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

EdTech Magazine

K–12's Digital Transformation Is Giving Libraries a Modern Makeover. Today’s school libraries are being reinvented. 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. Student Feedback Can Be Helpful for Library Design.

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What Schools Should Know About Using E-Rate Funds for Bus Wi-Fi Upgrades

EdTech Magazine

Bus Wi-Fi could fill a need for the millions of students who have a school-issued laptop but no reliable internet at home. A vital funding source for schools and libraries, E-rate funds can offset up to 90 percent of the cost of bus Wi-Fi equipment,…

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The Digital Bookworm: Building and Managing Your Personal eBook Library

Kitaboo on EdTech

In this blog, we will explore the advantages of building and managing a personal eBook library for working towards your goals in higher education. Digital Libraries: The Popularity of eBooks II. Building Your eBook Library III. The ease with which you can carry a whole library in your pocket has completely changed how we read.

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Creating Modern Classrooms: 3 Contemporary Approaches to Classroom Design

ViewSonic Education

By weaving in versatile furniture and innovative EdTech right from the beginning, we set the stage for classrooms that can effortlessly accommodate a broad, evolving spectrum of teaching strategies and learning journeys. Picture a classroom equipped with flexible furniture, advanced EdTech , writable walls, and cozy seating areas.

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4 ways we can use edtech for engaging, high-quality learning experiences

eSchool News

Edtech is booming, with 40 times more venture capital invested in the sector in 2021 than in 2010. There is no question that edtech has brought new ways to support the learning process and was used extensively by schools to connect remotely to students who could not attend classes in-person during the worst parts of the pandemic.

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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

Securly

Now, we know that edtech has been proven to improve test scores and overall classroom engagement. But, how does the 2010 vision for edTech match what’s actually happening today? ” The 1:1 initiative aimed for districts to issue each student a laptop for use in-school and at home. . 7 YEARS LATER… 1. Indeed, $2.3

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Q&A: Kim Buryanek on Bringing Digital Equity into Classrooms

EdTech Magazine

School districts can’t just invest in laptops, mobile devices and other hardware, then call it a day. Buryanek recently talked with EdTech about how her district is tackling the challenge of digital equity one teacher and one mobile hotspot at a time. EDTECH: What challenges related to digital equity are you facing in your district?