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New Blended Learning Snapshot Series will report on successful examples of blended learning implementation across the United States Cupertino, CA – June 2, 2014 – The Learning Accelerator (TLA) has released “TLA Blended Learning Snapshot: Edtech Procurement in Houston” (HISD), the first in their Blended Learning Snapshot Series. The series captures and shares specific examples […]
Imagine the wealth of non-personal data that sits behind every education institution in America. There are approximately 100,000 schools and 7,000 colleges nationwide, all of which collect or provide institutional purchasing information and so much more. Most of this information is kept private, mainly because that’s the way it’s been done for years. But these
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Technology purchasing at scale can be difficult. The possible pitfalls are many, and cash-strapped education institutions are generally less equipped than most to navigate the intricacies of a major purchase of devices. As the trend toward blended learning gains momentum, getting technology purchases right becomes ever more important. To do this we must learn from
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A guide for today, a hope for tomorrow Technology purchasing in education is a problem that can’t be ignored. Old systems of procurement were established as safeguards against corruption, meant to enhance decision-making and promote cost savings. The reality of these systems is dissatisfaction among procurement officials and vendors, complex pricing structures, and competition based
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Greeley-Evans School District 6 will personalize learning through effective use of technology Cupertino, CA – March 19, 2014 – The Learning Accelerator (TLA), a nonprofit organization supporting the implementation of high-quality blended learning in school districts across America, today announced a district-wide implementation partnership with Greeley-Evans School District 6 in Colorado. The partnership will also
White Paper Provides Guidance for Edtech Purchasing for District and State Leaders WASHINGTON (January 15, 2014) – Digital Learning Now! (DLN), a national initiative of the Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd), today released the 10th white paper in the DLN Smart Series in association with Getting Smart. Titled “Smart Series Guide to Edtech Procurement,”
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There’s a lot of buzz about “blended learning” and its growing impact on the way students learn in the classroom. But what is it really? To help answer this question, three education experts have teamed up to offer a blended learning MOOC—a massive open online course—that explores the different types of blended learning models as
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How one all-American school district is successfully connecting its students to the future of learning. Schools that personalize learning work differently than traditional schools where kids march through the system in age cohorts, receive instruction at the same level, in the same mode, and at the same time. Known for its inventiveness and commitment to
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