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Funding Edtech with the E-Rate Program and Grants

edWeb.net

As schools and districts strive to meet their existing technology needs and prepare for the future, access to federal and state funding, along with other grants, is making a major difference in whether students engage in 21 st century learning or are left behind. Accessing the E-Rate and Matching State Funds.

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8 LMS features that support student autonomy in the classroom and beyond

Neo LMS

Surveys help teachers understand their students’ needs, wants, and motivations. They help them tweak their classes accordingly and provide students with the level of learning autonomy they truly need. . Ratings and reviews . Students can rate the classes they take in an LMS. This recommendations system is not new.

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Online Learning vs. Classroom Learning Research

eSchool News

Studies indicate that certain students, particularly those with scheduling constraints or in remote areas, benefit significantly from the flexibility afforded by online education. However, critiques of online learning emphasize concerns regarding social interaction and student engagement. Research conducted by the U.S.

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The 7 Key Elements of eSpark’s Theory of Learning

eSpark

eSpark’s Theory of Learning is grounded in seven research-based elements – teaching practices or design elements – that are directly linked to student learning outcomes. 3: Student Engagement Increases Motivation. Our team uses an 85% positive rating as a baseline. 7: Student Explanation of Learning Aids Retention.

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What Separates a Good Blended Learning Program From a Bad One?

Edsurge

Whether creating digital resources and activities or planning a large purchase of student devices, the technology should support the learning, not the other way around. Mindful pairing of digital resources to learning outcomes is an excellent way to ensure that any blended learning program will produce the desired learning outcomes.

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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

Consider this post (light on analysis, heavy on the archiving of primary source material) one for the wonks, students, and historians. Finally, somewhat for the sake of brevity, I have excluded consideration of the role of the E-rate (which is overseen by the Federal Communications Commission and not the U.S.

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How to hire technology leaders, not followers

eSchool News

The E arly adopters move with the change. Prospective staff could be “rated” on a scale of 1 to 5 for each new category, with results plotted on a radar graph. They should preferably have created “playlists” of resources, or courses, for use by students. One possible outcome is shown on the graph following.