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The articles below are provided by the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help edtech leaders succeed in the digital transformation.

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10 key CoSN back-to-school resources for edtech leaders

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 by CoSN Staff

As edtech leaders head back to school, resources touching on equity, cybersecurity, asset management, and more can make for a smooth start.

This collection of CoSN resources can help guide K-12 edtech leaders through the beginning of a new school year.

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Digital citizenship, digital literacy, and education

August 24, 2023August 23, 2023 by Kathleen Stephany, Technology Integration Coach, Oshkosh Area School District

The Oshkosh Area School District is actively addressing digital citizenship in schools with students in elementary, middle, and high schools.

Sometimes it feels as though social media has taken over the world. We live in an age of competing attention to hold our interest. If you have ever…

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Will, skill, & thrill: How learner agency accelerates innovation

August 24, 2023July 26, 2023 by Stephanie King, Writer and Communications Manager, CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation Initiative

Learner agency is important--when learner agency is engaged, the learners themselves become the most impactful accelerators.

When it comes to students in the classroom, they want to feel ownership and control of their learning. According to the American Institutes for Research, encouraging student agency is…

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Technology’s key role in personalization and differentiation

August 24, 2023June 29, 2023 by Tricia Kennedy, Educational Consultant, GA

It can be a struggle to meet the demands placed on K-12 education--pairing personalized learning and SEL supports can help.

The renewed focus on the whole student, specifically on social and emotional needs and growth (social emotional learning – SEL), is certainly a positive direction in K-12 education

6 benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse

The metaverse is a tool that blends experiences typically associated with either the virtual or physical worlds. It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities. For educators, it is crucial to not only understand what the metaverse is and its uses within education but to also realize the benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse.

Building a Successful Certification Program at Your Institution

In a world where competition for jobs, pay increases, and academic success continues to increase, certifications offer hope to candidates and educators. Certification helps to build a skilled workforce that meets the needs of local employers and government tech initiatives.

10 key CoSN back-to-school resources for edtech leaders

Digital citizenship, digital literacy, and education

Will, skill, & thrill: How learner agency accelerates innovation

Technology’s key role in personalization and differentiation

Pearson’s Connections Academy and Home Depot’s Path to Pro Program Partner to Connect High School Students to Trade Careers

Virginia’s Portsmouth Public Schools Expands Partnership with Discovery Education to Bring Students in Grades 7-12 State-of-the-Art Digital Resources

Illustrative Mathematics Announces IM® 360 for K-12 Educators and Students

CASEL Announces New Cohort of SEL Fellows to Support Young People Nationwide

Most Parents Think Teachers Are Fully Prepared to Deliver Science of Reading-Aligned Instruction; Educators Are Less Optimistic

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