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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

Finally, somewhat for the sake of brevity, I have excluded consideration of the role of the E-rate (which is overseen by the Federal Communications Commission and not the U.S. National Educational Technology Trends Study: Local-Level Data Summary (SRI International, 2008). ” How would the program operate?

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What the FCC Should Do Now to Support America and Our Learners

Edsurge

When Americans see crisis we mobilize. We are thankful for those who broadcast the news and the broadband providers that have opened their networks, lifted data caps and fees, and promised not to discontinue service. Kill Data Caps and Overage Fees: The FCC should work with providers to eliminate data caps and overage fees.

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Facing Pressure on Enrollment, Will Colleges Support More Transfer Students?

Edsurge

Looking back now, at age 40, as assistant professor of higher education administration and policy in the University of California system, Del Real Viramontes can see what his story shares in common with the experiences of so many students who start out at community colleges hoping to eventually earn a bachelor’s degree.

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How to block websites in K-12 schools

Hapara

The federal Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted in 2000 and requires schools to have an internet safety policy in place to receive E-rate program discounts. Malicious sites steal online information, mine for data and install viruses, so it’s essential to filter out those related to phishing and malware.

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Bringing Edtech in Rural Education

eSpark

Reflecting on his school's technology initiative, middle school principal Chris Hanson said , “(edtech) has made my life a lot easier when it comes to looking at the entire grade level of data… I can look and see exactly how long a student’s been stuck on a certain standard, how long they’ve been working on it, and if they’ve been stuck.

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Schedule Announced - Thursday's "Libraries and Privacy" Library 2.0 Mini-Conference

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

K received her law degree from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and her PhD in public policy from the University of Texas at Dallas. Udall Professor of Law OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL Rebecca Tsosie is a Regents Professor at the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona.

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Role of ICT in higher education in the 21st century

Linways Technologies

The latest innovations in ICTs (mobile tools, cloud solutions, etc.) The complete data on students’ progress including multiple-choice tests results, portfolios, works in progress, feedback from classroom performances, etc. can be collected at the desired rate, and compiled in the desired format.