Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Device rollout—when students in Verizon Innovative Learning Schools receive their initiative-provided iPads or Chromebooks—is an exciting time in the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools community, especially for schools new to the program. Having devices and internet access is a game changer for our students’ success,” O’Rourke said.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Or, put students in breakout rooms (available in virtual meeting webtools like Google Meet and Zoom) and have them discuss the day’s learning with each other. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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Game-Based Learning Learning Common Core Digital Citizenship 333

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Here’s a list of online sites with digital books that can be quickly accessed, mostly free, for this activity: Aesop Fables. Teach students to read with their digital devices. Owl Eyes (classics). Unite for Literacy. Which of these functions can be performed varies considerably with the reader being used.

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Adobe iPad Groups Digital Citizenship 361

Hapara

MARCH 13, 2023

Schools that receive E-rate program discounts for broadband access are required to have internet safety policies with “technology protection measures.” If your district only uses Chromebooks, turn on the Chromebook setting Hāpara Filter works on any device across operating systems. That means learning time won’t be disrupted.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The CoSN Meeting the Needs of Students Without Home Internet Access webinar on September 19, 2018 reflects the growing concern and call to action for school districts, business communities and state and federal government to address what has been termed as the homework gap. 1 at the elementary level.

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Accessibility Digital Citizenship E-rate Broadband 57

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 13, 2019

To meet state and national requirements (and receive critical funding), schools must be open a minimum number of days each year. The first four are virtual meeting programs while the last three are robust Learning Management Systems that include everything required to run an online class: Big Blue Button.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

Students will want to be facile with not just keyboarding and word processing but search and research, video and audio tools, communication tools (such as would be needed to collaborate and meet online), project completion tools (such as slideshows and online posters), and share tools to collaborate on projects. NorthstarDigLit.

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Assessment How To Digital Badges Digital Citizenship 459

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Sometimes it’s native to the app (like Adobe Acrobat/Reader) and other times it’s through the computers operating system (like Kindle’s iOS VoiceOver accessibility feature). Which of these functions can be performed varies considerably with the reader being used.

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Adobe iPad Groups Digital Citizenship 195

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2018

More Chromebooks than iPads. Chromebooks and iPads have become the two most popular digital devices in classrooms (with laptops, 2-in-1 devices like Surface Pro, and Macs next). What changed in 2017 is that 1) Chromebooks improved considerably from when they first entered the education market.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 12, 2016

Now, you might be asked to scan a QR code and visit a website, access meeting documents online, interact digitally, or use a backchannel device to share your real-time thoughts with the presenter. Test drive it so you know where the buttons are, then use it to find meeting rooms, changes in schedules, and updates.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2017

These days, you might be asked to scan a QR code and visit a website, access meeting documents online, interact digitally, or use a backchannel device to share your real-time thoughts with the presenter. Test drive it so you know where the buttons are, then use it to find meeting rooms, changes in schedules, and updates.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 26, 2019

eSpark works on all devices–desktops, Chromebooks, iPads (with the free app)–pretty much whatever digital device you use in your classroom. In fact, some students can be working on Chromebooks while others use iPads. Access the assignment provided by the teacher. Begin the first quest.

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Learning Chromebook Common Core iPad 172

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 18, 2016

Here’s how it works: Log into your account from any device (laptop, desktop–Mac or Windows–Chromebook, iPad, or even a smartphone) and Storyboard That automatically adapts to your device using its HTML5 responsive web design. I love using Storyboard That to create avatars as part of a discussion on digital citizenship.

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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2018

Alex was an enthusiastic 9th grader in my World History course and had just been issued a Chromebook as part of our district’s 1:1 implementation. Alex’s excitement was palpable as this was the first computer to ever enter his home: He was now participating in digital learning and exploration, and he appeared as enthusiastic as anyone.

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Accessibility Libraries Digital Citizenship Survey 72

Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2018

With the support of our administration, we crafted a plan to host monthly parent technology nights tailored to meet the needs of our Latino community (check out a short video we made to see them in action). We planned to educate parents about internet safety, digital citizenship and Chromebook management.

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Digital Citizenship Internet Safety Chromebook Future Ready 109

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2016

This may include: Google Apps for Education and/or Google Classroom–this serves as a basic digital portfolio for students, a collaborative tool with classmates, the teacher’s inbox and her tool for returning graded and analyzed student work. digital devices for students–Chromebooks, laptops, iPads, or netbooks.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2015

Now, you might be asked to scan a QR code and visit a website, access meeting documents online, interact digitally, or use a backchannel device to share your real-time thoughts with the presenter. Test drive it so you know where the buttons are, then use it to find meeting rooms, changes in schedules, and updates.

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Conference Tools iPhone iPad 150

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2019

Here’s a list of online sites with digital books that can be quickly accessed, mostly free, for this activity: Aesop Fables. Teach students to read with their digital devices. Owl Eyes (classics). Unite for Literacy. Ziggity Zoom (stories). Have each parent commit to reading to their child on World Read Aloud Day.

