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5 Keys for Successful Remote Learning

A Principal's Reflections

However, the current pandemic and social justice movements across the globe have brought a more unified focus on the work that needs to be done. To dive deeper into various remote learning elements, please visit this comprehensive Pinterest board that covers teaching, edtech, and SPED strategies as well as abiding by privacy laws.

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Guest Post: Raising Expectations and Addressing Inequities in Edtech

Digital Promise

Following nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd and others at the hands of police, I have received a slew of emails from edtech companies containing statements of solidarity and inclusion, explaining that the company supports diversity and does not tolerate racism. Fellow white educators: this is our edtech moment.

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Talking About Race and Social Justice In The Classroom

Edthena

Addressing these issues in classrooms requires a social and emotional approach for students. Social justice is about all people being able to benefit from something better. How do we define social justice? So how can teachers help students when discussing topics related to social justice?

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Are Schools and Edtech Companies Ready for the Digital Accessibility Deadline?

ED Surge

For private edtech companies, it’s slightly more complicated. The revised national edtech plan from the U.S. At the time it was released, experts said they hoped the revision would move the national conversation beyond mere access to edtech and into how effective tech is for learning.

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Is There Still Time to Build Equity into Virtual Reality Edtech?

ED Surge

So whether the spread of virtual reality edtech worsens or alleviates inequities depends on whether it follows—or breaks with—historical patterns. Because the technology is in its early stages, Ray argues it’s not too late to disrupt old habits.

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EdSurge’s Year in Review: The Top 10 K-12 Stories of 2021

ED Surge

But Jeff Bezos is known for playing the long game, and public education is very much part of it, opines Dominik Dresel, a school administrator and edtech entrepreneur. “I The Next Wave of Edtech Will Be Very, Very Big — and Global by Betsy Corcoran Braced for the next wave of edtech? Then, Public Education. It will be big.

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Unlocking Skills: What Learners and Employers Need to Know About Microcredentials

ED Surge

As an edtech organization whose background is in standards and interoperability, 1EdTech is positioned to contribute here. Another success story that comes to mind is from a provider that is partnering with a social justice nonprofit to help give internship opportunities to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.