SETDA (State Educational Technology Directors Association) recently released its 2010 report, Innovation through State Leadership, National Educational Technology Trends.* The comprehensive seventh annual report focuses on ESEA, Title II-Part D and lays out the latest in educational technology by compiling data collected from all 50 states and the Department of Education.
Five key trends are outlined, including:
- Educators are taking advantage of Title II-D investments in Web 2.0, interactive technologies and broadband by embracing technology-enhanced learning strategies such as online learning, open content and web-based professional communities.
Telling fact:
- Teachers impacted by significant (average 49 hours) Professional Development improve students’ academic achievement scores by 21 percentile points.
Read the entire report (available below) to learn additional details on specific examples of using Title II?D tech grant money to enhance PD or to increase academic achievement.
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*A report from all 50 states regarding Title II, Part D: Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) Program.
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