The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 7, 2016

When I was an Instructional Technology Director one of the challenges I faced was working to ensure that students, no matter where they lived in my district, had access to the same tools and opportunities. I could provide technology that could be used in the schools, and provided high speed network access while they were in schools.

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Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It helps prevent students from accessing inappropriate content while learning online and is administered by the Federal Communications Commission. Most people know that content filters help prevent students from accessing inappropriate content online. This responsibility includes blocking or filtering access to inappropriate content.

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eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2024

It also translates texts between parents and educators but does not require families to download an app. Sara Olson, principal of McElwain Elementary, said the ReachWell translation app is “a tool that provides equitable access.” As a parent I can’t imagine not having access to the information, to the teachers.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 19, 2021

The university is building the course material as part of a partnership with a VR entertainment company called Dreamscape Immersive, which is led by Walter Parkes, who produced Hollywood blockbusters including “Men in Black,” “Minority Report” and “Gladiator.” You have to work in teams, and you have to communicate.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Download the State of Engagement Report 2020 now! Readers describe the series as “useful,” “helpful,” “applicable,” “reassuring,” and “accessible.” Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Also, data is teacher-entered and does not access existing SIS or LMS data so sensitive student privacy data is protected. The company who sponsored it compensated me via a cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. How does TARA help Special Education Teachers Streamline?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 25, 2020

Distance learning is a crazy time for many, but we can celebrate the way various companies are offering very cool and engaging tools, resources, and activities for free. Learn how to use the amazing Immersive Reader that makes learning accessible to all. Live webinars with ideas on how to engage students and parents.

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2022

Stay Connected K-12 provides schools the ability to offer high-speed, reliable broadband internet access directly to their students in their own homes so learning and teaching are uninterrupted. Without reliable internet access, our students don’t have what they need to learn,” said Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of LAUSD.

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Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Company 98

Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2018

On the heels of one another, two tech titans recently announced higher-education partnerships that leverage transcription technology to make educational materials more accessible to a broader swath of learners. The company says its transcription technology is also useful at a broader level. NTID is one of RIT’s nine schools.

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Microsoft Accessibility E-rate Company 105

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Teachers can request free access to Tract at teach.tract.app with the access code: COOLCATTEACHER . Information from Tract About How it Works: Download and read through the Learn Through Teaching Lesson Plan. Teachers can request free access to Tract at teach.tract.app with the access code: COOLCATTEACHER .

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Classroom Learning Examples Video 423

Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2019

GEAR UP NC VR App is a partnership between the UNC System, GEAR UP NC, AdmitHub and SeeBoundless production company. GEAR UP schools are given resources to help their students succeed in classes, ensure that their students graduate and, of course, provide their students access to college information. Building a mobile app takes time.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Once you’ve found the right apps, you have to download them and get them onto the tablets. As you can see in the unboxing video when you go into the collection, you can assign specific apps to specific students and the collection will give them access accordingly. Either way, it can be a challenge. Select Apps by Standard.

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Classroom Tablets iPad Game-Based Learning 341

Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2019

Thousands of teachers have taken to Twitter this week to blast the telecommunications company and defend Remind , a school communication platform used for everything from announcing homework assignments to contacting parents when a student is sick. In the latter case, the company pays a small fee for each text sent. Of its U.S.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2020

You’ll want to download the companion guide and take a look at the information covered in the course to see if it is right for you. The professional development on TGR Edu: Explore provides everyone, especially those from under-resourced communities, the access and materials needed to transform teaching during COVID-19 and beyond.

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STEM Strategy Advocacy Course 310

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

But today, Jesse, we really want to talk about what teachers have accessible for free honestly, a lot of teachers are losing access to a lot of different tools that they may have had available in the last few years. We hear all the time about schools losing access to these tools. Jesse Lubinsky And you know, I agree with you.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2019

It also is important to have clear designations and parameters governing what devices may be used , what data may be collected and shared, who can access the data and how they access it. Who has access to the data, and should those with access actually have it? Make Sure Faculty and Staff Know the Laws.

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Data EdTech Strategy Assessment 386

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2023

Promoting Critical Thinking with Authentic Artifacts When you sign up for your free teacher account, you will receive a special code allowing your students to access the investigations without creating their own accounts. They become scientists doing work and drawing conclusions with real artifacts from a fantastic collection of resources.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 13, 2020

Distance learning is a crazy time for many, but we can celebrate the way various companies are offering very cool and engaging tools, resources, and activities for free. Learn how to use the amazing Immersive Reader that makes learning accessible to all. Live webinars with ideas on how to engage students and parents.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2019

But in addition, the thought of downloading hi-def videos in seconds instead of 10 minutes or so and fully untethered VR is very exciting. As we wrote the script in this video, we worked hard to capture the many exciting things that 5G can give us when we have access. We have lots of laughter in our classroom.

