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How Augmented Reality Helps Teachers Reach More Students

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The use of AR can make learning more accessible while increasing the engagement of all students. AR can also create digital overlays on printed textbooks, allowing students to access additional content, such as videos or animations, with their mobile devices. How is augmented reality different from virtual reality?

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Students Face a Troubling Skills Gap Around Career Readiness. We’re Fixing It With Data.

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The goal as we see it is something we call “60x30TX,” or 60 percent of Texas adults ages 25-34 will hold a degree by 2030. Our students all have access to Google Chromebooks, which sends the message that they’re bright, sophisticated and worth just as much as the wealthier students down the road.

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10 Ways Interactive Touch Screen Displays Improve Education

ViewSonic Education

By 2030, 30 to 40 percent of jobs will require strong social-emotional skills. Be it an iPad, Chromebook or touch screen display. Your display can even help create a communal atmosphere when students are focused on their iPads or Chromebooks. An ADA-compliant lift with robust functionality adds accessibility.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Department of Education plans to hold a negotiated rule-making session aimed at changing regulations for federal aid eligibility to try to ‘promote greater access for students to high-quality, innovative programs,’ according to a Wednesday posting from the Office of Management and Budget.” Klout is closing. Thanks GDPR!)

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

’” Via Education Week : “ FCC Seeks Comment on Access to WiFi for Schools and Libraries.” Via the Future of Privacy Forum : “ Law Enforcement Access to Student Records : What Is the Law?” ” “Caution: Chromebooks ,” writes Gary Stager. Upgrades and Downgrades.