Ed. Experts Critique ‘Digital Learning Day’

At the very least, last week’s inaugural Digital Learning Day presented participants a chance to learn about some of the most creative ways educators have merged technology into their teaching methods. The hope by organizers is that it will also serve as a catalyst for others to follow suit.

And while it’s far too early to tell whether the day, observed Feb. 1, will have any long-term impact on the adoption of digital practices in education, the release of a new federal resource advising educators about digital-textbook adoption, and the participation of 39 states and the District of Columbia in marking the day, are two favorable signs, said former West Virginia Gov. Bob Wise.

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Former Govs. Prod States on Digital Education

Two former governors of Florida and West Virginia with longstanding interests in education policy today unveiled an effort intended to encourage states to more deeply weave current and future technology innovations into public education.

In a press release, Governors Jeb Bush and Bob Wise say that the newly-formed Digital Learning Council will move digital learning to the forefront of education and away from the “niche role” they believe digital learning plays today.

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