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Three Ways That Rural States Can Become the Hotbeds for School Edtech Innovation

Edsurge

Lachelle Brant) Creating Guidelines for Distance Education The Problem: Sometimes, the greatest solution stems from the greatest need. The journey in Wyoming began with new legislation and funding for the development and implementation of grassroots, K-12 and postsecondary distance education courses and programs.

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Ed tech companies promise results, but their claims are often based on shoddy research

The Hechinger Report

Same for Matific, which gives students math practice tailored to their skill level, and Edgenuity, which develops online courses. Online course creator Edgenuity claims that its math course led to an eightfold increase in pass rates on state math tests at Altamont High School in Utah. This story also appeared in USA Today.

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Over 25 Ideas for eLearning… Inclement Weather and Snow Day Make Up

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Of course… several years of one to one computing did help, but we also learned a number of strategies and ideas that I hope might help your school or district if you plan to look at e-learning as a possible solution for school make-up. Check any guidelines provided by the state DOE. I am also still learning!

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Debunking the ‘Gold Standard’ Myths in Edtech Efficacy

Edsurge

Students are also not “prequalified”—in other words, they frequently begin a course of study with radically different levels of knowledge. Congress redefined its support of education under a program called the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015. This included guidelines for curriculum and edtech.

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