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Summer passion projects for students

Kathy Schrock

#loveyouall Back in the day, employees of Google could pitch an idea to their supervisor to be able to take advantage of the “20% Time” program. Many of these projects turned into important components of the Google products. I used to love Google Labs, which included prototypes of the ideas being developed.

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Three Ways That Rural States Can Become the Hotbeds for School Edtech Innovation

Edsurge

It dates back to 2008, when an educational journey began in Wyoming that revealed the important role technology plays in enhancing teaching and learning—especially in a rural state. 2016 Wyoming Google Summit. I’ve got some experience with this from the past eight years.

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Dave Burgess Talks Student Engagement #MondayMotivation #tlap

The CoolCatTeacher

This book (called #tlap by those who follow its guidelines) is like an overstuffed tackle box for teachers full of useful tools, ideas, and tips for engaging kids and staging exciting experiences. 50 Things You Can Do with Google Classroom by Alice Keeler and Libbi Miller. Listen Now. Ditch that Textbook by Matt Miller.

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Essential Guide to Digital Citizenship for CIPA and E-Rate

Graphite Blog

CIPA and its amendment, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act of 2008 , require that all districts receiving E-rate funds must "provide for educating minors about appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms, and cyberbullying awareness and response.

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Leading a District Effectively During an Unprecedented School Year

edWeb.net

The priorities included having multiple scenarios for school openings and closings, based on evolving CDC guidelines and COVID infection rates, and continued development of the district infrastructure needed to handle them. Domenech has served as executive director of the American Association of School Administrators since July 2008.

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Five Steps to Ensure Accessibility for All

edWeb.net

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. Step 3: Build staff capacity.

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Helping Parents Guide Kids' Media Use #SXSWedu

EdTechSandyK

social media and AUP guidelines to make it more friendly for teachers and students. Brought in experts via Google Hangouts or Skype for parents to hear. Started in 2008 and has been through many iterations. Parents and caregivers are looking to schools for advice on their kids' media use. Lisa Nielsen: Rewrote NYC Dept.