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Plain Language and Inclusive Document Design

ProfHacker

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking this month about making teaching documents of all kinds more accessible. Some of this is about a syllabus , but some of it is about rethinking some of our signs and documentation at work, as well as ways that we can make our edX courses more accessible to that highly varied audience.

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BYOD Equity Panel at #SXSWedu 2014

EdTechSandyK

On March 5, 2014, I was privileged to moderate and participate on a panel on Bridging the Digital Divide with BYOD Equity at the SXSWedu conference in Austin, Texas. Of course access to devices is important when we are asking families to send technology to school with their children, but there are so many more equity issues involved.

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Closing the Digital Learning Gap

Digital Promise

Gaps also exist between high-performing and low-performing public schools based on differences in access to funding and resources, community engagement and commitment, and the ability and willingness of district and school leaders to embrace innovation and try new strategies. These present as follows: 1. school and library to the internet.

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The Awkward Truth About ‘Free College’—It Isn’t Truly Free

Edsurge

In 2014, when Tennessee unveiled a statewide scholarship to cover tuition expenses at community colleges, the program was praised for making higher education possible for more people. Students who lack citizenship documentation—sometimes called “ Dreamers ”—may be excluded from last-dollar programs, Marshall says. It’s understandable.

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Celebrating a School-Wide Commitment to Powerful Learning

Digital Promise

Educators who design learning experiences that are personal and accessible , authentic and challenging , collaborative and connected , and inquisitive and reflective create deeper, more meaningful learning experiences for their students. Powerful use of technology contributes to closing the Digital Learning Gap. Halloran School No.

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How to Start a High School Esports Team & Benefit Your School

ViewSonic Education

In addition to the well-documented social and physical benefits of group activities, esports is able to offer students improved academic professional opportunities. In 2014, Robert Morris University was the first to offer an esports scholarship. Accessed 4.17.18 Accessed 4.17.18 Accessed 4.17.18 Accessed 4.17.18

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Reflections, Part 2: Hawaii Google Summit 2014

EdTechnocation.com

In Part 1 of my reflection on the 2014 Hawaii Google Summit by +EdTechTeam , I shared my personal goal and the journey I took from last year''s summit until today. In Part 2 I''ll share my experiences, take-aways, and session resources from the 2014 Hawaii Google Summit. athletic schedules, faculty meetings, school activities, etc.).

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