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Orientation Inspiration 2017

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And there seem to be a few go-to digital tools to support engagement, discovery and setting a fun and participatory tone for what library (and the librarian) looks like. Using GoosechaseEDU scavenger hunt platform for iPhone or Android , you can create a new game or copy and adapt games from templates in the Game Library.

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Impero Software Announces New Version of its Flagship Product ? Impero Education Pro ? at ISTE 2018

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The software has been updated to include a new mental health keyword library, google authentication, and improved scalability to support larger school districts, among other features. It partnered with advocacy organizations to produce white papers at the 2017 and 2016 Digital Citizenship Summits.

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How one city closed the digital divide for nearly all its students

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After schools went remote in 2020, Jessica Ramos spent hours that spring and summer sitting on a bench in front of her local Oakland Public Library branch in the vibrant and diverse Dimond District. Every school had their individual Google spreadsheet, and there wasn’t a unifying place where any of us could look.”. OAKLAND, Calif.

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Insights from CoSN Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity Winners

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Notably, in 2017 she was the first to testify in the landmark Yazzie/Martinez lawsuit that resulted in the court ordering the state to take immediate action to resolve deep inequities and barriers to education faced by at-risk students. She plans to continue impacting students’ lives through advocacy and consultancy.

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How Technology Helps Social-Emotional Learning Flourish

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Ann Levett was appointed Superintendent of Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools in June 2017. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. This edWeb broadcast was sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA.

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Getting Stakeholders to Back the Edtech Budget

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As Superintendent of Fort Smith (AR) Public Schools from 2017-2020, Dr. Brubaker launched the district’s Vision 2023 strategic planning initiative, working extensively with stakeholders to identify and prioritize the district’s greatest needs. Brubaker has CoSN CETL certification and a Ph.D.

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Five Steps to Closing the Homework Gap

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For instance, one barrier to access was library cards. The school streamlined the process and included library card registration with overall school registration. The library staff constantly communicates with community leaders to find out how they can assist them; again, technology is the tool, not the end goal.