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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

Securly

In December 2010, The Journal –“t he leading Technology based education publication for K-12 and higher education”– published an article with a 5-prong prediction for the following year. Billion has been invested in US K-12 education technology companies since 2010. ” 1:1 + Common Core = $$$$$. Indeed, $2.3

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CoSN 2018: Broadband and Cybersecurity Are Top IT Concerns

EdTech Magazine

More than half of women come to their IT role with an academic background in education and instruction , compared with a third of men, who come from a background in technology,” says Steve Langford, CoSN Board member and CIO of Beaverton School District in Oregon. Others plan to use grants or reduce their technology purchases.

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Defend, but Closely Scrutinize, Test Policies, Fed Official Urges State and Local Leaders

Marketplace K-12

Department of Education, said amid a growing anti-testing backlash, state and local officials need to evaluate how their assessments are used. Assessment Common Core E-rate Ed-tech Online Learning ltlf assessment testing' Delisle, a top official at the U.S.

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Welcome to Social Studies: Barefoot World Atlas

SpeechTechie

At many points in our students'' academic careers they are confronted by these topics--my 2nd graders were expected to learn not only the continents and oceans but the content on units regarding China, Mexico, and Ghana--marking a key entry point to educational relevance. how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered).

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Discover Ways to Drive Safe Google Apps Adoption in Your School

Gaggle Speaks

The launch of Google Classroom along with changes to E-Rate funding have led school districts, perhaps more than ever, to consider a move to Google Apps for Education. The Gaggle webcast also reminded attendees of the importance of creating a safe online learning environment for students when using Google Apps for Education.

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Pearson CEO Fallon Talks Common Core, Rise of ‘Open’ Resources

Marketplace K-12

Few corporate brand names in education are as recognizable, and as polarizing, as Pearson, the giant education provider whose reach extends to virtual schools, testing, language training and an array of other areas. We’re very confident that our products are aligned to the common core.

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Allsides: Curating diverse perspectives (or looking at news from most sides now)

NeverEndingSearch

The see news ratings for each story and can filter for perspective and trace a story back in time. The AllSides Bias Rating , reflects. New source bias ratings. That produces a fair, verifiable bias rating. I see rich opportunities for librarian-led conversations about these ratings. Do you agree with the rating?

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