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A National Push for More ‘Active Use’ of Technology in Learning

Educator Innovator

Students later used iMovie to turn the comic strips into two animated videos and showed them to younger classes at the school. Tenth grade teacher Jason Sellers, from the Bay Area Writing Project, created text-based video games with his students for a lesson about descriptive imagery.

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

eSpark

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. Over the course of the week, three themes dominated the conversation. 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

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. Over the course of the week, three themes dominated the conversation. Working Towards Equity with Edtech. Keeping in simple.

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Makerspace Starter Kit Updated

The Daring Librarian

We've discovered that the mix of the digital divide, possible turbulent home lives, and general teenage forgetfulness can result in a loss of power. Don't forget that video production, animation, green screen, blue screen, coding, programming and so many other amazing things can make your makerspace shine! Ask for donations.

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K-12 Tech Innovation News

eSchool News

Students are using AI to develop their own future-ready skills and to learn how to navigate an information-rich world. Online and digital learning tools let students explore a wealth of resources, including videos, articles, and interactive content that supplements traditional classroom materials.

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Learning in the Digital Age

eSchool News

However, challenges such as the digital divide and the need for robust cybersecurity measures must be addressed to ensure equitable access and a secure learning environment. Several key impacts highlight the transformative nature of technology in primary and secondary education and its impact on digital age learners.