U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski will participate Wednesday in the first national Digital Learning Day, a nationwide celebration of innovative teaching and learning through digital media and technology.
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Originating from The Newseum in Washington, Secretary Duncan and Chairman Genachowski will open a national town hall webcast to an audience of more than 20,000 students and teachers online at schools across the country.
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The day’s activities are aimed at profiling great teachers who effectively use technology to support student learning and focus on improving access and equity for all students.
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On hand with Duncan and Genachowski will be former West Virginia Gov. Bob Wise, president of the Alliance for Excellent Education whose organization is designing and hosting the event. Washington’s WJLA-TV anchor Leon Harris will moderate.
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For details on Digital Learning Day, see http://www.digitallearningday.org/.
RSVP: Due to limited studio seating, reporters should please RSVP attendance to Alliance for Excellent Education Communications Director Jason Amos at [email protected].