Funding Opportunities for Your Tech-Savvy Classroom

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Technology can go a long way to encouraging student learning, creativity, and information retention. As such, education through technology has become a standard in the American education system, consequently accounting for a large portion of annual budgets. Grants and funding are available in all fifty states, but seeking out these opportunities can be time-consuming and…

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4 Easy Ways to Incorporate Classroom Technology

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Digital technology is becoming an increasingly important part of our world. Students, in particular, often utilize computers and the internet to supplement at-home learning in addition to engaging in other non-educational uses. Because technology is becoming increasingly ubiquitous in society, the educational system must also continually evolve by incorporating technological components that keep pace. Here,…

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Educators and Parents Can Partner to Bridge the Digital Divide

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The ‘digital divide’ has plagued the country and our educational system, preventing low-income areas from being able to have access to modern technology. This ultimately hinders their potential for growth as they move from K-12 schooling to higher education. Here, the educational technology experts at SchoolMart explore the topic of the ‘digital divide,’ and provide…

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Should Calculators Be Used in K-12 Math Education?

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SchoolMart examines both sides of the ever-present classroom debate: Should calculators be used in the teaching of basic mathematical concepts?  When it comes to the use of calculators in the classroom, there has been a continued debate over the benefits that calculators bring to innovative learning, and why students should use them. Here, the educational…

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