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Education Mobility Company Video 209

eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2023

It was even greater to hear it from industry veteran, Elliott Levine, Qualcomm’s Director of Worldwide Education, the company that commissioned the research from Project Tomorrow , and who always provides a great interview. So it’s great to hear some good news coming out of the district.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Go to coolcatteacher.com/wellness and download your free educator wellness toolkit from Advancement Courses. You’ll get access to activities, strategies, and tools to improve the four domains of wellness. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

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Connecting 2 the World

JUNE 14, 2022

Over the last two days I have attended 2 different #MyFest22 presentations ( Accessibility Crowdsourcing for Digital Literacies Toolkit and Open Learning Journey Week 2 Kickoff) where the heart of the discussion was the question: what happens if a student or community is unable to access learning (tools, resources, content, courses)?

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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2024

That's really been kind of our mode of operation: How do we just enable exploration and not disable access,” he says, “or have people say, ‘It's the latest trend, and it'll go away.’” How many of us have downloaded the updated agreement for our iPhone without reading it?” A lot of times, it’s the Wild West in terms of access to tools.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 15, 2019

You have access to a limited library of games.”. Platforms like xCloud and Steam are trying to make online catalogs that are open to any device , with games that are easier to download,” says Schaaf said. A small investment for schools will make it easier to download and try appropriate games. . The same goes for Chromebooks.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

While textbook publishing companies now offer digital versions, you can also find open textbook options online. Digital textbooks are textbooks that teachers and learners can access online or download to their devices. In addition, educators and learners can access them on multiple devices at any time. . Core Knowledge.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 29, 2022

As education goes online driven by the evolution in digital technologies and the COVID 19 pandemic, several companies are wooing the learners, academic institutions, and corporate houses with powerful tools to conduct online and blended learning programs. Benefits of KITABOO and Microsoft Immersive Reader Partnership.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2023

. – 7 Mindsets, the leader in PreK-12 mindsets-based learning and well-being solutions, today announced the launch of an app designed to offer free access to the research-based principles for developing human potential from The 7 Mindsets to Live Your Ultimate Life: An Introduction. To learn more, go to [link].

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Edsurge

JULY 28, 2021

billion—which is a good moment to reflect on how mobile learning has entered classrooms and how the company has expanded from just an app. But the real change came when Rosetta Stone’s computer-assisted language software became available for download as one of the first edtech products to become a household name within the U.S.

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Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2018

New and traditional publishers are trying to offer alternatives such as open educational resources (OER), or freely downloadable and adaptable learning materials. One company, Top Hat, is trying to shift away from that by opening up its marketplace of mostly OER materials to users for free. In 2017, Top Hat nabbed $7.5

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

Mobile technology is more accessible than it has ever been. Students can download the Pocket Points app for free from the app store. Here they will find a gift page on the app full of rewards provided by companies, including Redbox, Panda Express, and Papa Johns on the national level. However, planning can only get you so far.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Access to high-quality education is widely recognized as a pivotal tool for alleviating poverty, mitigating the spread of disease and malnutrition, fostering children's overall welfare and empowering women. billion people worldwide without internet access. billion people worldwide without internet access.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Two of the fastest growing and most highly valued education technology companies are going down the alphabet as they raise subsequent rounds at higher and higher valuations. This latest investment gives the Pittsburgh-based company a valuation of $2.4 To date, the company has raised $183 million in outside capital.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Founded by a father-son duo, the company launched this year with the goal to create “tier zero” for students and tech support before the school year starts, co-founder Ben Sample (the son in the duo), tells EdSurge. would tell a user to either upgrade (if the version is out of date) or download a browser that’s supported.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

In the Footsteps of History’s programs are designed to work on existing classroom technology with no downloads required and offer standards-aligned lesson plans that spark meaningful discussions in the classroom with measurable outcomes.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

Gale, a Cengage company, is helping educators enhance skills for virtual lesson planning and online teaching. i] With the Learning Center, educators get on-demand training that provides immediate access to support and guidance, anytime, anywhere. “In Easy to access answers to the most commonly-asked questions and more.

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 10, 2021

After a cyberattack targeting the file transfer service at the UC headquarters, personal employee data was accessed and leaked to the public. The data was accessed through an attack involving vulnerability in a file transfer service. The data was accessed through an attack involving vulnerability in a file transfer service.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 31, 2020

Definitely this means teachers, administrators, parents and students, but I also include the companies and resource providers in the education ecosystem. Using buses as mobile hotspots- -park the bus by a park for 30-60 minutes so students can download what they need for the day.

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