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APRIL 13, 2023

That’s the privileged question that officials at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University have been mulling over for the last two years, and this month they announced some answers. The founding came at the height of public excitement around free online courses known as MOOCs, which stands for Massive Open Online Courses.

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ED Surge

MARCH 15, 2023

It is not often that we see an overhaul of the furniture in our public school classrooms, let alone in the middle of the school year. In this role, we often operate in what we can deal with and less what we deserve as public school educators. What Our Students Deserve Our public school students deserve the world.

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MAY 29, 2024

The model — and others like it — has provided a lifeline for families, especially those for whom access to quality early education is scarce or out of reach financially. Since many states already have funding mechanisms in place — through a combination of public, nonprofit and private contributions — it is expected to be an easy win.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

The steepest declines are at public two-year and four-year institutions, the more-affordable options that serve larger percentages of poor, working-class and minority students. In those years, the public supported higher ed equally for both its private and public benefits—on the whole, we were a nation that honored higher education.

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ED Surge

MAY 15, 2024

Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology. The STEM+CS team develops every opportunity from a lens of inclusion and accessibility for all.

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ED Surge

MARCH 7, 2023

Voice technology — especially the use of an AI bot that talks back to the learner — has injected reading practice with the kind of feedback that was only possible with one-on-one tutoring before. The appeal of voice technology as a screening tool, a method for playful reading practice and a strategy for offering feedback is clear.

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MAY 8, 2024

In a time when technological advancements shape our daily lives and drive economic growth, focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in K-12 schools is not just a trend but a necessity. EdSurge: What experiences laid the foundation for your role as a leader in STEM education in NYC Public Schools?

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AUGUST 4, 2023

With shifting societal norms, advances in technology and evolving pedagogical practices at play, it's no surprise that change is the only constant in education. The idea of generative AI redefining teaching and learning stirs up a whirlwind of emotions for the general public as well.

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JUNE 4, 2024

It is perfect for private schools, independent schools, charter schools, public schools–any school with a 1:1 program, multiple computer labs, or classroom computer pods. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Although digital technologies hold great promise in the realm of education, access remains limited for many communities worldwide. One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information. households didn't have broadband access.

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MARCH 11, 2024

But they still like print, and they still like to go to the library, according to a survey of Gen Z and Millennial public library use and media consumption released by the American Library Association last fall. They also did ethnographic research at two Ohio public library branches. Ninety-two percent check social media daily.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 9, 2023

Public schools are online just as much as their students, it seems, with profiles across social media. The quantities were notable, researchers explained, because of well-documented parental concerns over other people having access to their children’s information.

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MAY 31, 2023

For teachers, this means providing equal access to educational experiences and ensuring that all students have the support and resources they need to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. For Mulcahy, UDL means “making sure that all of the students have an accessible way to learn.”

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MAY 19, 2023

Gutenberg Project This site provides thousands of digitized books, audio recordings, DVDs/CDs from the public domain (or out-of-copyright). Open Library Open Library is a curated list of over 20 million books (and growing) that are available worldwide to all age groups whether from the public domain or under copyright protections.

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ED Surge

MAY 4, 2023

After all, if a science student hasn’t spent time actually producing reactions in a lab, Austin says, “they’re probably not going to be taken seriously out in the public,” limiting their success in graduate school or in the job market. In fact, some medical schools even refuse to consider admitting students with online coursework or degrees.

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Educators Technology

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Emerging technologies are revolutionizing how organizations across industries operate, and the education sector is no exception. Below, we’ll explore how your institution can harness the potential of cloud tools to improve learning outcomes, accessibility, and data security. The main three are: public, private, and hybrid clouds.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

One of the wonderful Ask a Tech Teacher contributers, Jenny Wise, is a busy homeschooler who suggested I publish an article about the benefits of technology for the homeschooler. I asked Jenny if she would share how she came to homeschool her children, how technology contributes to her success, and then share resources.

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JUNE 23, 2024

These days, you might be asked to scan a QR code and visit a website, access meeting documents online, interact digitally, or use a backchannel device to share your real-time thoughts with the presenter. They’ll do most everything you need–access websites, take notes, email friends, text colleagues, scan QR codes, post blog updates.

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Scientix

AUGUST 21, 2024

The development of the computer industry led to the development of new technologies for the creation, storage and transfer of data between several computers. The common name of this group of technologies is Information Technology (IT). Moreover, technologies make new demands on students. Computers save our time.

