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Creating Conditions for Powerful Technology Use

Digital Promise

Impactful technology use is the ability of educators to use technology to develop their students’ skills in six imperative categories: agency, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and ability to select relevant technology tools.

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The Challenges of Broadband Access in Rural Schools

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Rural school districts face many unique trials, and access to educational technology is no different. First, the presenters agreed that while there are multiple potential uses for school technology, their main goal is to provide students with a competitive education. in elementary education from the University of Virginia.

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State Leadership Working Towards Broadband Access for All

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If the workday of an adult typically requires seamless broadband access, then it’s reasonable that today’s students need the same access during their school day. The key is the state leadership to make broadband accessible to all. Included in the new report and accompanying website are case studies of success stories.

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Are Some Schools Playing Down Race When Considering ‘Equity’?

Edsurge

For example: The Santa Cruz County Office for Education spells out a number of “equity initiatives ” used by schools in that part of California, including professional development for educators, improved strategies for grading student work and a support group for ethnically diverse educators.

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6 Edtech New Year’s Resolutions

Tom Murray

Equity in access, from broadband to devices is a concern and something that districts need to work to meet head on. “ In America ,” former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan often says, “ your zip code or your socioeconomic status should never determine the quality of your education. Commit to Personalized Professional Learning.

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Celebrating ConnectED’s Achievements Toward Transforming Education

Digital Promise

Since President Obama’s ConnectED announcement in 2013 in Mooresville, NC , there has been more than $10 billion committed as part of the five-year program to transform American education. These commitments are connecting 20 million more students to next-generation broadband and wireless. Here are just a few of their stories.

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Navigating the Shift to OER

edWeb.net

In addition, while they educators are still responsible for helping students reach state standards and community growth expectations, one-third of lesson time is spent on items not on the state standards. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting.

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