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Student Agency is More Than Voice and Choice

A Principal's Reflections

Educators and schools across the globe have embraced the concept of student agency. However, we must not lose sight of the third element that comprises this concept, and that is advocacy. Many students participate in committees, on unique panels, and in functions that help raise awareness or interest in education issues.

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Student Agency: Moving From Talk to Action

A Principal's Reflections

This was achieved during a time of tumultuous change as the education reform movement was just gaining steam. It is driven by choice, voice, and advocacy. BYOD, 1;1, grading, homework, technology purchases, space renovations, etc.) BYOD, 1;1, grading, homework, technology purchases, space renovations, etc.)

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Impero Software Announces New Version of its Flagship Product ? Impero Education Pro ? at ISTE 2018

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Chicago, June 24, 2018 – Impero Software, a leading provider of classroom management, network and online safety software to schools today announced the latest version of its award-winning product, Impero Education Pro V7. We are looking forward to showcasing the new Impero Education Pro version 7 at ISTE.”

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?Scaling Mobile Technology for Community College Students: 5 Tips for Entrepreneurs

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After three years of utilizing a BYOD (bring your own device) policy with my classes at Nassau Community College, I have seen how tools like tablets and laptops can lead to better academic engagement. Access to connectivity is vital to a successful classroom BYOD policy, so these issues are largely taken care of by an institution.

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Educational Technology Innovations: The Hurdles, Accelerators, and Tech Enablers

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Sponsored by ClassLink Through the Driving K-12 Innovation series, CoSN continues to share high-quality trend reports supporting emerging technology in K-12 education to transform learning. Learner agency refers to students as active choice makers in their education, reconceptualizing their role from “student” to “learner.”

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Scaling, Sustaining, and Budgeting for Education Technology Innovations

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In “ Leadership Strategies for Scaling, Sustaining, and Budgeting for Education Technology Innovations ,” three education leaders discussed critical strategic technology planning and investments implemented in their districts to scale and sustain long-term innovation effectively. ClassLink is ideal for 1 to1 and BYOD initiatives.

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A letter of support

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These new collections support new literacies and leverage the new bounty of open educational resources (OER) supported by the White House’s #GoOpen initiative, as well as streamed media, and software for creating and sharing powerful, effectively, ethically produced digital stories. We curate new forms of digital texts.