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MAY 20, 2022

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Turns out — and not really a surprise — the cost of the digital devices was minor compared to the cost of the websites and webtools required to meet goals. Listen and Read.

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MAY 19, 2023

Books can be read online or on most mobile devices. Gutenberg Project This site provides thousands of digitized books, audio recordings, DVDs/CDs from the public domain (or out-of-copyright). You can read them online, on a mobile device, or download them. Access this catalog via the website.

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Hapara

APRIL 11, 2023

But how do you choose the best web filter for digital learning? Consider these ways your web filter should support rather than restrict digital learning. The best web filter should promote digital citizenship According to ISTE , digital citizenship helps students understand how to use the internet in positive ways.

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JULY 25, 2023

Maybe even a new way to present information to the learners every time. Computers & Mobile Devices Computers and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are the primary way learners access the internet. The majority of learners are comfortable using their personal devices to access schoolwork.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

Q&A: Tarah Luster Explains How to Teach K–12 Students Digital Responsibility. With easier access to social media platforms through mobile devices, students are spending significantly more time online. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how digital citizenship programs prepare students for a tech–enabled world.

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AUGUST 20, 2021

we have a access to our income streams on our digital devices. Any moderately-talented hacker can access your computer’s webcam and microphone remotely. Lots of movies and novel spotlight this invasion of privacy because it has been normalized in the digital world. 2-step Authentication. Which I was, a few times.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2022

This makes it perfect for classroom use, as students can access it from any computer or mobile device. With numerous fantastic alternatives accessible, there is no reason not to begin tutoring maths online right now! One of the great things about Desmos is that it can be used on any device with an internet connection.

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JULY 10, 2023

Interactive learning apps are perfect for captivating the minds of these little ones while making education enjoyable and accessible. Encouraging students to engage in digital storytelling assignments or video presentations opens up a world of possibilities for exploration.

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MAY 14, 2021

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Turns out — and not really a surprise — the cost of the digital devices was minor compared to the cost of the websites and webtools required to meet goals. Listen and Read.

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Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 365

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MAY 22, 2023

Share it in a teacher-provided summer activity folder (this should be quick to use, maybe through Google Drive if students have access to that). Make an audio recording of your thoughts (using a mobile app like Audio Memo ). These aren’t print–these are digital, on an iPad, a desktop, or a mobile device.

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MARCH 31, 2020

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. Here’s What Schools Can Do For the Millions of Students Without Internet Access –from EdSurge. Kajeet –an easy way for Districts to provide mobile hotspots.

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APRIL 19, 2023

Instead, people use a digital calendar that automatically syncs life events across all of their digital devices. Enter them to an easily accessible digital calendar like Google Calendar and share with students, parents, and interested stakeholders. Would you trade your smartphone for a 1983 Nokia mobile phone?

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AUGUST 7, 2020

Problems include administering and grading assessments, taking attendance, finding backchannel tools that enable them to stay in touch with students, and keeping viewers engaged during video presentations. Another option is to provide common issues and have parents rate them with stars that are then presented in a visual report.

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MARCH 27, 2020

How to I provide equity for those without computers or internet access at home is challenging? Access the required site through mobile devices. Provide mobile hotspots distributed by school. Access community hotspots and open WiFi, often made available by local businesses who are eager to assist.

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AUGUST 24, 2016

When mobility is an issue, elderly people can let technologies assist them. Buying household items, groceries, books, presents for kids and lots of other things can be done from home. In the same way, reviewing weather forecasts and getting access to millions of meal recipes and diets is what the elderly adore online.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

Cybercriminals can access their information through an unencrypted network. It’s highly possible that they venture onto websites that can access their data and use it for illegal activities. With these tools, you can block various sites and apps, so your child can only access filtered content.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

According to a recent Common Sense Media’s study , the percentage of children ages eight and under who’ve used a mobile device nearly doubled from 2011 to 2013, from 38 percent to 72 percent. And about two in five children under the age of two have used a mobile device. But that isn’t happening in many school districts.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 20, 2015

Introducing two-way messaging on mobile for can be tricky, because teachers need messaging to be safe when communicating with minors and parents, and many don’t want to have to manage incoming text messages from their entire class! This can be helpful to present to administrators or parents for review.

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MARCH 29, 2022

Along the way, students juggle rent, gas, groceries, taxes, car payments, and life’s ever-present emergencies. The program is free, takes about eight hours (depending upon the student), and can include printed materials as well as digital. Instructions are both written and audio, making them accessible to lots of learners.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Teaching digital citizenship as a “one-off event” doesn’t lead to changes in behavior, experts say. What’s more, about two in five children under the age of two have used a mobile device. Ribble has written a book about the topic, called Digital Citizenship in Schools , and a new edition is available this fall.

