eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. By improving access to district systems and processes, school leaders will be able to better serve and meet the needs and expectations of the families they serve.

Trends 144

Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2015

From elementary school grades upwards, a student may be given a book to read and asked to write a review afterwards. I have dictated every word I have ever written, either to a scribe, or to dictation software. Voice recognition software is designed to eliminate the need for text input by typing.

Technology 150

Technology UDL Learning Software 150

Tech Helpful

DECEMBER 7, 2018

I believe wholeheartedly that classroom management of students on devices is a digital citizenship issue. Access Codes - Codes serve as a safeguard that students cannot access exams when you are not ready for them to access it. Easy access is eliminated. This can also be set on the detail page in Canvas.

Respondus 71

Respondus LMS Digital Citizenship Accessibility 71

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2015

Arriving just a decade after the 1997 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments 197 insured that students with disabilities have access to general education, its powerful recorder, transcription, and study tools take aim at the needs of reluctant readers. Audio Notetaker is a robust digital note-taking and study tool.

Tools 150

Tools Common Core iPad Digital Citizenship 150

iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2014

The MobyMax tablet runs on Android which means in addition to all of the great MobyMax curriculum, your students also have access to all of the happiness that Android brings. Web browsers for research, additional apps, file saving etc. Wonder how we individualize learning every day at Anastasis? Join us for 5-Sigma Edu Con in February!

Tablets 65

Tablets Differentiated Instruction Android Common Core 65

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

The Webinars are free, but when you purchase the "Mattering IS the Agenda" toolkit you get exclusive access to the recordings. The panelists will talk about their personal passion projects on topics ranging from environmental engineering and sustainability to hardware and software engineering. More information at [link].

Conference 53

Conference Digital Citizenship Libraries Common Core 53

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. By improving access to district systems and processes, school leaders will be able to better serve and meet the needs and expectations of the families they serve.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Again, the presenter doesn’t lecture the parents and tell them to keep their kids offline; the presenter will acknowledge the good in the digital world, like communication and access to information. In addition to the parents working with their children, they are also encouraged to work together to tackle digital access uses.

Symantec 42

Symantec Social Media Digital Citizenship Company 42

techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

This early literacy tool created by NWEA allows for whole-class, online assessment of oral reading fluency and other key skills thanks to speech recognition and audio recording software. This platform is designed to develop elementary writing skills through a world-building game environment. Check out Boreal Tales.

Assessment 45

Assessment Robotics Digital Citizenship Tools 45

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Common Sense Education – Great free PD resources for digital citizenship and online learning for all educators. Students: General short answers: What tools, software, and technology seemed to be important? What tools, software, and technology not available could have been useful? Enjoy the many ideas and resources!

Blended Learning 192

Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

Graphite Blog

JUNE 27, 2018

This early literacy tool created by NWEA allows for whole-class, online assessment of oral reading fluency and other key skills thanks to speech recognition and audio recording software. This platform is designed to develop elementary writing skills through a world-building game environment. Check out Boreal Tales.

Assessment 40

Assessment Robotics Tools Digital Citizenship 40

Graphite Blog

JUNE 27, 2018

This early literacy tool created by NWEA allows for whole-class, online assessment of oral reading fluency and other key skills thanks to speech recognition and audio recording software. This platform is designed to develop elementary writing skills through a world-building game environment. Check out Boreal Tales.

Assessment 40

Assessment Robotics Tools Digital Citizenship 40

Teacher Reboot Camp

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Sign up for a free Mystery Science membership and receive access to tons of awesome standard aligned lesson plans and projects. Some recommended tools are 3D Paint (software), Google Draw, Draw and Tell iOS app , Sketch.io and Pixlr (no registration required). Students can create games and learn coding!

Resources 284

Resources STEM Learning Digital Citizenship 284

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Sign up for a free Mystery Science membership and receive access to tons of awesome standard aligned lesson plans and projects. Some recommended tools are 3D Paint (software), Google Draw, Draw and Tell iOS app , Sketch.io Upper elementary to 12th grade will enjoy Code.org and Made With Code.

Resources 195

Resources STEM Learning Digital Citizenship 195

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 21, 2017

KidPix (software download or app). Photoshop (software download or online subscription). TuxPaint (free software download). Like the digital music sites above, with these sites, students can communicate their knowledge as suits their learning style. Graffiti Creator (free). Sketchpad (free). SumoPaint (free).

Robotics 175

Robotics STEM Software Google 175

techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Software & Online ALMA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. www.getalma.com ) Alma Technologies has announced it is allowing any SQL-based business intelligence tool, such as Tableau and Jaspersoft, to access data from its modern, student information system and learning management system.

Tools 71

Tools PresenceLearning Edmodo Blackboard 71

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

This fun, visual tool lets students explore 150 different science and social studies units for elementary and middle school learners. You can only do that if you know how to use technology, especially really fabulous software, which teachers who use technology know how to find. Vicki: And this is so important! Super hero.

Social Media 236

Social Media Blended Learning Data Blackboard 236

techlearning

AUGUST 30, 2018

Through this partnership, all 39 YPS schools will receive access to Discovery Education Streaming Plus, empowering teachers and students with thousands of high-quality learning resources and a suite of content creation tools they can use to create immersive learning experiences that ignites the spirit of curiosity in each learner.

Tools 45

Tools Chromebook Software Mobility 45

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

They are free for all, online, recorded, and archived at [link] There is also an index that gives a clear overview of all presentations so far and how to access their recordings ([link] Learning2gether events perpetuate the spirit and goals of Webheads in Action. URL/LINK TO JOIN: [link] Can I get access to Zoom? Stevens (2014, p.162)

Secondary 73

Secondary Conference Survey STEM 73

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Digital Citizenship ? Elementary Years ? Starting to Homeschool : Webinar #2: The Elementary-School Years Starting to Homeschool : Webinar #3: What Will We Do Now That We’re Learning at Home? Balancing Home and School ? Blended Learning ? Brain-based Learning ? Classroom 2.0 ? College Admissions ? Connections ?

Conference 34

Conference Learning OER Blended Learning 34

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As librarians, our job is to not only give students and teachers access to resources they need to succeed, but to be their guide when choosing these resources. Prioritizing equitable library access for students As school libraries evolve and best practices shift accordingly, there is one constant to solve for: equity.

Libraries 98

Libraries Social Media Handbook eBook 98

Graphite Blog

APRIL 27, 2020

Send the 11-digit meeting ID and/or the link to join the meeting with your students. Before a session, it's always a good idea to open the Zoom software and test your webcam and microphone to make sure they're working to avoid technical surprises once you're live. What is Zoombombing? Waiting rooms. Turn off file transfer.

Meeting 98

Meeting Video Groups Digital Citizenship 98