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Toward a Conceptual Framework for a Quality, Learning-Focused 1to1 Initiative

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Teachers focusing technology on learning more than devices & tools. Technology in support of learning. Leadership for change that successfully manages that change (especially implementing learning through technology at a high level). Not All At Once – Phases of Implementing Technology for Learning.

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Three Ways That Rural States Can Become the Hotbeds for School Edtech Innovation

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Technology has been a key component in the planting, fertilization, growth and eventually, the blossoming of new statewide initiatives including distance education and new professional learning opportunities for educators that have benefitted students in a variety of ways. The future of tech in schools isn’t suburban or urban. It’s rural.

EdTech 110
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On the Relationship Between Adopting OER and Improving Student Outcomes

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Without conceptualizing an explanatory mechanism—a reason to believe a difference might exist—they simply compare the outcomes of students whose required course materials are openly licensed with those whose materials are traditionally copyrighted. Grimaldi et al. To be clear – I don’t believe Grimaldi et al.

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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About SEL Assessment But Were Afraid to Ask

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Without good assessment, it’s hard for district decision-makers to decide what resources to invest in; it’s hard for teachers to tailor instruction based on student strengths and needs; it’s hard to evaluate how students are doing in response to instruction; and it’s hard to engage in data-based continuous improvement. But that’s changing.

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The Actual Dollars That Will Shape the New K-12 Investment Ecosystem

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This is the kind of work that Schenectady City Schools in New York has been advancing with their return on investment program evaluation model. The district began the program when budgets were declining and they had to decide what to cut and what to keep. If not, then a reallocation of resources may be necessary.

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Debunking the ‘Gold Standard’ Myths in Edtech Efficacy

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Students are also not “prequalified”—in other words, they frequently begin a course of study with radically different levels of knowledge. 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.

EdTech 162
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This Tech Encourages Career Planning When It Matters Most—Before Graduation

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Next year, we'll dig deeper and use features like lessons and course planning tools as well for all of our students. Download this handy program evaluation and buying checklist. As part of this project, students will also develop their four-year high school plan in Xello.