eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

Educators stress the importance of state leadership, transparency for purchasing digital instructional materials. A new report urges care when purchasing digital instructional materials, and notes that factors such as interoperability, accessibility, and device access should be considered during the process.

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BYOT Network

JULY 22, 2017

Likewise, as teachers design digital learning experiences based on their students’ personal strengths and interests, they need to search for the “just right” instructional resources to meet their students’ varied needs. However, one was too hot, and another one was too cold. Marci Goldberg of K-12 Market Advisors).

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SETDA Says

AUGUST 20, 2019

In July, SETDA released the K12 Instructional Materials Dashboard. The dashboard currently includes state reviewed, full course, secondary level instructional materials for English/Language Arts and math from 13 states. The materials included were reviewed via independent state […].

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Digital Promise

MARCH 23, 2016

If education stakeholders want to fully realize the return on the technology investments being made in school systems nationwide, teachers must have more professional development to successfully integrate new technologies into instruction and develop innovative lessons that leverage technology to support the success of all learners.

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EdTechSandyK

JUNE 24, 2012

Belton is paying for most of their implementation through the Texas Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA). Digital Learning in Belton ISD In spite of the challenges of the first year of large-scale implementation, the 1:1 initiatives have been fruitful in Belton ISD. Some district funding also has to be kicked in.

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eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

Popular generative AI use cases : Participants see generative AI being used most often for analyzing student data (68 percent), creating instructional material (67 percent), and grading (65 percent). Currently, teachers have the most experience using tools for language processing (38 percent) and automatic grading (38 percent).

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Guidelines Instructional Materials Outcomes Training 122

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

That schools rely on the mega-rich to fund their digital learning at all—and that those funds could dry up at any time—illustrates some of the fundamental problems with K-12 technology spending: It is inconsistent, pieced together haphazardly, and as a result impacts student technology access in disproportionate ways.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

And so, they reached out to myself and Carl Hooker , another one of our proud Texans, and asked if the two of us would go and testify in front of the Senate, in front of the legislature, on educational technology and Open Education Resources and instructional materials. And so it’s really interesting. Vicki: This is fantastic.

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Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

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. “This is powerful,” he says of Newsela, in which he sees “tremendous amounts of opportunity.”

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Broadband Company Industry Instructional Materials 156

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Please go to mos.org/Roblox to learn more and here to access “Mission: Mars” directly on Roblox. Related : Everything you need to know about AI in education In 2024, education will move to adopt AI—but slowly For more news on immersive learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Now, a new resource from SETDA offers a look at different state-level procurement models to demonstrate how various states have implemented policies and procedures to procure digital resources, instructional materials and devices. Next page: Procedures from 4 states highlighted in the report).

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Resources Case Study Instructional Materials Policies 69

Digital Promise

MARCH 23, 2016

If education stakeholders want to fully realize the return on the technology investments being made in school systems nationwide, teachers must have more professional development to successfully integrate new technologies into instruction and develop innovative lessons that leverage technology to support the success of all learners.

Blackboard 168

Blackboard Instructional Materials Professional Learning Digital Learning 168

Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2019

A critical component of any student’s educational journey is learning how to be better organized, complete tasks independently and persevere when an assignment is difficult. para Workspace in one central dashboard, so learners can easily sort through all the noise in the digital learning space and get down to what’s most important: learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Key points: AI has tremendous potential in education–here’s how to harness its power 4 lessons learned about AI in 2023 Everything you need to know about AI in education For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page It seems as if we hear about AI in education every day, if not every hour.

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Education Instructional Materials Microsoft Tools 120

Edsurge

MAY 25, 2020

Determine how many of those activities require direct instruction versus discussion or some other form of teacher-to-student or student-to-student interaction or activity. Get creative with the format of your live or recorded lecturing.

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MOOC Khan Academy Learning Blackboard 206

Edsurge

OCTOBER 21, 2020

“Our thesis is around meeting unmet learning demand for learning opportunities,” offers Wirz, whether they happen in schools or are “driven by economic imperatives or leisurely activities.” Others are building language-learning apps and toys that teach kids STEM concepts. Wirz notes.)

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SETDA Says

MAY 26, 2020

In support of state leadership, SETDA recently published the State Education Agency Considerations for CARES Act Funding as Related to Digital Learning.

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edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2018

SETDA’s latest research, Navigating the Digital Shift 2018: Broadening Student Learning Opportunities , highlights how state policies are supporting the transformation to digital learning. Of course, schools can’t make the switch to digital overnight.