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ED Surge

APRIL 9, 2024

The goal is not just to create a virtual field trip to a farm that students in a classroom might not have access to. The hope is that the immersive technology will provide a shift of perspective that’s simply impossible in the physical world, but can be simulated in emerging virtual reality spaces.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 18, 2022

After nearly three years of disruption to learning caused by the pandemic, government funding has enabled many schools to invest in new devices and upgrade their technology infrastructure to accelerate learning and improve the education experience for all students.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

This used to mean limiting access to the internet, blocking websites, and layering rules upon rules hoping (vainly) students would be discouraged from using an infinite and fascinating resource. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. It didn’t work. For more, check out the K-8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum.

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Educators Technology

JULY 21, 2022

The apps are designed to help these individuals navigate their surroundings in a more accessible and comfortable way. These accessible mobility apps provide voice-guided navigation data including turn-by-turn navigation to facilitate exploring one's surrounding environment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. This site provides thousands of digitized books, audio recordings, DVDs/CDs from the public domain (or out-of-copyright). Access this catalog via the website. Gutenberg Project.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Established by presidential proclamation more than 25 years ago, this annual public awareness program encourages citizens young and old to think and learn about the significance of place and how we affect and are affected by it. Copyright ©2023 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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ED Surge

MAY 2, 2024

While many publications wrote about the announcement at the nation's second-largest public school, details about what the $6 million system actually does have been thin. Typically these tools can only be accessed as independent entities where a student has to go through a different login for each of these tools,” she added.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The potential of generative AI is both promising and profound, but it raises critical questions: How can this transformative technology be harnessed not only to educate but to empower inclusively and equitably? As educators, we tend to be on a continuous quest for innovative edtech tools that will enhance the learning experience for students.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 29, 2021

trillion infrastructure bill into law, our nation is poised to make historic investments in its highways, public transit, railways, airports, ports, water systems, broadband networks and electric grid. Most of us believe that technology has the potential to dramatically improve student learning and reduce inequity. A key reason?

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ED Surge

AUGUST 14, 2024

By 2028, New Jersey aims to double the number of high school students enrolled in at least one dual enrollment course, ensure all high schools provide dual enrollment options, and close access gaps to these programs for different groups of students. That push is evident at Brookdale. Good for Everyone?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The topic of teaching and technology during the pandemic arose. There was a significant problem in Argentina with access to instruction because of connectivity, which was also endemic to the community I served here in the states. Reliable access was such a problem in Argentina that students did not even bother to attend classes.

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ED Surge

JUNE 2, 2023

In the classroom, AR technology can enhance learning by providing students with interactive and immersive experiences, improving their understanding of complex concepts and enabling them to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios. The use of AR can make learning more accessible while increasing the engagement of all students.

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APRIL 8, 2024

They provide a choice for parents and students dissatisfied with their assigned public schools. The Role of Technology in Personalized Learning Building on the trend of diverse educational approaches, we must also consider the significant impact that technology has on personalized learning.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 5, 2024

With the technology itself evolving rapidly, establishing a framework for examining its implications is critical; we need to know what questions to ask, and to continue asking, even as the answers continuously change. To inform these conversations, observational research — without intervention — is the necessary foundation.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Access to high-quality education is widely recognized as a pivotal tool for alleviating poverty, mitigating the spread of disease and malnutrition, fostering children's overall welfare and empowering women. billion people worldwide without internet access. billion people worldwide without internet access.

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ED Surge

MAY 19, 2022

A version of this article first appeared at the Medium site of the Stanford GSE Office of Innovation and Technology. And the technology may help address an age-old challenge in any classroom: motivation. Ramping Up Is Hard to Do As with any emerging technology, equity must be at the core.

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ED Surge

MAY 23, 2023

When it comes to getting access to the latest scholarly articles, there’s a stark digital divide. Students and professors affiliated with most colleges have unlimited access to large collections of scholarship such as JSTOR and HeinOnline, because their institutions subscribe to site licenses.

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ED Surge

MAY 1, 2024

So Chadwick passed along what he’d been told: If the pueblos were eager to provide internet for their students, they’d have to partner with the local public school district. Without it, students can struggle to turn in or even access school assignments. In rural tribal areas, about 30 percent of people were unable to access broadband.

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