The Innovative Educator

APRIL 14, 2019

Is accessibility baked into to the development process? Let's take a look by looking at social media examples. Who wouldn't want content to be accessed by people who are visually impaired? Twitter has not stepped up its accessibility game. Facebook has work to do in their accessibility game.

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Company Accessibility Facebook Guidelines 78

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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Digital Citizenship Guidelines E-rate Internet Safety 273

ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices. However, true immersion is not guaranteed, and issues, such as accessibility, are always important to consider. Broadly, the metaverse refers to the creation of virtual worlds or spaces in which social interactions can occur.

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Learning Smartphone Accessibility Social Media 327

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 4, 2020

Students who haven’t had access to technology since mid-March could face significant problems, said Karen Cator, CEO of Digital Promise, a nonprofit that works for innovation in schools. “If If we can’t get every student access, that’s going to exacerbate the gaps even more.”

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Accessibility Online Learning Tablets Learning 145

Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2020

Following nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd and others at the hands of police, I have received a slew of emails from edtech companies containing statements of solidarity and inclusion, explaining that the company supports diversity and does not tolerate racism. Inequities in technology use in the classroom.

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EdTech Company Conference Social Media 381

Tech Helpful

APRIL 5, 2018

We live in a world where the access to technology is virtually ubiquitous. This means that access to information, images, and relationships that can be both uplifting and demoralizing is at our fingertips as well. The green apps are made by companies that are working to look at for underage users. So what do you do as a parent?

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Social Media E-rate Android Company 58

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

writes Gary Davis, chief consumer security evangelist at McAfee, in a company blog post. The majority of schools aren’t negligent and many have put data security frameworks in place, writes Toni Birdsong, a family safety evangelist for McAfee, in a company blog post. Be Cautious on Social Media. Make VPN Your Friend.

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Data Social Media Survey Student Data Privacy 344

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

3 – Social Media Tools in Teaching – Using Them the Right Way I’ve seen social media used in ways that aren’t very safe or effective. For example, when teachers post their video conferencing links publicly on social media, they are unknowingly allowing unwanted attendees to enter their online classrooms.

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Course ePortfolio UDL Gamification 343

ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The metaverse itself can be described as a virtual setting that users are able to occupy synchronously, which facilitates meaningful social interactions. ’ The company saw the metaverse as the future of online social interactions and as the evolution of existing social media. ViewSonic Education.

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Gamification Education Learning Social Media 372

EdTech4Beginners

AUGUST 17, 2021

The main audience of the Internet and social media is youth; therefore, there is a point in teaching it some things about digital literacy. It means that you should be aware of: how social media impacts us; why consumption should be limited; how news catches our attention. Digital Consumption. Learn How Our Brain Works.

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Social Media Learning Company Data 202

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

That left us at EdSurge to ponder, how are edtech companies making sure their products are working best for teachers, the people responsible for weaving them into lessons each day? And what—if anything—can we glean from the number of former educators in the leadership ranks of edtech companies? The short answer is—it depends.

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EdTech Company Social Media Training 194

Hapara

APRIL 21, 2023

A web filter’s main goal is to block online content that internet users shouldn’t access and keep harmful malware from breaking into a network. When IT staff adds a URL to the allowed list, learners and educators can access that website at any point. Read on to explore the different types of web filters available for K-12.

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Software Digital Citizenship Social Media E-rate 245

EdNews Daily

APRIL 22, 2019

During senior year in high school, all students should have access, knowledge, and experience within these top six areas of education below. Before high school graduation, every senior should have access to financial education. High school seniors should also have access to successful entrepreneurs. Networking.

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Accessibility Facebook Meeting Social Media 235

Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2020

Tony Wan, Managing Editor Access and Equity How can we accommodate students who have learning disabilities in online instruction and practice universal design principles? There are efforts to collect and share offerings from companies that want to help impacted schools. Stay safe, sane and sanitary, everyone.

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Company Social Media Policies Student Data Privacy 142

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

If I didn't include yours, just message me on social media and tell your story! It needs to be accessible to you on your computer, on your phone, on any device you use. Every time I try to leave it, I end up back in January 2023, it was acquired by a company called Bending Spoons, a very reputable software company out of Europe.

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Microsoft Wiki Google Software 358

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Student Engagement I’m in social media groups where frustrated teachers recently commented that their grade books looked like “Swiss Cheese” and that many students were just missing during online learning sessions. You can create a community of learners in your school, your department, and through social media.

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Blended Learning Social Media Differentiated Instruction Learning 408

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — May 5, 2021 — To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, Savvas Learning Company , a K-12 next-generation learning solutions leader, has partnered with EveryoneOn.org to honor teachers by helping close the digital divide for students from low-income families. ABOUT SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY. About EveryoneOn.

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Digital Divide Company Digital Learning Broadband 81

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

T here are lots of companies stepping up to help the need to move learning online. As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Study Accessibility 244

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

In this new phase of partnership, teachers and students in grades K-12 will receive access to a dynamic new digital resource that brings science instruction to life in ways that ignite student curiosity about the natural world and drive deeper engagement in learning. All AJUSD educators also enjoy access to the Discovery Educator Network.