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How To iPad Adobe Groups 365

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

This may include: Google Apps for Education and/or Google Classroom–this serves as a basic digital portfolio for students, a collaborative tool with classmates, the teacher’s inbox, and her tool for returning graded and analyzed student work. digital devices for students–Chromebooks, laptops, iPads, or netbooks.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

This includes typical LMS (Learning Management Systems) functions like homework, classwork, schedules, quizzes, resources, and gradebooks so stakeholders–teachers and students–can access them from any location and any digital device. workshops and online meetings. Otus–Exciting Free LMS You Want to Meet.

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Moodle Google Classroom LMS 155

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JULY 22, 2016

Record lessons that students can access anytime, anywhere. Once a project is complete, it can be uploaded as a pdf, an image, or a video to most major digital portfolios. It works on the web, with Chromebooks, and on mobile devices, but be aware: Each is a bit different with varied set-ups. Google Hangouts on Air. Screenchomp

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Educreations Tools iPad Chromebook 150

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Students get to talk about their memories from summer and teachers get to catch up on what the rest of the world did while they were in summer training, webinars, and virtual meetings. While this project suggests drawing selfies, my classes use pictures taken with their digital device (or a smartphone). firstday Thoughts.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

As more and more schools and districts set goals to provide one-to-one access to technology to students to meet teaching and learning goals, district and school leaders are faced with the task of planning and implementing technology resources at levels that they might not have experienced in the past. Digital citizenship for students.

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techlearning

JULY 12, 2018

It’s totally free for schools who can access all of the premium features at no cost. I shared this announcement from Adobe Spark earlier this year which describes how to access the free features at your school. Spark Video works on the Chrome web-browser (and iOS devices too) making it perfect for Chromebook classrooms.

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EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

This can be done digitally with an accessible slideshow or clear instructions for students to begin working straight away. as with iPad apps) Chromebooks and iPads are making this easier. Extension activities would be something I think are easily done digitally - there’s so much out there. 12 for an example.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Acer’s C871 Chromebook tackles complex classes like coding with up to 10th-Gen Intel Core i3 processors and extra vertical viewing space on the 3:2 aspect ratio display. Learning.com , provider of comprehensive digital literacy curriculum, has announced a partnership with Common Sense Education. zSpace Inc.

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Mobility Digital Citizenship Assessment eBook 55

EdTechTeam

DECEMBER 11, 2019

This can be a laptop computer, a chromebook, an iPad, or even just your cell phone (though something more conducive to complex work is encouraged). Depending on how many teachers you are coaching, your days may be full of meetings and classroom visits which typically take place in a coachee’s classroom. Tool #1: Mobile Technology.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 22, 2018

Laura: Hyperdocs are basically links that we provide for children to access different websites and articles that we want them to read. Then I actually have Google Classroom, which is where I put it so it’s a little bit easier for them to access. Now, Laura, let’s break it down so some of our listeners will know what hyperdocs are.

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EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Members of student advisory team were given Chromebooks to use and to give feedback. Cabinet members come to meetings with the student advisory team so they can hear about the student experience. By using Chromebooks they''ve been able to show teachers that they want to use technology. Your parents? Unported License.

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MSEDTechie

OCTOBER 8, 2015

What type of access will my child have to technology tools? Will students have access to carts, 1-1 devices, or a computer lab environment? Districts have a wide variety of technology devices to choose from, including MAC or PC, Chromebooks, or hand-held devices. 4) What digital citizenship curriculum are students exposed to?

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The post 100+ Ways to Use a Chromebook in the Classroom – SULS033 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Did I actually title this 100+ Ways to Use a Chromebook in the Classroom? 100+ Ways to Use a Chromebook in the Classroom. I want to introduce you to the Chromebook App Hub from Google. Yes, I did! Click To Tweet.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 28, 2020

In Google Chrome, use Incognito mode to check that your public links are accessible and shared correctly. Or use the keyboard shortcut: Control + Shift + N (PC and Chromebook). Fill out the form below to get access to the toolkit designed to go with this podcast series. They will need those digital citizenship skills!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 5, 2019

In summer, we can meet students where they want to learn with topics they like by offering a menu of ungraded activities that are self-paced, exciting, energizing, and nothing like school learning. No one can access the questions or answers except those included in the teacher’s dashboard. Chromebook; free. Book Creator.

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Learning Chromebook Digital Citizenship eBook 279

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Digital literacy implies the same reading-writing skills, but without paper, pencils, books, or lectures. As a teacher, you’ll want to provide the following: digital devices–such as laptops, iPads, Chromebooks, or desktops, for daily use. a digital class calendar–with due dates, activities, and other events.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Libraries Chromebook 150

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Learning today is ubiquitous across the physical and digital world, so learning and digital exploration go hand in hand. The YouTube controls are fantastic, giving my teachers and students access to the educationally focused content they need for learning while keeping them safe on the platform.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Learning today is ubiquitous across the physical and digital world, so learning and digital exploration go hand in hand. The YouTube controls are fantastic, giving my teachers and students access to the educationally focused content they need for learning while keeping them safe on the platform.

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Social Media Policies BYOD Digital Citizenship 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 11, 2016

virtual meetings. Digital Devices. Digital devices include PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, laptops, iPads, and Surface Tablets. Popular backchannel options are Padlet , Socrative , Today’s Meet , and Twitter. . Digital notes are easily shared, accessed from anywhere, and are never lost. Google Apps.

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