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Does Ownership of Instructional Materials Matter?

Doug Levin

. – I want to focus instead on one aspect of how we are shifting from print to digital: the procurement decision schools make about whether to license digital instructional materials or purchase them outright, because I think ownership of instructional materials matters.**. Image credits. Image credits.

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Rural areas are poised for unique STEM education, but need more resources

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Place-based learning experiences, often through local partnerships and the adaptation of instructional materials for local relevance, can be especially productive for building rural students interest in STEM. Recent legislation has led to large investments in broadband connectivity across the U.S.,

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Read This: Newsela Lands $50 Million From Spotify Investor

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Boosted by Broadband Core to the company’s offering is its leveled reading tool, which lets teachers and students find instructional materials that challenge students based on their Lexile-measured reading level. Marshall will join Newsela’s board of directors as part of the investment deal.

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How Library Closures Hurt Adult Learners as Kids Doubled Down on Digital Reading

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Teachers cite the challenges of remote instruction as a top reason for leaving their jobs during the pandemic. Libraries Close, Internet Access Ends There have been several studies about how the lack of fast home broadband has hurt kids’ access to online learning during school closures. No, you read that last one right.

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Access State-Reviewed Instructional Materials with SETDA’s Dashboard

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Recent publications and projects include Navigating the Digital Shift, Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States, OER Case Studies: Implementation in Action, The Broadband Imperative and From Data to Information. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting.

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State Leadership Working Towards Broadband Access for All

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If the workday of an adult typically requires seamless broadband access, then it’s reasonable that today’s students need the same access during their school day. The key is the state leadership to make broadband accessible to all. Included in the new report and accompanying website are case studies of success stories.

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BIOZONE Launches Comprehensive Environmental Science Program

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Using engaging, current, and relevant case studies, this includes activities on: COVID-19 pandemic (snapshot up until July 2020). Limited broadband access may be an obstacle for many students. Increased incidence and severity of wildfires (California, Australia, Brazil, Siberia). Print titles, used alongside learning. About Biozone.

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