Digital equity main theme of tech directors conference
| Published | 27 October 2015 |
| Publisher | edscoop, Scoop News Group |
| Country | United States, North America |
ABSTRACT
Panelists at the State Educational Technology Directors Association conference focused on how kids across all income levels can be prepared for college and career with access to digital tools.| Keywords | blended learning · Digital Equity · Edtech · Education IT News · Open Educational Resources · SETDA |
| Published at | Washington, D.C |
| Refereed | Does not apply |
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| URL | https://edscoop.com/digital-equity-main-theme-of-tech-directors-conference |
| Access date | 3/15/2018 |
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