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SETDA Provides Tips on Equity of Access for Students Outside of School

edWeb.net

Unfortunately, teachers and students are often unable to be sure there will be dependable, robust access outside of school depending on family and community circumstances. Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director, SETDA, noted the importance of having safe WiFi access. She earned a B.S.

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5 edtech opportunities that will emerge in 2022

eSchool News

The problems we’ve experienced educating students who are learning at home, either full time or in a part time model, spotlight needed improvements (particularly with equity of access) and spark new ways of thinking. . about how they had adapted to learning, teaching, and technology in general since the pandemic started.

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3 strategies to support inclusive learning

eSchool News

Studies have shown that inclusive education can lead to improved academic outcomes for both students with disabilities and their peers. Resource allocation can also be a concern because special education students often need support staff, specialized teaching materials or technology.

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Millions of Students Are Still Without WiFi and Tech—Why Haven’t Policymakers Stepped Up?

Edsurge

It’s time for states to step up and realize that proper technology and WiFi connectivity are a must-have in public school districts, and that state policy is dangerously lagging behind. of California’s Public Contract Code only addressed online learning in the context of surplus technology and nonprofit computer labs.

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Head into the Holiday Season with New Dynamic Digital Experiences from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners

eSchool News

Designed for students in grades K-12, these activities bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life inside and outside the classroom. A new selection of 10 activities empowers students to discover key STEM topics like manufacturing, energy, and information technology. STEM Activities for Hands-On Learning.

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3 tips for connecting students to internet resources during summer

eSchool News

Unfortunately, teachers and students are often unable to be sure there will be dependable, robust access outside of school depending on family and community circumstances. States, districts and schools are also uniquely positioned to share reduce cost or no cost out-of-school access options for families. Communicate with Families.

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How a Middle School Library Promotes Maker Learning for All Students

Digital Promise

Gaelyn: I think your description of “iterating” is accurate, because we are making small changes all the time, and really always have been any time there was a change in technology. To me, library instruction is showing students tools that they can use in the context of what they’re studying. Why the library?

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