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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 28 & 29 Editions)

Doug Levin

Tagged on: July 21, 2017 Technology is transforming what happens when a child goes to school | The Economist → Reformers are using new software to “personalise” learning: How well the model will work when it spreads is unclear. Tagged on: July 20, 2017 Are iPads and laptops improving students’ test scores?

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10 Tips for Piloting Technology in the Classroom

eSpark

Before introducing new devices or software into your district, make sure that you’ve identified clear, actionable goals for your pilot program. When Elizabeth Forward piloted iPads and eSpark, the district tested devices in all kindergarten classrooms and in some 1st and 2nd grade RTI and Special Education classrooms.

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10 Tips for Piloting Technology in Schools

eSpark

Before introducing new devices or software into your district, make sure that you’ve identified clear, actionable goals for your pilot program. When Elizabeth Forward piloted iPads and eSpark, the district tested devices in all kindergarten classrooms and in some 1st and 2nd grade RTI and Special Education classrooms.

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Not all towns are created equal, digitally

The Hechinger Report

They have to learn early.”. The students live in homes with multiple laptops, iPads, tablets, iPhones – iEverything. Related: Blue-collar town leads Rhode Island’s tech-assisted learning revolution. She uses a software program popular among architects and designers. Sign up for our Blended Learning newsletter.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 13 Edition)

Doug Levin

Tagged on: April 1, 2017 A (Electronic) Textbook Case of Disruption | The American Interest → Schools are starting to take advantage of cheap tablets and open-sourced learning materials to give their students touchscreen, on-demand textbooks that—and here’s the kicker—can save school districts millions of dollars every year.

EdTech 150
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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 13 Edition)

Doug Levin

Tagged on: April 1, 2017 A (Electronic) Textbook Case of Disruption | The American Interest → Schools are starting to take advantage of cheap tablets and open-sourced learning materials to give their students touchscreen, on-demand textbooks that—and here’s the kicker—can save school districts millions of dollars every year.

EdTech 150