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Does Ownership of Instructional Materials Matter?

Doug Levin

. – I want to focus instead on one aspect of how we are shifting from print to digital: the procurement decision schools make about whether to license digital instructional materials or purchase them outright, because I think ownership of instructional materials matters.**. Image credits. Image credits.

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CoSN 2019: K–12 Schools Address Digital Equity with Curriculum Framework

EdTech Magazine

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued COSN 2019 coverage. Teachers spend seven or more hours per week, or 250 hours per year , creating or finding instructional materials for the general classroom, said Clark. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how technology is key for boosting equity.

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How Much Longer Will Schools Have to Scrape Together Technology Funding?

Edsurge

Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter, gave $10 million to a single school district in California, aimed at closing digital disparities. Only 21 states have any kind of dedicated state funding for technology, and this can range from just digital instructional materials (e.g. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

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The Next Social Contract for Public Education Needs New Terms of Service

Doug Levin

Join the conversation about new directions for public education in the digital age with the hashtag #EdTechContract on Twitter. Four, we must ensure that all instructional materials – no matter their form or medium – remain available for public inspection and review.

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Texas Education Agency Approves FEV Tutor as a Full-Service Provider in New Statewide High-Impact Tutoring Initiative

eSchool News

Full-service VTTC members, like FEV Tutor, will provide end-to-end services, including instructional materials, tutoring platforms and trained tutors. “We For more information on FEV Tutor, visit fevtutor.com or follow on Twitter. The TEA-approved providers include both full-service and partial-service providers.

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Want to Help Schools Closed by COVID-19? Don’t Pitch Them Right Now.

Edsurge

Often, these pitches entail free or discounted software for products ranging from instructional materials to virtual conferencing tools. Among them are companies directly reaching out to teachers and administrators, offering to help ease that transition. Be of service. Know the difference,” he said.

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5 Simple Ways to Improve Teacher Professional Development

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. However, with a few exceptions, edtech seems to dominate the teaching videos available on YouTube. ” They would take online instructional materials, but then involve peers and colleagues in a person submitting a demonstration of skill.

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