Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 30, 2022

The resiliency of these educators is to be commended as they navigated the daily challenges of policy changes, students coming and leaving, the caring for themselves and their children. Technology is providing access and engaging students. Grading policies are being reviewed and modified to reflect student learning accurately.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 21, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. And even a way to implement Chat etiquette policies. 7 Chat Etiquette Policies. If you have a business, education, or enterprise account, you can access the new Zoom feature – chat etiquette policy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter People everywhere are asking, “What is Chat GPT?” Twitter @ coolcatteacher is where I chat most. For this reason, you should scrutinize each site's privacy policy using AI Chatbots for how their reinforcement learning is happening.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we struggle with the coronavirus COVID-19 health crisis, many of us educators are figuring out how to prepare to teach online. Note: This doesn’t discuss the policy issues involving meals, access, and equity but is meant to get you started and prepared.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 8, 2019

Congress passed the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) in 2000, tying E-rate program discounts to a school’s internet safety policy. It might be a good time to review the policies around CIPA at a federal level ,” he says. Next-Generation Website Blockers Balance Online Access with Safety.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

Years ago, I took the lead in writing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy for my school site, which was later adopted by my district. It worked until our site eventually became one of the first sites to roll out a one-to-one policy with Chromebooks. However, the site plan was not adopted.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter These conversations need to happen. An organization called TeachAI.org says it is going to facilitate those conversations. They are vulnerable. Children Are Our Treasure Our children are our greatest treasure.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2019

As cybercrime becomes more common in K–12 education, schools and districts face increasing threats from cybercriminals looking to sell access to systems and the types of personal and financial data that schools store in abundance. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . . by Eric Kellenberger.

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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. The guide includes six categories that include and extend beyond providing students with devices and internet access: Devices & Internet Access.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued TCEA 2019 coverage. K–12 Data Privacy Policies Must Catch Up to Technology Use. The problem, Abshire said, is that data applications are evolving faster than policy. . Too often, Abshire said, “data is too accessible by too many people.”. by Amy Burroughs.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. You’ll get access to activities, strategies, and tools to improve the four domains of wellness. Leave your thoughts in the comment or tweet me on Twitter @ coolcatteacher. Twitter: @ Chris_Chappotin. How I Use Notion in the Classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 22, 2019

Anael Alston on Episode 549 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Anael Alston is Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Access, Equity and Community Engagement in the New York State Education Department.

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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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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2018

As a matter of policy, IT staff should be integrally involved in all purchases of connected technology from the very beginning. Similarly, board members and administrators must empower IT staff to set and enforce security policies in educational institutions they serve. . Establish Strong Security Policies and Procedures.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2019

“What we are really trying to do with Rolling Study Halls is to extend learning time,” said Alex Sanchez, a senior analyst for public policy and government affairs at Google, in a Jan. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage. 29 session at the Future of Education Technology Conference.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Limited student access to software and other tech, at school and at home. They suggested that more professional development (85 percent) could be offered, budgets could be increased for technology (75 percent) and tech access could be prioritized for underprivileged students (71 percent). Adobe Makes Tech More Accessible.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

miseducAsian Twitter/X chats, ongoing digital conversations with a network of justice-oriented Asian Pacific Islander Desi American [APIDA] educators catalyzing liberatory educational change by countering miseducation that silences and obscures Asian American histories and stories). impacts the everyday lives of students and educators.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Windows 10’s Action Center is a place for quick access to common settings , such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but it’s also a hub for app and OS notifications. It’s also possible to customize the Start screen using the Export-StartLayout PowerShell cmdlet to export a layout as an.XML file and import it using the Start Layout Group Policy setting.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Using G Suite , both teachers and students can access the content remotely. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . This means if a student is sick or if there is a snow day, the full class can still assemble. . by Curtiss Strietelmeier. Curtiss Strietelmeier is a K–12 analyst for CDW•G.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Instead, schools need to choose technology that provides teachers with access to the digital resources, digital content and digital tools that can really help show where students are in their learning. Follower her on Twitter at @wendymcmahon. Digital Tools Help K–12 Teachers Address Student Needs. by Wendy McMahon.

