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Chris McEnroe

Technology a Top Priority in District 196 Schools - Rosemount, MN Patch - 0 views

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  • y more engaged,” said Heier. “The engagement itself, hopefully, will increase student performance.” Funding for these undertakings comes from a variety of sources, said Jeff Solomon, director of finance and operations for the district. Until recently, one source was a financial pool provided to schools nationwide by the Microsoft corporation as the result of a lawsuit served as a revenue source. However, those funds are now drying up after several years of use. The district also receives $1.4 million per year from the capital projects levy, all of which is intended for technology-related purchases. The 10-year levy was voted into effect in 2004. Capital funds are another source of technology funding. These monies, which are issued annually, are provided by state aid and by local property taxes. The total capital funds budget is $10 million per year. However, only $140,000 is designated for administrative technology; another $1.2 million is also allocated to specific schools, where the revenue is often used to fund technology. Currently, the district’s primary technological priority is building a stronger, more consistent wireless connection, said Heier. This project is still in the early stages. The district is working with a consulting firm to design a network that will allow for further expansion. Heier said that in the future, the district would like to create an environment where students can bring their own devices to school, and where schools provide students with devices, such as laptops and tablets. The district will begin building the network in either summer or fall of 2012. Heier was unable to estimate an end date for the project, but said the district hopes to establish the network within two years. The wireless project is estimated to cost between $500,000 and $750,000, according to Heier. Funding for the network is currently being sourced from the capital project levy. At present, levy funds will not be available until after 2014-2015. However, the levy may be renewed through a community vote in 2014. Either way, it appears that high-tech efforts will continue to be a priority for District 196 in the foreseeable future. “It’s our world now,” said Berenz. “We don’t have the choice to not incorporate technology.” Related Topics: Capital Funds Project, Capital Revenue, District 196, Education, Jeff solomon, Rosemount-Apple Valley- Eagan School District, Superintendent Jane Berenz, Technology in classes, and classroom technology What do you think of technology in classrooms? Tell us in the comments. Email me updates about this story. [["validates_email_format_of",{"message":"Enter a valid email address e.g. janedoe@aol.com."}]] Website: Thanks. We'll email you the next time we update this story.  Email  Print Follow comments  Submit tip   Comment Leave a comment [["validates_presence_of",{"message":"Hey, you forgot to let us know how you feel \u2014 please enter a comment."}],["validates_length_of",{"too_long":"Easy there, Tolstoy. Your comment cannot exceed 1500 characters.","maximum":1500,"allow_blank":true}]]comm
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    Spending money with the hope that learning comes from assumed engagement.
Soomi Hong

5 Trends in Education Technology Leadership -- THE Journal - 0 views

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    SETDA's "National Educational Technology Trends Report" spotlights state efforts to boost learning through the federal Enhancing Education Through Technology program
Chris McEnroe

Study touts benefits of a 'wired' classroom - 1 views

  •  Concordia University researchers set out to answer a "big picture" question: Does computer technology have a positive overall effect on learning in the classroom? File photo.Photograph by: CHARLES PLATIAU , ReutersMONTREAL — Concordia University researchers set out to answer a "big picture" question: Does computer technology have a positive overall effect on learning in the classroom?"There have been lots of arguments, both pro and con, regarding this issue, (such as) is it worth the investment?" said professor Richard Schmid, chairman of the education department at the Montreal-based Concordia.Their literature review involved looking at thousands of studies and comparing achievement in classrooms that used computer technology with those that used little or none.The 40-year retrospective study, published in the Review of Educational Research journal, concluded that classrooms where computer technology was used to support teaching had a "small to moderate positive" effect on learning and attitude.If an administrator must make a decision "should we invest in this? The answer is yes," said Schmid, the study's co-author.The literature shows that more recent, sophisticated applications of the technology produce greater positive gains than older
  • f an administrator must make a decision "should we invest in this? The answer is yes," said Schmid, the study's co-author.The literature shows that more recent, sophisticated applications of the technology produce greater positive gains than older applications, he sai
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  • he technology is used solely as a content provider — for example, if iPads are used as alternatives to books — then there won't be any positive change,
  • Where technology does have a positive impact is when it actively engages students, when it's used as a communication tool, when it's used for things like simulations or games that enable students to actively manipulate the environment
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    Report on a study whose findings support not just technology in the classroom as a wise investment, but support it only if used in particular ways.
Chris Dede

The 6 Technologies That Will Shape Higher Ed -- Campus Technology - 6 views

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    important annual report on emerging educational technologies in higher education
Ryan Brown

