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MAY 19, 2023

Books can be read online or on most mobile devices. Gutenberg Project This site provides thousands of digitized books, audio recordings, DVDs/CDs from the public domain (or out-of-copyright). You can read them online, on a mobile device, or download them. Access this catalog via the website.

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EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Today’s youth are digital natives who are unaware of life without Internet access, instant communication, mobile phones and an abundance of on-demand information sitting in their pockets. As a society, it is our responsibility to ensure youth are fully aware as well as educated about digital citizenship.

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MAY 12, 2022

Under CIPA, schools must: block websites or filter learners’ internet access to inappropriate and harmful pictures. educate them about digital citizenship . Schools may choose to block certain online discussion boards, blogs or website categories to protect students. para Filter promotes digital citizenship.

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DECEMBER 2, 2023

The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious. With access to the right tools, they can have a sense of control over their lives and learning environments.

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MAY 22, 2023

Share it in a teacher-provided summer activity folder (this should be quick to use, maybe through Google Drive if students have access to that). Make an audio recording of your thoughts (using a mobile app like Audio Memo ). These aren’t print–these are digital, on an iPad, a desktop, or a mobile device.

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AUGUST 20, 2021

we have a access to our income streams on our digital devices. Any moderately-talented hacker can access your computer’s webcam and microphone remotely. Lots of movies and novel spotlight this invasion of privacy because it has been normalized in the digital world. 2-step Authentication. Which I was, a few times.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2022

This makes it perfect for classroom use, as students can access it from any computer or mobile device. With numerous fantastic alternatives accessible, there is no reason not to begin tutoring maths online right now! One of the great things about Desmos is that it can be used on any device with an internet connection.

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JULY 25, 2023

Computers & Mobile Devices Computers and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are the primary way learners access the internet. Through these devices, students access web-based study tools, simulation tools, and apps where they can interact with their teachers and fellow students.

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APRIL 19, 2023

Take a few weekends this summer to set up a class blog and class website and get comfortable with the digital side of your school. Instead, people use a digital calendar that automatically syncs life events across all of their digital devices. Would you trade your smartphone for a 1983 Nokia mobile phone?

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MAY 14, 2021

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Turns out — and not really a surprise — the cost of the digital devices was minor compared to the cost of the websites and webtools required to meet goals. Listen and Read.

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MARCH 31, 2020

Using buses as mobile hotspots- -park the bus by a park for 30-60 minutes so students can download what they need for the day. Here’s What Schools Can Do For the Millions of Students Without Internet Access –from EdSurge. Kajeet –an easy way for Districts to provide mobile hotspots.

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JULY 10, 2023

Interactive learning apps are perfect for captivating the minds of these little ones while making education enjoyable and accessible. Encourage collaboration on group projects that combine creativity and technology, so that students can design mobile apps, video games, or even program robots!

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MARCH 27, 2020

In fact, the biggest question I get from teachers in my online classes and on my blog is: “How do I do it?” How to I provide equity for those without computers or internet access at home is challenging? Access the required site through mobile devices. Provide mobile hotspots distributed by school.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Remind asked if we could partner with them to reinforce safe and responsible behaviors needed for digital communication, which is just one aspect of our free K-12 Digital Literacy & Citizenship Curriculum. Educator Matthew Soeth recently emphasized this opportunity in his blog post, ?

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AUGUST 12, 2021

Cybercriminals can access their information through an unencrypted network. It’s highly possible that they venture onto websites that can access their data and use it for illegal activities. With these tools, you can block various sites and apps, so your child can only access filtered content.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 20, 2015

Introducing two-way messaging on mobile for can be tricky, because teachers need messaging to be safe when communicating with minors and parents, and many don’t want to have to manage incoming text messages from their entire class! Students use texting as a social activity, but it can also be practice to build a positive digital footprint.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

I have written extensively over the past couple of years about our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative at New Milford High School at the Huffington Post and on my own blog. It has been interesting to look back at all my blog posts to see how far we have come with BYOD at NMHS. Take a look at the traffic at each access point below.

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MARCH 19, 2020

Newsela COVID-19 resource center (and free access to their paid products this school year). Many students don’t have a home computer or access to the internet. Many Districts are deploying mobile hotspots to help students with internet access. 7 Ways to Keep Teaching. An Open Letter to Teachers About Online Classes.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

You either already use JotForm (as do over 2 million others) or you’ve heard of it as the gold standard for forms creation whether on PCs, Macs, or mobile devices. Embed the report in the school’s website, blog, or other online locations that accept embeds and watch it automatically update with each new submission.

