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Efficacy in Digital Learning

A Principal's Reflections

As a supporter of the purposeful use of technology and innovative practices, I had to illustrate how effective these strategies were at improving learning. Applying this concept to digital learning can go a long way to solidifying the use of technology as an established practice, not just a frill or add-on.

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Closing the Digital Learning Gap

Digital Promise

Today, students must acquire knowledge, competencies, and mindsets that prepare them to be productive members of a modern workforce in a global economy powered by technology. They must be prepared to continually learn new skills throughout their lives for a future we cannot predict. And, they must be informed citizens in our democracy.

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How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning

EdTech Magazine

How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning. To be honest, I hate the term blended learning. Let me explain why: In today’s world of education, blended learning gets thrown around for any type of new education involving technology. . What Does Blended Learning Mean for K–12? by Brian Seymour.

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Information Sharing at the 2019 Nonprofit Technology Conference

Digital Promise

Recently, I attended the 2019 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in Portland, Oregon, hosted by NTEN , to catch up on the newest trends in educational technology (edtech) and learn about cutting-edge tools that may be integrated to boost adult learning and workforce development initiatives at Digital Promise.

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10 Tips for Instructional Technology Coaches

The CoolCatTeacher

The best Instructional Technology Coaches are partners, culture leaders, encouragers, and easy to work with, says Dr. Katie Ritter. She covers ten essential points for being a successful education technology coach based on her research and her personal coaching of instructional technology coaches and teachers.

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How To Sustain Powerful Digital Learning for the Future

Digital Promise

Despite its challenges, remote learning is here to stay. The Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools has implemented and advocated for equitable access to technologies to close the digital learning gap since its inception in 2011. Budget & Funding Opportunities. Policy, Support, & Logistics.

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U.S. 8th grade scores decline on critical computer and information literacy skills

eSchool News

Key points: Digital literacy is a key skill–but it remains a challenge for U.S. While digital literacy is rapidly becoming as fundamental to a well-rounded education as numeracy and basic literacy, many eighth-graders in the U.S. Basic digital literacy is a prerequisite to communicating, finding employment, and socializing.

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