Building the Digital District
March 14, 2013
- Classroom Technology Districts Place High Priority on 1-to-1 ComputingPutting a computing device in the hands of every student requires a willingness to take risks and an understanding of what has worked in the past.
Classroom Technology Districts Forge School-to-Home Digital ConnectionsBut education leaders are wrestling with how to put measures in place to allow students to take school-issued digital devices home at the end of each day.Federal Districts Want E-Rate Help Beyond School WallsSome ed-tech leaders say the federal program's current policy not to reimburse districts for out-of-school broadband access is a barrier to innovation and better use of digital tools for learning.Teaching Ed-Tech PD Focuses on Student Learning NeedsExperts say professional development should put razor-sharp attention on what students need to learn, rather than on how to use specific devices.
IT Infrastructure & Management Fragmented Data Systems a Barrier to Better Schools, Experts SayMany districts and states struggle to provide meaningful, real-time data about student performance to educators.Classroom Technology Companies, Organizations Offer Ed-Tech Training OptionsThe courses take many formats, with some offered entirely online, while others are delivered face-to-face but include online follow-up support.
School Climate & Safety Digital Learning Priorities Influence School Building DesignFacilities are being designed and re-designed around the belief that classrooms should mirror the workplaces of today and the future.Teaching New School Facilities Build Spaces for Blended LearningThe teaching approach that combines online and face-to-face instruction is now having an impact on how new buildings are designed and how current ones are redesigned.
IT Infrastructure & Management School Districts Seek Faster Internet ConnectionsEven though nearly every school in the country is now connected to the Internet, not all of them have the kind of connections that allow teachers and students to make full use of digital learning tools.IT Infrastructure & Management School Districts Under Pressure to ModernizeSchools are working to incorporate more multimedia into classrooms, upgrade online professional development, and do a better job using data to improve student achievement.Student Well-Being Infographic: K-12 Technology UsageThis infographic covers trends and developments in the use of technology among students, teachers, and administrators.
