Educational technology, both online and in the classroom, went into overdrive during COVID and its presence will grow in new ways regardless of the trajectory of the pandemic.
One of the most important aspects of using technology in schools is responsible and secure management: ensuring devices are protected from viruses, malware, and other threats.
Technology has opened the door to more insight. With more in-depth data, educators can be more informed about their students and communicate successes and concerns with parents.
Education's immediate future requires taking full advantage of what worked during the pandemic as educators also guide students in regaining a sense of normalcy. .
Data-driven digital primary care system K Health has partnered with Baltimore City Public Schools to provide free remote health services to 80,000 students and their families through an app called K For Parents.
Minnesota's digital wellbeing bill would fund education and training around the balanced use of screens, the internet and social media, supporters say.
The app allows K-12 students to read ebooks and audiobooks from their school's digital collection and classroom curriculum as well as the public library on any device.