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EdTech Resources Social Media Academic Standards 63

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 13, 2019

Finally, Alec is a passionate advocate of openness in education and demonstrates this commitment through his open access publications, considerable digital presence and contributions, and highly successful MOOCs and open boundary courses. Blog: [link] Twitter: @courosa Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.”

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Digital Citizenship MOOC Social Media Company 286

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2023

Just as we would never leave a child in the cold to fend for itself, we also should immediately begin guiding children and limiting access to things that harm them, like many social media sites and now the Chatbots that accompany them. They are vulnerable. Children Are Our Treasure Our children are our greatest treasure.

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Classroom Social Media Microsoft Policies 318

eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2021

NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, have launched an innovative new public-private partnership that supports student learning and builds academic confidence. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc.,

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Equity of Access Accessibility Technology Education 95

Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

The digital divide in accessing learning and teaching tools and large gaps in teacher’s access to digital training are other areas of concern. These include social media interaction, collecting first-hand data during a one-on-one discussion at events, and engaging in customer focus groups online and in person. Conclusion.

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EdTech Education Industry Digital Divide 389

Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Think of the giant digital companies formed by founders who met in a dorm (most notably, Facebook and Microsoft). The giant financial services company, Citicorp, for example, is among hundreds of big firms that have opened opportunities for students and college graduates. Compared with on-campus, online college enrollments are booming.

Social Media 169

Social Media Industry Study Microsoft 169

Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2022

Our students’ personal interests and goals are changing and quite frankly, our education system has failed to keep up with this amorphous landscape where becoming an influencer on various social media platforms is a viable career option. By doing this, diversity and inclusion are promoted and celebrated.”

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Social Media Outcomes Video Accessibility 160

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2021

Passwords are now required to access websites, banking, email, social media, favorite shopping sites, chat venues like iMessenger, and even certain documents. Otherwise, I’d only change them when my bank, credit company, or favorite online store told me someone hacked their servers. Why change passwords.

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Digital Citizenship Internet Safety Social Media Guidelines 224

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 29, 2024

I wanted to ensure greater inclusion,” Churches said — which, in her case, meant expanding access to internships, particularly for students from historically underrepresented groups. But traditional internships are not universally accessible. “At Online internships can be more accessible than in-person programs.

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Survey Company Industry Accessibility 122

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This summer, the White House persuaded seven major tech companies to make substantial commitments toward the responsible development of artificial intelligence; in early September, eight more joined in. When it comes to AI, we can’t afford the same wait-and-see approach many governments took to regulating social media.

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Policies Social Media Company Learning 93

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

SchoolNow combines ADA-compliant websites, mobile apps, social media, text, voice, and email into an all-in-one system created to broaden and deepen the school experience with families. SchoolNow users will continue to have access to the same products and services they currently use.

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CMS Social Media Outcomes Data 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2020

T here are lots of companies stepping up to help the need to move learning online. As schools across the United States close or prepare to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Encyclopaedia Britannica is offering all schools’ and students free access to its popular LaunchPacks ® Science and Social Studies learning content.

Digital Citizenship 196

Digital Citizenship Social Media Study Accessibility 196

Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2019

When we focus our attention with laser precision on the edupreneurs who start new companies as the primary source of change, what do we miss? They are informed by #a11y ( accessibility design ) and #UX (user experience design) and the near-ubiquitous social media that penetrates across all sectors.

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Company EdTech Flipped Classroom LMS 103

The Innovative Educator

MAY 8, 2019

Innovative educators can prepare for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) which takes place on Thursday, May 16th. access/inclusion and people with different abilities. Seven-Day GAAD Challenge One such event is being organized by website management company Siteimprove. How does it work?

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Accessibility Social Media Facebook Software 73

The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

All government agencies must have accessible websites. This means all public schools or schools who receive federal funding must have accessible websites. They came from around the globe to be a part of the largest school district accessibility projects in the world. In fact the project hashtag trended on Twitter that day.

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Accessibility Blackboard Social Media Facebook 52

eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2022

With a plethora of free email services such as Gmail, Yahoo, and iCloud and access to personal information from social media and other online platforms, it’s incredibly easy for hackers to create fake accounts impersonating school personnel.

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Strategy Social Media Mobility Company 145

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In this new phase of collaboration, educators, and students in grades 7-12 across PPS will receive access to Discovery Education’s Pivot Interactives service. million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros.

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Resources Social Media Education EdTech 105

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Among the new resources now available for use in pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade classrooms are: Sesame Learning Sounds and Letters: Build and deepen students’ phonemic awareness and phonics skills with The Electric Company. All educators using Discovery Education’s products enjoy access to the Discovery Education Network.

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Resources Schoology Social Media EdTech 58

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Officials in those states argue that the platform, owned by a company in Beijing, is a threat to cybersecurity, or they are concerned about spying by the Chinese government. Inspiring the next generation of science communicators will continue to improve science communication, making exciting discoveries accessible to everyone.”

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Social Media Video Facebook Survey 161