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Lead in the Now

A Principal's Reflections

Leaders must begin to establish a vision and strategic plan to create classrooms and buildings that are more reflective of the real world while empowering learners to use technology in powerful ways through either personalized or blended strategies and increased access in the form of BYOD or 1:1. This needs to be prioritized.

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Navigating Your Journey to Remote Learning

A Principal's Reflections

However, it is essential to focus on remote versus distance or virtual learning. Distance and virtual are appropriate where all kids have access to a device and the Internet. Remote, on the other hand, focuses on both digital and non-digital pathways to keep realistic learning going. In my mind, there is a clear distinction.

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Using Single Sign-On to Streamline Edtech Access

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During the edWebinar “ Simplify Digital Access in K-12: Learn How District Leaders Eliminate Barriers ,” the presenters discussed the importance of adopting a single sign-on program to manage digital access, the questions to ask when choosing a vendor, and tips for rolling out the new system. which compromises security.

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5 Things Teachers (And Administrators) Can Do to Make Learning Real in Their Classrooms

The 21st Century Principal

I am going to modify that just a bit a here to capture what I think are the “5 Things Teachers Can Do to Make Learning Real in Their Classrooms.” That information is important, but if you want to make learning real for your students in your classroom, you better connect with them. Get to know your students.

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Lessons from a Decade of 1:1: a Crowd-Sourced Interview

techlearning

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation in Indiana offers BYOD as an option to accompany 1:1. Empowering and supporting teachers also mean having plans for ongoing professional learning experiences that focus on teaching practices rather than the technology itself. WHERE DOES BYOD FIT INTO YOUR PROGRAM?

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How Common Sense Is Helping NYC Welcome Cell Phones into Schools

Graphite Blog

Lifting the cell phone ban means that students are no longer prohibited from bringing their phones to schools; however, it does not mandate that schools use phones or other personal devices for learning. Lisa Nielsen, director of digital engagement and learning at the NYC DOE, shares how the district is preparing schools to move forward. “An

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3 Things for School Leaders to Consider During the Transition to Distance Learning

EdTechTeam

Hard choices have been made to close schools very quickly and as a result, teachers and central office staff have been hurriedly creating websites, distance learning opportunities and even physical packets of worksheets so our students and parents are not only informed but so that learning is able to continue.