The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 7, 2016

When I was an Instructional Technology Director one of the challenges I faced was working to ensure that students, no matter where they lived in my district, had access to the same tools and opportunities. I could provide technology that could be used in the schools, and provided high speed network access while they were in schools.

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My Island View

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Along with all this, I began to explore Twitter as an additional source of educator collaboration. In addition to direct exchanges of information, I used it to move traffic to my other collaborative sites. Twitter took me from tweeting to blogging, to podcasting, and finally to authoring two books.

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ProfHacker

APRIL 10, 2017

There’s a new resource for librarians looking for high-quality, open-access library and information science research, The Idealis. ” You can consult their collaboratively written Editorial Guidelines and submit your work (or work that you know of) to the website.

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The Web20Classroom

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

This week I am going to do a series of posts on Twitter. Today I am starting with Twitter Professional Development. As many times as I have talked to folks, done workshops for and even preached about Twitter, there are some that just won''t (for whatever reason) jump in. Take a step back and think about PD done about Twitter.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 31, 2016

According to a report released by the Pew Research Center, approximately 5 of the 29 million households with school-aged children lack access to high quality broadband internet while at home. Whether it’s continuing education, applying for a job, or access to the world’s information, the ability to connect is vital for economic opportunity.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter I've been working on a big project and am very busy, but I have been studying the changes in Windows 11 Copilot, released on Tuesday, September 26, and wanted to share them with you. If not, search for voice access in your apps list. Pretty cool.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2019

The rapid deployment of educational technology, paired with an increase in the number of states passing data privacy laws , leaves many district administrators and technology leaders with a daunting question about protecting student and staff information: Where do we start? Make Sure Faculty and Staff Know the Laws.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

While technology is an important part of these regulations, Denise Musselwhite, technology director for Trinity Preparatory School in Florida, and Lindsay George, chief information officer at Miami Country Day School , said K–12 IT members should be taking on an advisory position, not a leadership role , in data privacy.

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Neo LMS

JULY 27, 2021

Sharing news, information, and files with parents have become commonplace for schools, keeping everyone in the loop at all times. Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, Twitter, or email apps are some of the most popular text messaging solutions that came in handy when the pandemic hit. Stick to the basics. Text messaging apps or emails.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As I listened to the keynote by Sam Altman of OpenAI, they unveiled some amazing things three days a go, one of which is the ability to make your own GPT. I want it to have access to these tools as it interacts with the students.

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Hansen's Link to Tech

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Do you ever feel when visiting Twitter all the people and trends you follow flows as fast as a burst of a fire hydrant? One way to make Twitter to work for you is creating and/or following lists. One way to make Twitter to work for you is creating and/or following lists. What are Twitter Lists? How to Create a List.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

Nearly 200 colleges face federal civil rights investigations opened in 2019 about whether they are accessible and communicate effectively to people with disabilities. Among the newer aspects of these kinds of complaints is whether college social media communication meets accessibility standards.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 14, 2019

Is accessibility baked into to the development process? Twitter You must take ten steps too many on Twitter to use alt text. Who wouldn't want content to be accessed by people who are visually impaired? Twitter has not stepped up its accessibility game. Facebook has work to do in their accessibility game.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Google Accessibility is a collection of resources that Google has to make Google''s products more accessible and usable by people with disabilities. Last year, Google added enhanced accessibility for Google Docs, Sites and Calendar , and continues to improve the features and resources for accessibility.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 20, 2021

If we humans aren’t giving away our personal information (as we do on FB, Tiktok, Instagram, Twitter and every other social media account), we’re having it stolen without our permission or knowledge and sold to those who mean us harm. we have a access to our income streams on our digital devices.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 9, 2021

Teachers can also feel more confident when they have the science to back up their methods, and educational leaders take more informed decisions at a school or district level. For example, students don’t learn better when they’re stressed , as stress “may hamper the updating of memories in the light of new information.”

