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Edtech Reports Recap: Video Is Eating the World, Broadband Fails to Keep Up

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The broadband gap isn’t only a problem for remote learning. That Broadband Gap Bar? schools had high-speed broadband connections. Well, that was at the Federal Communications Commission’s 2014-15 short-term target of 100 Kbps per student for using tech in the classroom. All in this Edtech Reports Recap.

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What If Schools Viewed Outdoor Learning as ‘Plan A’?

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and since learning inside was deemed dubious at best, the classroom was moved outdoors, where group gatherings were considered safe. They created a sort of how-to manual for outdoor learning, detailing everything from campus site assessments and classroom infrastructure to case studies and curriculum.

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Does Ownership of Instructional Materials Matter?

Doug Levin

Given the rise of OER (of which I am a fan ), an increasing array of business models, questions about the degree of alignment to state standards and assessments, claims of effectiveness, and interoperability concerns, the instructional materials procurement decisions facing school districts have never been more complicated. Image credits.

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9 Steps for Choosing a Device

Tom Murray

Work collaboratively to answer the question, “What do we want teaching and learning to look like in our classrooms in three to five years?”. Organize and map the core curriculum, resources, and assessments the district is currently utilizing. Assess and understand current infrastructure and broadband capabilities.

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Navigating the Shift to OER

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Their support for the new initiative meant that leadership could investigate methods beyond the traditional classroom. Keys to the OER shift: – Community buy-in: The community wasn’t satisfied with the achievement levels and graduation rates. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting.

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Guide to Quality Instructional Resources Focuses on the Process, not the Purchase

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They support sound pedagogy and balanced assessment to help teachers understand and interpret student performance. State leaders need to make sure they are giving educators the tools they need to select the best materials for the classroom. Wartz believes there are three reasons why the schools have embraced the shift.

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Using Makerspaces to Support Personalized Learning

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But many times tech is only integrated at specific points in the classroom or with a specific tool as determined by the teacher. Albans City School, and several of her students explained how they’re using technology for assessment, service work, and more. Albans City School has a dedicated makerspace open to all students from PreK-8.