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Broadband Provides More Equitable Access to Education and Workforce Preparation

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And, that makes access to adequate and reliable broadband even more important as the development of new technologies continues. Marc Johnson, Executive Director of East Central Minnesota Educational Cable Cooperative (ECMECC), then provided perspective from a regional and local level on the expanding use of broadband.

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Guide to Quality Instructional Resources Focuses on the Process, not the Purchase

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Questioning the quality of instructional materials isn’t new to the digital education era. Thus, there is the potential for more disparity in the quality of materials from school to school. They support sound pedagogy and balanced assessment to help teachers understand and interpret student performance.

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Navigating the Shift to OER

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During a tour of updates to SETDA’s Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States (DMAPS) , which showcases state policies in support of digital materials, Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director for SETDA, discussed new features like professional development information. About the Presenters.

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29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

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From signage that presents important updates about social distancing to touchless accessibility of information through mobile access control, to temperature screening at building entrances to ensure peace of mind, more schools will be implementing technologies that will help students, faculty, and families best navigate the post-COVID classroom.

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Using Makerspaces to Support Personalized Learning

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Albans City School, and several of her students explained how they’re using technology for assessment, service work, and more. Here are some examples the student presenters shared about how they’ve used technology at St. Two of the presenters were tasked with creating trophies for the winners. About the Presenter.

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Access State-Reviewed Instructional Materials with SETDA’s Dashboard

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The reviewers look at three key aspects of the material—the content and especially its alignment to core standards, accessibility of the content for all students, and the pedagogy, including teacher support and assessments. About the Presenters. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. This article was modified and published by EdScoop.

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Putting SEL First for Students and Teachers

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During a recent edWebinar , sponsored by Scholastic Magazines+ , the presenters offered strategies for helping students ease back into the classroom and get engaged in learning again. The presenters offered four key steps. In addition, the presenters offered three strategies to help with back-to-school stress.