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Tech That Won’t Survive 2018

Ask a Tech Teacher

I think you’ll enjoy his thoughts: Technology has permeated every pore of our lives today, and education has been no exception. There are so many useful educational tools and apps out there which can help teachers connect with their students in a much better way. Let’s see which ones won’t make it in 2018. CDs and DVDs.

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Documenting Maine’s failure to implement proficiency-based education

The Hechinger Report

. Back in 2012, Maine was a trailblazer in something called proficiency-based education, in which students would be required to master specific skills and educational topics to progress and graduate from school. There was no group of students who experienced a high degree of exposure to proficiency-based education.

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10 Edtech Tools to Try in 2018

EdTech4Beginners

These edtech products are available to educators and school administrators. educators, students, families, and organizations in more than 150 countries! Powered by Microsoft, you start by selecting a template, a topic, or a document you already have on your computer. The EdTech industry continues to grow with new products.

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Education Websites Face Pending ‘Mark of Shame’

Doug Levin

The change: I’ve previously documented that state department of education and school district websites appear to be lagging other sectors in offering HTTPS (and other important secure browsing features) to their users. Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA). Buck Institute for Education. EdNET 2018.

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How Microcredentials Help Educators Develop New Tech Skills

EdTech Magazine

How Microcredentials Help Educators Develop New Tech Skills. Tue, 06/12/2018 - 10:24. In addition to their daily task of educating students, teachers must also continue to learn. Traditionally, that requires educators to take courses, whether in the classroom or online. . eli.zimmerman_9856. A lot is demanded of teachers.

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8 Approaches That Are Making a Difference in Public Education

Digital Promise

News articles often highlight the challenges educators face and the ways in which students are not achieving. Educators across the country are addressing challenges and building solutions that work for their communities with big results. Educator playground @RSSinformation #DPLIS #LISCarolinas pic.twitter.com/NA2rShcO1K.

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How Offline-First Edtech Addresses Education Disparities Worldwide

Edsurge

Access to high-quality education is widely recognized as a pivotal tool for alleviating poverty, mitigating the spread of disease and malnutrition, fostering children's overall welfare and empowering women. Lauren Lichtman Head of Strategy & Partnerships Learning Equality Learning Equality offers educational opportunities for the 2.6

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