Tom Murray

JUNE 8, 2016

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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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The rural district of Fall Creek, Wisconsin, has only 850 students and one school building, but it has 13,300 Twitter followers, and that’s just for the superintendent, Joe Sanfelippo. Parents can follow the Twitter feed, and say, ‘Don’t you have that paper due soon in social studies class?’ ” Terrill said. Photo: Cindy Kolpien.

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Buncee

MARCH 29, 2022

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. In fact, 34 statewide studies confirm links between strong school libraries and student achievement.”. Rachelle has a podcast, ThriveinEDU [link].

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MindShift

MARCH 26, 2020

Just over half of the nation’s public school children are from families considered low-income, and an estimated 12 million lack broadband Internet access at home. But as a crisis often does, this one has exposed existing inequalities — among schools, among districts and among students. “I’ve spoken to his mom.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Politics and Policies FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announced Connect to Compete , a new non-profit initiative that brings private industry and the non-profit sector together to help expand broadband adoption and promote digital literacy. A study by the NPD Group released this week finds that 91% of kids ages 2 to 17 play games.

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Doug Levin

JUNE 17, 2015

I grant there is something to these arguments (though often much less than it seems from the press releases and sponsored case studies). And, surely, many traditional and new publishers will argue that their content doesn’t resemble textbook content in the least, being adaptive, personalized and interactive.

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Nik Peachey

JULY 16, 2008

Video twitter - using the feed feature you could create a kind of video Twitter, with your students video micro-blogging about learning English, their day at school, or any topic they find interesting. These could be exam tips, study tips, recommended websites, or words and definitions.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

It’s not you, dear Twitter, it’s me. Representative Stephen Meeks (R-Greenbrier) proposed a study to see when elementary schools should introduce computers, tablets and other technology to their students. Twitter not your thing? I’m having some trust issues and just need some space. RSS readers too old school?

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

It’s not you, dear Twitter, it’s me. Representative Stephen Meeks (R-Greenbrier) proposed a study to see when elementary schools should introduce computers, tablets and other technology to their students. Twitter not your thing? I’m having some trust issues and just need some space. RSS readers too old school?

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 21, 2012

This is a great resource for teachers and students studying the Great Pyramids in history or engineering classes to be able to explore them online. A broadband internet connection is also strongly recommended. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. free resources History Social Studies'

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 19, 2014

Curating the Best Content for Learning , Spending on education technology is now in the tens of billions dollars as schools push for broadband, computer labs, and 1-to-1 tablets. Friday, March 21st at 8:30am CoSN Workshop: You''ve Got Technology, Now What? But what about content? Details to join the webinar at [link].

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

When asked about the hurdles that happened due to schools closing on March 13th, 2020, all four presenters agreed that broadband, not devices, challenged their districts to provide equitable access to learning no matter their districts’ geographic location or demographics. You can follow Eileen on Twitter @EileenBelastock.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Please spread the word and tell people about the Summit forward this email , or post on social media Hashtag: #homelearningsummit Twitter: @homelearnsummit Facebook: @homelearningsummit Instagram: homelearningsummit HERE ARE SOME OF THE TOPICS WE ARE WORKING TO COVER IN THE SUMMIT TALKS, INTERVIEWS, AND OPEN-CHAT TIMES : ADHD and Learning ?

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

” Via Edsurge : “As Bootcamps Look for Novel Ways for Students to Pay For Their Studies, Many Try ‘ Deferred Tuition ’ ” Do note how student financial aid startups are still raising venture capital (and how now, I guess, ed-tech publications cover these stories when before they insisted these weren’t ed-tech).

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Hack Education

OCTOBER 14, 2016

.” “Modern E-Rate Puts Telephones On Hold in K–12,” Education Week reports , noting that schools are struggling to pay for phone service (still totally necessary) as well as expanded broadband. ” More on this scramble to serve (profit from) low-income broadband customers in the upgrades/downgrades section below.

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Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2017

” (Probably worth checking out Sara Goldrick-Rab’s comments on Twitter about this one.). Via The New York Times : “ Jeff Bezos Wants Ideas for Philanthropy , So He Asked Twitter.” ” Via Edsurge : “Education Technology Tools for Adult Learners Get Mixed Results From SRI Study.”

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Tagged on: September 13, 2017 Foothill High School's Twitter account hacked, obscene images posted | KTNV. Tagged on: September 13, 2017 The Equifax hacks are a case study in why we need better data breach laws | Vox → Equifax handled a disastrous hack poorly. Twitter not your thing? Like what you’ve read? .

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Tagged on: September 13, 2017 Foothill High School's Twitter account hacked, obscene images posted | KTNV. Tagged on: September 13, 2017 The Equifax hacks are a case study in why we need better data breach laws | Vox → Equifax handled a disastrous hack poorly. Twitter not your thing? Like what you’ve read? .

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Hack Education

APRIL 20, 2018

“ FCC Delays Are Keeping Broadband From Rural School Kids,” says Wired. ” ( A good thread on Twitter in response.). Via Education Week : “Thousands of Android Mobile Apps Improperly Track Children, Study Says.” Techcrunch examines what venture capitalists studied in college. ” (Psst.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 2, 2016

“ Facebook Is Not a Technology Company ,” media studies professor Ian Bogost also wrote in August. In February, CoSN, the Consortium for School Networking, called broadband access outside of school a “ civil right ” for students. Every industry uses computers, software, and internet services.

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Hack Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Via The Texas Tribune : “ Texas State Board of Education rejects Mexican-American studies textbook.” Another resource, via Education Week : “K–12 Districts to Get Price Transparency on Broadband Rates With New Tool.” ” The book was racist. is disappointed in Common Core. Education in the Courts.

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Hack Education

OCTOBER 28, 2016

.” Via Reuters : “ Children’s brains undergo noticeable changes after just one season of football , even if they were never diagnosed with a concussion , according to a new imaging study.” Twitter announced big layoffs this week – 9% of its staff – and said it would shutter its video app Vine.

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