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Transcription and Accessibility—New Partnerships from Microsoft and Amazon

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A Microsoft spokesperson says over email that this technology is publicly available, and that the company is aware of dozens of K-12 schools that are using it in the classroom. The company says its transcription technology is also useful at a broader level.

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Learning.com Joins National Digital Learning Day Celebration with Classroom Lessons and Resources

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The national leader in providing digital literacy solutions is showing its support of the power of technology to transform student learning by offering free lesson plans that teachers can use to guide students through learning how to use technology tools and digital resources, such as word processing, electronic presentations and spreadsheets.

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We Asked Teachers What They Want From Edtech. Here’s What They Said.

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Our team has interviewed and observed hundreds of teachers from across the country to learn where technology is falling short in their classrooms and where teachers need additional support to take their instructional practice to the next level. Download How to Inspire Effective Teachers. Explore a demo of Frontier.

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Classroom Tech Can Drive Student Engagement—But Schools Need to Choose Wisely

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And to avoid any surprises down the road, Rugg also wanted to understand how the company handled training, support and upgrades. Both he and Loy Moser, a district computer technician, believe that understanding how updates work in any technology is imperative to guaranteeing ROI. Learn From Others Our math teachers love it.

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Can Learning be Equitable if the Student Isn't Able to Access Learning Resources?

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This means that students from rural or poorer neighborhoods may have difficulty accessing large files, downloading or uploading multimedia, or participating in video conferences. When it comes to technology, many of the software companies have already extended packages that can be used with standard technology.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

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A free download called ‘Take What You Need’ helps to infuse more calm, joy and gratitude into even the busiest routine. Throughout the year, we’ve seen districts and edtech companies fall victim to these attacks, compelling districts to adopt a defensive stance.

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65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

A free download called ‘Take What You Need’ helps to infuse more calm, joy and gratitude into even the busiest routine. Throughout the year, we’ve seen districts and edtech companies fall victim to these attacks, compelling districts to adopt a defensive stance.

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