Essay on what college presidents need to know about technology - 0 views

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    An article for those of us interested in technology in higher education. According to the article, "The question is, what should leaders of today's colleges and universities know about technology in order to manage the inevitable change that disruptive technology will bring?"
Ryan Brown

Technology In Education - Why? - 0 views

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    10 reasons why technology is needed in education.
Chris McEnroe

The Future of Education Isn't Free. It's Open. | Stephen Laster | LinkedIn - 0 views

  • simple solution to accelerate open edtech for everyone is to support technology standards
  • open standards ensures that educators and students can determine what’s most effective
  • What seems like a simple concern of IT departments has serious implications for learning.
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      In my experience, this where the dysfunction of the relationship between It professionals and academic designers/educators will manifest.  Unless the health of this communication stream is supported directly, the gears of academic technology will crunch like a torn rotator cuff, causing every bit as much pain and chagrin. 
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  • open is technology or content that can integrate painlessly with other resources.
  • Often, they’re unable to use the technology that works best for their students because they’re locked into systems they’ve used in the past or because the complexity of creating a seamless classroom overwhelms them.
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      Amen. 
  • Closed and rigid learning technology can keep students and educators stuck in place and create frustration.
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      Self-fulfilling the prophesy of some that technology is an expensive waste of attention- when in fact it simply requires a more refined attention to realize its potential. 
Soomi Hong

BBC News - Technology impacts on education - 0 views

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    From the abacus to the Apple Mac, technology has constantly changed the way we learn. BBC World Service programme Digital Planet, explored three of the many unique initiatives in education technology in this article.
Soomi Hong

6 Technologies That Will Shape Education -- THE Journal - 0 views

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    6 technologies that will transform K-12 schools & 5 critical issues facing education
Jackie Iger

Education Week: K-12 Marketplace Sees Major Flow of Venture Capital - 0 views

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    Venture capitalists are taking an unprecedented interest in the K-12 education marketplace, largely due to an increased interest in education technology.
Xavier Rozas

Office of Educational Technology (OET) - 0 views

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    The future of education technology...
Jing Jing Tan

KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy embraces high-tech tools | Amy Crawford | Education | Sa... - 0 views

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    How a teacher incorporates educational technology into his KIPP classroom.
Chris McEnroe

Open Wonderland to be used as catalyst for African education - Hypergrid Business - 1 views

  • We need technologies that are simple to teach and learn for both teachers and students alike.
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  • 3D immersive education environments will offer significant improvements over the normal face-to-face, traditional teaching and learning styles
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  •  Virtual Technology for Education (VT4E) will study, implement, operate and support 3D virtual world environments for schools in Nigeria and other regions of Africa, using collaborative, state-of-the-art platforms and toolkits.
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    Using open source Virtual World software to intentionally disrupt an education system. A bold vision and I think an opportunity for bold research.
Jing Jing Tan

Hacking Edu: tech's role in the future of higher education - GeekWire - 0 views

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    This article discusses trends in technology use in higher ed institutions, including a growing role of blended learning and technology-integrated meetings.
Steve Komarov

Evaluating educational systems with learning curves - 2 views

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    This is a really good paper that shows how to evaluate tools for education with learning curves. They use adaptive tutoring systems as an example but it can be applied to just about any educational tool, such as a website, tablet app, and so on. There is some math, but it is very approachable. 
Kiran Patwardhan

The Nature Conservancy And Discovery Education Join Forces To Launch Dynamic Environmen... - 3 views

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    The Nature Conservancy and Discovery Education today launched Nature Works Everywhere, a partnership designed to help students learn the science behind how nature helps our everyday existence and the importance of environmental conservation.
Kiran Patwardhan

Why gamification is changing the face of the 21st century education - 2 views

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    How can we make learning easier and more likable with the help of technology? Speakers at Skillshare's first ever Penny Conference discuss ways we can redefine education, from the way we think about learning to distributing and accessing education.
Tracy Tan

History in Leeds, then maths in California; The internet has opened up a huge new world... - 0 views

(Restricted access article, so I'm posting it here.) I found what was said about 'engaging online learning experiences' very insightful: "It must be a well ordered, curated experience that underst...

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started by Tracy Tan on 27 Mar 12 no follow-up yet
Yang Jiang

Growing Up Digital, Wired for Distraction - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    Most of the news I found discuss whether video games have any negative effects on kids. IIn constrast, those educational games which play an important role in educating kids are neglected and not paid much attention to.
Kim Frumin

MOOCs, sensors, apps and games: The revolution in education innovation - 0 views

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    Vivek Wadhwa provides an overview of emerging educational technologies, including sensor-based technology, which "detect the interest, learning, and emotion of the student".
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