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Top School & District Innovator Awardees 2019

EdNews Daily

The Learning Counsel, a leading education research institute and news media hub, announced this year’s National Digital Transition Survey Award winners at its 2019 National Gathering held in Dallas, TX. Most recently they unveiled a new mobile Innovation Lab. Key takeaways from the 2019 national survey include: The U.S.

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Next-Gen Voice and Presence Technology Keep K–12 Districts Safer

EdTech Magazine

Mon, 03/18/2019 - 12:01. Because the district’s phone system used Primary Rate Interface voice lines, it would no longer qualify for federal assistance by the end of 2019 due to changes in the FCC’s E-rate program. Next-Gen Voice and Presence Technology Keep K–12 Districts Safer. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Q&A: Kim Buryanek on Bringing Digital Equity into Classrooms

EdTech Magazine

Thu, 11/07/2019 - 15:06. School districts can’t just invest in laptops, mobile devices and other hardware, then call it a day. Buryanek recently talked with EdTech about how her district is tackling the challenge of digital equity one teacher and one mobile hotspot at a time. keara.dowd_i47Z.

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Keep Accessibility in Mind for Modern Learning Environments

EdTech Magazine

Tue, 06/11/2019 - 11:38. Classrooms filled with rows of desks can be difficult to navigate for students with mobility issues, and they can impede collaboration. Jennifer Brown is a K12 Education Strategist at CDW•G and former elementary school teacher, whose passion is elevating the learning experience through educational technology.

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Inspire Learning Beyond Your Classroom Walls by Setting Up a Virtual Learning Community

Teacher Reboot Camp

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! These platforms are online and accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week on multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile devices and Chromebooks). Seesaw is the student engagement platform and digital portfolio tool I use with my elementary students.

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Digital Literacy Programs Prepare Students for a Tech-Enabled Future

EdTech Magazine

Sun, 04/14/2019 - 10:28. With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. . Digital Literacy Programs Prepare Students for a Tech-Enabled Future. eli.zimmerman_9856. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. .

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Why K–12 Students Need to Be Taught to Guard Their Data Online

EdTech Magazine

Fri, 12/06/2019 - 10:25. And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. Why K–12 Students Need to Be Taught to Guard Their Data Online. shailaja.neela…. Make passwords complex — and long.

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