Digital Promise

JANUARY 19, 2016

Educational technology (edtech for short) can play a significant role in mitigating and solving this growing dilemma. An increasing amount of data around personalized educational models like "blended learning" and content-specific software suggests that edtech makes instruction in diverse classrooms more efficient.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Our transition to personalized learning has been an exhilarating journey that picked up even more momentum through our work with Education Elements beginning in the 2017-18 school year. Intentional design. It allows us to document, track, and deliver various resources to both students and teachers.

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Personalized Learning Tools EdTech Future Ready 107

Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2017

Through this work, we see powerful examples of innovation across education — from students creating their own virtual reality (VR) films, to researchers working with technology developers to improve edtech efficacy, to educators rethinking their own professional development with the use of micro-credentials.

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Digital Divide iPad EdTech Competency Based Learning 183

Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

Follow education technology-reform projects, and you’ll find mixed academic outcomes and expensive consultants. Now, some educators—and consultants—are calling for edtech consulting firms to be held accountable for whether or not their million-dollar advice translates into improved, measurable learning outcomes. Probably not.

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Personalized Learning Education Elements Learning Outcomes 125

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2016

For example, national data from the past 15 years shows that rural schools are more likely to have STEM teacher vacancies than urban or suburban schools. Specifically, only one-third of rural students matriculate in college compared to nearly half of urban students.

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Personalized Learning E-rate Outcomes Learning 60

Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2018

Some administrators refused to meet with me at the start of the year to discuss the vision, failing to make the connection between my role and theirs even when prompted and provided with examples. Others engaged in awkward check-ins with me, but they were confused about how their role related to personalized learning.

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