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

Edsurge

Technology has been a key component in the planting, fertilization, growth and eventually, the blossoming of new statewide initiatives including distance education and new professional learning opportunities for educators that have benefitted students in a variety of ways. The future of tech in schools isn’t suburban or urban. It’s rural.

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Edtech Needs More Infrastructure, Educator Support in 2017

Edsurge

education technology agenda. Much work remains to be done to realize the full potential of education technology. While device penetration is increasing and edtech products are proliferating, adequate infrastructure in schools lags behind. The President just called and is asking for advice on shaping the U.S. What do you say?

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8 Secrets To Providing Amazing EdTech Customer Service that Directly Affects Students and Classrooms

My Paperless Classroom

Whether you are a teacher trying to figure out how to invest your limited class resource budget, or an edtech company trying to secure your place in the market, customer service is something to look at closely. Sphero has a rapid replacement policy for teachers. Look for Edcamps and offer support. Strive for zero downtime.

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

Educator Innovator

In its 2016 National Education Technology Plan, the Department of Education emphasizes model approaches to digital learning. The new plan lays out model ways of using educational technology in the nation’s classrooms, with a focus on equity and active use. The most obvious addition to the plan is its focus on the “digital-use divide.”

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App Overkill: Going Beyond the Buzz Words #SXSWedu

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Arc Capital Development Adam Phyall, Director Technology & Media Services, Newton County School System, Covington GA Oh oh! There's a huge gap between what's being designed by edtech companies and what is happening in classrooms and what classrooms need. Closing Thoughts: Consolidation is happening rapidly in the EdTech market.

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#PottyPD: How to Make the Most of a Captive Audience (FREE TEMPLATE) – SULS043

Shake Up Learning

Just like planning for technology integration, you want to ask yourself, what’s the end goal? She is passionate about professional development, technology integration, and building a strong culture in schools. She has presented at FETC, the EdTechTeam Low Country Summit, and EdCamps. See: Copyright Policy.

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Google Challenges for Teachers! (FREE Template by Pam Hubler)

Shake Up Learning

We’re experiencing a shift in education right now, which has forced educators to use technology creatively to continue to do our jobs. I had a set group of people at different levels, but most of them don’t use technology outside of work besides a cell phone. She has presented at FETC, the EdTechTeam Low Country Summit, and EdCamps.

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