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3 Levels of Connectivity K–12 Schools Should Consider

EdTech Magazine

Eighty-three percent of surveyed educators believe virtual reality can help improve education outcomes, according to a Samsung survey , EdTech reports. For more on how K–12 districts are improving broadband access in schools, check out States, Schools Work Together to Bring Broadband to K–12 Districts. by Calvin Hennick.

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Modern Classrooms and Personalized Learning Are the Perfect Pair

EdTech Magazine

Modern classrooms are open and flexible and have writable surfaces, modular furniture, one-to-one devices, hands-on learning with makerspace activities and robust broadband connectivity. According to Samsung America, 83 percent of teachers believe that virtual reality could improve learning outcomes. . by Ryan Petersen.

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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. “ For more content like this, follow Samsung on Insights , EDU Twitter , EDU LinkedIn , YouTube and SlideShare. With the new year now upon us, listed below are six edtech resolutions for 2016.

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9 Steps for Choosing a Device

Tom Murray

However, school leaders should press providers on research, evidence, and case studies where the device choice and implementation lead to positive student outcomes. Assess and understand current infrastructure and broadband capabilities. Insights , EDU Twitter , EDU LinkedIn , YouTube and SlideShare.

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Celebrating School Library Month with Buncee and PebbleGo

Buncee

The American Library Association (ALA) wants to promote the idea that “libraries are places to get connected to technology by using broadband, computers, and other resources. Via Capstone, “School librarians achieve better educational outcomes. Follow Rachelle on Twitter @Rdene915 and Instagram @Rdene915.

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Librarians at the Forefront of “Future Ready”

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The Future Ready movement grew out of the Connect Ed initiative launched by President Obama in 2013 with several goals: to connect 99% of students in schools to broadband, and to address the need for more professional learning and leadership to ensure the effective use of technology. Follow her on Twitter @mluhtala. About Mark Ray.

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Kajeet to Bring Next-Gen Private 5G to Schools & Students Across America in Partnership with Google Cloud

eSchool News

Many school districts aspire to provide adequate off-campus broadband access to their staff and students. According to the White House , more than 30 million Americans live in areas where broadband infrastructure is unable to provide minimally acceptable speeds. To learn more, visit kajeet.com and follow us on Twitter at @Kajeet.