Successful digital learning implementation can meet a broad range of goals, including supporting the academic needs of students to ensure that they are college. Best Practices Digital Content E-Rate Equity of Access OER Policy Professional Learning read more. MORE
Tennessee’s Wilson County Schools and Discovery Education announced a new six-year partnership supporting the creation of authentic digital learning environments in classrooms district-wide. Director of Schools at Wilson County Schools. MORE
Another in an occasional series of guest posts, we are pleased to feature the work and voices of SETDA members. Best Practices Digital Content Equity of Access Personalized Learning Professional Learning Project Based Learning Student voice MORE
In December of 2015, on the same day that President Obama signed the “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA), the U.S. Department of Education released the 2016 National Education Technology Plan (NETP). All for the kids we serve, Director of Innovation. MORE
Since the 2011 release of the first Edthena Video Tool , the landscape of devices in schools has evolved. Today we’re announcing the launch of the Edthena Chromebook app for video recording and upload. MORE
ConnectED’s focus of fostering a robust ecosystem for digital learning and empowering teachers and their students with enhanced personalized learning experiences is a goal long. ConnectED Digital Content ED Equity of Access Personalized Learning Policyread more. MORE
In short, given a clear view of what this stakeholder group wants the future to hold for their students, it is now time to use that vision to help design the kind of schools, school community, and classroom practices that can be reasonably expected to deliver those desired outcomes. MORE
Frank Smith Next year's budget proposal for education is all about equity of access — but to get there, some educational technology items need to be funded. MORE
Access to online resources including digital content, interactive education apps and websites, videos, experts and peers is no longer a “nice to have” but rather a necessity. Provide Out-of-School Access on Devices. Out-of-School Access Chart. MORE
This quote from Nicole Mirra’s post at the DML blog stuck with me after I read it not long after it appeared on DML Central’s website in May of this year. Her question, prompted by her dismay at the news media’s portrayal of students during the rollout of a 1:1 iPad pilot in LA Unified School District, shines a spotlight on the narratives adults create about youth and their use of technology. and people say, “where do you find time for bags of gold?”. MORE
Digital Content Digital Learning E-Rate Equity of Access OER Policy 2015 digital content digital learning leadership personalized learning policy procurement roadmapAs the year winds down, we reflect on our accomplishments from 2015. Needless to say, SETDA had a busy year! MORE
This site and newsletter brings together the largest set of industry. 1to1 Digital Content E-Rate EETT Equity of Access In the News Interoperability OER Online Assessment Personalized Learning Professional LearningEd Tech Update has the answer… SETDA is excited to share Ed Tech Update. read more. MORE
Innovative programs can help all students access the latest technology. A common challenge with district technology initiatives, particularly BYOD or 1-to-1 programs, is equity of access—ensuring that all students can utilize the same technology, regardless of their socioeconomic status District Administration Custom Publishing Group. MORE
Today, online communities are alight with a Day of Advocacy in support of keeping the current Net Neutrality rules in place. Digital Learning Equity of Access FCC instructional materials MORE
Thanks to a series of community outreach efforts, students at the Longmont, CO school district are being immersed in their science education through a career context. In this interview with Discovery Education, O’Toole shares some of the exciting things happening at St. At St. MORE
Last Thursday, The United States Department of Education held an event at the White House unveiling the 2016 National Education Technology Plan and celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Future Ready initiative. The main theme of the event was connectivity, but that extends far beyond merely connecting students to technology. The main feature of this resource is a personalized playlist of bite-sized videos that will focus on the specific needs of a district. MORE
The 2016 Plan, Future Ready Learning: Reimagining the Role of Technology in Education , articulates a vision of equity, active use, and collaborative leadership to make everywhere, all-the-time learning possible, according to the plan’s website. Instead, it includes a mix of examples from education institutions, recommendations and commentary on what education institutions should do to change learning with technology over the next five years. MORE
Since 2013, close to a third of the US school districts have charged into “one-to-one” digital instruction, putting a computer in the hands of every student—and the number is growing. EdSurge will be hosting hundreds of local teachers and administrators, along with dozens of edtech companies from around the country, at our Summit on Dec. asks Ellen Dorr, Renton’s Director of Instructional Technology. “We To solve these issues, Renton decided to unlock access. MORE
On March 9, 2016, President Obama unveiled the ConnectALL Initiative, which aims to ensure that all Americans, including low-income families, have broadband access to the. Digital Learning ED Equity of Access FCC Policy Statement broadband equity of accessread more. MORE
January 2015 brought lots of renewed energy and excitement to SETDA. At the beginning of the month, the Board of Director’s announced a new. Best Practices Digital Content E-Rate ED Equity of Access In the News Interoperability OER Personalized Learning Policy read more. MORE
The Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) was not designed to be primarily an equity of access to technology program (although that was part of it). Over the years, MLTI has drifted to emphasizing the equity of access to technology. MORE
The assessment shouldn’t tell you more about their use of a tool than it does about the student’s work using the tool. The tools support the learning, they are not, in an of themselves, the learning objective. This also opens up cans of worms about authenticity and work worth doing. MORE
state and territorial digital learning leaders released the following statement of. Digital Learning E-Rate Equity of Access FCC LifelineThe State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA), the principal membership association representing U.S. MORE
Through the continued leadership of the Board of Directors and the dedication of our members and staff, during 2016 SETDA celebrated 15 years of. Digital Content Digital Learning E-Rate Equity of Access OER Policy 2015 digital content digital learning leadership personalized learning policy procurement roadmap MORE
During last week’s Washington Policy Summit, co-hosted by SETDA and CoSN, educators visited policymakers focused on advocating for equity in education as related to. Digital Learning E-Rate Equity of Access FCC Lifeline MORE
Though I am very familiar with the state resources of PA, and I am getting to know those of NJ, I realize I am not all that knowledgeable of what existed beyond the two states I spend the most time in. I think of how these resources present opportunities for equity of access. MORE
The 2016 Plan, Future Ready Learning: Reimagining the Role of Technology in Education , articulates a vision of equity, active use, and collaborative leadership to make everywhere, all-the-time learning possible, according to the plan’s website. MORE
As the calendar year draws to a close and we take time to celebrate family and the holiday season, all of us at SETDA. ConnectED Digital Content E-Rate Equity of Access FCC In the News OER Policy Professional Learning MORE
1to1 Best Practices Digital Content Equity of Access Personalized Learning Professional Learning Research roadmap MORE
February may have buried many in the Northeastern part of the United States in snow, but here in Washington, DC, there was lots of. E-Rate ED EETT Equity of Access FCC In the News Interoperability Online Assessment Privacy State boards read more. MORE
and I am merely a fan – not a fanboy – of open educational resources (OER).** Others surely see me as some sort of OER fanatic. So, if these are the actions of someone who is an OER fan, what stops me short of claiming fanboy status? MORE
Last Thursday, The United States Department of Education held an event at the White House unveiling the 2016 National Education Technology Plan and celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Future Ready initiative. The main theme of the event was connectivity, but that extends far beyond merely connecting students to technology. The main feature of this resource is a personalized playlist of bite-sized videos that will focus on the specific needs of a district. MORE
Students see equity of access as a key ed-tech challenge for their schools, and they’d like to have newer technology in their classrooms. Outside of school, they’re using social media services like Snapchat and Instagram to communicate with their friends on their smart phones. MORE
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Last week, Senator Hatch (UT) and Senator Bennet (UT) introduced the Innovation for Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2016 which would amend current law to. Digital Learning Equity of Access Legislation OER Policyread more. MORE
Another in an occasional series of guest posts, we are pleased to feature the work and voices of state leaders. 1to1 Best Practices Digital Learning Equity of Access Personalized Learning digital learning equity of accessKenneth Klau is the Director. read more. MORE
Despite the promise of technology to improve access to learning opportunities for underserved adult learners, the adoption and use of technology for and by these learners is nascent. A critical step to realizing the full potential of technology for underserved adult learners, and by extension their families, involves looking more deeply into equity of access as well as why this population often has underutilized available broadband technology. MORE
Broadband equity. In December, The Office of Educational Technology released its new National Education Technology Plan titled, Future Ready Learning: Reimagining the Role of Technology in Education. Libraries, connectivity, and more are big issues for IT professionals. MORE
The Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) was not designed to be primarily an equity of access to technology program (although that was part of it). And it wasn’t designed to be primarily a program by which students could develop technology skills (although that was part of it). Over the years, MLTI has drifted to emphasizing the equity of access to technology. Yet most students have some sort of device of their own now. MORE
SETDA Says
MARCH 3, 2016
Another in an occasional series of guest posts, we are pleased to feature the work and voices of state leaders. 1to1 Best Practices Digital Learning Equity of Access Personalized Learning digital learning equity of accessKenneth Klau is the Director. read more.
SETDA Says
MARCH 10, 2016
On March 9, 2016, President Obama unveiled the ConnectALL Initiative, which aims to ensure that all Americans, including low-income families, have broadband access to the. Digital Learning ED Equity of Access FCC Policy Statement broadband equity of accessread more.
