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Why Millions of Teens Can't Finish Their Homework

Why Millions of Teens Can't Finish Their Homework | iSchoolLeader Magazine | Scoop.it

"The push toward technology-focused education overlooks the students who lack the resources needed to complete their assignments."

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Despite the seemingly ever-growing embrace of digital learning in schools, access to the necessary devices remains unequal, with a new report from the Pew Research Center finding that 15 percent of U.S. households with school-age children lack high-speed internet at home.

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ON SALE: Apple 13.3" MacBook Air (Mid 2017) MQD32LL/A

ON SALE: Apple 13.3" MacBook Air (Mid 2017) MQD32LL/A | iSchoolLeader Magazine | Scoop.it

Make big things happen. All day long. For less.

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I just scored a terrific deal on a new MacBook Air, and I wanted to share it with everyone. $20 less than Walmart. If you're in the market for a great laptop, now is a great time to buy.

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As schools continue to digitize and automate, where do teachers fit in? - The Hechinger Report

As schools continue to digitize and automate, where do teachers fit in? - The Hechinger Report | iSchoolLeader Magazine | Scoop.it

Technology is helping support teachers in the classroom -- not replacing them

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As I have said for years, "Technology is not a magic bullet; it is a tool for learning. It shall never replace a dedicated, talented and caring human teacher."

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ISTE 2018: Everything You Need to Know Before the Show Begins - EdTech

ISTE 2018: Everything You Need to Know Before the Show Begins - EdTech | iSchoolLeader Magazine | Scoop.it

Whether you’re heading to the conference or following reports online, here's a rundown of what to expect at ISTE 2018.

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This year’s keynote speakers demonstrate bold thinking around some of the most critical education topics, including the learning sciences, digital creation and equity

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Ed Tech Competition to Identify Effective Technology Use in Schools

Ed Tech Competition to Identify Effective Technology Use in Schools | iSchoolLeader Magazine | Scoop.it
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab North America has launched the Education, Technology and Opportunity Innovation Competition in an effort to identify effective technology use and provide examples of how learning can be improved through innovation. The competition asks school networks, education agencies, nonprofits and post-secondary institutions to evaluate their education programs based on technology, especially those focused on disadvantaged students.
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The aim is to look into what technologies work best in education and why, while also helping to improve the ability of the education industry to create and use evidence.

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