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Technology is Here to Stay: Now What?

Ask a Tech Teacher

He has some interesting reflections on technology’s place in education: Remember the days of Oregon Trail on the old Apple IIe’s or students drawing pictures with Kid Pix. Much has changed since technology has made inroads into education, and much has not. So how do we know if the technology used in the classroom works? .

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The Checklist: 5 Steps to Secure Student Data

EdTech Magazine

Cloud technologies are growing in popularity in K–12 school districts, with IT decision-makers adopting collaboration tools, Software as a Service applications and cloud-based backups.

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5 Key Areas of Technology Professional Development for Teachers

EdTech Magazine

5 Key Areas of Technology Professional Development for Teachers. To assist the professional development process for both teachers and IT professionals, Digital Promise, in conjunction with Google , has established a new program called the Dynamic Learning Project to help introduce new education technology into the classroom. .

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In a New Survey, Teachers Say There’s a Disconnect in Computer Science Education

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In a new survey, 88 percent of teacher respondents said they believe computer science is critical for students’ success in the workplace—but two in 10 teachers said their students aren’t taught any computer science. Computer science is clearly in high demand,” says Mark Sparvell, senior manager of education marketing at Microsoft.

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Survey Says: Parents Think Tech Companies Should Help Build Kids’ Digital Skills

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As the debate about children’s screen time continues to rage , a new survey commissioned by Microsoft sheds some light on where parents stand. Whereas when they think of technology in the home, they are thinking of eyes glued to smartphones and tablets—that sort of thing,” Shannon-Missal says. Why the difference in opinion?

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A Teacher’s Best Evaluator

Ask a Tech Teacher

If a teacher wants a good picture of how teaching impacts students, I suggest using a Google Form survey or Microsoft forms. Moreover, the teacher can analyze the data like Microsoft or Google Forms. . Harness the simplicity of Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, Canvas, or your preferred LMS. .

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Companies Invest in Preparing K–12 Students as Older Sectors Become Tech Integrated

EdTech Magazine

Technology giants are working to bolster K–12 education in middle America , specifically targeting subjects that will help young students learn the skills they’ll need as traditional jobs like agriculture and manufacturing evolve with the rise of emerging technology. Microsoft Invests in American Agriculture. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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