SETDA Says
APRIL 14, 2016
During last week’s Washington Policy Summit, co-hosted by SETDA and CoSN, educators visited policymakers focused on advocating for equity in education as related to. Digital Learning E-Rate Equity of Access FCC Lifeline
SETDA Says
DECEMBER 22, 2015
Digital Content Digital Learning E-Rate Equity of Access OER Policy 2015 digital content digital learning leadership personalized learning policy procurement roadmapAs the year winds down, we reflect on our accomplishments from 2015. Needless to say, SETDA had a busy year!
SETDA Says
SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
ConnectED’s focus of fostering a robust ecosystem for digital learning and empowering teachers and their students with enhanced personalized learning experiences is a goal long. ConnectED Digital Content ED Equity of Access Personalized Learning Policyread more.
SETDA Says
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
Last week, Senator Hatch (UT) and Senator Bennet (UT) introduced the Innovation for Tomorrow’s Workforce Act of 2016 which would amend current law to. Digital Learning Equity of Access Legislation OER Policyread more.
SETDA Says
DECEMBER 21, 2016
Through the continued leadership of the Board of Directors and the dedication of our members and staff, during 2016 SETDA celebrated 15 years of. Digital Content Digital Learning E-Rate Equity of Access OER Policy 2015 digital content digital learning leadership personalized learning policy procurement roadmap
SETDA Says
JULY 12, 2017
Today, online communities are alight with a Day of Advocacy in support of keeping the current Net Neutrality rules in place. Digital Learning Equity of Access FCC instructional materials
SETDA Says
JUNE 2, 2015
Another in an occasional series of guest posts, we are pleased to feature the work and voices of SETDA members. Best Practices Digital Content Equity of Access Personalized Learning Professional Learning Project Based Learning Student voice
EdTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Frank Smith Next year's budget proposal for education is all about equity of access — but to get there, some educational technology items need to be funded.
SETDA Says
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
state and territorial digital learning leaders released the following statement of. Digital Learning E-Rate Equity of Access FCC LifelineThe State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA), the principal membership association representing U.S.
Digital Promise
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Despite the promise of technology to improve access to learning opportunities for underserved adult learners, the adoption and use of technology for and by these learners is nascent. A critical step to realizing the full potential of technology for underserved adult learners, and by extension their families, involves looking more deeply into equity of access as well as why this population often has underutilized available broadband technology.
SETDA Says
MAY 25, 2015
1to1 Best Practices Digital Content Equity of Access Personalized Learning Professional Learning Research roadmap
eSchool News
DECEMBER 14, 2015
The 2016 Plan, Future Ready Learning: Reimagining the Role of Technology in Education , articulates a vision of equity, active use, and collaborative leadership to make everywhere, all-the-time learning possible, according to the plan’s website. Instead, it includes a mix of examples from education institutions, recommendations and commentary on what education institutions should do to change learning with technology over the next five years.
SETDA Says
MAY 11, 2015
This site and newsletter brings together the largest set of industry. 1to1 Digital Content E-Rate EETT Equity of Access In the News Interoperability OER Online Assessment Personalized Learning Professional LearningEd Tech Update has the answer… SETDA is excited to share Ed Tech Update. read more.
SETDA Says
MARCH 17, 2015
February may have buried many in the Northeastern part of the United States in snow, but here in Washington, DC, there was lots of. E-Rate ED EETT Equity of Access FCC In the News Interoperability Online Assessment Privacy State boards read more.
SETDA Says
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
January 2015 brought lots of renewed energy and excitement to SETDA. At the beginning of the month, the Board of Director’s announced a new. Best Practices Digital Content E-Rate ED Equity of Access In the News Interoperability OER Personalized Learning Policy read more.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 14, 2015
The 2016 Plan, Future Ready Learning: Reimagining the Role of Technology in Education , articulates a vision of equity, active use, and collaborative leadership to make everywhere, all-the-time learning possible, according to the plan’s website.
eSchool News
JULY 6, 2015
Students see equity of access as a key ed-tech challenge for their schools, and they’d like to have newer technology in their classrooms. Outside of school, they’re using social media services like Snapchat and Instagram to communicate with their friends on their smart phones.
eSchool News
JUNE 9, 2017
Access to online resources including digital content, interactive education apps and websites, videos, experts and peers is no longer a “nice to have” but rather a necessity. Provide Out-of-School Access on Devices. Out-of-School Access Chart.
eSchool News
AUGUST 1, 2016
Tennessee’s Wilson County Schools and Discovery Education announced a new six-year partnership supporting the creation of authentic digital learning environments in classrooms district-wide. Director of Schools at Wilson County Schools.
