Commission for Educational Technology (Retweets and content from Followers does not necessarily represent the views of the Commission)
Hartford, CT
Joined January 2016
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Teachers continue to say their work is rewarding, but challenges persist in supporting students. Read Pew's excellent, survey-driven report, "What’s It Like To Be a Teacher in America Today?"
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Thanks @UNESCO for the insightful blog on the use of technology to support student achievement and educator growth through the use of data. Cheers to my colleagues on this engaging panel at last week's Conference on Education Data and Statistics!
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CT Ed Tech retweeted
SETDA, in partnership with @InnovateEDUNYC, @LearningForward and @ProjectTomorrow is excited to lead the development work for the National Educational Technology Plan (NETP) for @OfficeofEdTech at the U.S. Department of Education (@usedgov). setda.org/netp/ #edtech #SETDA
CT Ed Tech retweeted
The draft plan – as well as executive summaries available in English and Spanish – have been published online.
The release begins a 30-day public comment period, during which residents can submit their feedback.
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Thanks to @jessleavenworth of @insider_ct for highlighting Connecticut's draft digital equity plan. We welcome public comment through January 22 at (860) 622-2032 and CT.gov/DigitalEquity.
CT ahead of most states, but digital equity plan reveals gaps in internet access, computer literacy ctinsider.com/connecticut/ar… via @insider_ct
CT Ed Tech retweeted
Governor Lamont Releases Draft State Digital Equity Plan
Public Comment Sought on Five-Year Strategy To Improve Resident Quality of Life by Addressing Technology Access, Affordability, Training, and Support. #digitalequity #publiccomment #strategy
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CT Ed Tech retweeted
SETDA and @WhitebdAdvisor are excited to release the latest State EdTech Trends Report, an analysis of feedback from state leaders on the challenges and opportunities of new #edtech #cybersecurity and #AI in schools.
Read the report: setda.org/priorities/state-t…
#SETDA #edtech
Libraries play an essential role in providing residents the opportunity to learn and engage in real community. This episode from @ezraklein of the @nytimes features @ALALibrary president @edrabinski and touches on the essential issue of #DigitalEquity: nytimes.com/2023/09/12/opini…
We are extending the deadline of our Digital Equity Survey to July 21 so our five-year plan and funding can address the needs of all CT residents. Leaders, help spread the word:
bit.ly/CTDigEqSurvey
Need help sharing? See our outreach toolkit at
bit.ly/CTDigEqSurveyToolkit
CT Ed Tech retweeted
1/2 Today, Commissioner @MHGilmanCT joined @LGSusanB, E. Hartford Mayor Walsh, DAS' Doug Casey, @DEEP, & @UConnSPP to announce the launch of a Digital Equity Survey.
The survey data will assist in creating a statewide Digital Equity Plan.
Read more here: bit.ly/3Xh5h8E
Connecticut joins @WhiteHouse and @FCC this week to encourage signups to the Affordable Connectivity Program. Thousands of CT households can get $30 off their Internet bill through this program. Sign up today at getinternet.gov
Thanks to the @OfficeofEdTech and contributors for the timely, clear, and actionable guide on AI in education:
www2.ed.gov/documents/ai-rep…
ALT Cover of Office of Ed Tech's Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Teaching and Learning
The Commission encourages members of the education community to help @officeofedtech design the new National Ed Tech Plan. Weigh in now at tech.ed.gov/netp/
CT Ed Tech retweeted
U.S. Ed OET: "Capitalizing on the Moment: States Collaborate with Education Leaders on Digital Equity Plans" bit.ly/4538Sum
CT Ed Tech retweeted
Join us May 16 at 10am for a live, interactive Tele-Town Hall with experts from the CT Commission for Educational Technology, Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, & Older Adults Technology Services to discuss Connecticut’s plan to ensure internet for all residents
Register now for next Tuesday's @AARPCT telephone town all on digital equity. The Commission and @ctdeep colleagues want your input as we design CT's Digital Equity Plan:
vekeo.com/aarpconnecticut/
Go CT! @FCC has awarded the @cityofnewhaven, @NHFPL, and @CFAL team as well as the Town of East Hartford to help CT residents get online through the Affordable Connectivity Program. Applications open for the next $10M in funding awards at fcc.gov/document/fcc-adopts-…
Congratulations to @UConn for its award of funding through the @NTIAgov Connecting Minority Communities Program. The initiative will offer computer science education to local students and help close the digital divide:
internetforall.gov/news-medi…
Expanding E-rate eligibility to include cybersecurity protections makes sense, as covered by @govtechnews. Schools and libraries need support not just connect students and patrons but also to keep them safe:
govtech.com/education/k-12/k…
Ensuring universal access to devices, broadband, and skills serves economic, civic, health, and education outcomes. For a deeper dive on how digital equity efforts in CT and other states support teaching and learning, see this blog from @OfficeofEdTech: medium.com/@OfficeofEdTech/c…
