By Nathan Martin August 13, 2013 For classrooms in the not too distant future, “Blended Learning” will be a term relegated to Wikipedia pages on the history of education and the vernacular of those people who still reference 8-track players and “the World Wide Web.” Students and parents will expect that schools will be defined…
DLN State Report 8.9.13
Top Highlights Since 1996, few federal policies have helped more to encourage connectivity and lay the foundation for digital learning more than the E-Rate program. Originally established to help provide discounts to assist public and private schools as well as libraries obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. The program has helped shape the national landscape,…
10 Aug 2013
Important Step in E-Rate Update
Education Leaders Applaud FCC for Important Step in E-Rate Update July 19th, 2013 Today, the Federal Communications Commission took an important step toward greater support for student access to 21st century learning environments by voting to proceed with publication of its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modernize the E-Rate program. The program supports high-speed broadband…
19 Jul 2013
DLN State Report 6.14
Top Highlights Connecticut Bill: HB 6358/Public Act No. 13-108 Status: 06/06/2013 – Signed by the Governor Relevant Elements: 4 Connecticut HB 6358/Public Act No. 13-108 was signed by Democratic Gov. Dannel Malloy on June 6 and will take effect July 1, 2013. The law permits an additional, non-traditional method for high school students to earn…
14 Jun 2013
Ten Digital Learning Questions About the Budget
By John Bailey April 2, 2013 With the news that the Administration will release their 2014 budget proposal on April 10, we wanted to borrow an idea from our friends at the New America Foundation and post Ten Digital Learning Questions About the Budget: 1. ESEA authorizes up to $1 billion to support state and…
2 Apr 2013
New Digital Learning Report Highlights State Progress and the Need to Modernize K-12
Digital Learning Now! (DLN) today released the 2012 Digital Learning Report Card, which measures each of the nation’s 50 states against the 10 Elements of High Quality Digital Learning.
21 Mar 2013
Digital Learning Now! State Report
Illinois Bill: HB 3307 Status: 02/26/2013 – House Referred to Rules Committee Relevant Elements: 1, 2, 5, 6 Sponsored by Rep. Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, was introduced on February 26 and referred to the Rules Committee. This bill would create the K-12 state virtual school and begin offering courses in the summer 2014 term. It would:…
12 Mar 2013
Digital Learning Now! Releases Second Paper in Smart Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2012 CONTACT: Jaryn Emhof (850) 391-4090 jaryn@excelined.org Digital Learning Now! Releases Second Paper in Smart Series: “Data Backpacks: Portable Records & Learner Profiles” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Digital Learning Now! (DLN), in partnership with Getting Smart and the Foundation for Excellence in Education, today released the second DLN Smart…
9 Oct 2012