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Despite significant gains in high-speed connectivity among schools in the last decade, most schools' broadband access is still not sufficient to accommodate current and future technology needs, according to a report released this month by SETDA. High-speed internet access is vital for U.S. education and global competitiveness, and ensuring broadband access for all students has become a... -
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The reports displayed on this site include data from the No Child Left Behind, Title II, Part D, Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) program.These reports can be used to review the effectiveness of EETT within your state, to compare state programs or to view examples of exemplary programs within each state. Great for grant writers/seekers. -
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In a new report, Maximizing the Impact: "The Pivotal Role of Technology in a 21st Century Education System", the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA), the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the Partnership for 21st Century Skills urged renewed emphasis on technology in education. -
2voteThe United States Senate has released a discussion draft for the reauthorization of the Elementary and Seconday Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), Titles I through VII and X. As with the House version introduced last month, the Senate's draft includes language from the ATTAIN Act, emphasizing funding for education technology, professional development, and various systemic reform initiatives.
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1voteThe United States Senate late last week introduced S. 1996, its version of ATTAIN (Achievement Through Technology and Innovation), a bill to reauthorize the Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) Act of 2001. ATTAIN was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives back in May.
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1voteThe State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) has developed a set of materials that promote a systemic approach for information and media literacy within our schools. We seek to help states develop a common vision and implementation strategies that prepare students to make safe, responsible, and smart use of technology and media both in and out of school in the 21st Century.
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1voteIn a survey conducted by SETDA in December 2006, 38 states and DC responded to questions regarding their approach to media literacy. The survey showed that much effort is being put toward developing standards and policies that keep our students safe online, provide them with technology skills, as well as utilize communication and information in the most productive ways. A snapshot of survey results is presented in this report
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1voteA new survey from the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) and Cable in the Classroom reveals that states are making progress when it comes to teaching students about media and information literacy--but two out of five states surveyed still don't have standards in place for doing this. To help states and school systems teach important media-literacy skills, SETDA has issued a new toolkit containing resources and advice.
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