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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.
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.
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?"
Jennifer Jocz

Students to Help Teachers Better Use Tech - 2/1/2010 - School Library Journal - 0 views

  • Microsoft and the Corporation for National and Community Service has launched a new initiative that empowers middle and high school students to help teachers and staff better integrate tech into schools.
  • Called START (Service & Technology Academic Resource Team), the program will combine five existing projects such as GenerationYES!, in which students help teachers come up with compelling assignments using technology, and MOUSE, where students act as tech support in schools, and bring them together under one umbrella.
  • the program is a unique way of incorporating science and technology into service, providing students with a way to give back to their school community and giving them a taste of actual work in that field.
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    A new program will allow students to help their teachers better integrate technology in the classroom. As mentioned in the article, this will help students develop technology and critical thinking skills along with communication and service learning.
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

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
Kim Frumin

B.Y.O.T. as a solution to tight school budgets - 0 views

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    A look at a nascent, controversial program where students bring their own technologies to school… An interesting quote from the article: "And while district administrators worried initially that poorer students would not own devices, they discovered something of 'an inverse relationship' between family income and the sophistication of their devices, particularly smartphones, said Don Boulware, the district's director of technology services."
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
Yang Jiang

NASA Resources Enrich STEM Curricula at Forest Lake Elementary | Edutopia - 0 views

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    NASA Resources Enrich STEM Curricula at Forest Lake Elementary Being a NASA Explorer School allows Forest Lake Elementary to deepen the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curricula with technology tools and resources.
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. 
Xiaodi Chen

The Do's and Don'ts of Picking Technology for Schools | EdSurge News - 0 views

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    Guidance for choosing technology for schools. 
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.
Ryan Brown

Technology In Education - Why? - 0 views

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    10 reasons why technology is needed in education.
Tracy Tan

21st century classrooms needed for the future (Jorgen Lindgren Hansen, China Daily[CN],... - 0 views

(Restricted access article, posted here.) The article talks about re-organizing classrooms and schedules in order to cater to the needs of the 21st century classroom. At a time when new technology...

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Jackie Iger

Nuance Communications Wants a World of Voice Recognition - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    Looking at the future of voice recognition technology.
Chris Dede

The Frontier of Classroom Technology - Room for Debate - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    The NYT keeps asking the wrong question, over and over. The issue is not whether technology is a good or bad innovation, but under what circumstances it provides strong benefits for the cost.
Briana Pressey

As Digital Tools Abound, Help Kids Self-Regulate - 4 views

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    This article emphasizes that the appeal of technology is not enough to motivate children to learn. Stresses that self-efficacy and the ability to set reasonable and attainable goals on their own is essential to fully engage students.
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    Video games and educational technology designed well have a wider range of self-efficacy, goal setting, and initiative required in order to feel successful in the experience; therefore they are more inclusive than other forms of independent activities.
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    Perhaps this is also the answer to make sure technology doesn't turn into a distraction instead of a learning tool? I think many kids would benefit from learning strategies for using technology efficiently/avoiding distractions.
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    Thanks for this article! It captures some of the self-efficacy conversations that have been helpful in designing my project. I think as the role of the teacher evolves, we will rely on students having choices for modes of learning and and as the article states, "we [will] rely more on children's independent initiative and motivation."
Xavier Rozas

Office of Educational Technology (OET) - 0 views

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    The future of education technology...
Kellie Demmler

Why Integrate Technology into the Curriculum?: The Reasons Are Many | Edutopia - 0 views

  • s and software programs in a separate computer class. Effective tech integration must happen across the curriculum in ways that research shows deepen and enhance the learning process. In particular, it must support four key components of learning: active engagement, participation in groups, frequent interaction and feedback, and connection to real-world experts.
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  • Effective tech integration must happen across the curriculum in ways that research shows deepen and enhance the learning process. In particular, it must support four key components of learning: active engagement, participation in groups, frequent interaction and feedback, and connection to real-world experts.
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    This article proposes that one of the reasons to integrate technology into the curriculum is to support active engagement in learning.  
Soomi Hong

A look at the technology culture divide | eSchoolNews.com - 1 views

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    "While educators may see students every day, they do not necessarily understand their students' habits, expectations, or learning preferences-this has resulted in a technology cultural divide."
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