Doug Levin
MAY 12, 2015
and I am merely a fan – not a fanboy – of open educational resources (OER).** Others surely see me as some sort of OER fanatic. So, if these are the actions of someone who is an OER fan, what stops me short of claiming fanboy status?
TeachThought - Learn better.
OCTOBER 27, 2015
The assessment shouldn’t tell you more about their use of a tool than it does about the student’s work using the tool. The tools support the learning, they are not, in an of themselves, the learning objective. This also opens up cans of worms about authenticity and work worth doing.
Digital Promise
MAY 25, 2017
We are excited to share their story as the second in our series of Maker Promise videos. The following is an edited transcript of that conversation. Mark: A lot of teachers and librarians are excited about making, but don’t know how to get started.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 15, 2015
Broadband equity. In December, The Office of Educational Technology released its new National Education Technology Plan titled, Future Ready Learning: Reimagining the Role of Technology in Education. Libraries, connectivity, and more are big issues for IT professionals.
Edthena
JANUARY 24, 2017
Since the 2011 release of the first Edthena Video Tool , the landscape of devices in schools has evolved. Today we’re announcing the launch of the Edthena Chromebook app for video recording and upload.
District Administration
MARCH 6, 2015
Innovative programs can help all students access the latest technology. A common challenge with district technology initiatives, particularly BYOD or 1-to-1 programs, is equity of access—ensuring that all students can utilize the same technology, regardless of their socioeconomic status District Administration Custom Publishing Group.
Tom Murray
APRIL 22, 2016
In December of 2015, on the same day that President Obama signed the “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA), the U.S. Department of Education released the 2016 National Education Technology Plan (NETP). All for the kids we serve, Director of Innovation.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 8, 2015
Educators stress the importance of state leadership, transparency for purchasing digital instructional materials. This work can potentially impact policy changes related to procuring instructional materials to best meet the ever changing individual needs of students in the digital age.”.
Discovery Education
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Thanks to a series of community outreach efforts, students at the Longmont, CO school district are being immersed in their science education through a career context. In this interview with Discovery Education, O’Toole shares some of the exciting things happening at St. At St.
More Verbs
MARCH 21, 2016
The Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) was not designed to be primarily an equity of access to technology program (although that was part of it). Over the years, MLTI has drifted to emphasizing the equity of access to technology.
More Verbs
FEBRUARY 27, 2016
The Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) was not designed to be primarily an equity of access to technology program (although that was part of it). And it wasn’t designed to be primarily a program by which students could develop technology skills (although that was part of it). Over the years, MLTI has drifted to emphasizing the equity of access to technology. Yet most students have some sort of device of their own now.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Since 2013, close to a third of the US school districts have charged into “one-to-one” digital instruction, putting a computer in the hands of every student—and the number is growing. EdSurge will be hosting hundreds of local teachers and administrators, along with dozens of edtech companies from around the country, at our Summit on Dec. asks Ellen Dorr, Renton’s Director of Instructional Technology. “We To solve these issues, Renton decided to unlock access.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 14, 2015
Last Thursday, The United States Department of Education held an event at the White House unveiling the 2016 National Education Technology Plan and celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Future Ready initiative. The main theme of the event was connectivity, but that extends far beyond merely connecting students to technology. The main feature of this resource is a personalized playlist of bite-sized videos that will focus on the specific needs of a district.
NeverEndingSearch
MARCH 1, 2015
Though I am very familiar with the state resources of PA, and I am getting to know those of NJ, I realize I am not all that knowledgeable of what existed beyond the two states I spend the most time in. I think of how these resources present opportunities for equity of access.
More Verbs
MARCH 3, 2016
In short, given a clear view of what this stakeholder group wants the future to hold for their students, it is now time to use that vision to help design the kind of schools, school community, and classroom practices that can be reasonably expected to deliver those desired outcomes.
eSchool News
DECEMBER 14, 2015
Last Thursday, The United States Department of Education held an event at the White House unveiling the 2016 National Education Technology Plan and celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Future Ready initiative. The main theme of the event was connectivity, but that extends far beyond merely connecting students to technology. The main feature of this resource is a personalized playlist of bite-sized videos that will focus on the specific needs of a district.
Educator Innovator
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
This quote from Nicole Mirra’s post at the DML blog stuck with me after I read it not long after it appeared on DML Central’s website in May of this year. Her question, prompted by her dismay at the news media’s portrayal of students during the rollout of a 1:1 iPad pilot in LA Unified School District, shines a spotlight on the narratives adults create about youth and their use of technology. and people say, “where do you find time for bags of gold?”.
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