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APRIL 5, 2011

The following is a legislative action alert I received today from Jennifer Bergland and TCEA Advocacy. HB 6 is the companion bill to SB 6 which I testified on before the Senate Education Committee last week. When you call, ask to speak to the legislative aide who handles education issues for the representative.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 4, 2020

We invite all library professionals, employers, LIS students, and educators to participate in this event. Garcia-Febo holds a BA in Business Education and MLS from the University of Puerto Rico. She was born, raised and educated in the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico. Please also join the Library 2.0

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Reeves, 2006) Being able to identify the “go-to” or most trusted person in a network to leverage their relationships with others to effect change is more likely to result in change than working from the superintendent down, although you need both approaches. Counselors then contacted parents and put together resources to help students.

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Survey Advocacy Training Exercises 46

The Daring Librarian

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

Much like the Internets in general, (or the Googles, or the Facebooks, or the Twitters, or the YouTubes) many educators look upon Wikipedia with suspicion, sometimes derision, and occasionally with fear. Tech Terms Here: I love me s ome traditional research resources! (IE: But who are we kidding? It ain''t goin away folks!

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Advocacy Facebook Study Libraries 71

Iterating Toward Openness

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

For example, in 2015 I wrote that “My ultimate goal is this: I want to (1) radically improve the quality of education as judged by learners, and (2) radically improve access to education. The question we must each ask ourselves is – what is the real goal of our OER advocacy? And I want to do it worldwide.”

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 16, 2018

School leaders should encourage educators to use edtech that promotes skills like creativity and problem-solving, which will serve the student no matter what profession they choose. She is a frequent presenter at state, national and international education conferences. About the Host.

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Technology PowerMyLearning Learning EdTech 40

The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2016

Under the fiscal 2017 budget, approved by lawmakers in April, allocations for the state’s public schools will still be about $172 million below what is considered full funding, according to figures from the state Department of Education. Related: “Education costs money,” says state superintendent in Mississippi.

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Elementary Advocacy E-rate Accessibility 56

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Unfortunately, many schools and districts are still relying on individuals or looking for that magic program rather than developing educational systems that provide a high-quality, modern education for all students. Even before the pandemic and the shift to distance education, learning extended beyond the classroom.

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System Digital Divide E-rate Education 53

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.”. By identifying similar-job teachers, the district provided specific and relatable resources and support. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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Professional Learning Technology Learning Lenovo 98

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. Returning to in-school instruction for all students will generate additional costs that many districts cannot currently afford.

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Guidelines Trends BYOD Data 88

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.

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BYOD Smartphone Accessibility Advocacy 60

edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2020

Every two or three years, state and federal laws regarding accessibility in education change. However, the goal is always the same: making sure that every student, at every level (classroom, building, district), has access to the resources they need to meet their learning goals. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. Highlights. Dr. Carol L.

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Accessibility Digital Badges Elementary BYOD 55

edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2020

So, some of their learning programs come with parent licenses so that everyone can take advantage of the resources. She has worked in public school education, K-12, and higher ed, for nearly 40 years. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. About the Host.

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EdTech BYOD Accessibility Advocacy 59

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. Learning goals heavily influence tools and resources for assessment. Have an instructional framework centered around curriculum design before talking about assessment.

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Online Assessments Assessment Student Data Privacy BYOD 52

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.

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EdTech Outcomes BYOD Advocacy 53

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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BYOD System Data Advocacy 95

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.

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Technology BYOD Advocacy Guidelines 53

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.

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BYOD Broadband EdTech Elementary 54

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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Strategy Student Data Privacy Data Policies 53

edWeb.net

JANUARY 22, 2019

At the beginning of the edtech wave, superintendents saw many benefits from using digital resources in the classroom. But, they also saw a large number of resources being recommitted to just this one aspect of education: space for server farms, money for hardware and software upgrades, overworked personnel, etc.

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EdTech PowerMyLearning Software BYOD 40

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

with an overlay of state and local laws makes understanding privacy regulations difficult at every level of education. Educating the community about your school’s data privacy policies is also important when they start comparing your district’s curriculum to another. Then, start with the basics.

