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2021 Reflections: Looking Back and Harnessing Powerful Possibilities

Digital Promise

As we approach the end of 2021, we at Digital Promise also wanted to reflect on the year that was. Below, Digital Promise staff share reflections, lessons, and learnings from 2021 and offer hopes for education in the new year. How 2021 has changed the way we view our role in education. What has inspired us over the past year. ??Juliana

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29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

eSchool News

We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2021. The edtech community stepped up to accommodate students and teachers during remote and hybrid learning with an emphasis on core subject areas.

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Hour of Code? Here’s why to participate

Ask a Tech Teacher

December 6-12th, 2021, Computer Science Education will host the Hour Of Code–a one-hour introduction to students on coding, programming, and why they should love it, designed to demystify “code” and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, and an innovator. Looking for a Class Robot? Scratch Jr.

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Most Popular EdSurge Podcast Episodes of 2021

Edsurge

In 2021, we told the story of a student who was surprised to learn that the professor featured in his online course lecture videos died years ago. And we also looked at whether home robots could come to classrooms, and that one made the list as well. Below are the 10 top episodes of 2021 as voted by listeners.

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25 digital tools and edtech resources from FETC

eSchool News

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities. Renaissance displayed its literacy solutions.

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Dozens of Venture-Backed Startups Among Edtech Recipients of PPP Loans

Edsurge

Even an investment firm that has supported dozens of edtech startups appeared on the list. When school closures started happening, edtech companies started hurting for cash. Funding for Big Fishes Among venture-funded edtech companies that received a PPP loan, Altitude Learning has raised the most capital.

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Resources for Teachers and Instructional Coaches – April 2021

Edthena

Use hashtags to find communities and continue to join conversations related to everything from STEAM and robotics to SEL distance learning tactics. The group is full of supporters for integrating SEL into education, advocates for research on SEL best practices, and champions of SEL as something that can benefit all teachers. Search hashtags.