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. Step 3: Build Staff Capacity.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 6, 2015

” Excuses and opinions will not do anything to change systems. Question: why are we perpetuating an out of date system? Students walk into school and suddenly feel a disconnect: Learning is confined to a schedule and a chair. The system is about a 1-size fits all approach. Professional Learning.

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The Principal of Change

MAY 4, 2015

As someone who often leads professional learning opportunities, it is always interesting to try to take notice of the little things that are happening in the room, and then some of the comments that are made regarding student learning and learning environments.

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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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edWeb.net

JANUARY 26, 2023

Sponsored by ClassLink While giving all students access to high-speed internet and a working computer are strong steps towards creating equitable learning opportunities, there’s one area schools often miss: technical assistance for students with learning differences.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 7, 2023

The panelists prioritize equity in their districts by initiating policies for equitable access and effective use of technology. All students must have access to technology, and having a proactive approach to implementing policies that address technology equity ensures districts have academic excellence across all school buildings.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Data privacy, a multi-stakeholder priority for school systems, touches every aspect of operations. Students’ families, educators, school leaders, and vendors all play a role in striking the appropriate balance between access to learning resources and services and privacy. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 18, 2022

But there are also some innovations and opportunities, like virtual professional learning, that they don’t want to forget. They’re implementing systems structures, instead of one-off or occasional check-ins, so they don’t miss anyone who needs help and to create a culture where people realize the importance of SEL.

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edWeb.net

MAY 9, 2023

Finally, with digital equity, the hurdle to providing equitable access to quality digital technologies, technology use, support, and digital content is imperative for all learners. If districts work with the community and businesses, they can provide students with connectivity options to access their learning.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2021

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. And because the lessons are online, students can access their lessons outside of the classroom, giving them flexibility in how they choose to learn.

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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

JUNE 29, 2022

Therefore, the district’s team members needed to provide leadership in delivering information technologies to increase opportunities and accessibility for all students within the community. In addition, students now had access to the internet in places they did not before. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2022

While the old system was to say yes to every teacher’s technology request, the new system could seem like a lot of nos. Again, having a system that’s user friendly is key. Furthermore, make sure all administrators understand the system. Keep instructional impacts in the picture. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 21, 2022

Due to pandemic-driven increases in school districts’ purchases of devices and software, there’s now a need to develop cohesive systems in which data can be transferred and analyzed quickly and easily in order to improve student outcomes and district operations. What, Why, and How. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 18, 2023

Student Outcomes and Budget Management Making technology central to the teaching and learning mission supports the drive to increase student achievement even as budgets shrink. AASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 19, 2021

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. In addition, you want to make sure you’re developing a system that can be reproduced. Public-Private Partnerships.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Labor Day 2022—instead of the usual beginning-of-the-school-year exercises, Los Angeles Unified School District administrators had to deal with a ransomware attack that shut down its computer systems. Since hackers are constantly looking for new ways to disrupt systems, districts must constantly analyze and update their plans.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The growing concerns about security among families, school systems, and legislature increased teacher and student reliance on internet accessibility. Yet, alarmingly, many school systems are not sufficiently aggressive in getting ahead of cybersecurity. Blog post by Eileen Belastock based on this edWebinar. The Threats.

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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.” Challenges. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2021

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. Professional Learning, Family Connections, and Community Engagement. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.

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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.

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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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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In Superintendent Dr. Karen Cheser’s district, Durango School District 9-R (CO), district, staff capacity, and building support systems are the trickiest and most challenging components of scaling innovation. “I CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders.

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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.

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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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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. from Hofstra University in Uniondale, N.Y. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Of course, there are technical aspects to protecting data, and as many schools have learned during the pandemic, district IT staff need to stay on top of evolving efforts to compromise systems. Based on CoSN’s “ Student Data Privacy: A School System Priority. But that’s just one part of guarding student information.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2022

In addition, software must work across multiple operating systems and devices. While many schools have 1:1 programs, there are also the BYOD schools. They need to be able to access their work no matter where they are and what device they’re using. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 19, 2021

They address the four critical areas that school leaders must address as outlined in the Leadership for Digital Learning Initiative —technological platforms, human platforms, program management, and communications with all internal and external stakeholders. According to the district’s superintendent, Dr. Van Heukelum concurred. “We

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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. All of the presenters said that due to the growing sophistication of attacks, they include cybersecurity training as part of professional learning.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 5, 2021

Edtech is no longer a one-time purchase or a luxury item—it’s integrated across every system in school districts from the central office to classrooms to school buses. 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.

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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.

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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. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders.

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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. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. Join the Community.

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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? ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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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. Join the Community.

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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?

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