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How ESSA will boost ed-tech funding

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Although it’s not the program that ed-tech advocates had hoped for, many expressed cautious optimism that a section of ESSA under Title IV (“21 st Century Schools”) could help schools use technology tools to transform teaching and learning. It’s great to see that become a priority again.”. Title IV, Part A, of ESSA changes that—sort of.

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When It Comes to Picking Edtech, Are Schools Listening to Teachers?

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It was especially frustrating, considering she had spent five years helping teachers weave edtech into their lesson plans and had earned a doctorate in education technology before returning to teaching. Technology doesn't replace the teacher.” Take physical education, for instance.

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How Online Learning Research Can Improve Remote Instruction

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“They actually have materials to support teachers engaging in online experiences, everything from what it looks like to teach physical education online to working with students with special needs,” says Richard Ferdig, a professor of educational technology at Kent State University.

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With a Virtual Reality Assist, Video Games Get K–12 Students Moving

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Video Games as Physical Education. Virtual reality technology , which turns users into active participants, is dramatically changing the way kids play video games. Jim Romano, Valley Day’s Health and Physical Education instructor, said the immersive VR setup transforms PE class into a “life-size video game” for the students. .

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How Do You Teach Art, Music and PE Online? In China, They’re Figuring It Out.

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Physical Education, Physical Toll Despite classes being moved online, school officials still reiterated the importance of having students do one hour of exercise every day, a decree issued by the central government in 2016. Sun has found materials online about music and cut them into 20-minute videos for her students. “We

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Sneak a peek at 8 eSN K-12 Hero Awards contenders

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The 2023 K-12 Hero Awards program is dedicated to recognizing the country’s best examples of K-12 success using innovative education technologies. Back to top Nominee: Dr. Jesus Jara, Superintendent, Clark County School District Nominated by: Edmentum Dr.

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Amazon Inspire Goes Live (But Without Controversial Share Feature)

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Inspire also shows more than 7,200 results for English Language Arts, 3,600 for Social Studies, 3,300 for Arts, 166 for World Languages, 76 for Health & Physical Education, and 17 for Career & Technical Education. Amazon Inspire remains in beta (but now in a form that educators can browse).