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Beyond Devices: A Tech Leader's Advice to Building School Community

ED Surge

As you enter today's classrooms, it's clear: Technology isn't just a tool, it's the driving force behind vibrant communities, shaping how students learn and teachers connect. Daniel Gauna Executive Director of Educational Information Technology, El Segundo School District, Calif.

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How Education Service Agencies Transform Data Fragmentation to Data Integration

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Without interoperability, data silos emerge, making it difficult for stakeholders to access and use the full range of capabilities offered by different edtech products. The fact that we were very specific in what we were attempting to achieve was pivotal to our success. The best advice is to start with a solid use case.

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See the Big Picture: Holistic Student Support with Data Interoperability in K-12 Schools

ED Surge

Interoperability is why your Bluetooth earbuds connect to myriad devices and your bank account can be accessed at most ATMs. Think of interoperability as the plumbing and access to information and ease of use as the hot shower that we can enjoy by simply turning on the tap.

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Top STEM Programs for Girls

Career in STEM

“We need to encourage and support girls and women achieve their full potential as scientific researchers and innovators.” From after-school programs to online communities to access to scholarships, there are plenty of sources to help girls of all ages get the support and inspiration they need to succeed in science and STEM.

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Digital Literacy–What is it?

Ask a Tech Teacher

. ‘Literacy’ is simple: the ability to read and write– so ‘digital literacy’ should be achieving those goals digitally. Here are a few of the definitions I found: “ the ability to find, evaluate, utilize, share, and create content using information technologies and the Internet. Social media.

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From a Week of Computer Science to A Year of Possibilities

STEM Next

This year’s theme, Celebrating Success, highlights achievements over the past 10 years. . These include lessons that don’t need access to computers from You for Youth. What we especially appreciate is how Family Creative Learning puts relationships at the center of its coding programs and designs with equity and access in mind.

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Empowering Educators: Online Workshops for Aspiring STEM Teachers – Comprehensive Guide

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Online workshops for aspiring STEM teachers ( 1 ) offer accessible platforms to enhance teaching skills and engage with modern methodologies. Unlike traditional workshops, online workshops allow you to access materials and participate in activities at your own convenience. Get ready to launch your STEM teaching journey!

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