Parent Resources
Online Safety
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Educational Technology Terms
Teachers and administrators sometimes use jargon that parents and families may not understand. These short videos explain the terms 21st Century Skills, Blended Learning, and Formative Assessment.
21st Century Skills and the NKSD 1:1 Initiative
What is Blended Learning?
What is Formative Assessment?