techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

The proposed bond projects include $500,000 in improvements to elementary STEM facilities and $17 million for improvements to school technology. INNOVATIVE PLANNING To provide the best access to students and educators, leading states and districts think comprehensively about all funding and support.

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Chromebook E-rate BYOD Laptops 40

MIND Research Institute

AUGUST 20, 2019

I’ve seen a student in a BYOD (bring your own device) school trying desperately to click with accuracy on a touchscreen that looked like a car windshield after a head-on-collision. Stay tuned to this blog for more on that!). For upper elementary grades and above, where students are more adept at signing in, balance is key.

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Training BYOD Survey Elementary 76

EdTechTeacher

MAY 11, 2015

Steve Figurell ( @SteveFigurelli ) – 1st Year Supervisor of Elementary Education – feels that “Technology in the hands of students creates unprecedented access: access to both information and one another.” When you land your first administrative job, you may be in a school with iPads, Chromebooks, or BYOD.

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Tools Chromebook Google BYOD 60

Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Sketchnoting is helping make your thinking visible and shareable as you are reading a professional book, watching a movie clip, reading an educational blog post or article or listening to a lecture of conference keynote. However, what does that look like for early elementary grades (K-3)?

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Resources iPad Mobility eBook 91

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 21, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Our school is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school and we allow iPads if they have a keyboard case. As students go into editing mode in iMovie, they will benefit from access to both a touch screen and a trackpad. Sometimes devices just help us.

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iPad Laptops Chromebook BYOD 405

edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2020

Every two or three years, state and federal laws regarding accessibility in education change. However, the goal is always the same: making sure that every student, at every level (classroom, building, district), has access to the resources they need to meet their learning goals. Highlights. Dr. Carol L.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 25, 2014

Tell a Friend / Colleague The conference is open to ALL, so please tweet, blog, email, or shout at your friends and colleagues to let them know about us. We have a live chat and help area which you can access from the conference menu or by going to theconferencelounge.me. We have some great new features this year!

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Common Core Conference Blackboard Digital Citizenship 71

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.

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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.” You can also read his leadership blog at www.educationrewired.org.

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Broadband E-rate BYOD Accessibility 97

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

This new weekly blog post / email is replacing the regular email I have sent out for the last couple of years for the now-defunct Host-Your-Own-Webinar program (I still have hopes of resurrecting that near-to-my-heart program, and when that happens we''ll wrap it into this weekly missive).

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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.

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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. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. Dr. David R.

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Learning Broadband Elementary Professional Learning 78

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Blog post by Eileen Belastock based on this edWebinar. The growing concerns about security among families, school systems, and legislature increased teacher and student reliance on internet accessibility. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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Strategy System Data BYOD 84

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Blog post by Robert Low based on this edWebinar. Equal access to online learning opportunities has continued to be a challenge, with the focus expanding beyond access to devices and hotspots and now including high-speed access for all students. David Schuler, Superintendent of High School District 214 (IL). Dr. Carol L.

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Technology Blended Learning Assessment BYOD 88

edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

All students need to have the same access to WiFi, and thus the ability to use the device, whether they are at school or not. Kelley, Superintendent of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, IL, explained, this isn’t about deciding what technology a district uses. For instance, one barrier to access was library cards.

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Libraries Elementary Accessibility BYOD 41

edWeb.net

JUNE 17, 2020

Some are also becoming de facto internet service providers as they try to provide WiFi accessibility. In 2017 the district opened MOSAIC, a personalized learning elementary school, and created the MyPath program, which allows high school students to create their own class. About the Host.

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EdTech Outcomes BYOD Advocacy 53

edWeb.net

APRIL 19, 2021

Educational content needs to be available outside of the classroom and easy to access. Over the past 30 years, he has held leadership positions at the high, middle, and elementary levels in Salem City Schools and is currently in his 15th school year as Division Superintendent.

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Learning Blended Learning BYOD Professional Learning 54

edWeb.net

MARCH 5, 2021

Show stakeholders that when investing in technology, you need to examine all costs from the impact on bandwidth to teacher training and student-home access. Reach out to the business community to provide your students with internships, apprenticeships, and access to technology.

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EdTech BYOD Training Advocacy 58

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Beyond just the ability to pivot and be prepared for any type of learning, the pandemic has brought new concerns with “Zoom bombing” and increased outside access to school networks. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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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. You can also read his leadership blog. The panelists noted that this process can take years. About the Host.

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EdTechSandyK

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Participants & Their Questions: Sandy Kendell, EdTech Coordinator in a 4A District - We have implemented one iPad for every teacher K-12 and we are rolling out BYOD grades 6-12. Just moved in to new elementary schools. Bryan Fuqua - Robinson ISD Tech Director - All teachers have iPads, BYOD at jr. And access points!

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

In 2017 the district opened MOSAIC, a personalized learning elementary school, and created the MyPath program, which allows high school students to create their own class. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need.

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Student Data Privacy Data Policies BYOD 40

edWeb.net

JUNE 8, 2022

Small positive interactions—like greeting a student in the hall, starting a conversation about the sports team they joined or the art they produce in class, or sharing favorite websites—are not insignificant, explained Laurie Nociar, a seventh-grade teacher in Bear Creek Elementary School in Surrey, B.C.,

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