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8 Key Focus Areas for Developing a Re-Entry Plan

A Principal's Reflections

Blended Learning We have seen schools make considerable investments in technology during the pandemic. Schools can seize on the opportunities inherent with the purposeful use of technology aligned with high-agency strategies to create a more personalized experience. Access to devices and reliable WIFI needs to be emphasized.

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Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

Waterford

Technology has done more to change school curriculum and practices than nearly anything else—and in such a short amount of time! While it can be hard to keep up with every trend in educational technology, the mindset you have when it comes to classroom tech matters just as much as which ones you use.

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Revolutionizing Classrooms: How Microsoft’s AI is Changing Education

The CoolCatTeacher

Smyers is a member of the EDUCAUSE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board and has been named as one of CRN’s “Top 100 Women of the Channel” 2009–2013 and named to its advisory board. Technology is just the positive impact it is bringing to all industries, including and especially education. Think about teaching A.I.

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Mental Health Warning Signs to Look Out For This Semester

Edsurge

And with widely varying and frequently changing rules regarding masks and vaccinations across universities and states, many students feel additional stress about their health and safety and that of their loved ones, as well as confusion about the guidelines. percent to 13.2 percent).

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Do Tech Companies Need To Step Up Their Accessibility Game?

The Innovative Educator

Source: Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Disability Statistics and Demographics Technology was not designed by or for those with disabilities. The law ( 29 U.S.C § 794 (d) ) applies to all Federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology.

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Is the Socratic Method Right for Your Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Set down conversation guidelines like 1) refer to each other by name, 2) participate by building on conversations, 3) participate often with comments and reactions to ideas of others, 4) don’t dominate the stage, 5) disagree, but don’t be disagreeable, and 6) wait your turn. . 2009) The First Days of School.

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Tips and Strategies to Talk about Race in Class

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Practical Steps: Include clear guidelines in your syllabus, and discuss them openly with students. Use Media and Technology Thoughtfully In the age of technology, media can be a powerful tool in educating students about diversity and inclusion. Be consistent in enforcing these rules. Everett, S., & Carey, C. link] Sosa, T.