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4 K-12 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2018

EdTech Magazine

From learning analytics tools providing students with instant feedback on their work to virtual reality facilitating field trips to faraway lands to 3D printers filling makerspaces, the classroom looks quite a bit different than it did just five years ago. Learning Analytics Tools Provide Real-Time Feedback.

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?Updates, Upgrades and Overheard: What Was Unveiled at ISTE 2017

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“As school IT teams are typically understaffed and have limited resources, Help Desk can reduce requests and streamline workflows to get issues resolved quicker and maximize the IT support team’s efficiency,” Nick Mirisis, vice president of marketing for SchoolDude parent company, Dude Solutions, said in a prepared statement.

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How to Create STEM Courses for Best Learning Outcomes

Kitaboo on EdTech

In order to familiarize students with STEM concepts, it must be introduced at an early age, preferably from the elementary level. It is advised to start with STEM at a young age as it will give the children exposure to various practical learning skills, empowering them to think and resolve problems in their own rational way.

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The American Rescue Plan: Encouraging Transformation, Impact, and Longevity

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Schools and districts can continue to benefit from the federal government’s stimulus dollars through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) of 2021, the third iteration of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER). Blog post by Michele Israel based on this edLeader Panel. September 30, 2024 is the ARP obligation deadline.

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Inside a Student’s Hunt for His Own Learning Data

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So high school and elementary school teachers as they were going out into the world and starting their careers and starting their practicums, there became a concern that the lives that they were leading online through their social media profiles would have an impact on their professional reputation.

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Top 8 Advantages of an Interactive STEM Curriculum

Kitaboo on EdTech

According to the surveyed candidates who are now not working in STEM fields, they did not pursue a STEM career due to a lack of access to resources and opportunities. Related: 5 Ways to Use Learning Analytics in K-12 Education. AR makes virtual learning possible in a completely risk-free environment.

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65 ways equity, edtech, and innovation shone in 2022

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Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 6th most-read story focuses on the predictions educators and industry experts made for learning in 2022.

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