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Expand Technology Integration and Adult Digital Literacy

Digital Promise

adults ages 18–65—around 118 million—perform at or below the lowest proficiency levels in problem solving in technology rich environments ( National Center for Education Statistics, 2016 ). The goal of the assessment was to analyze how technology is implemented in adult education classrooms throughout the city.

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Blockchain in the Library? Researchers Explore Potential Applications

Edsurge

The technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies , blockchain promises a new, decentralized way of recording and storing data. I heard about blockchain at a conference about two years ago,” says Sue Alman, the project’s co-principal investigator and a lecturer at San Jose State who teaches a course on emerging technologies.

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Announcing Our First Library 2.020 Mini-Conference: "Wholehearted Libraries"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We're excited to announce our first Library 2.020 mini-conference: "Wholehearted Libraries," which will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, March 10th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Standard Time (click for your own time zone). This mini-conference will explore the human side of 21st-Century information work.

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Los Angeles School District Launched a Splashy AI Chatbot. What Exactly Does It Do?

Edsurge

The chatbot can also help students and parents who don’t speak English as their first language by translating information it displays into about 100 different languages, says Smith-Griffin. People don’t want something with a personality,” he added, “they just want the information.” “My Nelson told EdSurge in an interview. “It

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E-Rate Improvements Support Easier and Faster IT Upgrades

EdTech Magazine

With support from the Universal Service Schools and Libraries Program, commonly known as E-rate , TCSD was able to upgrade the entire district in two years — and with an 85 percent equipment discount. “We E-rate , which helps schools and libraries obtain affordable high-speed internet access , last underwent big change in 2014.

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Counting Down EdSurge’s Top Ten S’Cool Tools of 2016

Edsurge

Top ten films of 2016. And throughout the 2016 year alone, we’ve showcased over 300 edtech tools in our S’Cool Tools section. Certain tools get more clicks than others, and as we close this year, we felt it pertinent to bring you the most popular S’Cool Tools of 2016. Top ten books on the New York Times bestseller list.

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How to Assess Digital Literacy

Ask a Tech Teacher

On my blog, Ask a Tech Teacher , I run a column called Dear Otto where I answer teacher questions about how to integrate technology into their classes. ” –from the American Library Association. Using technology in the education journey requires a much broader pallet of skills than what is required for online testing.