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Student Data Privacy Data Policies BYOD 40

edWeb.net

JUNE 4, 2019

Most educators look at the cost of their device and software, but what they need to understand is that the total cost includes PD, tech support, sustainability. Department of Education Secretary in October 2016. Dr. Soumakian has over 35 years of education experience, including eighteen years of high school teaching.

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EdTech Digital Badges Software Outcomes 50

edWeb.net

APRIL 22, 2019

While the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was last reauthorized in 2004, with amendments in 2015, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) were updated back in 2008, the demand for accessibility and equality in education continues to grow. in education from Maryville University of St.

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Accessibility PowerMyLearning Guidelines Policies 40

Digital Promise

JULY 14, 2016

This article originally appeared on the Indiana Resource Center for Autism website. Positive behavior support is defined by the partnership between the intervention agent and the family, whereby each educates the other about what is desirable, what is a priority and what is realistic. The Problem. This support takes many forms.

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Training System Analysis Examples 120

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Of course cyber security is necessary in education. With few on-site licenses, educators and students will have no access to their materials. Dr. Gary Lilly, Superintendent at Bristol Tennessee City Schools in Tennessee since 2009, has been an educator for 24 years. About the Host.

PowerMyLearning 40

PowerMyLearning Data BYOD Training 40

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

When Congress passed FERPA (The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) in 1974, school and district leaders could rely on once-a-year training and reviews to make sure they remained in compliance. Now, when educators could potentially add a new app with a few mouse clicks, managing student data privacy is a never-ending task.

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Guidelines Data Student Data Privacy PowerMyLearning 40

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Moving to a 1:1 environment requires an overhaul of every district building and technology resource. She guided both the educational technology and IT departments to support district and site personnel to plan and complete all iPad deployments and the Mobile Learning Initiative. Allow appropriate time to create tech infrastructure.

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PowerMyLearning Mobile Learning BYOD iPad 40

edWeb.net

MARCH 19, 2019

Finally, school leaders need to model tech use to their teachers and show that the administration is all in on using tech for education. She has worked in public school education, K-12 and higher ed, for over 36 years. She is a frequent presenter at state, national and international education conferences. About the Host.

Online Assessments 42

Online Assessments Assessment PowerMyLearning BYOD 42

edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

Kelley is deeply committed to addressing historical disparities in school systems and realizing a compelling vision of educational equity for every student. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, she has been widely recognized for her professional work and contribution to education. About the Host.

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Libraries Elementary Accessibility BYOD 41

edWeb.net

JULY 31, 2019

For smaller districts, Robbins said budget and resource might put a high-end data center out of reach. She then moved to the K-12 education sector as CTO of Cypress Fairbanks ISD in Texas. She is a frequent presenter at state, national and international education conferences. About the Host.

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BYOD Data Software Training 42

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 21, 2017

As he and his wife, Jennifer, walked into the parking lot outside the E E Butler Center in Gainesville, Georgia, that day in 2006, the two could picture a different future for Caleb. His paltry education was much like that of dozens of other children in the GNETS system whose experiences this reporter researched.

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Education Assistive Technology Advocacy System 80

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 1, 2017

Some blame their teachers, some blame the textbooks, some blame the state for not prioritizing public education funding. 0 — Number of fourth-grade classrooms in Mississippi that use a social studies textbook published more recently than 2006. “It It was eye-opening learning about things that happened,” Creel said.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Richard Baca joined the New Mexico National Guard for the education benefits promised to him through the GI Bill, but after returning from two deployments to Iraq he became mired in difficulties with a for-profit university and has at least temporarily given up on getting a degree. Photo provided by Richard Baca.

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Report Outcomes Company Training 72

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

The controversial financing tool, often referred to as a social impact bond, has allowed this cash-strapped district, one of five in the Salt Lake City area, to provide high-quality early education to thousands of poor 3- and 4-year-olds who might have otherwise stayed home. Public education should not be market-driven.

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Report Elementary Advocacy Company 64

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 17, 2018

It’s where districts and schools decide to spend their money,” Worth, a veteran educator who has also taught in Greene County’s traditional public schools, explained. Department of Education. Board of Education decision. Some schools spend their money on overhead. We spend it on students.”.

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