Edsurge

MAY 16, 2019

Keya Wondwossen, the director of advocacy and public partnerships at DonorsChoose, drew on personal experiences to explain to reporters why this campaign is so important to her. Already, nearly 60,000 educators have filled out the prompts, allowing the nonprofit to better connect donors to their projects.

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Classroom Google Advocacy Robotics 159

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

At first glance, it seems like a hefty fine—and it’s what the Federal Trade Commission ordered Google to pay as a settlement over complaints that YouTube had violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule, or COPPA. But is it really all that much?

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EdTechTeam

JANUARY 2, 2018

We all know that Google Docs is a powerful word processing tool and one of the main core applications of Google. Google Docs is probably one of the most used G-Suite apps in the educational domain and one that offers many features above and beyond our old traditional ways of digitizing text. 1 Font Selection: .

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

The desire to increase agency in the form of voice, choice, and advocacy should be viewed as just as important for educators (teachers and administrators) as it is for students. Consider developing a meeting agenda using Google Docs. Advocacy educators consider voice and support for a cause to bring about needed change.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2021

As an organization on a mission to build a strong, socially conscious and diverse tech workforce, the past year showed us where we can strengthen our existing practices and sharpen our focus and advocacy efforts to be even further out on the leading edge of innovative learning.

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EdTechTeam

APRIL 9, 2019

EdTechTeam today announced that it has received the Google Cloud Global Partner of the Year Award in Education. This award was presented at Google Cloud Next ’19. EdTechTeam was recognized for the company’s achievements in helping schools implement and increase meaningful adoption of the Google Cloud ecosystem.

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

MARCH 20, 2015

A school librarian advocacy video from the New Jersey Association of School Librarians, worth watching. BEST school librarian advocacy video! Jx A photo posted by Johanna Basford (@johannabasford) on Mar 12, 2015 at 5:03am PDT #creative ! Enjoy your weekend! (??? ? GR8Finds #This Week'

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 14, 2021

With help from Hameed, the lead instructor, and several teaching assistants, students learn how to use search engines like Google, how to research and verify information, create presentations online, answer emails in a professional manner and use Google products like Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Drive.

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Learning Advocacy Report Google 144

Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2019

include: Computational Thinking for Educators from Google (15-30 hours). See a sample letter to principal, advocacy slide deck , and additional resources. There are a number of excellent online learning opportunities designed specifically for educators. Some favorites (all free!) Teaching CS Fundamentals from Code.org (3-8 hours).

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Comparison Advocacy STEM Meeting 218

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Google saw a 565 percent increase in searches for the phrase a couple years ago. An international “climate anxiety” survey of 10,000 teens and young adults found that more than 45 percent of those who responded said “their feelings about climate change negatively affected their daily life and functioning.”

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Survey Advocacy Study Social Media 177

Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2020

A few days later the district switched to Google Meet, according to Ashley Boyd, whose two children—ages 9 and 12—attend school in Berkeley Unified. The report looks at 15 popular video-conferencing apps, some of which have been adopted for use by companies and schools, including Zoom, Google Hangouts and Microsoft Teams.

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The Jose Vilson

MAY 3, 2020

Contrary to my own public activism and advocacy, I propose that we move the nation’s largest public school system into a completely online endeavor forever and a day. They can turn in assignments whenever/wherever and just hope Google can give them the answers if their teacher isn’t online at the moment.

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NeverEndingSearch

OCTOBER 12, 2020

A Google form on the site will collect questions, along with context relating to grade level, location, and the category of the inquiry. And, I think a lot of the of us who are doing this understand what particular kind of advocacy is critical right now–advocacy on behalf of the learner. Harvey II; Dr. M. Martin; Leslie B.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The special education system can be “incredibly difficult for everybody,” said Ramona Hattendorf, director of advocacy for the Arc of King County , which promotes disability rights. She relied on Google Translate and other parents to help her compose emails asking why he didn’t receive that support until the third grade.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Even as FAST Funds help to fill gaps in social services today, labor leaders think that in the future, the movement has the potential to organize faculty and staff around advocacy for campus policies that actually close those gaps for low-income students and educators. What if you were not just disseminating aid to students?” Kirtley says.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 12, 2022

I say this all the time, “You must both fear and respect Google (and Facebook, etc.) Will your child appreciate your advocacy when they are overcoming handicaps, obstacles, or just throwing a fit and you hit their face with a slice of cheese? 2 Data Mining and Tracking. because they know a lot about you.”

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 17, 2017

Student agency (voice, choice, advocacy) – Are students empowered to own their learning (blended/personalized/virtual learning options, they select tool to be used, etc.) After sharing the areas of focus above, Jonathan created a Google Form for the Downingtown leaders to use as we all engaged in learning walks across the district.

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Learning Outcomes Assessment Advocacy 204

Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

Along the way, Seldin enlisted the help of 17 colleges and higher-ed advocacy organizations, including the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, to review, test and spread the word about the website. It Pays to Ask—and Appeal A prerequisite for seeking help is knowing that it is available.

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Tools Advocacy Study Company 156

Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

Every day more schools and districts are switching to Lumio – it’s truly a flexible, time-saving tool that makes it easy to turn your PDFs, Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Notebook files into engaging lessons with interactive activities, games, group workspaces, and formative assessment ALL built right in.

