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

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Ertmer first distinguished between “first- and second-order barriers” to the effective use of technology in the classroom in 1999, referring to categories of challenges that are sometimes called “external and internal barriers.” A teacher in another school with less support might be less effective in using edtech.

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Using Data to Support Personalized Learning Pathways

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About the Presenters. Eric Butash is responsible for providing leadership and innovation for enhancing teaching and learning through the identification, evaluation, adoption, and integration of effective educational innovations for the Foster-Glocester Regional School District. WATCH THE EDLEADER PANEL RECORDING. Join the Community.

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Managing and Sharing Your Education Data Effectively

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Functions can be inserted into many digital reports so that they perform calculations like counting or adding, and then different types of charts and graphs can be used the present the data in ways that make trends and other key findings more visible. About the Presenters. This edWeb broadcast was sponsored by CatchOn An ENA Affiliate.

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Broadband Provides More Equitable Access to Education and Workforce Preparation

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The ECMECC staff provides instructional technology support for districts, which is especially important for smaller ones that may not be able to have full-time tech support people of their own. About the Presenter. This edWeb broadcast was hosted by SETDA and sponsored by ENA. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Is Homework Compatible With Personalized Learning?

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After combing through research presenting data for and against homework, one argument really resonated with me. After presenting some introductory concepts, I gave my students a short formative assessment with six questions that they could grade independently. So I decided to shake things up a bit.

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10 Reasons Why I ?EdTechTeam Summits

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Whether it is the person beside you, the session presenter, or the individuals in the hallways- there are so many rich conversations to be had. Like-Minded People – I love, love, love that attendees and presenters at the Summits are as enthusiastic and excitable as me towards anything tech related! Emma Cottier.

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Support Struggling Readers District Wide with Assistive Tech

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Two assistive technology teachers shared their experiences and recommendations during a recent edWebinar led by Terrie Noland, Vice President of Educator Initiatives at Learning Ally. A district-wide approach to assistive technology. FCPS has 30 assistive technology resource teachers, each of whom works with 7 to 10 schools.