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The E-Rate Aftermath

Gaggle Speaks

What Good is E-Rate Modernization if Schools Can’t Pay for What’s Connected to Broadband? The dust is starting to settle from the recent changes to the federal E-Rate program. Schools are actively pursuing increases to bandwidth by filing their Form 471s before next week. ” Exactly, Sarah.

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K–12's Digital Transformation Is Giving Libraries a Modern Makeover

EdTech Magazine

No longer just a haven for dusty books and stern shushes, the library is now a place for digital resources and makerspaces and flexible learning. Because wireless networking can be an expensive endeavor, schools can use E-rate funding to pay for these upgrades. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 11/08/2018 - 12:56. by David Andrade.

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Long-needed and Welcome Table Tool From JotForm

Ask a Tech Teacher

Student or Class sign-in sheet — monitor student attendance and gather e-signatures. –Comments are closed but feel free to contact me via Twitter (@askatechteacher). You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Parent communication log — track parent-teacher conferences and conversations.

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Is a Backpack the Key to Closing the Homework Gap?

EdTech Magazine

Incorporating internet use into learning can provide numerous benefits , including increased collaboration, access to additional informational resources and remote learning capabilities. . Schools are Dealing with a Widening Homework Gap. In March, a bipartisan group of U.S. by Erin Brereton. by Erin Brereton.

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Announcing the 2021-2022 League of Innovative Schools Cohort

Digital Promise

Prior to the pandemic, students participating in College Connect gathered at a local school after school to access applications and resources while receiving support from staff, including the superintendent. Follow the League on Twitter: @DPLeague. Their trainings and materials were used across the country. And the exemplars continue.

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FETC 2019: 10 Steps to Develop a Successful K–12 Bus Wi-Fi Program

EdTech Magazine

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage. Currently, E-Rate does not cover connected bus programs. Outfitting one bus instead of an entire fleet can help work out these issues before investing crucial time and resources. How to Bring Connected Buses to Your School.

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CoSN2020: Annual Event Focuses on Breakthrough Mindsets

EdTech Magazine

In preparation for CoSN2020, we plan to release a number of new resources , including: 2019-2020 IT Leadership Survey results. New resources on student data privacy. This summit will focus on shaping decision-makers’ opinions about the future of E-rate, student data privacy, ed tech appropriations and the homework gap.