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Balance the Delivery

Ask a Tech Teacher

Years ago, I took the lead in writing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy for my school site, which was later adopted by my district. It worked until our site eventually became one of the first sites to roll out a one-to-one policy with Chromebooks. Online discussions can move to face to face.

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Why experts say now is the time to assess your district’s edtech use

eSchool News

Now they ask teachers to check the tool’s data privacy policy and age requirements when making a request, so they have a better understanding of why a tool is—or isn’t—a good fit. San Antonio’s district has received $100 million over the past three years, which it used to boost staffing and help combat pandemic-related learning loss.

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10 Ways to Move Forward: Learning Gaps and Post Pandemic Learning [Free Webinar]

The CoolCatTeacher

Last year, when the world shut down for learning, these presenters and I worked together for a presentation: 10 Essential Best Practices for Online Learning. These four successful distance course designers for both K12 and teachers will share ten essential online learning best practices. She received her M.Ed.

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Remote Learning Is Here to Stay, Raising Concerns About Teacher Training and Data Privacy

Edsurge

Online learning efforts may remain even when the pandemic fades away. An appropriately titled RAND Corporation research report, “ Remote Learning Is Here to Stay ,” finds that one in five U.S. school districts plans to offer fully online learning even after the pandemic ends. All in this Edtech Reports Recap.

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Why edtech plays a big role in future-proofing education

Neo LMS

Secondary schools and high schools face their own conundrums regarding final exams. HE students are already self-directed learners and, given the right kind of support, can actually thrive in an online learning environment. Read more: Adopting the asynchronous mindset for better online learning.

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‘We’re going to have to be a little more nimble’: How school districts are responding to AI

The Hechinger Report

Don’t try to make a policy. His response: The district’s policies around cheating and plagiarism remain unchanged, and the district plans to educate parents and students about the honor code. It recommends adopting a clear policy on AI, rather than simply banning generative AI tools outright. Benjamin W.

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Can online learning level the AP playing field for rural kids?

The Hechinger Report

Still, as more rural schools look to virtual programs for help, there’s little evidence that online learning is equal to or can exceed outcomes from traditional in-person instruction, and some experts are urging caution — along with greater attention to quality. Department of Education, students took 317,000 online courses.