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Students Are Online Like Never Before. What Does That Mean for Their Privacy?

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Among the key findings: K-12 teachers and parents have apparently not been deterred by the hurried transition to digital learning during the pandemic. For both groups, 76 percent support increased levels of online learning even after students return to school full time.

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Tart Retorts and Tools: Overheard at SXSWedu

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But 76 percent of kids prefer to get their news from social media (especially from Facebook). CHATBOT CHAMPIONS: AdmitHub , a Boston-based edtech startup that creates conversational AI to help students through college, has some numbers to back up its college-expert chatbots. Tools and Courses WHO’S USING WHAT?

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Coronavirus FAQ: Everything Schools and Companies Need and Want to Know

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. — Tony Wan, Managing Editor Access and Equity How can we accommodate students who have learning disabilities in online instruction and practice universal design principles? Most learning management platforms have built-in tools for students who need accommodations. Don’t Pitch Them Right Now.

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16 Great NonProfits Working to Support EdTech in Schools

Tom Murray

When I got connected on social media, my lens grew and I became aware of more organizations, as well as some of their supporting tools and resources. Many of the organizations listed have free tools, research, case studies, and resources that can seamlessly be utilized and implemented at the district and school levels.

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Teacher-Student Digital Communication Makes for Good Learning

edWeb.net

With remote learning still at play, students now rely on virtual engagement with their teachers to have questions answered and assignments clarified. With the appropriate tools and tech access, instructional assistance from afar can be academically beneficial. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. The results?

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 11 Edition)

Doug Levin

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye the week of March 13, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. ” And, I also (unfortunately) needed to update my post on the W-2 phishing scam victimizing school districts across the country.

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The Impact of Technology on Education

eSchool News

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. The impact of technology on student learning also extends beyond the classroom walls.