Digital Promise

MARCH 13, 2017

To help overcome this, we have adopted the Future Ready Schools Framework , a systematic approach to scaling innovative digital learning practices while promoting long-term sustainability. The team’s primary goal was to develop a shared vision for deeper learning through innovative uses of digital technologies.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Department of Education’s Office of Education Technology, librarians are at the forefront of helping schools become future ready. However, too often librarians are left out of the planning process for infrastructure and devices, professional learning for teachers, and digital content strategies—areas where they often have expertise.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Future Ready overhaul coincides with the new national ed-tech plan. Last Thursday, The United States Department of Education held an event at the White House unveiling the 2016 National Education Technology Plan and celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Future Ready initiative.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Future Ready overhaul coincides with the new national ed-tech plan. Last Thursday, The United States Department of Education held an event at the White House unveiling the 2016 National Education Technology Plan and celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Future Ready initiative.

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techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

Just three months after MeTEOR completed the new furniture installation, 88 percent of the students felt that the furniture was facilitating their learning. We decided to break down the silo approach in the fall of 2016 when we chose to pilot the Inspired Classroom project. These changes have resulted in new culture of learning.

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Edthena

APRIL 6, 2016

Vrain was recently recognized as one of only nine “Future-Ready” school districts in the United States by the U.S. “When we talk about being a future-ready district, yes, we have incredible learning spaces for our students,” said Diane. Department of Education.

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MindShift

JULY 10, 2017

Every year thousands of educators gather for the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference eager to learn about the newest features in favorite apps and to glean ideas from one another about how to effectively teach in new ways. The resources to extend their learning this way are at their fingertips. “I

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Technology use is increasing, with 4 out of 5 teachers saying they will use classroom technology more frequently during the 2015-2016 school year. Is your library going Future Ready too? Every Student Succeeds Act shifts more power to states.

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Tom Murray

APRIL 22, 2016

Department of Education released the 2016 National Education Technology Plan (NETP). The 2016 Plan, Future Ready Learning: Reimagining the Role of Technology in Education , articulates a vision of equity, active use, and collaborative leadership to make everywhere, all-the-time learning possible. .

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Doug Levin

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

16 November 2016. Will schools continue to accelerate the pace of blended learning – which incorporates technology into classes along with in-person instruction? Will states enable schools to pursue personalized learning strategies, which make use of technology to create custom-fit lessons for students? The Hechinger Report.

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eSpark

JULY 11, 2016

Recognizing that public education can be an important site of social and political change, ISTE 2016 presenters and attendees spent much of the week discussing how to use technology to help students that are often underserved by traditional methods of instruction catch up with their peers. Keeping it simple.

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Tom Murray

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In March of 2016, the FCC modernized the Lifeline Program , in an effort to support unconnected families. Fortunately, non-profits such as EveryOneOn and Future Ready Schools continue the fight so that all children, particularly those that are traditionally underserved can connect to a brighter future.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2015

The new National Education Technology Plan offers a vision and roadmap for technology-supported learning. Instead, it includes a mix of examples from education institutions, recommendations and commentary on what education institutions should do to change learning with technology over the next five years.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2015

The new National Education Technology Plan offers a vision and roadmap for technology-supported learning. Instead, it includes a mix of examples from education institutions, recommendations and commentary on what education institutions should do to change learning with technology over the next five years.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

From Providence, Rhode Island to Phoenix, Arizona, I’ve had the privilege to travel and work with over 2,300 district leaders from almost 500 school districts over the past year through the Future Ready Initiative. These concerns are real and often become roadblocks for student learning. Commit to Long-term Sustainability.

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Tom Murray

MAY 23, 2018

Community Partnerships is one of the gears of the Future Ready Framework and the 7th Key of Learning Transformed , indicates that “Community collaboration and engagement must be woven into the fabric of a school’s culture.” Note: Check out Future Ready Librarians for librarians that think like this!).

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eSpark

JULY 11, 2016

Recognizing that public education can be an important site of social and political change, ISTE 2016 presenters and attendees spent much of the week discussing how to use technology to help students that are often underserved by traditional methods of instruction catch up with their peers. Keeping in simple.

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Kathy Schrock

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Having worked on the 2000 version of the plan, I was anxious to read the document entitled "Future Ready Learning: Reimagining the Role of Technology in Education". There were no real surprises for me in the document, and I know of many schools who have already met many of the goals and recommendations outlined in the document.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Here are five key trends that CTOs will be watching and reacting to in 2016: The modernized E-rate program. Many networks for learning were designed under scarcity, and by managing bandwidth and telling people what they can’t do,” Krueger explained. Broadband equity. Broadband isn’t a luxury anymore,” she says.

