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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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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