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The 21st Century Principal

JULY 21, 2012

Recently, I found myself entangled with several people in a Twitter debate about whether BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies actually perpetuate or aggravate the digital divide our students currently experience. Having a BYOD policy would seem to perpetuate the divide between the tech-haves and tech-have-nots.

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ProfHacker

JUNE 24, 2016

Via Gerry Canavan , a syllabus-design resource that’s new to me is Tulane’s Accessible Syllabus site, which pulls together resources for syllabus design (including text and images) and policy that can make your syllabus more accessible, inclusive, and engaging. How about you? Let us know in comments!

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

So many resources are being shared daily on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. Work with teachers and other support staff to develop a responsible and equitable policy. There is no better time than now to implement personalized and blended learning pathways, which really cater to a remote learning environment.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Unfortunately, two decades after the Internet became accessible to the masses, many educators still are slow to realize the possibilities that accompany our new digital tools and online environments. Tales of “Bad Twitter” are legion, for example. I can attest that there is great power in being engaged in relevant online communities.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 5, 2019

Some digitally enabled K–12 schools find it difficult to provide appropriate lesson plans that can be accessed by all students, said Tim Clark, director of curriculum, instruction and digital learning at Chicago Public Schools. . JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued COSN 2019 coverage. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

District IT must have guardrails in place to ensure students only have access to age-appropriate content, but web content filtering is more than blocking inappropriate websites—it’s about keeping students safe and focused on learning. 3—Flexible Policy Management One size does not fit all when it comes to a school content filter!

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 6, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Artificial Intelligence in schools should present educators, parents, and policymakers with many concerns but there are also opportunities. And I came upon a situation where I wanted to use a tool recently, but I couldn't access it. It was overwhelmed.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 22, 2019

Schools can also block Flash entirely using Group Policy. . Like most security technologies, WDAG has some disadvantages: Users can’t access their favorites in a WDAG session. Microsoft’s login site also supports Windows Hello, so users can access their Microsoft account using a PIN, gesture or security key. . by Russell Smith.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 20, 2022

They promise an all-too-simple solution to tough problems like unequal access to high-quality schools, segregation and even school safety. I am an education policy professor who has spent almost two decades studying programs like these, and trying to follow the data where it leads. Twitter: @joshcowenMSU.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The CDW report shows that organizations improve their security posture with network access controls, security assessment tools and supplementary email security. Data governance policies are key, she says. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . People need training and guidance,” says Attai.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 23, 2024

Is one event enough to violate the law or library policy? DATE: Thursday, June 13th, 2024, at 2:00 pm US - Eastern Time COST: $99 /person - includes any-time access to the recording and the presentation slides and receiving a participation certificate. FREE for those on individual or group all-access passes (see below).

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Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2020

On Tuesday, Kristina Ishmael was watching a webinar about how coronavirus will impact K-12 education policy, when the screen was suddenly flooded by pictures of pornographic images and racial slurs. Sharing these screen captures online “is a horrible idea that violates a lot of social media policies,” says Vance.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 4, 2019

The hub will also give IT staff more visibility into developers’ data and accessibility policies , according to Karen Greenleaf, senior program manager for Chrome OS. . They’ll also be able to see how much apps cost and evaluate how well they would integrate with existing platforms. . This really speeds the process up,” said Rios.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Edtech spoke with Leila Nuland, managing research director for K-12 at Hanover research to discuss some of the trends surrounding computer science in K–12 and how to overcome issues of accessibility and underrepresentation in certain populations. There are enough challenges with equitable access. by Eli Zimmerman.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 20, 2019

In one respect everyone with a smartphone has instant access to information at any time and from anywhere. The content they shared included policies, procedures, pedagogical techniques, and professional development, but more importantly, tangible improvement results. The result has been a double-edged sword.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

surgeon general, took to Twitter to draw the connection between controlling the virus and school reopenings: “3 keys to open schools: low community prevalence of virus (critical), safety precautions.and resources for implementation.” Biden transition team officials are actively making this point.

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