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Turning Offers Tech Grants to Support Effective Hybrid Learning

A new grant program from ed tech company Turning will award a total of $25,000 in technology to five schools, colleges and other organizations, in order to help them "develop engaging practices to improve learner outcomes" in hybrid learning environments.

The three key criteria for judging entries will be equity, evidence and engagement. Recipients will be awarded one of five customized software packages, each valued at $5,000, that include Turning's technologies: Dojo360, Point Solution, Workspace and ExamView.

The program is open to schools, colleges, universities, nonprofits and businesses that "provide learning opportunities." Applications are due Nov. 19. Awards will be announced Jan. 7, 2022. The program is free to enter.

For more information, visit the Turning site.

About the Author

David Nagel is the former editorial director of 1105 Media's Education Group and editor-in-chief of THE Journal, STEAM Universe, and Spaces4Learning. A 30-year publishing veteran, Nagel has led or contributed to dozens of technology, art, marketing, media, and business publications.

He can be reached at [email protected]. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrnagel/ .


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