edWeb.net

APRIL 22, 2019

While the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was last reauthorized in 2004, with amendments in 2015, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) were updated back in 2008, the demand for accessibility and equality in education continues to grow. Step 4: Conduct regular accessibility audits.

Accessibility 40

Accessibility PowerMyLearning Guidelines Policies 40

NeverEndingSearch

JULY 4, 2015

The key mission is to provide a professional learning community where librarians can leverage technology knowledge and expertise to improve school library programs, increase access to information, and foster strong teaching and learning environments in a connected world. We’ve led 1:1 and BYOD roll-outs.

Libraries 40

Libraries Technology Conference BYOD 40

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Embedded professional development is needed at all levels to take advantage of the benefits of tech for all students. Smartphones don’t equal home access: Students may have a phone, but that doesn’t mean they have home WiFi, unlimited data, or live in an area with a strong signal. Adjust access and support accordingly.

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BYOD Smartphone Accessibility Advocacy 60

edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

Rural communities have unique challenges, ranging from poverty and vast travel distances to a lack of affordable internet access. These rural districts face the four significant challenges: broadband access, funding, people, and understanding the “why.” Challenges. Join the Community.

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Broadband E-rate BYOD Accessibility 97

edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

The current crisis has highlighted the disparity between students with and without equitable access to technology, especially in rural schools. One of the first challenges rural districts face is broadband access. With not all kids having the same access, they need to figure out how to develop lessons to accommodate all students.

BYOD 54

BYOD Broadband EdTech Elementary 54

edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

When asked about the hurdles that happened due to schools closing on March 13th, 2020, all four presenters agreed that broadband, not devices, challenged their districts to provide equitable access to learning no matter their districts’ geographic location or demographics. Join the Community.

Learning 77

Learning Broadband Elementary Professional Learning 77

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

And depending on their background and experience, not everyone is supportive of tech-infused learning. Yet, 1:1 classrooms, BYOD, and tech-supported education are today’s reality. This article was modified and published by EdScoop and eSchool News. I want to hear from them what’s going well, and what we could do differently.”.

Technology 53

Technology BYOD Advocacy Guidelines 53

edWeb.net

JUNE 25, 2021

Looking through the lens of three district leaders, a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , highlighted how school districts are working with their staff and students to assure accessibility for all. Step 4: Conduct Regular Accessibility Audits.

System 54

System Learning Guidelines Policies 54

edWeb.net

APRIL 19, 2021

In Meriden Public Schools (CT), they are committed to promoting anytime, anywhere learning. Educational content needs to be available outside of the classroom and easy to access. If you do not invest in the professional development and the professional learning of teachers, you’re not going to get the most bang for your buck.”.

Learning 54

Learning Blended Learning BYOD Professional Learning 54

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2020

A key element in any remote or hybrid scenario is equitable access to technology, and Dr. Domenech cited an estimate that as many as 14 million students still don’t have the equipment they need to receive an equitable education in areas where schools may be closed. Join the Community.

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Guidelines Trends BYOD Data 88

edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2020

Before COVID-19, home internet access for all students was a goal—one that some districts even thought they had achieved. But the pandemic and forced distance learning have exposed a plethora of inequities in schools that many district leaders now see as issues they must address. This article was modified and published by eSchool News.

EdTech 59

EdTech BYOD Accessibility Advocacy 59

edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

Schools are facing new challenges now that most learning involves the web—chiefly, the ability to do work at home or anywhere away from school grounds. While many are looking for ways to provide all students with a device, just having the device does not mean equitable learning. For instance, one barrier to access was library cards.

Libraries 41

Libraries Elementary Accessibility BYOD 41

edWeb.net

MARCH 19, 2019

Embed Technology in Instructional Practice: If students are going to be tested with tech, then they need to be learning that way on a regular basis. This means, said Robbins, that principals and superintendents need to understand the realities of home tech access for their students. Do they have reliable Wi-Fi? About the Presenters.

Online Assessments 42

Online Assessments Assessment PowerMyLearning BYOD 42

edWeb.net

JUNE 17, 2020

Now, the presenters have encountered heretofore unthought-of costs like extended loaner devices, increased repair costs from home use, and distance learning options. Some are also becoming de facto internet service providers as they try to provide WiFi accessibility. This article was modified and published by eSchool News.

EdTech 53

EdTech Outcomes BYOD Advocacy 53

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2019

While teachers may complain, having website filters and blocks can decrease the possibility of criminals accessing the schools’ tech through the web. Additional questions include: Who has access to data on site and at a vendor? This article was modified and published by EdScoop. Schools should also classify data (e.g.,

Strategy 53

Strategy Student Data Privacy Data Policies 53

edWeb.net

MARCH 1, 2020

This article was modified and published by EdScoop. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. Dr. Michael R.

Online Assessments 52

Online Assessments Assessment Student Data Privacy BYOD 52

edWeb.net

JUNE 4, 2019

This article was modified and published by EdScoop. He has presented regionally, statewide and nationally on topics that have a foundation in professional learning communities and innovative schools. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. About the Presenters.

EdTech 50

EdTech Digital Badges Software Outcomes 50

Dr. Shannon Doak

JUNE 7, 2019

Is there a plan to ensure that students have equal access to technology? Equitable access is a real problem, however, there are ways to level the playing field. In my current school, HPA, we have a program called Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) where the students are responsible for bringing a device to school.

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Course Technology Social Media BYOD 61

edWeb.net

JANUARY 22, 2019

While the presenters named several reasons they chose to move to the cloud, their top reason was equitable access to edtech. First, all programs are accessible to all students and teachers. If one pathway goes down, students and teachers will still have access. This article was modified and published by EdScoop and eSchool News.

EdTech 40

EdTech PowerMyLearning Software BYOD 40

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Lilly explained that his schools, for instance, have frequent administrative access audits to ensure they can’t see information, like social security numbers, they shouldn’t. With few on-site licenses, educators and students will have no access to their materials. This article was modified and published by EdScoop.

PowerMyLearning 40

PowerMyLearning Data BYOD Training 40

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Make equitable access a priority. Typically, one goal of a 1:1 environment is 24/7 access to learning for both students and teachers. Many students, though, may not have ready access to the Internet at home. This article was modified and published by EdScoop. The panelists noted that this process can take years.

PowerMyLearning 40

PowerMyLearning Mobile Learning BYOD iPad 40

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

This article was modified and published by EdScoop. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

Student Data Privacy 40

Student Data Privacy Data Policies BYOD 40

edWeb.net

JULY 31, 2019

School- and district-wide wireless internet access is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a must have. And with staff, teachers, parents, and students needing 24/7 access, there’s never a good time for down time. This article was modified and published by EdScoop. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. About the Presenters.

BYOD 42

BYOD Data Software Training 42

techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

CLASSLINK ONECLICK ClassLink OneClick technology enables access to Web-based, Windows, and Google applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1:1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. There’s nothing to install.

Internet Safety 44

Internet Safety Chromebook Software Gamification 44

NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

The twenty assessments include: Evaluating Wikipedia : Students evaluate the trustworthiness of an article on Wikipedia, assessing whether they can reason about the specific features that make a Wikipedia article more or less reliable. Comparing Articles : Students determine whether a news story or a sponsored post is more reliable.

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Assessment Analysis Social Media Libraries 60