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How the E-rate and grants can help fund your edtech plans

eSchool News

And with online assessments now being required in many states, reliable broadband access is also essential so that students’ knowledge and skills are accurately represented, and technology is not a barrier to achievement and its documentation. Related content: 4 things to ask about E-rate funding. Sheryl Abshire , Ph.D.,

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Building a culture of academic integrity in a remote learning environment

Neo LMS

If you invoke the five values of academic integrity and work to create a class or campus-wide honor code — that students help create — the academic dishonesty and plagiarism rates will be far lower. Teaching strategies for thinking critically about the credibility of online sources. Strategies to uphold academic integrity remotely.

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Funding Edtech with the E-Rate Program and Grants

edWeb.net

And with online assessments now being required in many states, reliable broadband access is also essential so that students’ knowledge and skills are accurately represented, and technology is not a barrier to achievement and its documentation. Accessing the E-Rate and Matching State Funds. Sheryl Abshire, Ph.D.,

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CoSN 2018: Broadband and Cybersecurity Are Top IT Concerns

EdTech Magazine

To assess those filling current IT leadership roles, the survey also delved into the respondents’ professional backgrounds, education and years of experience. IT leaders say they use funds from the E-rate program and delay replacement or defer maintenance/upgrade contracts as a strategy to overcome budget issues.

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Network Essentials for School Board Members

Education Superhighway

With that in mind, here’s a guide to assess school district network needs and implement affordable broadband upgrades. While there are other factors that may affect the amount of bandwidth your district needs—cloud-based applications, storage, online assessments, etc.—having School Network Structure.

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States assess their readiness for digital learning

eSchool News

Statewide ed-tech inventories are helping state leaders assess their digital learning needs. It was the 100-percent response rate from the survey. “We We knew most districts and schools would respond, but a 100-percent response rate shows that technology is a high priority for education leaders throughout the state,” he said. “We

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SETDA in the News: February Round Up

SETDA Says

E-Rate ED EETT Equity of Access FCC In the News Interoperability Online Assessment Privacy State boards' February may have buried many in the Northeastern part of the United States in snow, but here in Washington, DC, there was lots of. read more.

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