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Digital Literacy in Busy Classrooms

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Yes, teachers know students don’t have all of the skills they need for the technology required in education, but who has time to teach it? Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer science jobs are projected to grow 13% between 2020 and 2030. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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What the World Can Teach the US About Education Technology

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Some of the conclusions may not come as a surprise in the Omidyar Network’s report on what works in scaling education technology in different regions worldwide. By many measures, the country’s education technology ecosystem is small. Extending access to education technology beyond schools is also key. Take Chile, for instance.

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The Winners and Filmstrips of An (Almost) Decade in Education Technology

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This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. I define education technology as any tool that supports learning, digital or not. I define education technology as any tool that supports learning, digital or not. An abacus is an educational technology, as is the slide rule.

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Why I’m Optimistic About the Next Wave of Education Technology

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Over the past 25 years, multiple waves of education technology and innovation have slowly washed into America’s schools and colleges. Join me on a quick tour of the past quarter century in education technology history. the ideology of Silicon Valley [into public schools].”. the ideology of Silicon Valley [into public schools].”.

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Don Johnston Incorporated Joins Texthelp Group; Edtech Giants Join Forces to Help Students Across North America and the Globe

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10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Texthelp , a global leader in literacy and accessibility technology, today announced that they will acquire the Education Technology Division of Don Johnston Inc., a leading assistive technology and special education curriculum company based outside of Chicago, IL. WOBURN, Mass.,

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The Clock Is Ticking for This Edtech Buyer to Find a Deal

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If it seems baffling that companies with no revenue can raise money from private investors ( ahem , as some edtech startups did in the early 2010’s), then EdTechX Holdings might just sound outright crazy at first. EdTechX claims to be the first SPAC focused on the education technology industry.

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

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for February 21-23, 2020 for the Collaboration in the Digital K-12 Classroom online summit ! The LIVE online event is scheduled for February 21, 22, and 23, 2020. REGISTER HERE Only 1000 tickets available! ** EXCLUSIVE All-Access Pass | Sales ends January 31, 2020 ** Get it for €69.90 (Euro) / $77.78 Put this in your calendar ??