Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

Nearly 200 colleges face federal civil rights investigations opened in 2019 about whether they are accessible and communicate effectively to people with disabilities. Among the newer aspects of these kinds of complaints is whether college social media communication meets accessibility standards.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Thu, 09/27/2018 - 15:46. Instead, schools need to choose technology that provides teachers with access to the digital resources, digital content and digital tools that can really help show where students are in their learning. Follower her on Twitter at @wendymcmahon. Use Personalized Learning Tools to Boost Classroom Equity.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 14, 2019

Is accessibility baked into to the development process? Twitter You must take ten steps too many on Twitter to use alt text. Who wouldn't want content to be accessed by people who are visually impaired? Twitter has not stepped up its accessibility game. Facebook has work to do in their accessibility game.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 6, 2018

Tue, 03/06/2018 - 10:05. The Federal Communications Commission program awards discounts through the Universal Service Fund for schools and libraries attempting to upgrade their telecommunications and internet access. This can cover everything from routers to switches and access points. meghan.bogardu…. Content Subtype.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Research says that when students are engaged in service-learning, their immune system, heart rate and sense of well-being improves dramatically. Children are happiest when they feel a sense of purpose. If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Use Facebook, Twitter, and any and all media that’s most popular at your school to share the details with members and interested students. 12, 2018 | Updated 11:02 a.m. Accessed 4.17.18 Accessed 4.17.18 Accessed 4.17.18 nacesports.org, February 27, 2018. Accessed 4.17.18 Published 10:22 a.m.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 16, 2018

Mon, 04/16/2018 - 12:41. BURNS: The technology gives students access to resources they might not have been able to access in the past. This could include accessing primary source documents from the National Archives, or finding footage of re-enactments and pulling up artifacts or images on their devices easily.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

For now, about 48 percen t of the teachers and students who responded to a 2018 report about classroom technology from Cambridge International reported using a desktop computer in schools. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . The rate of desktop computer use was highest in the U.S., at 75 percent.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2019

Others deploy monitoring tools to give students access to the latest digital resources, while also keeping them safe. One interesting finding from the WEF’s “ The Future of Jobs Report 2018 ” is that future workers may put a premium on different skills. Some deliver hands-on experience in areas such as robotics and coding.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Thu, 11/08/2018 - 12:56. IT administrators must make sure there are enough manageable wireless access points and switches in the library to ensure proper capacity and coverage. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. K–12's Digital Transformation Is Giving Libraries a Modern Makeover.

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2018

During an ISTE 2018 session, five educators each presented their four favorite apps in a “smackdown” format that gave each educator two minutes to highlight the coolest features of each app. Tweet Generator lets students create “fake” Twitter handles and tweets that can be used for almost any class.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Fri, 09/28/2018 - 10:10. Makerspaces in Schools Make Coding Accessible to Students. Unlike formal classes, makerspaces are always accessible to any student, making them ideal locations for students who may be interested in computer science but don’t have access to the tools they need to get started. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

Fri, 06/08/2018 - 09:51. Make Information Easy to Access With the Cloud. For example, students can develop digital portfolios to access all of their college readiness work, resumes, informational interviews, essays for college and scholarship applications. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Fri, 09/21/2018 - 16:57. However, in exchange, education technology companies may have access to student information including biometrics, personal identifiable information and students’ geolocation. . FBI Issues Warning for K–12 Schools on Student Data Privacy. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2018

Mon, 06/18/2018 - 17:46. Accessibility Through Online Learning Programs. Establishing an online network where students can access classroom materials and school resources can be a great way to boost equity. Technology Is Key for Boosting Classroom Equity. eli.zimmerman_9856. Some schools, like the Hattiesburg (Miss.)

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Mon, 11/05/2018 - 11:35. The increasing digitalization of education has put even more emphasis on internet access in K–12 schools , leading more school districts, nonprofits and government agencies to invest in programs and services to ensure each student is connected. . 3 Levels of Connectivity K–12 Schools Should Consider.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Wed, 10/24/2018 - 13:49. Makerspaces have also become a way to create easily accessible STEM learning opportunities. . Top K–12 Tech Tools for Teaching STEM. eli.zimmerman_9856. Despite these differing approaches, education technology has been an essential tool to aid K–12 teachers in reaching their goals in STEM education. .

