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ISTELive 23: Men of Color Lead the Way for STEM in Their Communities

EdTech Magazine

A 2021 Code.org report notes that only 51 percent of high schools offer computer science coursework, and a 2021 Pew Research Center report shows that Black students earned only 7 percent of STEM bachelor’s degrees in 2018. DIG DEEPER: Learn how schools are working to reduce the STEM divide for Black students.

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The Coronavirus’ Chilling Effect Hits Edtech Industry Conferences

Edsurge

spike in coronavirus cases, which currently numbers around 118 cases in 16 states , is leaving the edtech conference industry with an existential (if not quite Shakespearean) question at the start of its busy events season: to host or not to host? education or edtech event organizer has canceled or postponed their upcoming conferences.

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ISTE 2019: Everything You Need to Know Before the First Day

EdTech Magazine

Those are just two of many topics EdTech: Focus on K–12 team will delve into at the ISTE 2019 conference , which kicks off June 23 in Philadelphia. . JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ISTE 2019 coverage. Follow EdTech on Twitter as well as the event hashtag, #ISTE19 , to stay up to date.

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CoSN 2019: New Analytics Dashboard Measures Education Technology ROI

EdTech Magazine

“Over the years, we have seen a lot of things change,” said Wendy Jones, educational strategist for CDW•G , during her session at the Consortium for School Networking’s 2019 annual conference. “We JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued COSN 2019 coverage! Jones asked in her session. by Eli Zimmerman.

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CoSN 2019: How Teachers Can Revolutionize the Future of Education

EdTech Magazine

“Today when we talk about education, we only talk about three things: the curriculum, the teacher and the assessments,” Zhao told attendees at the Consortium for School Networking’s 2019 annual conference keynote session, Envisioning the Skills Students Need: 2030. Give Students the Wheel to Their Own Learning. by Eli Zimmerman.

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9 EdTech Ideas to Use Now

The CoolCatTeacher

This powerful tool links with standards — and gives us the ability to do some timesaving, efficient reporting and tracking. I enjoy presenting at conferences and finding opportunities for students to be involved in sharing their work at student technology showcases, presentations and through blogging.

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Got Winter Cabin Fever? Sweat It Out At These Higher-Ed Technology Conferences in 2019

Edsurge

We’ve rounded up some of the most widely-attended edtech conferences in the U.S., EdSurge reporters, researchers and other staff members often frequent these events, where we write about the latest news and emerging trends in education technology. The calendar below names more than 50 edtech conferences happening in the U.S.