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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

Securly

” 2010 was also the year that the Common Core Standards Initiative was enacted in response to numerous indicators of low student academic performance. ” In 2000, the FCC created the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). . ” 1:1 + Common Core = $$$$$. Indeed, $2.3

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Observing a 1:1 School

EdTechnocation.com

A teacher at my school initiated this observation in part because our school has been told that we will likely participate in a 1:1 laptop program sometime next school year, as some part of a Race to the Top Common Core Technology Initiative. All students go through extensive cyber-bullying and internet safety training/workshops.

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Part Three: Beyond SAMR… Making Sure Technology Supports Content Standards

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

It also provides a host of world and news and training on the amazing arena of open education! Content is mapped to a variety of levels and standards including common core. Schools should promote proper digital citizenship and internet safety in classrooms and encourage this to be reinforced at home.