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Launching SchoolLibraryNJ (and some models beyond)

NeverEndingSearch

We’re exited to launch SchoolLibraryNJ , a evolving project designed to address inequitable access to resources for K12 schools and libraries and to present the value of librarians in digitally curating resources for teaching and learning. Not every library has a realistic budget.

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CheckMark v1.0

EdTechTeam

Today, I present CheckMark version 1.0, And be sure to follow the Product Development Facebook page for details on cool software! Through a library of canned comments, teachers simply highlight text in a student documen t and the CheckMark popup appears above the cursor. which includes customizable comments! IRVINE, CA.

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The survival of higher education (2): Changing times

Learning with 'e's

My two keynotes were conceived, written and presented over a decade ago in 2000, at a time when the Web was still in its infancy. The Social Web is comprised of software that enables people to both read from, and write onto web spaces. Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association 27, 65-67. or the ‘social web’.

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Colleges are using big data to track students in an effort to boost graduation rates, but it comes at a cost

The Hechinger Report

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation gave grants to colleges to buy data tools and software. By 2006, the school was majority minority. Renick says he signed a contract with EAB 2011 before it even had a prototype for the software. Other foundations such as Kresge and Lumina did too.

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Schools in the poorest state become even poorer

The Hechinger Report

“If E-rate didn’t fund our technology, we didn’t get it,” he said, referring to a federal program that makes telecommunications and Internet access more affordable for schools and libraries. “We One of the newer buildings on the school’s campus hasn’t been painted since it was built in 2006. We didn’t have a lot of extra.

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The Key Role of Tech in Accessibility for All

edWeb.net

During ClassLink and CoSN’s edWebinar, “ Accessibility for All: Creating an Equitable Learning Ecosystem, ” the presenters discussed the lessons they’ve learned, especially regarding technology as an instrument for accessibility. All software—and hardware—should be vetted by a team of faculty and IT staff. Highlights.

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Planning for the Total Cost of Edtech Initiatives

edWeb.net

Strategic planning for edtech is an endless journey—and not just because of constantly evolving hardware and software. 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. About the Presenters.

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