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MARCH 19, 2020

Newsela COVID-19 resource center (and free access to their paid products this school year). Many students don’t have a home computer or access to the internet. Many Districts are deploying mobile hotspots to help students with internet access. 7 Ways to Keep Teaching. An Open Letter to Teachers About Online Classes.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

Websites like Code.org have a great approach to making coding accessible to all kids but still, too few students think they are smart enough to do these jobs. Teachers can access a curriculum and resources for teaching. Students do need to set up their mobile device to run the app. That’s free, and simple, but mandatory.

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MAY 7, 2016

It’s a revamp of their flagship product, with some twists: Today, Turnitin announced a new version of its flagship product with a focus on ease-of-use, accessibility for students, and new mobile features to support instruction in the modern classroom. Accessibility improvements. Click to Tweet. Anytime, anywhere learning.

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MARCH 8, 2021

These include preferred language (you pick from about a hundred languages), customized background, sound level, QR code (for the classroom screen; students scan it in and it displays on any mobile device — isn’t that cool?), While the toolkit is free, you do have to provide your professional details to access the download.

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DECEMBER 13, 2019

Pascack Valley Regional High School District in northern New Jersey makes available lesson plans and assignments that can be accessed from home, on the Internet: Before the snow fell, teachers were prepped, parents were warned and students had received enough assignments to fill a snow day. Plus, teachers can host an unlimited number of.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 10, 2016

During this time, we presented the root causes of cyberbullying as well as strategies and advice to prevent it. During this part of the presentation, I pointed out to students the fact that once they post something online (i.e., that information can be accessed, adapted, archived, and shared by anyone who has access to their accounts.

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MARCH 20, 2018

With each student having their own smartphone or tablet and Wi-Fi present in every school, they can log in and receive a more customized learning experience. More so, today’s education prioritizes mobile devices which don’t have the ability to read these mediums. Traditional Presentation Software. On-Premise Software.

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APRIL 6, 2020

Along the way, students juggle rent, gas, groceries, taxes, car payments, and life’s ever-present emergencies. The program is free, takes about eight hours (depending upon the student), and can include printed materials as well as digital. Instructions are both written and audio, making them accessible to lots of learners.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

With Internet access we have also used Google Docs, or online versions of Microsoft Office products Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. . We began taking our mobile lab to schools, churches, libraries, and other non-profit sites. When I offered to bring my mobile lab to the class for monthly sessions, my offer was accepted.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 14, 2023

Create a library page where you and your students upload educational materials for the whole class to access. Students can use class website to create and share their personal digital portfolios , collaborate on group projects, present their findings on a research topic, create and manage classroom activities, and many more.

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OCTOBER 13, 2017

90% of teens who report being cyberbullied have also been bullied offline. ( “Seven Fears and the Science of How Mobile Technologies May Be Influencing Adolescents in the Digital Age,” George and Odgers, 2015 ). The best way to teach cyberbullying is as part of a unit on digital citizenship’s rights and responsibilities.

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

Protocols for these mobile devices have little in common today with how they were addressed a decade ago. What do you do about personal devices that circumvent the school security to access the Internet? In many schools, Internet access is spotty, undependable, and a challenge to manage. And why not?

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APRIL 13, 2020

Why pick a word processing tool over a presentation tool? It provides practical insight into how well students comprehend digital literacy skills in relation to the 2016 ISTE Standards for Students. It focuses on the unequivocal need of students for digital literacy to succeed in college and career. NorthstarDigLit.

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MAY 23, 2018

Open your class timeline and select “New Assignment” Click the red Kiddom “ K ” icon to access the Library. Kiddom’s content library is easy to access and intuitive to use, making it a good choice even for those who aren’t yet comfortable with technology.

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OCTOBER 23, 2019

They are professionally recorded and presented by expert teachers with a class screen or whiteboard. The presenters may talk fast — after all, they’re trying to get it within the tight timeframe — but all information is cogent and pithy. C-Span Classroom is free but requires registration to access materials.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2016

In the process, you’ll need to Identify your school to enable us to be in touch with you to give you access during the Typeathon. Typing Tournament Online can be used anywhere there is an internet connection including home and school, at any time of day and on any device including iPads and other mobile tablets. Add your students.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Everywhere outside of the education industry (which seems to focus on Google Forms), JotForm is the gold standard for creation of forms whether on PCs, Macs, or mobile devices. Multiple users can access the same form. get student sign-ups for class presentations including the date of their presentation.

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