Remove 2015 Remove Accessibility Remove Advocacy Remove BYOD
article thumbnail

Five Steps to Ensure Accessibility for All

edWeb.net

While the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was last reauthorized in 2004, with amendments in 2015, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) were updated back in 2008, the demand for accessibility and equality in education continues to grow. Step 4: Conduct regular accessibility audits.

article thumbnail

Digital Equity After the Pandemic

edWeb.net

Smartphones don’t equal home access: Students may have a phone, but that doesn’t mean they have home WiFi, unlimited data, or live in an area with a strong signal. Teachers have access issues too: Not all teachers have high-speed internet or unlimited data either. Adjust access and support accordingly.

BYOD 64
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Leading a District Effectively During an Unprecedented School Year

edWeb.net

A key element in any remote or hybrid scenario is equitable access to technology, and Dr. Domenech cited an estimate that as many as 14 million students still don’t have the equipment they need to receive an equitable education in areas where schools may be closed. Dr. David R.

article thumbnail

Getting Whole Community Buy-in for 1:1 Technology Initiatives

edWeb.net

Yet, 1:1 classrooms, BYOD, and tech-supported education are today’s reality. He was recognized as CoSN’s 2018 Empowered Superintendent, a 2015 Education Week Leaders to Learn From, and one of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce’s Ten Outstanding Young Americans.

article thumbnail

The Technological Transformation of Districts to Benefit All Learners

edWeb.net

Equal access to online learning opportunities has continued to be a challenge, with the focus expanding beyond access to devices and hotspots and now including high-speed access for all students. David Schuler, Superintendent of High School District 214 (IL). Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.

article thumbnail

Leading Teaching and Learning in Today’s World

edWeb.net

When asked about the hurdles that happened due to schools closing on March 13th, 2020, all four presenters agreed that broadband, not devices, challenged their districts to provide equitable access to learning no matter their districts’ geographic location or demographics. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need.

article thumbnail

Leading Learning in a Blended Environment

edWeb.net

Educational content needs to be available outside of the classroom and easy to access. He was recognized as CoSN’s and AASA’s 2019 Empowered Superintendent, a 2015 Education Week Leaders to Learn From, and as one of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce’s Ten Outstanding Young Americans.