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How to make your school IT budget go further

Vizor

Leverage E-rate, Title I, and other federal & state funds Make sure you take advantage of various funding sources available for technology in education. E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts on internet access and telecommunications services for schools.

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Network Essentials for School Board Members

Education Superhighway

Bear in mind that if your district has a Bring Your Own Device (“BYOD”) policy or a guest network, many students, teachers, and visitors will bring one or more devices of their own to your network. How often these devices will be used. How to Fund Network Upgrades. This is a direct reflection of your district’s learning goals.

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FOLLOW THE MONEY: FUNDING INNOVATION

techlearning

According to the most recent figures from Funds for Learning, E-Rate applicants nationwide requested almost $748 million in discounts against the purchase of just over $1 billion in Category Two products and services, which are detailed in this chart (right). The Altamont Enterprise WHAT ARE THEY BUYING?

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4 Tips for using accessibility features to promote inclusion

Neo LMS

Teachers could introduce the tool to the class, explain how to use it, and have everyone practice. Students need to see the tool used to understand how to use it effectively and also help them see how it can be used to support all different kinds of learners. Read more: How to create accessible e-learning design.

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Ed Tech News, a New Podcast, and the Hack Education Roundup!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

The Rise of the Low-Cost Tablet & the Promise It May Hold for Learning BYOD: Does It Solve or Does It Worsen K-12 Tech Woes? Among the bill''s provisions is the return of control to the states over devising their own systems for how to hold schools accountable for student achievement. And apps like Kno and Stanza failed to work.

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