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5 Tips for schools to harness the power of edtech in the classroom

Neo LMS

Even though many schools are already embracing the benefits that edtech provides, many others still aren’t taking advantage of these opportunities. Edtech needs to be cost-effective and help reduce overall costs to schools. Adding edtech to the mix may mean extra work, but it’s all worth it. The challenges. Train the teachers.

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Reflections on 50 years of Game-Based Learning (Part 3)

Edsurge

Proponents of game-based learning have good reason to be optimistic—but also cautious. Tailwinds: An Enabling Ecosystem A baseline enabling condition for game-based learning is access to computers and broadband. COVID has also accelerated funding for broadband in underserved neighborhoods.

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Two Edthena Partners Featured in National Broadband Imperative Report

Edthena

Earlier this month, the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) released their report, The Broadband Imperative II: Equitable Access for Learning. In it, education leaders advocate strongly for policymakers to increase broadband internet access in support of student learning.

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How did edtech impact learning in 2023?

eSchool News

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 5th most-read story focuses on expert predictions for edtech. As we closed the door on 2022 , we approached 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Via The New York Times : “ Broadband Law Could Force Rural Residents Off Information Superhighway.” ” More on ed-tech funding via Education Week’s Market Brief : “Self-Paced E-Learning Market Evaporating, Report Finds.” “In May 2008, as the Great Recession was just beginning, U.S.

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The fight for educational equity in the face of federal rollbacks

eSchool News

Yes No Δ This policy shift doesnt just impact educators and students–it puts the entire edtech sector at a crossroads. Black and Hispanic students remain twice as likely as white students to attend schools with inexperienced teachers and outdated learning materials. In the U.S.,

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Via Wired : “ Ajit Pai ’s Plan Will Take Broadband Away From Poor People.” Via Edsurge : “ Jefferson Education Accelerator Winds Down, Rebrands to Focus on Edtech Reviews and Procurement.” The “ invisible ” “adaptive learning” company has raised $38.7 million total.