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Resources for next-generation
learning, teaching and
assessment
Kenneth Klau, Director of Digital Learning
March 31, 2016
State’s objectives for digital learning
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Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
Web-based resources
BYOD and 1:1 Guidance/FAQs
Wireless and Broadband Tools
Needs Assessment Tools
Future Ready Planning Dashboard
School Technology Needs Assessment
Free Supplemental K-12 Online Courses (Gr. 4-HS)
Technology Skills for Computer-Based Testing
Accessibility
Digital Equity (access to broadband outside of school)
Lifeline
EveryoneOn
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Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
ESE assistance
Partnership with EducationSuperhighway
Onsite Fiber Support and E-Rate Assistance
Affordability Support
MASSTRAx Pilot
Seeking volunteer districts to pilot an online school
technology infrastructure data collection tool
Webinars
BYOD/1:1 (4/28)
UDL and Ed-Tech (5/25)
Regional Future Ready Summit (November 2016)
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Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
Funding streams
E-Rate Program
MSBA Technology Loan Program
Digital Connections Partnership Schools Grant Program
ESSA Title IV, Part A Funds (FY18 and Beyond)
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Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
Please complete the conference
survey!
http://bit.ly/masstech
Tell us your school device needs
Sign up to pilot MASSTRAx
Request more information
Give feedback
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Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education