The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2022

Resources Mentioned in the Show. Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility 00;00;00;04 – 00;00;07;19 John Davis This is the Ten Minute Teacher Podcast with your host Vicki Davis. Extended Episode number 780 – Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 10, 2022

To support educators in accessing quality and relevant professional learning tools at the beginning of the pandemic, we curated a list of micro-credentials that could be earned with a remote or hybrid classroom. We believe that high quality must also mean accessible and equitable. Are the colors accessible?

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 31, 2023

This week on the newsletter , I shared resources about tackling chronic absenteeism and thought I'd put some out there for you since this is such a pervasive problem. In the meantime, when I have students absent, I work to make things accessible to the students who aren't there. We can't teach students who aren't there.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 13, 2021

Today’s tip: Speed up MS Office with the Quick Access Toolbar. Earlier versions don’t include the Quick Access toolbar. Check off those you want on the Quick Access toolbar. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Category: MS Office. Q: I tend to do the same actions over and over in MS Office.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2022

Today’s tip: Speed up MSO with Quick Access Toolbar. Earlier versions don’t include the Quick Access toolbar. Select those you want on the Quick Access toolbar. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Category: MS Office. Q: I tend to do the same actions over and over in MS Office. I choose below.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 25, 2020

Distance learning is a crazy time for many, but we can celebrate the way various companies are offering very cool and engaging tools, resources, and activities for free. Below are some free resources to inspire students to enhance their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) skills and also for Social and Emotional Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Listen to This Post I’ll also be sharing more resources this week on my blog, podcast, and social media accounts and in my newsletter. Learn about 16 Free Resources for Schools Who Are Closing Due to Coronavirus Get prepared now. I hope these resources can take you to the educator communities that are collecting and sharing.

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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. But the kids take it further, as we ask them to solve problems and provide them with the resources they need.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

There are so many fantastic resources on AI out there, but I have been noticing that some of them feel very hype-ish and even written by AI. So, today, for day 17 for 80 Days of AI and HI, I'm sharing what teachers say about their AI resources and go to's. Here are the resources I found and explored as a result of the tweet.

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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. Digital resources can play a significant role in expanding the accessibility of diverse materials.

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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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Edsurge

APRIL 21, 2023

Families with social and economic capital tend to provide their children with more educational tools and opportunities, including enrichment activities, access to technology and familiarity with the learning process. However, working towards equity and access is of paramount importance. Ensure access to quality curriculum materials.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 6, 2021

Are you looking for grading apps, tools, and resources that you can use to collect, calculate, and analyze your student’s grades? Educators can log into their grade book from any computer with Internet access. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. If so, check out our list below.

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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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American Consortium for Equity in Education

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Keep Reading Mining EdTech for Equity & Access: 5 Tools Built Into Common EdTech Resources. The post Mining EdTech for Equity & Access: 5 Tools Built Into Common EdTech Resources appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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EdTechTeacher

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In this post, we provide suggestions and resources for three powerful white boarding alternatives that integrate seamlessly with Google for Education. Download Our Full Catalog The post Jamboard Transition Resources for Teachers appeared first on EdTechTeacher. Also know that our team at EdTechTeacher is always here for you.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

However, 39 percent of schools reported that lack of access to licensed professionals and mental health funding were major roadblocks to their efforts supporting student mental health. Nearly 90 percent of schools reported increased social and emotional support for students during the 2021-22 academic year. Your mileage is going to vary.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2020

As I received the onslaught of teach-online resources, I collected those that made the most sense. Newsela COVID-19 resource center (and free access to their paid products this school year). Alice Keeler’s Tips and Resources for Managing and Maximizing Remote Learning. Resources for Teaching Online –from Edublog.

