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Personalized Learning and Digital Tools Weave Strong Fabric for Student Success

EdTech Magazine

As reported in April 2016 (the most recent year for which data is available from the National Assessment of Educational Progress ) only 37 percent of high school seniors in the U.S. Classrooms with digital tools allow ­students to collaborate in groups to ­problem-solve, which is a critical skill needed in college and in the modern workforce.

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What's Really Getting in the Way of Teachers Embracing Edtech?

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“I worked as an administrator for 10 years, so I think about edtech from both sides — both how an administrator makes decisions about edtech tools, but also how we can support our teachers,” Ballard shared in a focus group that was part of a larger project designed to better understand the gap between teaching practices and technology use.

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Technology Makes or Breaks Esports Programs

EdTech Magazine

The High School Esports League reports it now represents about 1,200 schools — up from 200 the year before. Esports Equipment Can Support Other School Initiatives. In competitive gaming, milliseconds matter , and the technology supporting students can make or break an esports venture. It was very exciting.” .

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Closing the Digital Learning Gap

Digital Promise

Mobile devices let teachers and students do what they naturally want to do: move around the classroom or campus, work one-on-one and in small groups. And, accessibility technologies support learner variability and people with disabilities by ensuring navigation and information display is available in multiple ways.

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Communicating Through Change: How a CA District Is Supporting Families in the Year Ahead

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“This is a moment to establish clear expectations for parent, teacher relationships grounded in a shared understanding of the child’s progress and academic achievement,” the report authors added. ENGAGE EQUITABLY: Communication Resources for Schools at a Time of COVID-19 & Beyond (Brooklyn Lab Charter School/Donavan Group).

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How to Run a Parent Class

Ask a Tech Teacher

Which is best will depend upon the needs and schedules of your parent group. show how to log into the school online grade reports. show how to log into the school online grade reports. help them understand how technology supports the school’s mission and overarching curricula (such as Common Core or Everyday Math).

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We Asked Teachers What They Want From Edtech. Here’s What They Said.

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So much of today’s educational technology supports students in mastering new skills and standards, but few tools facilitate inquiry- or project-based learning. Consider the ways that technology can streamline these processes for teachers.

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