmindset).