Hapara

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Internet connectivity is a big deal for learner equity and access. To help the country close this digital divide, a goal of meeting or exceeding internet access at speeds of at least one megabit per second (Mbps) per student was set by the FCC. Without ensuring access as a foundational baseline, we can’t address other equity factors.”.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 7, 2023

In a Quest Academy class, sixth to ninth grade students might choose between watching a video on a school-provided Chromebook, listening to a podcast or reading an article to learn about a new concept. For group project work, they can access a teacher-provided playlist that integrates viewing selections.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 22, 2022

What is digital accessibility – this simple question is, actually, fundamental in the technologically advanced era we’re in. Allowing everyone access to the same online content, virtual experiences, and digital devices is the only way we can move forward in this ever-connected global village.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

When used effectively, technology can greatly contribute to creating equity in schools. It removes barriers to learning materials, supports students where they are across varied learning contexts and needs, and gives educators more insight into the learning environments they’re creating.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

At the time, nearly 16 million students in the United States lacked home internet access, according to a widely cited report from Common Sense Media. Despite incremental progress made to narrow the digital divide, students’ success today hinges on having access to a connected device and high-speed internet in the classroom and at home.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

Keep Accessibility in Mind for Modern Learning Environments. As K–12 teachers seek to create classrooms where all students have an equal opportunity to learn, they must be mindful of physical and digital elements that could potentially be a barrier for students with special learning needs. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 5, 2024

Technology Tools for Interactive Learning contributed by Edelyn Bontuyan What makes traditional learning click? In-person learning. In this post, you’ll learn about eight tech tools for interactive learning. You need a stable internet connection to access them. How do you achieve that?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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. Whether the symptoms are apparent or not, these disabilities can affect their cognitive and learning processes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2022

You'll learn about these and more on a special extended episode of the podcast with Teresa Magpayo Castro and Ricardo Recinos. You'll learn to empathize with students who struggle with English as a second language as Teresa and Ricardo tell their own stories. Help every student become included in learning and become empowered.

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Digital Promise

JULY 16, 2019

Access to technology for all students is a major goal for many schools, companies, and organizations—yet access is only part of the equation. Foundry10’s 2018 study focused on technology usage in U.S. Simply because a school has technology does not mean that students are engaging with it in compelling ways.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Today, we offer one more: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) What is UDL Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework based on research in the learning sciences that can accommodate individual learning differences. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2023

The digital equity challenges highlighted by the pandemic are well known: students falling behind without access to devices and entire communities struggling to connect to the internet. Arlington Central School District in New York made major strides to ensure students could continue learning during the pandemic.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 13, 2021

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Category: MS Office. I choose below.

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Digital Promise

MAY 22, 2019

But what impact do these devices have on us, and are we using technology to its fullest potential? In my public high school, we rarely interact with technology, at least not productively. This lost opportunity to engage and excite us about learning makes you wonder: Why do only some students get these opportunities in the first place?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2022

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Category: MS Office. I choose below.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

From interactive apps to virtual environments, these technologies create dynamic educational experiences, preparing students for the demands of the digital age while empowering educators to deliver impactful lessons. How technology helps in teaching and learning Technology revolutionizes K-12 teaching and learning, offering myriad benefits.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities. For educators, it is crucial to not only understand what the metaverse is and its uses within education but to also realize the benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse.

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Edsurge

APRIL 21, 2023

The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic exacerbated this phenomenon, impacting teaching and learning for all students, especially students from underserved communities. Overnight, the modality of remote learning became necessary, and these underserved communities encountered the most difficulties.

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Hapara

MAY 20, 2022

In order to prepare students to become successful future global citizens, they need to engage in deeper learning. It goes beyond the traditional surface learning, often characterized by memorization, standardized testing and teacher lectures. . Effectively incorporating technology tools such as Google G Suite, H?para

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

I have written in the past about parent questions concerning technology in education , but always from the perspective of a teacher at the classroom. So I asked my grad school students: What questions do parents ask you about technology and education ? Children often learn best by observing their parents.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Adjusting to a rigorous curriculum, learning new skills and understanding the nuances of classroom learning are just a few of the many pressures students face. Shifting to remote learning because of the pandemic also posed additional challenges for these students.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In today’s heavily technologized world, pedagogy and technology go hand in hand. The Covid-19 pandemic has urged educators worldwide to embrace technology as many of their classes shifted to a fully remote or hybrid environment. However, technology alone can’t make up for a lack of teaching experience or formal preparation.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology tools help students develop critical workforce know-how Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning Technology tools have become indispensable in K-12 teaching and learning, revolutionizing educational landscapes.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 2, 2021

The need for digital and technological equity became clearer than ever following 2020’s shift to remote and hybrid instruction. Internet access is the electricity of the 1930s and ’40s; it is that crucial to everyday life and learning,” said New York Commissioner of Education Betty Rosa said in a Feb. 24 press release.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Even before the global pandemic pushed many colleges and universities to teach students remotely, online learning had become an increasingly important part of higher education. Yet, as this spring’s pivot to online learning showed us, equity remains a significant challenge. Courses must be designed so that content is easily accessible.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2024

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities, strategically invests worldwide to tackle challenges such as insufficient internet access. The four Hs in 4-H — Head, Heart, Hands and Health — embody values cultivated through experiential learning initiatives.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Every year, schools and libraries have access to billions of dollars of funding through the FCC’s E-rate program. In this post I’ll break down the importance of E-rate, how it works, and the types of technologies it makes available that are crucial to education. There is a growing dependence on these resources across the U.S.,

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 24, 2024

Mike Marotta, Certified Assistive Technology Expert and an ISTE Learning Network Outstanding Educator is my guest. Thank you Texthelp for helping me set up this podcast The post PRIORITIZING LEARNING ACCESS AT TIER 1 appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here are five key strategies to ensure equity of access: 1. Digital inclusion and accessibility: Embrace digital tools while ensuring they are accessible to all students, regardless of socioeconomic background or ability. This ensures that technology is a tool for equity, not a barrier.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration, and hands-on learning that places newly acquired knowledge and skills in context. Immersive learning has the power to promote equity.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 14, 2019

In this series we explore Powerful Learning, a set of principles to guide educators designing learning experiences that engage the hearts and minds of learners, and incorporate technology in ways that contribute to closing the digital learning gap. Every student has a unique and “jagged” learning profile.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 9, 2021

What learning looks like and how it is delivered has changed forever. The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the inequitable access to technology and broadband, particularly for students who have been traditionally marginalized. A clear, inclusive, and easily accessible transformation plan. Support for parents and caregivers.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration, and hands-on learning that places newly acquired knowledge and skills in context. Immersive learning has the power to promote equity.

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Edsurge

JUNE 12, 2020

This is the second of a three-part series looking at how social-emotional learning strategies can support teachers of students with learning differences during the pandemic. The challenge: Remote learning is inaccessible for my students. You can read part one here. First, educators had to rethink infrastructure.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration, and hands-on learning that places newly acquired knowledge and skills in context. Immersive learning has the power to promote equity.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Instructional technology is a critical component of teaching and learning in today’s world. Technology, when aligned to research-based practices, supports teachers in delivering instruction that is adapted to meet the needs of all students. However, it’s not enough for teachers to simply use technology tools.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. But computer science lessons like the ones at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School are relatively rare.

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