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Ready to Become a MY World 360? Creator?

Digital Promise

As we approach 2020—the start of a “decade of action” leading up to the 2030 deadline set for achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—we are pleased to announce the launch of a new round of MY World 360?. In 2020, MY World 360? campaign to inspire positive action toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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How Role Models May Inspire Exploration of Computer Science Pathways

Edsurge

Student interest in computer science far exceeds access to computer science education, especially among historically underserved populations. Findings from a recent Gallup survey note that student interest in computer science far exceeds access to computer science education, especially among historically underserved populations.

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Digital K-12 Classroom Online Summit | Feb 21-23, 2020

EdTechnocation.com

for February 21-23, 2020 for the Collaboration in the Digital K-12 Classroom online summit ! As an as online summit you can get access to the best global practices from your home, office or classroom. Recordings of the event are available for purchase (All-Access Pass) ! REGISTER HERE Get Your All-Access Pass!

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To Improve Education, We Need to Look at the Last 50 Years, Not Just the Last 18 Months

Edsurge

As a result, more than one in 16 workers—25 percent more than before the pandemic—will need to find a new job by 2030. States like my home state of North Carolina are addressing broadband access, because technology is now a basic need for students in the same way up-to-date textbooks once were. Several efforts are underway.

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AI education is critical for an equitable tomorrow

eSchool News

Underserved communities are universally disadvantaged in their access to resources and high-quality technical education compared to their urban counterparts. trillion by 2030. According to a 2020 report , only 47 percent of high schools in America teach Computer Science courses. However, resources are scant in rural communities.

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Can Creativity Be Taught?

Digital Promise

The report notes that by 2020 rapid technological change will make more than a third of the skills considered important in today’s workforce obsolete. Now, she says, students have access to the internet on their tablets 24/7, so they can take their time to fuel their creative sides.

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What the World Can Teach the US About Education Technology

Edsurge

Long-term planning and investment in infrastructure for widespread and improved access to the internet and mobile devices is critical. China’s Education Modernization 2030 Policy and Ten Year Development Plan for ICT and Education 2010-2020 are among government initiatives named that intend to improve the country’s education in the long run.