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Digital Learning Instructional Materials Learning Policies 40

eSchool News

JANUARY 11, 2018

Next page: What do teachers say are the most effective instructional materials for ELL students?

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 24, 2015

More Instructional Materials-In additional to all this there are flashcards, lesson plans, assessments and other materials that can truly make your digital learning a complete experience. With the simulations students are introduced to the concepts and then can test various aspects of them.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

The Museum of Science is also home to EiE®, the award-winning PreK-8th grade curricula division that reaches over 2 million students per year across the country and world.

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STEM Instructional Materials Analysis Data 127

Marketplace K-12

OCTOBER 15, 2015

The State Educational Technology Directors Association has launched an online tool to help ed-tech companies, states, and districts learn about digital instructional material procurement.

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Policies Digital Learning Instructional Materials Learning 40

SETDA Says

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

In October 2015, the U.S. Department of Education’s, Office of Education Technology (OET) launched the #GoOpen Initiative via a White House briefing. Since that. read more.

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Instructional Materials Technology Education OER 28

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Digital learning not only plays a crucial role in preparing today’s students for the jobs of tomorrow, it also has an important role in providing equity and access to education, especially in smaller and remote school districts. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. Christine Fox’s background includes experience in education and consulting.

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Broadband Accessibility Instructional Materials Education 73

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

CONCORD, NH —  The New Hampshire Department of Education and Discovery Education are thrilled to announce that Granite State educators, students and families have reached one million engagements on the Discovery Education digital platform – helping to support learners statewide.

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Classroom Education Instructional Materials EdTech 98

Hapara

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Erika Tate, PhD, has worked to advance equity in schools and communities for the past 20 years as a learning designer and professional development specialist with a focus on STEM and digital learning. This does not improve assessment practices or give a teacher more insight into learners’ reasoning.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 4, 2020

She has been a member of various consortiums such as Web Access Initiative (WAI), National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) and Open eBook Forum. Before that, Sheela was Director of Technology at CAST, where she spearheaded numerous technical products including CAST eReader and Thinking Reader.

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Instructional Materials Professional Learning Pearson Common Core 91

Hapara

MAY 9, 2022

Whether it be social media, school use or gaming, students are almost always on some sort of digital application. I am currently a fifth grade teacher and Digital Learning Coach at Oak Grove Elementary School in Lexington, South Carolina. Digital citizenship can start at any age.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2017

By providing out-of-school access to digital instructional materials , students now have more opportunities to personalize their own learning and support to complete their homework. This broadcast was hosted by edWeb.net and SETDA and sponsored by AT&T. The recording of the edWebinar can be viewed by anyone here.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ebert, Superintendent of Public Instruction, State of Nevada Department of Education Nominated by: Discovery Education The shift to distance education precipitated by the COVID pandemic highlighted challenges including access to technology, professional learning for educators, and high-quality instructional materials.

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Edmentum Digital Divide Professional Learning Company 98

Discovery Education

MARCH 27, 2023

Econ Essentials brings the basics of economics and financial principles to life with standards-aligned instructional materials from Futures Fundamentals. The video series, behavioral economics content, fundamentals, digital learning modules are all so relevant. The Econ Essentials site is filled with interesting things.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Districts that adopt smart AI policies and invest in high-quality materials will be best positioned to navigate these challenges and ensure meaningful, grade-level aligned learning experiences for all students.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2015

A new suite of digital instructional materials is designed to boost language acquisition and achievement for English Language Learners (ELL), which, with nearly five million students is among the largest and fastest growing demographic in U.S. Digital Learning and Tools News Online Learning Top News'

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Instructional Materials Blended Learning Learning Elementary 40

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Kami demonstrated its all-in-one digital learning platform. Teachers can turn static documents into rich learning resources, enhance learning and drive student engagement, and promote student choice. Using Kami, teachers can create assignments with their LMS, share class-wide, and offer feedback in real time.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2016

Annual survey outlines broadband, instructional materials, student data privacy as top among school IT leaders’ concerns. Districts are turning to digital learning materials. Nearly 90 percent of respondents expect their instructional materials to be at least 50 percent digital within the next three years.

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SETDA Says

DECEMBER 21, 2017

SETDA engaged members, affiliates, private sector partners, and partner organizations around federal and state advocacy efforts and provided national leadership for broadband, digital instructional materials, and data interoperability. Below are highlights from the work of 2017.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2016

New online marketplace destination to discover, share and sell digital learning tools and teacher-created content now live. More resources, applications and sellers will be added daily.

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Education Instructional Materials Microsoft Company 40