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Technology and Capstone Courses

Dr. Shannon Doak

In the Guide to Capstone Education from the National Capstone Consortium there are a series of questions posed about technology and the role it should, could or might possibly play in a capstone course. In this post, I will address each of these questions based on the definition of a capstone course at my current place of employment.

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How Technology Helps Social-Emotional Learning Flourish

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Of course, having one-on-one conversations is also important, but in order to move forward—and to get community support—data is key. Next, the speakers have used technology to make social-emotional learning easier to access. This allows schools to set up learning opportunities for all of their constituents.

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5 Critical Guidelines for Student Data Privacy

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Of course, administrators should be talking to and working with their educators and staff to understand school policies, but getting parent support is also essential. Both presenters said their districts offer a variety of training programs from in-person to online compliance courses to self-guided training. Join the Community.

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Keys for a Successful Digital Transformation

A Principal's Reflections

Image credit: [link] Many lessons can be learned from successful digital transformations , including the one that occurred at my former school. By infrastructure I am not talking about devices per say, but WiFi access and space design. Hand in hand with WiFi access is the capability to charge devices.

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Digital Equity After the Pandemic

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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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Insights from CoSN Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity Winners

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Every year, CoSN awards a school district with the Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity to encourage and recognize those districts that are working to eliminate inequities and narrow the digital access gap. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. Join the Community.

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Leading the Digital Transformation in Rural Districts During Crisis and Beyond

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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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