eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

During a session at FETC 2024, Tom Murray, Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, dove into just what, exactly, makes for the effective use of edtech in supporting student engagement. Just because it’s digital doesn’t mean it’s any good,” Murray said. ”

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Nationwide, significant progress has been made since March 2020 on closing the digital divide – the chasm between those K-12 learners who have access to reliable internet and computing devices at home and those who don’t. Our world is digital literacy now. The devices are headed to seventh and eighth graders.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 20, 2020

In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. The goal was simple: provide students with a well-rounded education—including technology competency—designed to help them throughout their lives.

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eSpark

APRIL 12, 2022

Launching technology in the classroom can accomplish many goals; some tools are used to improve test scores and prepare students for postsecondary success, while others help educators to raise literacy rates and decrease the number of students reliant on RTI programs. Talk to other districts to determine best practices.

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Edsurge

JUNE 15, 2022

Using these tools, schools can filter web content; monitor students’ search engine queries and browsing history; view students’ emails, messages and social media content; and/or view their screens in real-time. This ensured that every student had a device and that all of those devices were the same,” he says.

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eSpark

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Launching classroom technology in schools can accomplish many goals; some tools are used to improve test scores and prepare students for postsecondary success, while others help educators to raise literacy rates and decrease the number of students reliant on RTI programs. Talk to other districts to determine best practices.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Interactive simulations and virtual field trips bring students face-to-face with historical landmarks, famous works of art, and locations that are not accessible to the general public. These K-12 technology trends help enhance students’ engagement and conceptual understanding.

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