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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. Department of Education’s national educational technology plans.).

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State and District Leadership Discuss Digital Learning Opportunities

edWeb.net

SETDA’s latest research, Navigating the Digital Shift 2018: Broadening Student Learning Opportunities , highlights how state policies are supporting the transformation to digital learning. Of course, schools can’t make the switch to digital overnight.

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This Former Learner Is Now a Leader Driving Tech Integration at Her Alma Mater

Edsurge

In 2011, Cat Campos was a senior at Immaculata-La Salle High School , struggling to see how the iPod touch devices they were testing in her AP Literature class could support learning. Here, she shares Immaculata-La Salle’s route to impactful digital learning for others to draw from as they find their way to tech success.

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Top 25 Educational Research Journals Every Educator and Researcher Should Read

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

With educational technology shaping the future and assessment literacy becoming a focal point of discussions, keeping up with scholarly articles and findings is not just a good-to-have—it’s a must. From in-depth case studies to broad surveys and experiments, you can find it all here.

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A rural Montana district goes all in on makerspaces

The Hechinger Report

They’re in four out of the district’s five traditional schools and they’re well-stocked, a set-up that might come as a surprise given that Havre is a rural district near the Canadian border, a place one might not expect to see the latest technologies. Now more Havre teachers have the skills they need to help fulfill that promise for students.

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How to Keep Class Sessions from Running Short (Or Going Too Long)

Edsurge

I recommend making use of a timer, having an established end in mind for each class session, erring on the side of student engagement versus “covering the material,” having plans for extending the learning if activities are shorter than planned and leaving room for metacognition, meaning, leave time to talk about the learning process.

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Digital Literacy Skills for Students

eSchool News

As technology continues to shape every facet of modern life, proficiency in navigating digital tools, critically evaluating online information, and responsibly engaging in the digital space becomes crucial. Why is digital literacy important? Digital literacy is a cornerstone for academic and professional success.