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Broadband Provides More Equitable Access to Education and Workforce Preparation

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And, that makes access to adequate and reliable broadband even more important as the development of new technologies continues. Marc Johnson, Executive Director of East Central Minnesota Educational Cable Cooperative (ECMECC), then provided perspective from a regional and local level on the expanding use of broadband.

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Fields of Opportunity: Cultivating Youth Development and Online Access

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Additionally, we've expanded into science, technology and engineering with prominent programs in robotics and entrepreneurship. Stemming from the need for connectivity, we conducted virtual STEM lessons, like the popular glitter bomb experiment, engaging kids from across the country on [video conferences].

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The Next Big Trends in #EdTech from @ISTE CEO Richard Culatta at #ISTE19

The Innovative Educator

SCREAM stands for science, computing, robotics, engineering, artificial intelligence, and math. You can check it out in the video below. Fortunately, teachers like April Keck DeGennaro who teaches at Peoples Elementary School in Georgia is. She shared why AI is important in her SCREAM Lab. You have until July 2 to apply.

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Vote for Common Sense Education's SXSWedu Panels

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Equity * Access * Learning: Broadband 2.0. If yes, first provide seamless access to high-speed broadband inside and outside school for all learners -- no exceptions. Access enables students to create content and participate in online courses and video-conferencing with experts.

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29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

eSchool News

Jason Innes, Director of Curriculum, Training, and Product Management, KinderLab Robotics. “We As a result, school district IT teams will look to vendors and broadband solution providers to support other use cases in 2021 that go beyond COVID-19, such as school bus security cameras and indoor IoT to help manage building operations (e.g.

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Need To Know: AI and Machine Learning

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In truth, the term AI has (arguably) gained more notoriety for storylines of killer robots (and the occasional Wall-e) hell-bent on destroying mankind than for its practical use and business benefits. In essence, AI is something that can be packaged up and purchased on a monthly basis, like your broadband or phone.

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Learning Revolution - Week's Free Events - SLS14 Expanded! - Open Natural Math Class - Educate to Liberate or Control?

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Updates Partner Spotlight Partner Announcements Calendar of Events Deadlines Highlighted Recordings NMC Navigator Top Ten Conversations Submit a Video or Quote Kudos Updates School Leadership Summit Dates Expanded! link] Digital Wish : Two new videos - The Importance of Technology in American Schools and The Need for a Shift to Mobile.