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How a Wi-Fi network upgrade can pave the way for digital learning

Education Superhighway

Originally built to support administrative needs, the wireless network performed worse than expected during the district’s bring-your-own-device (BYOD) program rollout earlier that year. Kim and the district leadership team began strategically using E-rate Category 2 funds for the Wi-Fi network upgrade. Steps to success.

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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? The bill will be a massive revisions to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Launches Rated JPG reports that beloved toy-maker LEGO is building its own social network.

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Digital Transformation and Innovation in Rural School Districts

edWeb.net

Leveraging new funding opportunities such as E-Rate or ESSER, the superintendents faced with unique challenges used the funding sources thoughtfully. He has served as Principal at the secondary level as well as Assistant Superintendent. Wherever the location, funding is always a challenge for educational leaders.