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Verizon launches free trainings and tools to help educators navigate digital instruction

eSchool News

These initiatives build upon Verizon’s efforts to help under-resourced communities bridge the digital divide. Verizon is committed to creating a digitally inclusive and equitable society, helping more students than ever stay connected and thrive in today’s virtual learning environment. billion in 2019.

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PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations.

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Solving Mysteries on Mars: TimePod AR – SULS0202

Shake Up Learning

This is a super cool app that encourages problem-based learning and STEM skills for students. It’s all part of Verizon’s commitment to help close the digital divide. Every year, space agencies, companies, museums, schools, and more hold space education and outreach events to commemorate World Space Week. Did you know?

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

Prior to the 2021-2022 school year, the district’s assessment data showed math scores were low, contributing to 14 out of 48 schools in the district being identified as low performing in 2019. This lab includes various STEM products, modular seating, and curriculum. Smart transportation, and VR, among others.

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Education Stimulus Funding: The Who, What, and Why

edWeb.net

There are opportunities here for assessment companies. In fact, in order to receive the funding, states cannot spend less on high-poverty populations, and they can’t cut higher education and K-12 spending below 2017, 2018, and 2019 levels. She is a recognized STEM education expert, an authority on U.S. CARES Act (Mar.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

You can read the series here: 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019. Without revenue the company will go away. Or the company will have to start charging for the software. The implication, according to one NYT article : “the digital gap between rich and poor kids is not what we expected.”

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Also via Edsurge : “How Boundaries Between Colleges and Companies Will Continue to Blur.” “Mind-reading robo tutor in the sky” company Knewton has a new CEO , Brian Kibby , formerly with Pearson. Via The New York Times : “To Close Digital Divide, Microsoft to Harness Unused Television Channels.”