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Revised Federal Edtech Plan Calls for Closing Digital Divides

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When the federal government released its revised edtech plan last month, it was laying down its hope for a future that delivers on effective instruction for students. These reports, some observers believe, mark a thoughtful step toward ensuring digital equity. To some, the update was overdue.

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Schools Use Trial and Error for Choosing Edtech, But They Don’t Have to

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trillion infrastructure bill into law, our nation is poised to make historic investments in its highways, public transit, railways, airports, ports, water systems, broadband networks and electric grid. When school districts spend months implementing a new edtech tool, they often learn a great deal—and they learn it the hard way.

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At ISTE Live Conference, Pandemic Lessons and New Challenges

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As a district in a small, rural community, they suffered from the kind of broadband access issues that were spotlighted by the pandemic. For example, embracing edtech over the past two-and-a-half years has made interactions with parents more flexible, said Alena Zachery-Ross, superintendent of Ypsilanti Community Schools in Michigan.

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Blockchain Misconceptions and the Future of Education

Doug Levin

I’ve read and discussed both the KnowledgeWorks Foundation report, Learning on the Block , and Learning is Earning 2026 , the latter of which was introduced by Jane McGonigal on the keynote stage at SXSWedu. The post Blockchain Misconceptions and the Future of Education appeared first on EdTech Strategies.

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4 Ways to Improve Digital Equity in Your Classroom

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As a former middle school teacher who taught in a lower-income, majority-minority school equipped with lots of "high tech" tools, I often wondered about equity when it came to edtech. I wanted to know more about what students, educators, and community leaders think about leveling the playing field when it comes to edtech.

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4 Ways to Improve Digital Equity in Your Classroom

Graphite Blog

As a former middle school teacher who taught in a lower-income, majority-minority school equipped with lots of "high tech" tools, I often wondered about equity when it came to edtech. I wanted to know more about what students, educators, and community leaders think about leveling the playing field when it comes to edtech.

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35 edtech innovations we saw at FETC 2023

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The A30 is a multi-functional classroom tool that enhances the teaching experience by combining a document camera, web camera, microphone, and speaker. Beanstack , an edtech platform that helps schools encourage kids to read through gamification, demonstrated the importance of engaging readers.

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