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Digital Promise

MAY 27, 2021

The Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools has implemented and advocated for equitable access to technologies to close the digital learning gap since its inception in 2011. This individualized approach has the potential to inform the traditional classroom setting and improve learning for all students. Teaching & Learning.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued COSN 2019 coverage! Unequal access to educational technology is a major barrier to creating a revolutionary learning system because it limits possibilities for the entire school, said Zhao and Cator. Give Students the Wheel to Their Own Learning. by Eli Zimmerman.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As part of 80 days of AI and HI, I've been testing ChatGPT to see what I think of it for math teachers. Wolfram Alpha will give accuracy that ChatGPT needs for so much discrete information. Join the waitlist to gain access to plugins.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2019

We have seen an increase in devices, we’ve seen an increase in access to applications and we’ve seen an increase in information.”. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued COSN 2019 coverage! How do you really justify technology?” Jones asked in her session. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

At the 2014 TCEA Convention and Exposition , I presented a concurrent session called Got Twitter? I have presented several workshops over the past few years which introduce folks to using Twitter for professional learning, but have also wanted to share other tips and tools that have made my use of Twitter more productive.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 17, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter So many things are happening with Artificial Intelligence right now; much of it is generative AI artwork. This week my students are using Adobe Firefly in a generative AI art competition being held in my classroom. Artist: _ In the style of _ artist.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 5, 2016

After being involved with the creation, participation and evolution of one of the largest hashtags and Twitter chats around (#edchat) I always hear the same feedback wherever I go. There’s a lot of great information but the archives are difficult to search to find what I am looking for. You can use these features any time.

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Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2017

Here's the start to an interesting story: a Google program manager, a Twitter engineer, and a Pinterest employee walk into a bar. In today’s day and age, Google, Twitter and Pinterest are three of the largest employers in the United States and internationally. What are they there to discuss? But in reality, it’s not a bar.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 20, 2022

Strategically utilize an array of free tools such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok to communicate real-time information that stakeholders can access on any device. Consistency aligned with intent is vital. Become the storyteller-in-chief and take control of your public relations.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Unfortunately, there is a scarcity of information on this topic in the context of K-12 education. In-class, students have easy access to the teacher and each other. learning objectives, directions, links, and resources) so that all parts of the lesson are easily accessible by students both in class and online. ” bit.ly/getyourcopySRM.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 26, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Also, data is teacher-entered and does not access existing SIS or LMS data so sensitive student privacy data is protected. Organizing lesson plans, units, resources, links, IEP’s, and IEP meetings can be cumbersome and stressful.

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EdTech4Beginners

JUNE 30, 2023

On the other hand, students can gain access to resources that would otherwise be unavailable. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the best ways to use social media for education and make it more accessible and interactive than ever before. It enables them to reach out to a wider audience and interactively engage with them.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

With Facebook groups, email chains and digital newsletters, they can stay more informed and offer more help and expertise during a time that’s more convenient for them. Using modern data tools, teachers can get this information to parents much faster, as opposed to waiting until the end of the quarter when it’s often too late. .

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter We educators constantly seek new ways to engage our students and enhance their learning experiences. Travel Information. Right now, I just don’t have enough access, but look forward to the day when I will. We have a long way to go.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

Lexia LETRS for Early Childhood Educators program provides vital, applicable information about the foundational skills young children need before learning to read and write. For more information, visit  www.lexialearning.com. Lexia LETRS for Administrators program equips instructional leaders to create sustainable.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 1, 2021

To support this underrepresented group, Gosciencegirls.com are providing access to supplemental resources. Begin exploring various informative websites and resource links that motivate young learners towards a successful adult life with a better future. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. More STEM Resources here [link].

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The Innovative Educator

MAY 8, 2019

Innovative educators can prepare for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) which takes place on Thursday, May 16th. access/inclusion and people with different abilities. It is designed to help you learn, share, and act on digital accessibility and inclusion. How does it work? Spread the word and encourage others to join.

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The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

All government agencies must have accessible websites. This means all public schools or schools who receive federal funding must have accessible websites. They came from around the globe to be a part of the largest school district accessibility projects in the world. In fact the project hashtag trended on Twitter that day.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 6, 2022

Home brings all of your information to one place. Home is a brand-new way to start your day in Evernote; a one-stop dashboard that puts the information you need front and center—neatly organized and instantly available—so you can stay on top of your day without feeling overwhelmed. This led them to develop Home.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2021

When planning this initiative, Keysight sought to strengthen equity of access in education with modern digital resources. For more information about Keysight’s community engagement efforts, visit www.keysight.com/go/csr. Keysight Technologies is proud to partner with Discovery Education on this exciting new initiative.

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Google Apps and Chromebooks , and the Chrome Web Browser, offer a tremendous amount of accessibility features to help vision and/or hearing impaired students. Google Accessibility , Using Google Products, [link] , contains a wealth of information and resources, along with apps, that can help students, and teachers.

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