eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Key points: Interactive technologies can engage students in real-world problems Meet the maker: High school student develops robot guide dogs How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum For more on makerspaces, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub The era of COVID-19 brought about the largest boom in school makerspaces seen to date. Makerspaces have the ability to help students consider career pathways and interests they have never considered.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As Alexandra Delano prepared to moderate a civil discourse event for fellow students at Providence College in anticipation of the presidential election, some people quipped “good luck with that” or “you’re brave for that.” They predicted that the event, whose blue and red flier read “There’s an election in two weeks? Let’s talk about it!,” would be tense.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Key points: The E-rate remains a vital part of schools’ access to edtech and connectivity New E-rate rules could narrow the homework gap E-rate insight protects school technology infrastructure For more news on the E-rate, visit eSN’s IT Leadership hub Federal E-rate funding remains an essential function in bridging the digital divide, particularly for rural and underserved communities, according to an annual report from Funds For Learning , a leading advocate for educational technol

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As schools work to improve connectivity and close the digital divide, school bus networks can fill the void left by unreliable internet at home for millions of students. These networks can also provide a foundation for other essential technologies, which include surveillance cameras, fleet maintenance and student badges enabled by radio-frequency identification.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

RESTON, VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On October 30, K12 , a 25-year leader in virtual education, proudly announced the winners of its 2024 Photography Competition. This annual event celebrates the creativity and talent of student photographers nationwide. Now in its ninth year, inspired students from across the nation have been able to showcase their unique perspectives through the camera lens.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Evaluating and validating tech tools takes time and energy — resources that are always in short supply. An overwhelming variety of tools are available, each claiming to improve student outcomes in different ways, making it difficult to discern which will have the most meaningful impact. Added layers of complexity about compatibility, security and cost can lead to decision fatigue.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Here are the most-read posts for the past month: ASVAB or a Service Academy? You Decide. Warm-ups–Watch the video Compare-contrast Digital Tools 70+ Online Resources to Gamified Education Digital Citizenship Week: What to Teach When–a video Digital Citizenship Resources–Lots of Them 12 Projects to Teach Digital Citizenship–by Grade Teach Speaking and Listening Skills with Student Presentations–the video National Bullying Prevention Month 13 Ways to Use Canva in Your Classroom Here’s a prev

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