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How to help IT teams manage digital transformation

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From educators, IT teams, and school administrators to parents and students, nearly everyone with a stake in the education industry is aware of the promise new digital technologies hold to improve learning outcomes, increase student engagement, and add variety and depth to instruction and assessment.

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How a University Took on the Textbook Industry

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Perched in lime green desk chairs, dozens of employees of OpenStax work here to transform physics, calculus and psychology materials into digital textbooks that students can study at no cost. First, OpenStax came for textbooks. OpenStax textbooks are display in a room named for the author of one the nonprofit's economics books. /

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W.Va. leaders advocate statewide one-to-one computing

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Mike Green, the president of the state Board of Education, who also said Monday that Wi-Fi Internet access could be added to school buses at under $200 per bus per year, asked for the business community’s help in expanding technology access for kids.

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BIOZONE’s High School Biology for Texas achieves Top Marks

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Chapter introductions provide students with clear learning outcomes. Summative Assessments conclude each chapter Dedicated science skills chapter Glossary (English/Spanish) About BIOZONE BIOZONE has more than 30 years of experience in the development of engaging and effective resources for science teaching and learning.

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The Impact of Technology on Education

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Traditional textbooks are being replaced by interactive e-books and online resources, giving students dynamic and multimedia-rich content that can be updated as the world changes. This shift not only makes learning more engaging but also allows for more up-to-date and easily accessible information.

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Does OER Actually Improve Learning?

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Regardless of where you stand on the debate over open educational resources, you’re probably wondering: Does OER actually improve learning outcomes? The so-called access hypothesis goes that students who have access to the textbook learn better than students who don’t. Not all openly-licensed learning materials are free.

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Helping IT teams manage digital transformation

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From educators, IT teams, and school administrators to parents and students, nearly everyone with a stake in the education industry is aware of the promise new digital technologies hold to improve learning outcomes, increase student engagement, and add variety and depth to instruction and assessment.

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