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Keep Accessibility in Mind for Modern Learning Environments

EdTech Magazine

Keep Accessibility in Mind for Modern Learning Environments. Tue, 06/11/2019 - 11:38. One way to increase the accessibility of classrooms is to remove any unnecessary distractions. Classrooms filled with rows of desks can be difficult to navigate for students with mobility issues, and they can impede collaboration.

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Q&A: Kim Buryanek on Bringing Digital Equity into Classrooms

EdTech Magazine

Thu, 11/07/2019 - 15:06. School districts can’t just invest in laptops, mobile devices and other hardware, then call it a day. Buryanek recently talked with EdTech about how her district is tackling the challenge of digital equity one teacher and one mobile hotspot at a time. keara.dowd_i47Z. Over 80 percent said yes.

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Inspire Learning Beyond Your Classroom Walls by Setting Up a Virtual Learning Community

Teacher Reboot Camp

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! The free web tools below help teachers create a safe online class where students can access learning materials, post their work, and comment on the works of others. Seesaw is the student engagement platform and digital portfolio tool I use with my elementary students.

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Digital Literacy Programs Prepare Students for a Tech-Enabled Future

EdTech Magazine

Sun, 04/14/2019 - 10:28. K–12 students have more access to the internet than ever, thanks to the multitude of personal devices at their fingertips. . With 95 percent of teenagers in possession of mobile devices, students are constantly sharing and searching through social media platforms. . eli.zimmerman_9856. by Jennifer Brown.

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Inspire Learning Beyond Your Classroom Walls by Setting Up a Virtual Learning Community

Teacher Reboot Camp

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! The free web tools below help teachers create a safe online class where students can access learning materials, post their work, and comment on the works of others. Seesaw is the student engagement platform and digital portfolio tool I use with my elementary students.

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Why K–12 Students Need to Be Taught to Guard Their Data Online

EdTech Magazine

Fri, 12/06/2019 - 10:25. And with the increasing use of mobile phones, computers and tablets in K–12 institutions , it’s imperative that good data hygiene is inculcated in students far before they reach college. In an always-online world, many students use public Wi-Fi networks to access the internet for homework and for entertainment.

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Understanding and Addressing the Surge of Chronic Absenteeism

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These data reveal a substantial increase from the pre-pandemic rate of 16 percent in 2019. This exacerbates existing social inequalities by limiting access to quality education and opportunities for upward mobility. Early data from the 2022-23 school year indicates minor improvement, with 27.85

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