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For two states, the digital transition requires an overhaul of the process

edWeb.net

Refocusing classrooms around up-and-coming digital materials requires more than just adding a new tech-based product or two as many processes for reviewing and purchasing instructional materials are still built around print textbooks. “We saw that our code was only looking at the adoption of textbooks,” said DeLeón.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. Courtney Groskin, Instructional Learning Coach, St. Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, Colo.

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65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. Courtney Groskin, Instructional Learning Coach, St. Vrain Valley Schools, Longmont, Colo.

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Curation Situations: Let us count the ways

NeverEndingSearch

The professionals we spoke with described a process in which they began by collecting or gathering; moved to connecting content and resources for specific purposes and audiences; curated by adding value with context and commentary; and contributed by offering the community opportunities for collaboration, learning and growth.

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Cardboard Challenges: No Tech/Low Cost Maker Education

User Generated Education

Doing and promoting maker experiences such as cardboard projects have the potential to offset the challenges associated with access and costs as well as provide opportunities for making by all. General Observations from the Cardboard Challenges Maker Education Camp: How the Learners Interacted with the Materials, Projects, and Each Other .

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What Is Universal Design for Learning ?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) draws its inspiration from the broader concept of Universal Design (UD), initially pioneered in architecture. UD aims for inclusive access to architectural spaces for all users. 1) state; it rather signifies the framework’s commitment to universal access. To start with, Courey et al.

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Leveraging Web 2.0 for Revolutionary Teacher Professional Development

Dr. Shannon Doak

often dubbed the “social web,” which has opened up an incredible avenue for collaborative learning and knowledge sharing. can be a game-changer for teacher professional development, creating a dynamic and interconnected learning community. Enter Web 2.0, In this blog post, we’ll delve into how Web 2.0

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