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Raising the Smart Classroom’s IQ – By Dr. Paul Fornelli

ViewSonic Education

From grade school to higher education, Smart Classrooms have become a mainstay of the modern educational environment. For the uninitiated, Smart Classrooms are digitally equipped learning spaces that come tailored with an array of teaching and educational resources, most of which are dependent on some form of digital technology.

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The 3 C’s to Survive and Thrive in Disruptive Times

A Principal's Reflections

Empowering our learners to think critically and solve real-world problems must be a cornerstone of our mission as educators. No matter the impact, the aftermath of disruptive events can set the stage for innovative change by focusing on the “3 C’s” – convalesce, conceptualize, create.

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From pencils to pixels: Tech is shaping the future of education

eSchool News

Let’s break down how these new technologies are working in practice and the ways they can support better educational outcomes. Engagement and experimentation Technology demonstrably helps keep students engaged in their lessons and facilitate better learning in a digital world. Why is engagement important?

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The importance of the ITS and Facilities relationship

eSchool News

After the power event, we were instructed to ensure the entire facility could stay powered up for an extended period. Jump ahead 19 years, and we were experiencing inconsistent startups (30-40 second blackouts before the generator would start and provide power) when power failure events happened.

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What Does ‘Innovation’ Mean in Early Education? Here’s How Government Leaders Answer.

Edsurge

Department of Education hosted its annual ED Games Expo. But it was only the first that the event convened a room full of researchers, entrepreneurs and practitioners to showcase innovations in early childhood development and learning. It’s not just technology,” she said, echoing a point made by others throughout the day.

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Number crunch: Edtech data you can use right now

eSchool News

The 2023 Global Education Monitoring Report launched last week at an event in Montevideo, Uruguay, hosted by UNESCO, the Ministry of Education and Culture of Uruguay and Ceibal Foundation with 18 ministers of education from around the world. Using technology can improve some types of learning in some contexts.

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Communicating Through Change: How a CA District Is Supporting Families in the Year Ahead

Edsurge

In 84 of 124 reopening plans (68 percent) analyzed by the Center for Reinventing Public Education, a research organization affiliated with the University of Washington, the district is offering guidance or training to parents on how to help students learn at home. It’s a priority for many U.S. school districts. Multi-channel communication.

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