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How computer science education bridges the digital divide

eSchool News

Between software licences and acquiring the proper hardware, teaching computer science can be very expensive. Despite the availability of courses, only 12 percent of Connecticut students are taking them. To entice students into trying computer science, we worked with our schools to widen the range of courses available.

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How computer science education bridges the digital divide

eSchool News

Between software licences and acquiring the proper hardware, teaching computer science can be very expensive. Despite the availability of courses, only 12 percent of Connecticut students are taking them. To entice students into trying computer science, we worked with our schools to widen the range of courses available.

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Emeritus Expands into K12 through Acquisition of iD Tech Bringing Equitable STEM Education to Adults and Youth Globally

eSchool News

With offerings from both companies in coding, math, game development, robotics and more, Emeritus and iD Tech are positioned to make STEM learning more accessible, paving the way for brighter futures in STEM occupations. Course topics include coding, 3D modeling, artificial intelligence, robotics, and game design.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 28 & 29 Editions)

Doug Levin

I dislike fraudulent courses. Tagged on: July 21, 2017 Technology is transforming what happens when a child goes to school | The Economist → Reformers are using new software to “personalise” learning: How well the model will work when it spreads is unclear. Strong opinions may be weakly held. wi.us, among other sources."

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29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

eSchool News

. – Jason Innes, Director of Curriculum, Training, and Product Management, KinderLab Robotics. “We Safely getting back to the classroom requires many new precautions, and in 2021, innovations in technology such as digital signage software and content management will play a major role. Justin Reilly, CEO, Impero Software.

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ISTE 2016: Educational Equity, Lifelong Learning, and a Simpler Approach to Edtech

eSpark

Over the course of the week, three themes dominated the conversation. Successful classroom technology should challenge and support every type of learner without widening the digital divide that’s often found in low-income and rural districts. Working Towards Equity with Edtech. Keeping it simple.

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ISTE 2016: Educational Equity, Lifelong Learning, and a Simpler Approach to Edtech

eSpark

Over the course of the week, three themes dominated the conversation. Successful classroom technology should challenge and support every type of learner without widening the digital divide that’s often found in low-income and rural districts. Working Towards Equity with Edtech. Keeping in simple.

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