eSpark

MAY 31, 2016

After seeing first-hand the importance of technology in education, they joined the team at eSpark. Prior to joining the team, she taught high school integrated Algebra in a special education setting for two years in the Bronx. A few years ago, Shannon and Anthony were teaching in the Bronx. Anthony Galardi. What led you to eSpark?

Technology 40

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 19, 2021

In education, the key to change is perseverance because the community is better at executing than it is at innovating. Throughout his 30-year career as an educator, Scott has earned the distinction of Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year, and received numerous senatorial, gubernatorial, and congressional recognitions.

Advocacy 89

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EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Members of Panel: Representative Scott Hochberg - Houston, TX Representative Mark Strama - Austin, TX Mr. Thomas Ratliff, State Board of Education - Mt. It is frightening how we are going to make things work under the currently released budget proposals.One size fits all education doesn''t work anymore. Are tablets ready?

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Among her most recent notable achievements are 2021 Georgia Carl Perkins awardee, 2020 University of Georgia College of Education Lifetime Achievement awardee, 2019 Georgia Outstanding Woman, and 2019 Georgia Department of Education’s STEM and STEAM Advocate of the Year. Follow Dr. Levett on Twitter @AnnLPGA.

Technology 93

Technology BYOD Learning Advocacy 93

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 7, 2023

In the meantime, the middle schooler would be left to keep up with her schoolwork on her own, on a district-issued tablet that Curry says would often lock her granddaughter out. We are speaking about an equal right, an equal opportunity to access education,” said Sabrina Bernadel, legal counsel at the National Women’s Law Center.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

During a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , the presenters discussed the policies and practices that also keep data safe in a digital education environment. Linnette is a recognized expert in the youth and education sectors and speaks nationally on data privacy matters.

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Data Student Data Privacy Policies Training 97

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The Center for Public Education found that while over 90% of teachers reported that they engaged in some type of professional development during the year, most found it to be completely ineffective.”. Reid described the drive to give the teachers opportunities to pursue their education. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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Professional Learning Technology Learning Lenovo 98

Hack Education

APRIL 13, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. All this feeds the review I write each December on the stories we are told about the future of education. National) Education Politics. Board of Education and it barely registered as a story. ” Education in the Courts.

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Education Facebook Edmodo OER 44

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. We argue that this progress is achievable only if we make room for new approaches in education—that is, if we innovate." Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. We argue that this progress is achievable only if we make room for new approaches in education—that is, if we innovate." Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Insights into the successes and challenges of using educational technology in an effective and equitable way were discussed during a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA. He also found that blended learning can be a great way to maximize the learning potential of parents as well as educators and students.

Technology 93

Technology Blended Learning BYOD Assessment 93

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Educating all constituents, not just about the process, but also why it’s important, is essential. They educate staff about the types of attacks as well as what to do. Ann served as co-chair of Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020.

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Hack Education

JULY 13, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. All this feeds the review I write each December on the stories we are told about the future of education. National) Education Politics. ” (State and Local) Education Politics. ” Immigration and Education.

Education 43

Education Khan Academy Blackboard Report 43

Kevin Corbett

JULY 26, 2014

Everywhere I turn I see babies, toddlers and young children with tablets/ipads and smartphones. Nor, it seems, do a number of advocacy groups that want it pulled off the market because they think iPads and babies are a dangerous combination. Tablets give off blue light, which has been shown to disrupt sleep patterns.

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Mobility Tablets iPad Gamification 79

edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

Wherever the location, funding is always a challenge for educational leaders. While rural school districts face many obstacles, especially as they move education into the digital world, they have some opportunities that might differ from large, urban communities. from The University of Mississippi in educational leadership.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2017

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. In particular, at a busy New York commuter campus like ours, students juggle schooling among other personal and professional commitments.

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Mobility OER Technology BYOD 80

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. All this feeds the review I write each December on the stories we are told about the future of education. National) Education Politics. “What Trump Didn’t Say About Education,” according to The Atlantic.

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Education MOOC Company Pearson 45

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Dr. Thiele noted that it is vital for district leaders to be willing learners when their educated tech staff says, “Hey, these things are important.” Miller leans heavily on his IT team to stay ahead of attacks by monitoring systems 24/7 and proactively educating staff on potential risks. Dr. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 5, 2021

in educational computing from the University of North Texas. Wilson served as an assistant superintendent, executive director, special education director, school administrator and teacher, and adjunct professor. Ann serves on the Advisory Council for ERDI’s Alliance for Education Impact and Project Tomorrow’s Advisory Council.

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EdTech BYOD Training Advocacy 61

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

She was a successful education leader in Virginia, and Texas before McGraw-Hill recruited her to lead their Urban Markets 2015-2017. Ann served as Executive Director, Educational Technology in the Klein Independent School District, near Houston, Texas until September 2013, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles, California.

BYOD 65

BYOD Smartphone Accessibility Advocacy 65

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 21, 2020

We look at our health issues, educational issues … all of this stuff comes back full force to poverty. We look at our health issues, educational issues … all of this stuff comes back full force to poverty,” Jefferson said. Poverty was the pandemic for Holmes County, long before Covid was.