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techlearning

JULY 24, 2018

Tech & Learning’s panel of educator judges concluded that CatchOn exhibited the quality, effectiveness, ease of use and creativity to warrant recognition during the ISTE 2018 conference in Chicago. To learn more about Tech & Learning ISTE Best of Show Awards, which is in its fifth year, click here.

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Educator Innovator

MARCH 16, 2016

In its 2016 National Education Technology Plan, the Department of Education emphasizes model approaches to digital learning. Ellis runs the Digital Media Lab , an experimental YOUmedia Learning Lab Network where young people connect their technology skills to professional, academic, or other opportunities.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2016

That makes the donations ‘nice to have’—but sadly limits the impact that they have on students and learning.” In October 2016, Sprint also announced its 1 Million Project , providing up to 1 million lines of free broadband service and a free device over a four-year period to low-income high school students who lack internet access at home.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Many of you are familiar with the four C’s of the 21 st -century learning framework : collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity. This is why we add to our list of 21 st -century learning skills a fifth C: career readiness.

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techlearning

AUGUST 30, 2018

More choice in their learning activities ? Social and emotional learning supports ? Meaningful curricula through project-based learning, and ? Some Mercury Schools, aware that students learn at different rates, have adopted programs to blend grade levels and focus on mastery learning instead of age-based learning.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 1, 2016

At ISTE 2016 , this week in Denver, we saw the official release of a refreshed and aspirational set of Standards for Students focused on empowering student voice. ISTE describes the nearly twenty year progression of their standards as a journey from: 1998 focused on students learning to use technology, to. View Indicators.

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The Principal of Change

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

As a student, I would say that my school experience would not be deemed progressive, innovative, or “future ready.” But that doesn’t mean skills that I learned back then haven’t benefitted me today and that some of those same practices would not benefit current students.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 30, 2018

His participation in a Learning Counsel event led to district recognition for VPS’s systemic leadership. He is currently working with Apple, Instructure, the Friday Institute, Learning Counsel and other organizations to build authentic partnerships to support his district’s work.

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NeverEndingSearch

JUNE 28, 2016

Hundreds of attendees came to talk with more than 25 presenters including: Diana Rendina, ISTE’s Outstanding Young Educator for 2016. Sara Trettin and Mark Ray from the Future Ready Librarians initiative. Just click on the title of each presentation to learn more.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 20, 2016

edWeb.net has just released a survey on Teacher Professional Development that provides insights on the kinds of professional development (PD) teachers find most helpful to improve their teaching practice and their students’ learning. Learn about the professional learning program elements that are most important to teachers.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 18, 2016

edWeb.net has just released a survey on Teacher Professional Development that provides insights on the kinds of professional development (PD) teachers find most helpful to improve their teaching practice and their students’ learning. Learn about the professional learning program elements that are most important to teachers.

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Edsurge

MAY 24, 2017

While this shift falls short of Concierge’s original vision of providing just-in-time human touch points throughout the edtech decision-making process, the Concierge team is proud of the learning experiences gained from our close work with administrators in public, charter, private and international schools. See here for more details.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

However, on his first day using the lab, a physics student engage with virtual reality and expressed, “This is like hands-on learning, without wanting to let go.” This is like hands-on learning, without wanting to let go.”. If possible, connect the learning to action research —research conducted to solve an immediate problem.

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Adam Welcome

MAY 22, 2016

In his recent blog post “An unknown future? Prepare students with these timeless skills” , Matt Miller, author of Ditch That Textbook , wrote about five things students can do that will make students more “future ready” no matter what the future throws at them! Learn more about BreakoutEDU and how to get started here.

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techlearning

JUNE 26, 2018

Founded in 2016 by Jena Draper and backed by Arc Capital Development investments and advising, CatchOn is an administrative tool that provides district technology leaders with real-time evidence about application utilization, implementation fidelity, cost and return on investment.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

During CoSN and ClassLink’s edWebinar, “ Leading Digital Transformations in Rural School Districts,” the presenters talked about how the situation with COVID-19 amplifies the obstacles rural schools face transitioning to a 21st century learning environment. Department of Education Secretary in October 2016. Join the Community.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2016

If the bright lights and casino bling of Las Vegas weren’t enough to dazzle conference-goers from around the world, the awe-inspiring displays of futuristic technology littering the Infocomm 2016 show floor certainly were, such as Epson’s trippy Infinity Room and LG’s mind-bending OLED curved tiling display. 264 compression.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

Professional Learning. When we think about professional learning in this new era of education, it is not a linear process. Schools need to create a sense of urgency by supporting the professional learning of their teachers and coaches. She is also a national advisor for the Future Ready Instructional Coaches Strand.

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