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Elevating Innovation 2024: Conference Reflections and Takeaways from Educators

Digital Promise

In November 2024, Digital Promise and Verizon Innovative Learning hosted the third annual Elevating Innovation Virtual Conference. This accessibility made the event not only informative but also practical for busy educators. The event attracted educators from across the country and around the world.

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Geography Awareness Week: November 11-15, 2024

Ask a Tech Teacher

Geography Awareness Week is supported by access to materials and resources for teachers, parents, community activists, and all geographically minded global citizens. Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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A New Framework Helps Schools Tackle Digital Equity

EdTech Magazine

Digital equity has been a primary topic of conversation in recent years, as K–12 schools contended with students who didn’t have access to the tools and skills they needed for online learning.

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How to Teach Kids to Code: Strategies for Every Stage of Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

Felinne Hermans : Discover the Hedy programming language, a free tool accessible in 50 languages. Get Ready for the 2024 Hour of Code Mark your calendars for December 9–15, 2024! If you want an overview on this topic, watch the whole show. The Hour of Code is the perfect opportunity to introduce students to the world of coding.

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Digital Citizenship Week: What to Teach When–a video

Ask a Tech Teacher

Rights and Responsibilities : Understanding that with the right to access the internet comes the responsibility to act ethically is vital. Key Insights Foundation of Digital Citizenship : Teaching digital citizenship establishes a framework for students to navigate the online world safely and responsibly.

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5 major education trends of 2024

eSchool News

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. In 2024, this momentum will continue, bringing forth new edtech, innovative teaching approaches, and inspiring learning spaces. Here are five of the biggest education trends in 2024: 1.

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Tech Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10, 2024

Ask a Tech Teacher

Which brings me to the gist of this article: Teacher Appreciation Week, the first full week in May, this year, May 6-10, 2024. Image credit Deposit Photo Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved. School lore probably says they can drop a pin through a straw without touching the sides.