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5 edtech opportunities that will emerge in 2022

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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. . Kuato is an edtech gaming company that surveyed 1,000 parents and 600 teachers in the U.K.

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Addressing the root causes of chronic K-12 absenteeism

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By using these tools, schools can uncover individual and system-wide reasons for chronic absenteeism by: Engaging in Tier I universal prevention monitoring, such as school needs and readiness assessments, climate surveys, student assessments, and staff and caregiver training, all of which can help uncover reasons behind chronic absenteeism.

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SLIDE: data, interactive tools, and an equity wake-up call (Part 1)

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Interactive map of State Survey data. SLIDE State Survey [link]. Data Speaks: Addressing Equity of Access to School Librarians for Students. Perspectives on School Librarian Employment in the United States, 2009-10 to 2018-1 9. Implications and questions. Learn more about the SLIDE study: SLIDE Project. Kachel, Debra E.

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

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One example is New Jersey, where schools and districts were required to submit to the state “a survey weekly of how many students lacked devices and/or WiFi,” according to Erica Hartman, Director of Technology Integration at New Jersey’s Morris School District. Still, no new regulations have yet emerged from that data gathering.

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The SLIDE Study: A chat with Deb Kachel (Part 2)

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When we did the state survey it was pretty shocking to see the correlation between the number of universities that prepare school librarians, and the number of actual school librarians employed in schools in that state. . .” Learn more about the SLIDE study: SLIDE Project SLIDE State Survey On Facebook and Twitter Kachel, Debra E.

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2024 National Education Technology Plan targets the digital divide

eSchool News

Key points: A federal outline for education technology intends to close access gaps How to work for equity of access in classrooms How schools can help students overcome the digital divide For more news on digital access, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page The latest iteration of the U.S.

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Teacher-Student Digital Communication Makes for Good Learning

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Dr. Evans said the Speak Up survey revealed that during the school closure period, there was a significant increase in students and teachers having two-way communication. For example, survey data showed: Student and teacher texting increased significantly during the sudden shift to digital learning because of COVID-19 school closures. “The