Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

I am careful about that term being the focus,” says Andrew Grauer, who co-founded Course Hero in 2006. billion, to be exact—comes courtesy of a $10 million Series B round from NewView Capital , whose founder and managing partner, Ravi Viswanathan, will join Course Hero’s board of directors. But its CEO winces when he hears the word.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Over the course of 2020, there has been plenty of discussion about what will and won’t return to “normal” once we’ve fought COVID-19 into submission. As a leader and a parent—and a human—I’m so grateful for the ways my team has shown up for one another and humbled by all we were able to accomplish together in this tumultuous year.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 24, 2021

One of the main reasons I look forward to the summer “break” is because it is a time to relax and recharge but also provides the opportunity to learn and participate in PD that I may not have time for during the year or attend events that only occur during the summer. Webinars and courses. We start by setting some goals for the summer.

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 3, 2023

Education and technology are largely about unearthing talent in unexpected places and giving everybody equal access to opportunities, and you should research similar principles. Take Online Courses Higher education as a discipline is becoming more dependent on technology. It’s informing much of how teaching is done these days.

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Digital Promise

MAY 28, 2021

Closing the digital divide became even more important last year as students without reliable internet access at home struggled to connect to their classes. Moreover, last October, Verizon Innovative Learning won the 2020 Social Impact Award from Reuters Events Responsible Business Awards for its efforts to help close the digital divide.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Smart Classrooms have become popular because they provide a flexible, self-paced learning environment; one that levels the playing field for students by making education more accessible to all types of learners. and whiteboard. Likewise, the students themselves had similar options for deciding how and where video files could be posted.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2023

CHARLOTTE, NC — Following a comprehensive evaluation, the South Carolina State Board of Education has approved the South Carolina-aligned High School Biology course of the award-winning Science Techbook by Discovery Education for statewide use as a core instructional resource. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Digital Promise

MARCH 11, 2020

Many colleges and universities in the United States have moved to online courses for their thousands of students, with more expected to follow. School districts and policymakers need to plan now for how to respond not only to this public health event, but future ones as well. Consider that about 15 percent of U.S.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

This League of Innovative Schools meeting was focused on equity, and showcased how BCPS is making strides toward providing access and opportunity for all students. Over the course of three days, meeting attendees collaborated in working groups on topics like competency-based education, personalized learning, and maker research.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Subscribe to the Show This week's sponsor Microsoft 's Free AI Course for Educators Microsoft has an amazing artificial intelligence course for educators that will help you and your education team have the knowledge you need to understand the best practices for artificial intelligence in schools. AIforEducators. So sign up today.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 23, 2021

If there’s anything we have learned from the past year’s events, it’s that well-being is now more important than ever. A good idea is to create a wellness blog or a course that anyone can find via the school LMS. First, students who don’t know how to access help benefit from free resources that promote mental health.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 2, 2020

December 7 to 13th is the annual Hour of Code event. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Join the live virtual events from December 7 to 11th! Part of the December 2020 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Coding Tools and Resources.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2023

But one national event for teachers this month had a very unusual trait: It was started and organized by students. More than 2,000 people attended at least part of the event, according to lead organizer Johnny Chang, an incoming grad student at Stanford University, with 90 percent of participants indicating they teach at colleges or schools.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 13, 2024

And for many Black students now, 70 years since the nation’s highest court held unanimously that separate is inherently unequal, educational resources and access remain woefully uneven. After desegregation, parents in the community, like many across the South, began organizing private, off-site proms to keep the events exclusively white.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2020

So, last week I called one of my major sponsors – a distance learning professional development company – Advancement Courses. They agreed for three of their top course designers to come on a free webinar with me to talk about distance learning. They know how to do distance learning. What will not be covered?

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

The events of the last nine months have launched the phrase “blended learning” into the mainstream. Unlike a real-time mini-lesson or explanation, students can manipulate a video’s speed, slowing it down, or add closed captions to increase accessibility. They can pause, rewind, or rewatch a video.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

ELs deserve access to the same content and curriculum as their peers. Teachers can incorporate culturally relevant materials, celebrate multicultural events, and encourage students to share their cultural perspectives and knowledge. Because ELs come from diverse linguistic backgrounds, their English language skills may vary widely.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2020

EdSurge: Did you experiment with online courses while you were leading Barnard College? We’re talking about some things we might be able to do that are sort of “hot off the presses,” so that when there’s a major event out there in the world, we can put content together super quick and get it out there to our audience.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Hāpara Learning Bytes These micro-badging courses each focus on one Hāpara tool: Highlights Teacher Dashboard Workspace Student Dashboard Because educators are short on time, we created these one-hour courses so that educators can get the training they need online in one sitting. Educators can access Camp Hāpara anytime.

