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Charting New Territories in PD: The Whitsby Story with ASCD

The CoolCatTeacher

As educators, there are many new options opening up to us that will help improve our classrooms and make our professional development more accessible and available via our mobile devices. Introducing Whitsby and Penny Reinart 00:00:31:38 – 00:01:01:45 Vicki Davis: Whitsby is a mobile-based PD platform.

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What School Leaders Need to Know About Funding in Tough Budget Times

EdTech Magazine

Reopening schools during a pandemic will also require new investments in technology — from thermal body temperature scanners to sanitation tools — and additional staff hiring. billion Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund , $3 billion Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund and $307.5

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What School Leaders Need to Know About Funding in Tough Budget Times

EdTech Magazine

Reopening schools during a pandemic will also require new investments in technology — from thermal body temperature scanners to sanitation tools — and additional staff hiring. billion Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund , $3 billion Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund and $307.5

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Is a Backpack the Key to Closing the Homework Gap?

EdTech Magazine

Kajeet ’s ConnectEdNow campaign , announced in June, aims to make broadband access more affordable by providing students with portable Wi-Fi hotspot devices, a $200 mobile device subsidy and discounted data plans from Verizon , T-Mobile and other LTE providers.

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OPINION: Artificial intelligence can be game-changing for students with special needs

The Hechinger Report

Meanwhile, digital media, heavily reliant on visuals and text, with audio often secondary, is playing an increasing role in education. That’s why the development of AI-powered tools that can accommodate all learners must be a priority for policymakers, districts and the education technology industry.

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Mind Blown by Notion: a Great Tool for Teachers and Students – SULS0188

Shake Up Learning

The post Mind Blown by Notion: a Great Tool for Teachers and Students – SULS0188 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Notion is a great tool for teachers and secondary students. Mind Blown by Notion: a Great Tool for Teachers and Students Click To Tweet Listen to this article. This system will blow your mind!

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What School Leaders Need to Know About Funding in Tough Budget Times

EdTech Magazine

Reopening schools during a pandemic will also require new investments in technology — from thermal body temperature scanners to sanitation tools — and additional staff hiring. billion Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund , $3 billion Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund and $307.5