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96 edtech predictions for K12 in 2019

eSchool News

The continuing failure to meet the needs of a growing number of students will demand different approaches and practices taught in Colleges of Education. Jamie Candee, CEO, Edmentum. • Carolyn Brown, president and co-founder, Foundations in Learning. • More personalized professional development (PD), driven by data.

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Teacher shortages force districts to use online education programs

The Hechinger Report

Over a year ago, at an October 2017 meeting, the West Bolivar board approved spending $102,500 on 360 Chromebooks to be distributed districtwide. These include workshops and support sessions on product training, best practices and policies,” the spokesperson said. The Edgenuity program cost $53,000.

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What?s New: New Tools for Schools

techlearning

CLEARONE COLLABORATE SPACE ( www.clearone.com ) ClearOne unveiled COLLABORATE Space, a video collaboration app that connects hundreds of users joining from any device, anytime, and anywhere, and includes messaging, calling, and meeting functions. NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.

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Hero Awards finalists: 18 schools and educators dedicated to learning

eSchool News

Whether it was participating in device-day pickup or hosting and coordinating meet-the-teacher drive-throughs, the entire district staff stepped up to provide for nearly 61,000 students. Nominee: Heather Magill , Palm Beach County School District Nominated by: Edmentum. Make it worth their while. Get everyone onboard.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

Teachers Are Moonlighting As Instagram Influencers To Make Ends Meet,” Buzzfeed reported in 2018. And, of course, many teachers find themselves working as Uber drivers as they struggle to make ends meet on their salaries. In addition, he held meetings with the major publishers, such as Pearson Education, about partnering with Apple.

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