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Cloud Technologies Drive Change at K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

As technology becomes smarter and proliferates in schools, many K–12 IT leaders are turning to the cloud. Known for its storage and processing capabilities, cloud technology allows schools to operate more efficiently and implement more advanced hardware and software solutions. billion by 2026. billion by 2026.

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Educational Technology Trends to Look Out For in 2022

EdTech4Beginners

There’s no doubt that education technology or ‘EdTech’ is an important and fast-evolving entity in the digital age, and one that is having a dramatic impact on the quality of students’ learning. On a similar note, educational technologies are adaptable to the needs of students. between 2021 and 2026.

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Data literacy skills: what they are and how do we teach them to our students?

Neo LMS

Technology continues to evolve, new resources are becoming available, the world of work is changing and the skills that our students need now will not necessarily be the same that they need in the future. We have access to more information than ever before. In short, data literacy skills should be a priority in schools. Let’s unpack this!

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Q&A: Rod Houpe Uses Evidence to Drive Change in Schools

EdTech Magazine

He knows firsthand what it’s like to merge technology and pedagogy. EDTECH: What is the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and what should educational technology leaders know about it? By 2026, futurist Ray Kurzweil predicts that humans and machines will converge. HOUPE: A reliance on evidence-based methods remains critical.

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10 Things To Know about the Future of Blockchain in Education

Doug Levin

One , with the release of a new book ( BLOCKCHAIN REVOLUTION: How the Technology Behind Bitcoin is Changing Money, Business, and the World ) from Don and (his son) Alex Tapscott coming in May 2016 focused exclusively on the potential of blockchain, expect to hear much more about the technology in the popular press.

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Are Schools and Edtech Companies Ready for the Digital Accessibility Deadline?

Edsurge

Depending on their population size , school districts and state and local governments have until April 2026 or April 2027 to ensure their web content and mobile apps comply with Level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. While not new, the obligations in the rule have become pressing. It will mean they have to act fast.

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4 ways to avoid cybersecurity snake oil

eSchool News

The cybersecurity industry is massive, representing literally thousands of vendors in the United States alone, with the global cybersecurity market staged to grow to over $350B by 2026. The options are extensive and confusing, and sales teams have mastered the art of introducing fear, uncertainty and doubt into the minds of their prospects.