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How Schools Are Holding Edtech Products to a Higher Standard

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Educational technology adoption has grown significantly in the past decade, and it’s clear that K-12 schools are now comfortable with and embrace the new technology norms. Susan Uram Director of Educational Technology at Rockford Public Schools But effectively evaluating edtech products is no small feat.

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Finding the Right Technology for Early Elementary Classrooms

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Picture it: a room bustling with eager five-year-olds unaccustomed to center procedures and five iPads as the hottest commodity amidst blocks, dolls and traditional learning stations. Amidst this chaos, I realized the importance of finding technology that caters to the needs of our youngest learners. Imagine that.

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3 Things Educators and Edtech Suppliers Need to Talk About

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The advancements in technology are reshaping how we teach and learn, bringing new opportunities and challenges. To address such challenges, a concerted effort must be made to ensure that newer technologies are implemented thoughtfully and responsibly, with a focus on enhancing the educational experience for all students.

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Edtech Should Be More Evidence-Driven

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Over the past decade, global investment in edtech has soared to new heights. The urgent need to educate children at home created by COVID-19 lockdowns turbocharged already existing momentum, and analysts now expect edtech expenditure to reach an eye-watering $300 billion globally this year.

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7 Edtech Trends to Watch in 2022: a Startup Guide for Entrepreneurs

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This will take many forms, from institutions evolving their operations to students optimizing their learning with technology to caregivers connecting directly with their children’s education through edtech services. To implement these technologies, edtechs must first establish a solid foundation and strategy.

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Can Personalized Learning Be Scaled to Ease Teacher Burdens and Close Achievement Gaps?

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Some say it’s time to finally commit to scalable personalized learning. We have to use technology to relieve some of that exhaustion.” Focusing first on math and then expanding to ELA and science, its objective is to make personalized learning scalable. We spoke with Smith to learn more about his vision.

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Differentiating with Personalized Learning

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Personalized learning is the latest buzzword in an education environment bursting with new ideas but this one is impressive. In a sentence, personalized learning: “tailors instruction, expression of learning, and assessment to each student’s unique needs and preferences.” ” — ISTE.