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Assistive Technology Learning Strategy Resources 96

MindShift

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

For many parents this type of advocacy feels necessary to ensure their child’s success, but Lythcott-Haims says normalizing over-parenting can lead young adults to experience an “ existential impotence. Listen on Apple Podcasts , Google Play , Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 28, 2018

The researchers looked at 171 apps from the top 10 paid and free Apple and Android math and literacy apps available on Amazon and Google Play and found that few apps are designed to teach children based on research showing how children aged 3 to 5 learn.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2019

In March, at ASCD Empower, which is a conference for educators with a focus on equity, she presented with Becca Mui, an education manager at GLSEN , an LGBTQ advocacy group focused on schools. You can follow the podcast on the Apple Podcast app , Spotify , Stitcher , Google Play Music or wherever you listen.

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Policies Advocacy Conference Survey 141

Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

APRIL 9, 2019

I made an example of a book poster on a Google slide and had students point out things they noticed. For posters, I created a blank set of Google Slides, which Ms. Each claimed a slide, chose a background color, added a short book talk, and chose images from Google Explore that represented their book.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Angela has 15 years of experience as a professional school counselor and is a Google Certified Educator. Angela’s advocacy has earned her recognition, most recently the “2017 NJ State School Counselor of the Year” award and was featured in Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls blog. Angela Cleveland, M.S.Ed., www.caldwell.edu ].

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STEM Company Industry System 337

Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2024

I did a Google search about who makes decisions in West Virginia, and started reaching out to the state legislators and bringing [other child care providers] together.” Her advocacy has started to take on a larger role in her life: She recently accepted a position as the executive director for the West Virginia Women’s Alliance.

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Policies Industry Accessibility Advocacy 143

Iterating Toward Openness

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Effective Advocacy. releases of the Linux kernel came from employees at Intel, IBM, Google, Facebook, Samsung, RedHat, and SUSE. And it’s not only “newer” companies like Google or Facebook. Over one third (34.5%) of all the contributions to the 4.8 – 4.13

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 2, 2020

Yet another runs classes for its students at Google, where they simultaneously work. It’s a good way to bridge the gap between what students learn and what employers say they need them to know, said Maria Flynn, president and CEO of the advocacy group Jobs for the Future. Another university teaches fermentation at a brewery.

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techlearning

JUNE 24, 2018

The software has been updated to include a new mental health keyword library, google authentication, and improved scalability to support larger school districts, among other features. It partnered with advocacy organizations to produce white papers at the 2017 and 2016 Digital Citizenship Summits.

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Software Digital Citizenship Handbook BYOD 40

NeverEndingSearch

MAY 14, 2020

Currently, one very popular strategy is the creation of classroom scenes using Google Slides populated with their flexible Bitmojis. We need strategies for personalizing and enriching the remote learning experience. And it is clear that the library must be the center of that experience. Valenza, J.K. TechLearning. Valenza, J.K.

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Libraries OER Wiki Strategy 145

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

While some districts have prioritized the mental health of their students, Kelly Vaillancourt Strobach, the director of policy and advocacy for the National Association of School Psychologists, said such districts are the exception. Students can jump into a quick counseling session to help them get back on track.

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Technology Broadband Meeting Advocacy 128

NeverEndingSearch

JANUARY 14, 2020

Deb Kachel, Co-Chair, Advocacy Committee, PSLA. Google Map & Directions ) We are looking forward to a fantastic Saturday night with folks from across the country at the exciting Howl at the Moon piano bar. This injustice to SDP students hampers their success in career, college, and life.

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Libraries Advocacy Resources Google 52

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 25, 2021

One Oregon advocacy organization reported receiving calls from nearly 280 parents about shortened school days from September 2016 to December 2018. One advocacy organization reported receiving calls from nearly 280 parents about this issue from September 2016 to December 2018, according to the complaint. Credit: Google Maps.

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Pearson Education Learning Report 145

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 5, 2019

Urkund: Today’s Sponsor Urkund is great as a plagiarism prevention tool and connects with most common Learning Management Systems like Google Classroom, Moodle, and Canvas or as a stand-alone web tool or by email. And yes, you’ll hear birds chirping, but that is ok! Students just turn in work.

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edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2020

Studyo is a student-centered task management platform to help build student organization skills by combining a school’s true schedule with tasks from many sources whether entered by students or posted by teachers on a variety of platforms such as Google Classroom, Blackbaud’s onCampus, Canvas LMS, Schoology, and others.

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Schoology Advocacy LMS Strategy 53

Edsurge

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Google Earth : SUCH a powerful tool for all content areas and ages. Teaching Tolerance : “Our mission is to reduce prejudice, improve intergroup relations and support equitable school experiences for our nation’s children. We believe that schools must educate all students for full participation in a diverse democracy.”.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2017

That includes Brown University and Google Student ambassador Cliff Weitzman (22), who founded Speechify to help students with reading disorders and other difficulties. The Students Unique this year are the honorees working on education from the inside: students.

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Education Learning Advocacy Blended Learning 117

Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2018

When we circled back in mid-winter, James had implemented some online collaborative tools with his students, such as Padlet and Google Classroom, to help students communicate digitally and work together on projects. This amplified the learning by giving equal weight to all voices in the room.

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