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Education technology and the future of Higher Ed leadership

Neo LMS

Another 20 percent of respondents delved into more detail to point out that personal electronic devices, such as tablets and smartphones, are changing the way students and instructors alike approach education.”. Education technology and the future of Higher Ed. Read more: 4 Examples of the best digital access initiatives.

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Why Talking About 'Screen Time' is the Wrong Conversation

Edsurge

Destinations serves school districts with flexible CTE solutions to get students “future-ready” for a changing job market, providing career exploration, real-world experience, and certification prep. Can you give an example? This week’s podcast is brought to you by Destinations Career Academy, powered by k12.

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Tips for Designing a Future-Focused EdTech Mindset

edWeb.net

Success in a Digital World is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net where educators can share ideas, examples, and resources for preparing students with the skills they need to excel in our digital world.

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3 things schools must know about the rising “phigital” student

eSchool News

And more schools are incorporating mobile tablets and smartphones into their curriculum [read about the staggering growth of Chromebook implementation here ]. For higher education, it’s never been more important to allow prospective students to explore their potential institutions via mobile and online methods.

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What Is a Modern Learning Environment?

EdTech Magazine

Education has shifted dramatically in recent decades — from an emphasis on fact memorization through “drill and kill” and “sage on the stage” teaching styles to a focus on higher-order thinking and future-ready skills such as critical thinking and problem solving.

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Leading the Digital Transformation in Rural Districts During Crisis and Beyond

edWeb.net

At Maury County Public Schools (TN), for example, families can check out WiFi-enabled devices for two weeks at a time. She was selected to participate in the Future Ready Superintendent Briefing with the U.S. Today, the parents see the value and are more supportive of the digital transition.

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Planning for the Total Cost of Edtech Initiatives

edWeb.net

For example, while Linson’s district avoided grants for most of their initiative, they knew that many teachers would need assistance using the new digital tools. For example, his district decided to stop hosting the tech applications on site and moved them to the cloud. In addition, they’ve transitioned to ebooks to save more dollars.

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