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Resources You Need During Covid-19

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Newsela COVID-19 resource center (and free access to their paid products this school year). Blackboard. CourseSites –like Blackboard, but free for some set-up. Many students don’t have a home computer or access to the internet. Many Districts are deploying mobile hotspots to help students with internet access.

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What Is a Digital Whiteboard?

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The digital whiteboard, in other words, is a content-rich platform that everyone has access to at any point. Access your files from anywhere. The best digital whiteboards have the possibility to save in cloud storage everything that’s been displayed on screen. Digital Whiteboard vs Analog Whiteboard .

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8 EdTech Trends to Watch Out for This 2020

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Additionally, Chron reports that some schools have even replaced the usual blackboard and whiteboard with smartboards this year. This year, educational institutions are using blockchain for accessible record keeping. Gone are the days when teachers had to drag TVs into classrooms to let students watch films. Virtual Classes.

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Study.com Makes the College Dream a Reality for Lots of Students

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The engaging video summaries of textbook material provide access to more than a thousand full-length college courses. They can be uploaded to Google Classroom, Schoology, Blackboard, and a selection of other LMSs. Students join with a free Study.com account that can be accessed with mobile apps (with the exception of proctored exams).

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How Is Cloud Computing Revolutionizing the Education Industry?

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Implementing a cloud storage platform at a school is a great way to gather all this knowledge into one unified place that can be accessed by students. Many renowned names in the game, such as Blackboard and Google, are now offering their own cloud-based virtual classroom suites. Extended Access to Education.

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An Open Letter to Teachers About Online Classes

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Online enrollment is not limited by geography or age, making the learning network students access larger than any on-campus class. Technology is a show-stopper for some who feel unequipped to handle online LMSs like Blackboard, class forums, virtual get-togethers, homework submittal, and more. Online classes require self-motivation.

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Videos: Why, How, Options

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R (Redefinition): Redefine your lesson plan by allowing students to access videos that explore their particular interest in a topic; encourage students to engage in higher-order thinking by creating a video that shares their thinking on the lesson’s essential question. Touchcast Studio.

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