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CUE 2018: How IT Departments Can Minimize Downtime and Maximize Education

EdTech Magazine

Rather than instructors pointing fingers at IT staff (or vice versa), Antwon Lincoln, instructional technology coordinator at Chula Vista Elementary School District , says that collaboration and communication are the keys to success. All of a sudden, they went from supporting devices to supporting assessment,” said Lincoln.

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This Teacher Started a Hands-On PD Lab That’s Sparking Change Across the District

Edsurge

In 2013, I was hired to teach computer science (CS) and video game design to students in grades K-5 at Monte Sano Elementary School in Huntsville, Ala. A year earlier, I had graduated with a teaching degree in elementary education. Though I was technology savvy, none of my classwork or student teaching prepared me for this.

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Classroom Tech Can Drive Student Engagement—But Schools Need to Choose Wisely

Edsurge

And to avoid any surprises down the road, Rugg also wanted to understand how the company handled training, support and upgrades. Both he and Loy Moser, a district computer technician, believe that understanding how updates work in any technology is imperative to guaranteeing ROI. And of course, factor in long term costs.

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School support staffers stuck earning poverty level wages

The Hechinger Report

In November 2021, she was relieved to hear her union was organizing a rally to demand higher wages for teacher’s aides (also known as paraprofessionals) and other support staff, such as secretaries, health techs, campus supervisors and information technology support workers. IT support requires extensive technical knowledge.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Laura Fischer, VP, Learning Design & Content Development, Learning A-Z Looking ahead, I anticipate that in 2024 the generative AI training wheels will come off and propel adoption of this technology. Middle and high school teachers will need support to help older students with foundational reading skills to address this problem.

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High schoolers report on what it’s like doing school in a pandemic

The Hechinger Report

In this episode, I share my first hand experience of what it’s like to be a low-income student in a pandemic, and speak about my struggles to receive technological support from the Department of Education in the midst of working to complete my AP classes and get through junior year.

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Support Struggling Readers District Wide with Assistive Tech

edWeb.net

Two assistive technology teachers shared their experiences and recommendations during a recent edWebinar led by Terrie Noland, Vice President of Educator Initiatives at Learning Ally. In addition to their work at school sites, they also spend time at district offices where they participate in meetings and trainings.