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MARCH 29, 2022

Instructions are both written and audio, making them accessible to lots of learners. Once registered, teachers have access to lesson plans and other resources to help unpack the Stock Market Game experience for their students. The Game is free, suggested for grades 4-12, and delivered via website or mobile app.

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MARCH 8, 2021

These include preferred language (you pick from about a hundred languages), customized background, sound level, QR code (for the classroom screen; students scan it in and it displays on any mobile device — isn’t that cool?), While the toolkit is free, you do have to provide your professional details to access the download.

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MAY 7, 2016

It’s a revamp of their flagship product, with some twists: Today, Turnitin announced a new version of its flagship product with a focus on ease-of-use, accessibility for students, and new mobile features to support instruction in the modern classroom. Accessibility improvements. Click to Tweet. Anytime, anywhere learning.

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APRIL 13, 2020

On my blog, Ask a Tech Teacher , I run a column called Dear Otto where I answer teacher questions about how to integrate technology into their classes. Of late, the most common question is, “How to I assess student digital literacy?” How do I assess faculty digital literacy so I can teach them what they don’t know?

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

Websites like Code.org have a great approach to making coding accessible to all kids but still, too few students think they are smart enough to do these jobs. Teachers can access a curriculum and resources for teaching. Students do need to set up their mobile device to run the app. That’s free, and simple, but mandatory.

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OCTOBER 13, 2017

90% of teens who report being cyberbullied have also been bullied offline. ( “Seven Fears and the Science of How Mobile Technologies May Be Influencing Adolescents in the Digital Age,” George and Odgers, 2015 ). The best way to teach cyberbullying is as part of a unit on digital citizenship’s rights and responsibilities.

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

Protocols for these mobile devices have little in common today with how they were addressed a decade ago. What do you do about personal devices that circumvent the school security to access the Internet? In many schools, Internet access is spotty, undependable, and a challenge to manage. And why not?

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APRIL 6, 2020

Instructions are both written and audio, making them accessible to lots of learners. Once registered, teachers have access to lesson plans and other resources to help unpack the Stock Market Game experience for their students. The Game is free, suggested for grades 4-12, and delivered via website or mobile app.

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MAY 23, 2018

Open your class timeline and select “New Assignment” Click the red Kiddom “ K ” icon to access the Library. Kiddom’s content library is easy to access and intuitive to use, making it a good choice even for those who aren’t yet comfortable with technology.

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MARCH 19, 2018

Then, scan the trigger image with a mobile device app and see what happens! Afterward, anyone can scan the cover of the book and instantly access the review. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2016

In the process, you’ll need to Identify your school to enable us to be in touch with you to give you access during the Typeathon. Typing Tournament Online can be used anywhere there is an internet connection including home and school, at any time of day and on any device including iPads and other mobile tablets. Add your students.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

With Internet access we have also used Google Docs, or online versions of Microsoft Office products Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. . We began taking our mobile lab to schools, churches, libraries, and other non-profit sites. When I offered to bring my mobile lab to the class for monthly sessions, my offer was accepted.

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DECEMBER 13, 2019

Pascack Valley Regional High School District in northern New Jersey makes available lesson plans and assignments that can be accessed from home, on the Internet: Before the snow fell, teachers were prepped, parents were warned and students had received enough assignments to fill a snow day. Google Hangouts. It is browser-based but work.

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MAY 4, 2018

Thanks to technology, the candidates can access different resource materials online to practice for their examination. You only need to have a computer system or a mobile phone along with the Internet connection. There are different useful exam details that you can access on this platform. IH London Blog Site.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Eight beautifully tangible cubes displaying each letter, number, and a handful of special symbols come to life before your eyes through the accompanying mobile app for smartphones and tablets. Teachers and parents both have access to progress monitoring data that shows exactly where your children are growing.

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UDL Common Core Digital Citizenship Facebook 151

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JULY 29, 2016

It can be accessed via a direct link that is posted or emailed, or an embed in any digital platform that accepts these HTML codes (such as a blog, website, or wiki). It can be managed from the website, a mobile device, or with a Chrome app or extension. Backgrounds include lined paper, blueprint, a chalkboard, and more.

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MARCH 20, 2018

More so, today’s education prioritizes mobile devices which don’t have the ability to read these mediums. Thus, students will have access to all the studying materials in the shape of PDF files, presentations, apps, and streaming videos. As mentioned above, mobile devices are going to become essential inside the classrooms.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

More and more schools adopt BYOD policies and allow students to bring their own mobile phones, tablets, eBooks, and other devices in the classroom, and use them as tools to enhance learning. BYOD deepens the digital divide. Schools and teachers need to work with what they already have, and increase technology access with time.

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