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4 K-12 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2018

EdTech Magazine

4 K-12 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2018. Fri, 01/19/2018 - 11:48. The classroom of the future isn’t far from becoming a reality in 2018. Learning Analytics Tools Provide Real-Time Feedback. Once an expensive pursuit, virtual reality has become more affordable thanks to tools such as Google Cardboard.

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50+ Can’t-Miss K-12 Education Technology Events for 2017-2018

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These shows happen across the year and across the world, gathering teachers and techies alike around tools and tips that support teaching and learning. To help you plan your upcoming travels, we’ve compiled a shortlist of more than 50 education technology events for the K-12 community happening across the world through June 2018.

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Sharing Tools for Measuring Impactful Technology Use

Digital Promise

Department of Education’s National Education Technology Plan (2017) calls for “thoughtful intervention and attention” to close this digital use divide, namely by enabling educators to “design highly engaging and relevant learning experiences through technology.” Blazar, D., & Hogan, D. Review of Educational Research, 88(4), 547-588.

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A Look at What’s to Come for the League of Innovative Schools in 2018

Digital Promise

In 2017, we welcomed 13 new districts to the League. As we look ahead to 2018, we are honored to continue working with 93 League districts in 33 states, representing close to 4,000 schools, to help them tackle their biggest challenges and scale their successes in order to create excellent, equitable learning opportunities for all students.

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Personalized Learning and Digital Tools Weave Strong Fabric for Student Success

EdTech Magazine

Personalized Learning and Digital Tools Weave Strong Fabric for Student Success. Tue, 04/03/2018 - 14:43. An effective personalized-learning approach successfully threads digital tools into the mix , creating a solid fabric for students heading out into the modern working world. meghan.bogardu…. Teachers in the U.S.

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What Are Education Innovation Clusters, and What Were They Up To in 2017?

Digital Promise

They are piloting new tools and evaluating their impact. To really take stock of EdClusters in 2017, we first need to revisit the foundation and origin of Education Innovation Clusters — what they are, how they work, and how they are progressing. They are designing solutions to local challenges and sharing them across regions.

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The 2018 Honor Roll: EdTech’s Must-Read K-12 IT Blogs

EdTech Magazine

The 2018 Honor Roll: EdTech’s Must-Read K-12 IT Blogs. Sun, 04/29/2018 - 20:12. With powerful publication and distribution tools within reach, blogs remain one of the most potent ways to spread your ideas and thoughts. He also recommends tools for educators and other contributors who produce content similar to his.