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The U.S. Department of Education’s “National Educational Technology Plan

.The U.S. Department of Education’s “National Educational Technology Plan” sets forward the goal of using technology “to provide engaging and powerful learning experiences, content, and resources and assessments that measure student assessment in more complete, authentic, and meaningful ways.”12 It points out that “technology-based learning and assessment systems will be pivotal in improving student learning …

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Using Technology to Personalize Learning and Assess Students in Real-Time | Brookings Institution

Imagine schools where students master vital skills and critical thinking in a personalized and collaborative manner, teachers assess pupils in real-time, and social media and digital libraries connect learners to a wide range of informational resources.  Teachers take on the role of coaches, students learn at their own pace, technology tracks student progress, and schools …

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Improving STEM Education

Education As Social Equalizer? Industrialized Vs. Countries Under Poverty

The need for better science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teacher training and investment was emphasized today at a Brookings Institution forum on the topic. Dr. Rebecca Blank, the Acting Secretary of Commerce, presented several Commerce reports showing the importance of STEM education for job creation and economic development, and significant underrepresentation in the field …

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