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FETC 2019: Day One

eSchool News

Not the driving rain or 50-degree temperatures could keep edtech enthusiasts from the opening day of FETC 2019 in Orlando. Student Data Privacy. STEAM and STEM. Not surprising is the continued focus on STEAM, STEM, coding, and robotics. However, in its usual manner, FETC changed it up for the better.

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States bet big on career education, but struggle to show it works

The Hechinger Report

As college costs soar and demand for skilled labor rises, programs that prepare students for well-paid work are gaining popularity. About 85 percent of high school graduates in 2019 had taken at least one course in career and technical education, or CTE. Their inability to answer stems from disconnected data.

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5 Considerations for Buying Classroom Technology

EdTech Magazine

Tue, 04/16/2019 - 09:13. MORE FROM EDTECH: Read more about how investments can improve equity in STEM education. Alignment with Student Learning Goals and Standards. Technology should be used to support learning in the classroom, enhance instructional methods and positively impact student achievement. .

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Hero Awards finalists: 18 schools and educators dedicated to learning

eSchool News

The school recently built a new center for science and arts outfitted with new, cutting-edge Samsung solutions that provide an ideal space for students to foster STEM skills, such as critical thinking, communication, and creativity. The positive results in the classroom have led to other expansion opportunities across the CCHS campus.

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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. It works well, that is, if you disregard student data privacy and security. Of course, students needn’t wear fitness trackers for their schools to track their every step. And “free” doesn’t last. Common Wood Pigeon.

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