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2018

Wed, 01/31/2018 - 11:41. Microsoft’s Learning Tools for OneNote already create accessibility by supporting students with disabilities and learning differences. These lessons can then be published on Microsoft Teams and accessed by students anywhere, anytime. Microsoft Unveils New Tech to Create Personalized, Immersive Education.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2018

Sun, 01/28/2018 - 19:54. While net neutrality rules were designed to ensure equal access to the internet , the December repeal effectively opens the door for internet service providers (ISPs) to disrupt access to content and charge companies to have their content prioritized. meghan.bogardu…. CDW VV2 Strategy. Data Center.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

David Schuler, superintendent of Township High School District 214 in Illinois and the 2018 Superintendent of the Year, joined Chris Gaines, Mehlville (Mo.) Follower her on Twitter at @wendymcmahon. 5 Strategies to Help Superintendents Lead Digital Transformation. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 02/25/2019 - 11:12. by Wendy McMahon.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Fri, 09/07/2018 - 14:15. Before implementing a one-to-one device program, school districts should have a well-structured integration plan in place , according to experts at the International Society for Technology in Education 2018 conference earlier this year. And are your access points able to do that?”. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 27, 2018

Fri, 04/27/2018 - 08:24. They don’t run until the door is closed, so there is no access to the hot mechanisms during the job,” Faust says. 3 Tips for 3D Printing Success. jena.passut_7651. Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) spaces are popping up in schools all over the U.S., and 3D printing plays a big part. CDW Segment.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Thu, 02/01/2018 - 09:51. And second, schools are inherently open environments, so districts try to open up network access to as many people as possible. Guests should only have internet access and should not have a path to any of the school’s financial or personnel systems. 4 Ways to Get Started with Security. meghan.bogardu….

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 7, 2018

Wed, 03/07/2018 - 10:00. Using videoconferencing systems, cloud-based collaboration learning platforms and satellite-based broadband communications , district leaders have given students access to better teachers and more diverse classes, EdTech reports. Virtual Classrooms and VR Help Schools Get Qualified Teachers. meghan.bogardu….

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2018

Fri, 08/17/2018 - 17:00. Administrators across various roles and functions need the access and skills to use data effectively in their roles, every day,” authors write. Data Analytics a Key Skill for Administrators in K–12. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Fri, 12/14/2018 - 13:24. In other words, CoPs need to be more than a Facebook page or Twitter thread for people who like the same thing. . When they live in the digital space, educators have access to creative and impactful interactions that lead professional development. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Access to high-quality education is widely recognized as a pivotal tool for alleviating poverty, mitigating the spread of disease and malnutrition, fostering children's overall welfare and empowering women. billion people worldwide without internet access. billion people worldwide without internet access.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Unfortunately, two decades after the Internet became accessible to the masses, many educators still are slow to realize the possibilities that accompany our new digital tools and online environments. Tales of “Bad Twitter” are legion, for example. Increasing the visibility and impact of our work [July 2, 2018]. Previous MMMs.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Catch up on everything new in G Suite for Education from September 2018, and see great ideas and resources! Below is the recorded video from our September 2018 Google User Meeting , along with the meeting agenda and all the awesome resources and G Suite updates from the last month.

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techlearning

JULY 12, 2018

I am excited and honored to present at the 2018 Great Plains Summit in Lincoln, Nebraska this July 12th and 13th! Below is a list of sessions I will be presenting at the 2018 Great Plains Summit , along with any associated resources. Learn what tools are available and how to access and use them with students.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Young children spend around seven hours every day in front of a screen , and most teenagers have access to a mobile device. As schools create their own, long-term digital citizenship programs , it is important to have some control over what students can access while at school. Students are more exposed to the internet than ever.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2018

Thu, 08/02/2018 - 11:11. Bringing IoT into schools maintains connectivity for students and teachers during the day, through both personal devices and classroom tools like smartboards, Kellie Wilks, chief technology officer of Ector County Independent School District , TX, told EdTech magazine at the ISTE 2018 conference. .

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Thu, 02/22/2018 - 11:36. Google Supports Ed Tech Research into Modern Classrooms. meghan.bogardu…. Educators consider laptops, like the ever-popular Chromebook , to be the most effective technology in the classroom. Content Subtype. CDW Activity ID. CDW VV2 Strategy. CDW Segment. Original or Curated. Customer Focused. Buying Cycle.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 5, 2018

It will take place March 19 - 23, 2018. Our event hashtag is #globaled18 and you can follow conversations about GLW on Twitter. This special networking event will take place on March 23, 2018. All learners deserve access to quality education that prepares them to succeed in an increasingly global society.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2018

Fri, 08/03/2018 - 13:47. School safety has become one of the top national issues in the United States in 2018,” said Rob Glaser, chairman and CEO of RealNetworks in a press release. “We Company Offers Free Facial Recognition Software to Boost School Security. eli.zimmerman_9856. We hope this will help make schools safer.” .

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2018

Mon, 06/25/2018 - 12:40. A 2018 study conducted by the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) highlights schools in 9 states that have already started to implement interoperable systems with promising results. Interoperability Boosts the Speed of School Communications. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 5, 2018

Thu, 04/05/2018 - 10:47. In addition to technology, universities can also provide K-12 schools with expertise and experience s they otherwise wouldn’t have access to. Towson University Partners with Baltimore County Public Schools to Recycle Technology. meghan.bogardu…. Spring is in the air, and with it comes spring cleaning.

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