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EdTech and Accelerated Learning: The Future Is Now

Name: EdTech and Accelerated Learning: The Future Is Now
Start: 2021-03-23T15:00:00-04:00
End: 2021-03-23T16:30:00-04:00

March 23, 20213:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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Date:: March 23, 2021
Time:: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Event Category:: Past Event
Event Tags:: Digital Equity/Connectivity EdTech Learning Loss
Resources:: Webinar Slide Deck Panelist Bios Wallace Foundation & RAND Study: Getting to Work on Summer Learning Connect All Families: Common Sense called on lawmakers to connect all families and close the digital divide—and they listened Laying the Foundation for Distance Learning Success New America: Culturally Responsive Education The DIG Checklist for Inclusive, High-Quality Children's Media

This learning conversation centered on how to ensure that we leverage the power of educational technology to accelerate learning — particularly now, as millions of students have fallen behind due to lost instruction time as a result of school closures during the pandemic.

The panelists — experts from the educational technology field — covered a wide array of topics. They discussed the six core elements of success for school districts; success factors for engaging and supporting parents and families as they navigate technology with their children; how to best leverage technology in the out-of-school space; ways to equip and support providers working in after-school and summer programs; and opportunities in the early childhood sector, including the importance of attending to meaningful, culturally inclusive learning opportunities.

Panelists included Shawn Joseph, Ed.D., of Howard University (moderator); Valerie Truesdale, Ph.D., of AASA, The School Superintendents Association (opening and closing remarks); and presenters Amanda LaTasha Armstrong, M.S., of New America, Maria Alvarez of Common Sense Media, Lydia Logan of Digital Promise and Mark Williams of BellXcel.