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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. the more detailed program rules, as determined by the U.S.

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OPINION: A lack of diversity in research and analytics is not just unethical — it is dangerous

The Hechinger Report

Technology keeps advancing exponentially, making this an inspiring and high-stakes era. Today, people of color are underrepresented in all aspects of STEM, including academia, business, research, technology and more. As we reimagine policing, we must create better data systems and technology to inform our new policies.

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With Budget Cuts Looming, Here’s How Districts Will Decide What to Keep or Cut

Edsurge

Examples of districts that embed practical evidence-based analysis into their program evaluation and budget cycles include efforts such as Jefferson County Public Schools’ Cycle-based Budgeting program and Schenectady City School’s return on investment review. That data is then fed into program and budget review cycles.

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Why You Need More Than "One Good Study" To Evaluate EdTech

MIND Research Institute

You probably wouldn’t be surprised to hear that every education technology (edtech) publisher says their product works, and they all have some sort of supporting evidence. The biggest problem with relying solely on fully experimental RCT studies in evaluating edtech programs is their rarity. In many cases, it’s just one study.

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On the Relationship Between Adopting OER and Improving Student Outcomes

Iterating Toward Openness

However, a resurgence in their use has recently been noted in distance education for program evaluation purposes… Stakeholders desire to prove that participants in distance-delivered courses receive the same quality of instruction off-campus as those involved in the “traditional” classroom setting.

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Debunking the ‘Gold Standard’ Myths in Edtech Efficacy

Edsurge

Summative Research This is all about outcomes and includes the classic RCT and QED research programs. Evaluating outcomes in this way takes both time and financial resources. Remember that technology for learning goes back decades, long before graphing calculators and smart boards.

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Bring Science to Life: The Impact of Video Game Simulations

edWeb.net

Tropf explained that demonstrations, technology, or simulations are ideal for framing and involving learners in the study and analysis of phenomena through interactive text and activities. program (Telecommunications, Education, and Multimedia). Next Generation Science Storylines offers an array of phenomenon-based lessons.).

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