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Partnering Literacy and Technology to Improve One School

Digital Promise

We have made great strides to level the technology playing field in education, but unfortunately the digital divide still exists between those who have the tools to research, learn and collaborate online at home, and those who don’t. Providing professional development to support teachers’ effective use of technology in classrooms.

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Beyond connectivity: using technology to support learner equity and access

Hapara

ASCD article , “One of the most important lessons we can learn after more than a year of pandemic-related disruption, is that it is not possible to have a truly equitable learning environment absent robust technology access. Support opportunity and equity with technology tools . Build autonomy, self-management and digital citizenship.

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15 strategies on how to use technology in the classroom

Hapara

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Student engagement was the main driver to teaching the learning outcomes, and Heather helped educators do this with technology. Everything was then placed into Google Drive.

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Five benefits and challenges of classroom technology

Hapara

Today, technology is transforming the way students learn and teachers approach instruction, making the K-12 classroom more engaging and personalized than ever. Of course, both the benefits and challenges of classroom technology are worth considering. Five benefits of technology in the classroom 1.

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BrightBytes Tried to Buy Hapara. Then a Better Offer—and a Legal Complaint—Emerged

Edsurge

Yet a recently settled legal complaint between two education technology startups offers a glimpse at the numbers and terms involved in the negotiation process—and what happens when a deal goes awry. In the suit, BrightBytes claimed Hapara broke “no-shop” and confidentiality clauses to solicit a better offer from another company.

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How to Keep Students at the Center of Your Digital Transformation

Edsurge

Student agency is a top priority at Frederick County Public Schools in Virginia, and it definitely shows in their approach to technology implementation. Intention and Purpose “If you don’t have a strong intention or purpose to use the technology, then don’t,” says Rod Carnill, the district’s technology director.

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10 ways to foster deeper learning in the classroom with technology

Hapara

Effectively incorporating technology tools such as Google G Suite, H?para Read on to learn tips for using technology in the classroom to promote deeper learning. . Use technology tools for collaboration. Teach learners to use technology responsibly . Use technology to create community .