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Why I’m optimistic about bridging the digital divide

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While administrators have gone above and beyond to address students’, parents’ and teachers’ needs when schools shifted to remote learning, it has become clear that districts were not prepared to deliver solutions that would ensure every student could embrace remote and online learning. million U.S.

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3 Opportunities for education during the pandemic

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It wasn’t only a means of continuing to help students progress academically but to show them compassion, boosting their confidence in themselves and the future. Online learning bloomed, students helped each other, the community contributed with knowledge, moral and financial support, and social interaction was kept alive.

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Student engagement requires more than edtech tools

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During a session at FETC 2024, Tom Murray, Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, dove into just what, exactly, makes for the effective use of edtech in supporting student engagement. Just because it’s digital doesn’t mean it’s any good,” Murray said. So how do we focus on the interactive piece?”

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Balancing sustainability and innovation in education

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Equity At HCPS, we are committed to delivering equitable learning opportunities to all students. From an infrastructure standpoint, that means eliminating the digital divides that exist within our own campus. Related : 5 education innovation trends worth watching in 2023 How learning science informs edtech product development

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What are the changes in education in 2024?

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Key points: Immersive technologies will change education in 2024 Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Current Trends in Education The year 2024 promises significant changes in K-12 education, reflecting a dynamic evolution in teaching and learning methodologies. What are the changes in education in 2024?

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8 ways schools can become truly Future Ready

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Advice for districts seeking to become better at digital teaching and learning. Being Future Ready is about more than just signing a pledge or attending an event. From that ISTE panel, here are several takeaways Future Ready-minded leaders should bear in mind. The pledge alone is toothless.

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This Program Is Empowering the Next Generation of Computational Thinkers

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Recently, we spoke with Marjorie Yang, Chairlady of CoolThink@JC’s Steering Committee, to learn about the past, present and future of the program and discuss its impact in Hong Kong and beyond. Yang: We were first prompted to address concerns over the digital divide. And we want to close the digital divide.