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Neo LMS

JULY 20, 2021

This is where content curation is vital — so you can save resources on the spot and find them again later. Efficient methods for collecting teaching resources. I mentioned lesson resources as one reason teachers curate, but that might not be the only one. What types of resources will be included? What is the purpose?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In this post, I’m excited to share with you a curated list of resources that I’ve found particularly valuable for science teachers and students. From interactive simulations to comprehensive lesson plans, these resources are designed to cater to various learning styles and bring the wonders of science to life.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The learning process revolves around resource sharing: from teacher to student, student to student, student to teacher, teacher to… However, this transition to remote technologies has made school employees and students of all ages that much more vulnerable to cyberattacks.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

Students can access learning materials outside of school. One of the most straightforward ways that technology contributes to equity in schools is ensuring that every student has access to learning materials, even outside of the classroom. Ensuring internet access outside of school. Here are some examples.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 26, 2019

Accessibility is an important topic in education and encompasses the classroom space, digital tools and resources and much more. Creating an Accessibility-Friendly Classroom Environment Is the classroom bursting with patterned borders on the bulletin boards and bright colorful posters/word walls/anchor charts?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The tools and resources my students use must generate discussion and are often used in a team or partner setting, as I strongly believe that student interaction supports our instructional goals. Epic is currently a free resource for teachers and allows students access to around 20,000 books from 7-3. First, we listen to a story.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Computer science has a wider footprint in schools than ever before, but there are differences when it comes to who has access to computer courses and who’s enrolling. Previous studies have noted that schools serving well-off communities are more likely to offer computer science than less-resourced schools. I like the challenge.”

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Nick's Picks for Educational Technology

MAY 21, 2020

The post Digital Accessibility Resources to Empower All Learners appeared first on Nick's Picks For Educational Technology. It can give learners a voice that they may not have had before.” ” The statement resonated with me to such a degree that I have it on a.

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Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2023

He also pointed out that many existing nonprofits and philanthropic organizations already aim to improve college completion rates and open college access, leaving him to ask, “What’s unique about these guys?” “They had an opportunity to do more with that big investment than just perpetuate themselves.”

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 14, 2019

In this first post, we explore how Powerful Learning is personal and accessible, share research that grounds these two principles, and provide resources to support your own learning and teaching practices. Powerful learning practices are attuned to the variability of individual learners and ensure that learning is accessible to all.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 27, 2017

For others we need to differentiate and make the content more accessible to accommodate for a disability. As classrooms and digital spaces become more ubiquitous educators must understand how the content they create and put in these online spaces must be made accessible for all. is accessibility. And the law is on their side.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Unfortunately, a sizeable portion of this academic scholarship is locked behind paywalls thus restricting its access to those who can afford to pay. Several researchers and students are unable to afford the high costs required for access thus crippling their efforts to participate in the generation of quality knowledge.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 27, 2015

Last month, I posted an article about some of Google Chrome''s accessibility features and resources. Google has a great site with resources about all of the accessibility features in all of their products. This is a great resource for teachers and students who need features to help them use these tools. -.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2022

Students deserve the resources and support they need to fully engage in learning, and when you design for inclusion, everyone benefits. Do you need to evaluate your district’s classroom accessibility? Educators in every building acknowledged the continuing need to create more equitable education environments.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

. — Today, SETDA is pleased to announce the release of a cybersecurity resource focused on small, rural, and under-resourced districts. It is the newest addition to SETDA’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Collection , available for access in their OER Commons site. “As

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Importantly, these companies are pursuing equitable access to their products and content, regardless of identity, geography, race, religion, socioeconomic background, etc. They proactively plan for a diverse customer base and do not treat accessibility as an afterthought. Exploring the intersectionality of DEI and Accessibility.

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Hapara

AUGUST 8, 2022

Have you ever considered creating your own open educational resources (OER)? Because these resources are open to use, when you share an OER, other educators across the globe can access it and use it in their classrooms. Let’s take a look at how to develop K-12 open educational resources. Similar resources.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As educators, we have the responsibility to guide our students in using digital resources ethically and legally, ensuring they understand the implications of their actions in the digital space. In today’s post, I am sharing with you this collection of helpful resources you can use with your students to teach them about copyright.

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Tom Murray

MAY 23, 2018

Over the past few years, districts have been working diligently to close the access gap (coined in D.C. The statistics regarding the need are clear and I believe that equity in access is one of the main issues facing school leaders today. EveryoneOn.org is a non-profit that works to support families in obtaining access at home.

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