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Closing the Digital Learning Gap

Digital Promise

In recent years, to support these outcomes, a growing number of forward-thinking states, districts, schools, and teachers have adopted technology in learning and strategies proven to be effective. To help ensure powerful learning opportunities for all are supported by technology, we must understand and work to close this gap.

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Tapping Tech-Savvy Students for IT Support and Digital Learning

EdTech Magazine

Even earlier than that, about 10 years ago, Burlington High School in Massachusetts created the BHS Help Desk, which trained students to help with the one-to-one deployment of tablet computers. Now, the help desk has evolved. This generation grew up with mobile technology, and many received their first mobile phone as preteens.

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Tapping Tech-Savvy Students for IT Support and Digital Learning

EdTech Magazine

Even earlier than that, about 10 years ago, Burlington High School in Massachusetts created the BHS Help Desk, which trained students to help with the one-to-one deployment of tablet computers. Now, the help desk has evolved. This generation grew up with mobile technology, and many received their first mobile phone as preteens.

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Tapping Tech-Savvy Students for IT Support and Digital Learning

EdTech Magazine

Even earlier than that, about 10 years ago, Burlington High School in Massachusetts created the BHS Help Desk, which trained students to help with the one-to-one deployment of tablet computers. Now, the help desk has evolved. This generation grew up with mobile technology, and many received their first mobile phone as preteens.

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18 powerful technology tools and trends for 2018

eSchool News

Technology changes so rapidly that the newest tablets, phones, and tools are often outdated within a couple years. During TCEA, Dr. Maureen Yoder, a professor in Lesley University’s Educational Technology Department, presented 18 education trends that will take top billing in 2018. Next page: 18 technologies for 2018).

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Q&A: Rachel Gorton On How K–12 Schools Envision the Future of Education

EdTech Magazine

Mon, 11/19/2018 - 08:21. When making the switch to a modern learning environment, it can be easy for K–12 schools to get distracted by the impressive array of new education technology and lose sight of the reason to adopt these tools in the first place: to improve student outcomes. eli.zimmerman_9856. Photo: Rachel Gorton.

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The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones. So tell us a little bit about your journey.

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