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ProfHacker

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

It can difficult to keep track of — much less keep up with — the amount of accessibility information out there for educators, developers, and designers. Recently, I came across what looks like a very valuable resource: an accessibility list of lists , maintained by developer Mike Gifford of Open Concept Consulting.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The course is for teachers and instructional staff who are familiar with technology and are looking for an entry point into PBL, or those who are interested in learning more about both PBL and technology integration. Leading Project-Based Learning with Technology” is a 5-hour, self-paced course. About PBLWorks.

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The Innovative Educator

DECEMBER 30, 2018

If we really want to ensure we are including everyone in have access to what we are presenting, technology can take us even further. Here are some ideas based on recommendations from WC3 Website Accessibility Initiative to you get started. 2) Ensure All Material Is Available in Accessible formats Create all content digitally.

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Neo LMS

JULY 15, 2021

Despite the growing demand for edtech and online learning, face-to-face lectures and on-campus activities remained the core part of how students accessed their education. However, the events of 2020 have put HE on a fast track to digital adoption. Firstly, we saw prestigious universities move online entirely this academic year.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2022

Windows has a native clipboard (I see some of you rolling your eyes, like of course you know this. Here’s how you access it: Click the Windows Key and V. Feel free to post a comment about a question you have. I’ll cover it in a future tip. I can’t believe it took me so long to find this. Bear with me).

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Waterford

JULY 12, 2023

In-Person Communication Volunteer opportunities, parent-teacher conferences, and after-school events are all ways your teachers can apply in-person communication. As you plan in-person meetings and events, consider the accessibility needs a family may have to participate and communicate comfortably in the classroom.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

Benefits of digital tools in social studies education Enhanced Accessibility : One of the primary advantages of digital tools is their ability to provide students with access to a vast array of historical documents, primary sources, and multimedia resources.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The premise back then was that classes would make high-quality online education accessible for all—and for free. They’ve rolled out bundles of courses called ‘Specializations’ or ‘Nanodegrees.’ So, seven years after the “Year of the MOOC,” we’re wondering: Where are these courses and companies today?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

Nearly 200 colleges face federal civil rights investigations opened in 2019 about whether they are accessible and communicate effectively to people with disabilities. Among the newer aspects of these kinds of complaints is whether college social media communication meets accessibility standards.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Over the summer, the professor from the University of California at Santa Cruz, spent a week at Harvard to learn how to redesign the mathematics for life sciences courses his institution offers. Some educators place a share of the blame on calculus courses, which can push out otherwise interested students.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2022

After 30 years as a security consultant in these areas, I feel as you probably do: defeated, angry, pessimistic, sad for the families of the lost, furious at the perpetrators, angry at the lack of solutions, and anxious about the death toll and location of the next event. It’s still the “Lone Wolf Males” who are doing these attacks.

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Neo LMS

MAY 24, 2022

At the beginning of the pandemic, some teachers dreaded online courses especially because the changes happened overnight. School groups are accessible to the members of a certain institution. You can create a private group that only a few approved members will have access to. Private groups. Community groups . Class groups .

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Neo LMS

JULY 7, 2020

Through conversations with colleagues and educators who teach the arts, music, and elective courses including physical education, I learned that the shift to remote learning was even more difficult initially. Summer typically means more time for outdoor activities, camps, classes, and other in-person events.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! With a free subscription teachers get 100 MB of storage and access to over standards aligned 8000 interactive lessons. You can even access Flocabulary lessons and integrate Flipgrid.

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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.

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N2Y

MAY 23, 2021

Welcome to part two of our travel series, where we cover a variety of topics on travel and access that will better prepare you for traveling with children with special needs. Travel and Physical Access. Travel and Communication Access. We all have different medical requirements, personal preferences, and comfort needs.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Online courses have been developed as cash cows for years, by many of the institutions that have them at all. The report urges schools away from all-in-one service bundles that outsource design, construction, and sometimes even teaching of online courses, and especially from contractors who promise hugely increased revenue.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Key points: AI will be key for transforming learning and preparing students for the workforce Still, many countries face equity and accessibility challenges See related article: Is generative AI a beacon for more accessible education? No other field will be more impacted in the medium and long term than education. percent of students.

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