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12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students

Ask a Tech Teacher

Knowing the most innovative is a great first step. Here are twelve recommended by the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students In the ever-evolving landscape of education, keeping students engaged can be a challenge. Here are 12 such tools that will truly captivate students.

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An Innovative Journey to Scalable Computer Science Programs

ED Surge

Department of Education's YOU Belong in STEM and the National Science Foundation's vision for the STEM Education of the Future underscore a national commitment to equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a tech-centric world, ensuring equitable access to opportunities that foster innovation and sustain the economy.

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Equity and Access in Math Education

ED Surge

Families with social and economic capital tend to provide their children with more educational tools and opportunities, including enrichment activities, access to technology and familiarity with the learning process. However, working towards equity and access is of paramount importance. Ensure access to quality curriculum materials.

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Facing a Digital Divide, Student Success Requires Connectivity and Access to Technology

ED Surge

At the time, nearly 16 million students in the United States lacked home internet access, according to a widely cited report from Common Sense Media. Despite incremental progress made to narrow the digital divide, students’ success today hinges on having access to a connected device and high-speed internet in the classroom and at home.

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Harvard and MIT Launch Nonprofit to Increase College Access

ED Surge

What would you do if you had $800 million to build a new nonprofit to support innovation in online learning? He also pointed out that many existing nonprofits and philanthropic organizations already aim to improve college completion rates and open college access, leaving him to ask, “What’s unique about these guys?”

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The Pandemic’s Lasting Lessons for Colleges, From Academic Innovation Leaders

ED Surge

In the midst of these trends, we wanted to hear how academic innovation leaders are thinking and feeling about higher education right now. James DeVaney, associate vice provost for academic innovation and founding executive director for the center for academic innovation at the University of Michigan. Smith University.

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Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility

Cool Cat Teacher

Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility 00;00;00;04 – 00;00;07;19 John Davis This is the Ten Minute Teacher Podcast with your host Vicki Davis. Extended Episode number 780 – Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility. How do you give them access to what information you're trying to share? Your district.