Advocacy 99

Advocacy Report Accessibility Laptops 99

edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2020

Every two or three years, state and federal laws regarding accessibility in education change. While there is no substitute to having an attorney or special education director focused on special education legislation, there are additional services that can keep the flow of information coming. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Accessibility Digital Badges Elementary BYOD 56

edWeb.net

JUNE 17, 2020

Most important, the pandemic has changed how all of the presenters are approaching the overall educational environment. The question, the presenters said, is how much the current situation will change the future education environment. in educational leadership in 2011 from Trevecca Nazarene University. About the Presenters.

EdTech 53

EdTech Outcomes BYOD Advocacy 53

edWeb.net

JUNE 25, 2021

He earned a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in educational leadership and supervision from Loyola University Chicago where he received the Phi Delta Kappa Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award. His affinity for education has ignited a fiery passion to close the equity gap for all students. About the Presenters.

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System Learning Guidelines Policies 56

Hack Education

JUNE 10, 2016

Education Politics. ” Via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “Gov. .” ” Via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “Gov. .” ” Via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “Gov. ” Education in the Courts. “ Spending Bill Could Revive Year-Round Pell Grants.”

Education 48

Education MOOC Company Report 48

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Yet, 1:1 classrooms, BYOD, and tech-supported education are today’s reality. The why, said the presenters, should always be about impacting students’ education. Schools need a supportive team of educators (and students and parents) who will keep their attention on the end goal and not use the problems as an excuse to ditch the plan.

Technology 53

Technology BYOD Advocacy Guidelines 53

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Domenech cited an estimate that as many as 14 million students still don’t have the equipment they need to receive an equitable education in areas where schools may be closed. And it is intended to make sure students have a high-quality educational experience no matter which scenario is in effect, or for how long.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

A final challenge—again, whether or not during a crisis—is compassion for the families and students while still ensuring an effective education. Schools may need to approach the digital transition one family at a time to make sure all students receive a quality and effective education. Department of Education Secretary in October 2016.

BYOD 54

BYOD Broadband EdTech Elementary 54

edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2020

She has worked in public school education, K-12, and higher ed, for nearly 40 years. The Center for Digital Education and The National School Board Association recognized Wilson County Schools for its innovative use of technology. About the Host. Ann McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s Empowered Superintendents Initiative.

EdTech 61

EdTech BYOD Accessibility Advocacy 61

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

“Nobody knows the right path forward,” said Robin Lake, director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education , a nonpartisan education research center in Seattle that has compiled an online database of coronavirus response plans provided by scores of districts across the country as a resource for other educators.

Learning 67

Learning Laptops Smartphone Accessibility 67

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 28, 2017

Yet throughout India, a number of digital initiatives are underway aimed at improving education in areas that lack sufficient trained and experienced teachers. And many of the public, government-run schools – where 70 percent of all children study – have no computers or tablets.

Blended Learning 40

Blended Learning Learning Tablets Training 40

edWeb.net

APRIL 19, 2021

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, blended learning is a style of education in which students learn via electronic and online media and traditional face-to-face teaching. Educational content needs to be available outside of the classroom and easy to access. By Eileen Belastock. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. Benigni, Ed.D.

Learning 54

Learning Blended Learning BYOD Professional Learning 54

edWeb.net

MARCH 1, 2020

Educators must first have a deep and cohesive understanding of what they’re trying to accomplish in the classroom and how they’re trying to do it. With 20 years as an educator, Dr. Removcik’s experiences include teaching mathematics, leadership at both the school and district level, and working for a Pennsylvania Intermediate Unit.

Online Assessments 53

Online Assessments Assessment Student Data Privacy BYOD 53

edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

In a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , education leaders reflected on the challenges of the past year and the possibilities of the upcoming school year. Kelley is an exemplary superintendent who received her bachelor’s degree and a doctorate in education from the University of Pennsylvania.

Learning 83

Learning Broadband Elementary Professional Learning 83

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 19, 2021

For low-income kids it’s really hard for programs to run in person,” said Jodi Grant, executive director of Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit advocacy group. “It And a year into the pandemic, federal financial support has only now begun to arrive in the form of public education dollars set aside for enrichment.

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Survey Laptops Accessibility Report 137

Kevin Corbett

JULY 26, 2014

Everywhere I turn I see babies, toddlers and young children with tablets/ipads and smartphones. Nor, it seems, do a number of advocacy groups that want it pulled off the market because they think iPads and babies are a dangerous combination. Tablets give off blue light, which has been shown to disrupt sleep patterns.

Mobility 40

Mobility Tablets iPad Advocacy 40

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Educate all staff members frequently and thoroughly. Education programs need to be more comprehensive and ongoing throughout the year. Manheim Central School District (PA) Superintendent Dr. Peter Aiken said they partnered with a company to educate their staff about email threats. Everyone is at risk.”.

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