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US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is happening at the US policy level with the coronavirus health crisis? Listen to Tom Murray Talk about US Education Policy in the Coronavirus Health Crisis Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Stream by clicking here. About Thomas C.

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4 Ways for K–12 Administrators to Master Google Classroom

EdTech Magazine

4 Ways for K–12 Administrators to Master Google Classroom. Thu, 09/19/2019 - 10:46. Here are four ways to put Google Classroom to work for you. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning platforms such as Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams can improve student engagement. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Denise Neeb.

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FETC 2019: 10 Steps to Develop a Successful K–12 Bus Wi-Fi Program

EdTech Magazine

FETC 2019: 10 Steps to Develop a Successful K–12 Bus Wi-Fi Program. Wed, 01/30/2019 - 12:56. What we are really trying to do with Rolling Study Halls is to extend learning time,” said Alex Sanchez, a senior analyst for public policy and government affairs at Google, in a Jan. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Information Sharing at the 2019 Nonprofit Technology Conference

Digital Promise

Recently, I attended the 2019 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in Portland, Oregon, hosted by NTEN , to catch up on the newest trends in educational technology (edtech) and learn about cutting-edge tools that may be integrated to boost adult learning and workforce development initiatives at Digital Promise. Google Draw (free).

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Powerful Student Voices: Helping the World Understand Kids

The CoolCatTeacher

Recently, some of her students help shape state policy towards refugees by telling their stories. If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. 2019 NEA Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence California Casualty Award ? 2019 Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence ? 2019 NEA Benefits Award Finalist ?

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Has Teaching Changed since the Pandemic?

Ask a Tech Teacher

March 13, 2019, for many educators in California and nationwide, was a day that will forever be etched in their memories. The resiliency of these educators is to be commended as they navigated the daily challenges of policy changes, students coming and leaving, the caring for themselves and their children.

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How K–12 Schools Can Balance Privacy and Security Protocols

EdTech Magazine

Tue, 05/21/2019 - 09:25. Microsoft for Education and Google for Education have already complied with these regulations and are widely used across U.S. Common Sense Education can help schools evaluate the privacy policies of their external applications and see how those policies align with regulations. .