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How Much Longer Will Schools Have to Scrape Together Technology Funding?

Edsurge

These one-time gifts from billionaires and multinational corporations are welcomed by most schools, but they are not enough to close gaps in access to learning technologies nor ultimately a sustainable financing solution for technology infrastructure. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

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Is 2023 the year of the microschool?

eSchool News

In contrast, many microschools today include mixed age classes but take advantage of new learning technologies to make the small school model more feasible. Additionally, the Internet offers students endless pathways of research, exploration, and creativity—far beyond the confines of the best classroom library or set of art supplies.

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AR/VR in K–12: Schools Use Immersive Technology for Assistive Learning

EdTech Magazine

“Additionally, attention spans of children born in the age of digital technology are decreasing rapidly. The brains of young children are constantly exposed to stimulation due to smartphones, social media, and the internet,” notes BBN Times contributor Naveen Joshi, founder and CEO of software company Allerin.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. billion people are still without internet, and the rate of internet growth has actually slowed.

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Why Educators Should Lean in to AI to Better Support Students

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It was a bit of a dizzying experience trying to get ahead of the technology as we scrambled to find ways to cope with this impressive new platform, so seemingly well-equipped to help our students effortlessly complete their assignments.

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85 Canadian Schools Lead an Edtech Charge by Moving from Devices to Deeper Learning

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Special education students and gifted learners, economically privileged and disadvantaged children, and rural and urban residents all attend the same publicly funded schools. Nearly 98% of OCSB students' homes have Internet connectivity. OCSB serves a diverse population of children from junior kindergarten through 12th grade.

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What’s Your Edtech Business Plan Worth?

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We’re adding a year-long continuum of informative programming to support entrepreneurs and tapping experts from all corners of the education innovation space to share their knowledge at events presented live and broadcast over the internet. Teaching & Learning. Technology in Grades K through 12. Workforce Learning.

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