Edsurge

JULY 7, 2022

But Caposey, the superintendent of Meridian CUSD 223 in Illinois, added that the pandemic also forced them to realize “massive equity and access issues.” As a district in a small, rural community, they suffered from the kind of broadband access issues that were spotlighted by the pandemic. Quite frankly, I’m embarrassed,” Caposey said.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The Online Learning Consortium (OLC), one of the 12 partner organizations of Every Learner Everywhere, was charged with identifying and understanding innovations in the digital education landscape. The first goal was to create an environmental scan of the digital learning environment in higher education with a focus on adaptive technology.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

It’s critical to document these stories, which range from efforts to close the homework gap and expand virtual learning to increased opportunities for DEIA. The program recognizes the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 27, 2023

Within six months of high school graduation, only 51 percent of the class of 2022 enrolled in post-secondary education, down from 56 percent from the class of 2019. The city had been improving rapidly before the pandemic and it’s depressing that its bleak education statistics have sharply deteriorated.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 4, 2020

That’s a problem because the data don’t lie: Two-thirds of all jobs and 80 percent of all “good” jobs (paying a median wage of $65,000) demand a postsecondary credential, according to research by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce. The foundation’s results in several small, rural counties are eye-popping.

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Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2021

In 2014, when Tennessee unveiled a statewide scholarship to cover tuition expenses at community colleges, the program was praised for making higher education possible for more people. Students who lack citizenship documentation—sometimes called “ Dreamers ”—may be excluded from last-dollar programs, Marshall says. It’s understandable.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Request free access today at teach.tract.app with the access code COOLCATTEACHER. Welcome to the ten minute Teacher podcast hosted by author, educator, speaker and mom, the cool cat teacher Vicki Davis. So today we're talking with Tisha Poncho, 21 year veteran educator, about five tips for digital portfolio.

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Edsurge

JULY 14, 2018

In his latest EdSurge column , Michael Horn laid out how Google Maps offers an aspirational metaphor for what the future of educational tools could look like. Yet there are several initiatives, some of which I’ve had the privilege of working on, that aim to support the educational data ecosystem necessary for learner navigation.

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2018

Her plan may change down the road, and that’s okay because PLPs are designed to be living documents that evolve with each student as their interests grow and change. Acknowledging this fact has driven the recent shift toward personalization in education.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

Secretary of Education Richard W. ” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. On November 22, 1996, U.S. House of Representatives or Senate.

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Hapara

MAY 19, 2022

History class: By the end of class, students will be able to explain how technological advancements during WWI affected soldiers, as evidenced by creating a main claim and supporting that claim with primary and secondary source documents. Learners can also easily access the feedback and communicate with the teacher via the H?para

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 18, 2023

Despite their rich history and Hall’s documentation of her heritage, Hall and her ancestors are not acknowledged by the United States government as a tribal nation. There are “so many people that are stuck in poverty and stuck in situations where they can’t get an education,” Hall said. “I That’s because the U.S.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 25, 2018

As a professor and researcher in special education , I’ve worked with many students with disabilities transitioning to college. According to a 2016 report by the United States Department of Education, approximately 11 percent of all undergraduates report having a disability – up from 6 percent almost two decades prior.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

But given the trends we’ve seen, we risk backpedaling on that progress if we fail to help those kids find a post-secondary pathway now.”. We’re worried about freshmen,” said Oded Gurantz, an assistant professor of education policy at the University of Missouri, who has studied the sharp drop in FAFSA filings since COVID hit in March.

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Edsurge

JUNE 22, 2022

The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) was approved in three packages in 2020 and 2021. Currently, HR departments spend an inordinate amount of time credentialing their teachers—getting paperwork in order before teachers set foot in the classroom to verify and document their credentials.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 31, 2016

Learning has fundamentally changed with the evolution of the Internet and other technologies that allow for ubiquitous access to information and knowledge. Either way, the result is expanded course offerings and learning opportunities for students to personalize and individualize their educational experience.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The benefits of esports are well documented. Thus far, conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, however, a recent change in the winds has shifted the conversation to elementary esports. As the late Dr. Richard DuFour reminded educators, we have to be willing to “get started, then get better.”

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 24, 2019

The post What is G Suite for Education? What is G Suite for Education? Whether you are brand new to Google or a seasoned user, there are probably a few things you don’t know about G Suite for Education. If you want to become a Google Certified Educator or Trainer, you need to learn the basics of G Suite for Education.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 15, 2019

As the leaders of organizations that advocate on behalf of the disability and higher-education communities, we are committed to working together to continue the progress made in recent years to welcome and support college students with a wide range of disabilities. This is no accident.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Common Sense Education created this essential guide to help your district or school address the key topics E-rate recipients need to teach students, including internet safety, appropriate online behavior, and cyberbullying. What are the educational requirements for compliance? E-rate is complicated. What if I get audited?

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edWeb.net

JULY 29, 2022

From the documentation of skillsets to the way that resumes are shared, there have been positive changes to the process that have allowed those searching for a job to make it easier for employers to find them. Inclusive Design Principles. Communication: Sharing the principles publicly and highlighting, via video, learner perspectives.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

I needed some way that would allow my students to access the websites I wanted them to get to in a timely manner. I also wanted a product that would limit my students access to the world wide web but limiting their options. I then granted access to all of the students to walk around and view each others' work. Tiggly Education.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Using wireless presentation tools by Vivi , an education-focused company founded in Australia, Gunn was able to mirror her tablet screen on the classroom screen and play YouTube clips directly through a hardwired receiver without slowing down the school’s wifi—or her students’ work. “I really needed a quick process.” Sarah Gunn at St.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 9, 2022

The pandemic-driven shift to a new paradigm, in which most students have computers and are comfortable using them, can result in greater access to primary and secondary sources that become a focus of learning, rather than just having the teacher provide information. Integrating Resources with Student Inquiry.

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Digital Promise

MAY 1, 2017

Software like PowerPoint, for example, which has long been used as an education tool, wasn’t designed for education. Nonetheless, it has been a staple tool in education settings, used as a way to present information in template, bite-size formats. But this isn’t always a good thing. Virtual and Augmented Reality Technology.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 27, 2017

In social studies classrooms around the world, teachers use documents and images as a daily part of their curriculum. In order to accomplish this task, I made it a goal to use as many different sources and documents in my classroom as possible. That solution is Kami , an amazing web-based PDF and document annotation tool. .

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

“For 2019, our IT emphasis will be on cybersecurity and on high-availability, high-resiliency, high-speed wireless access to support 24 x 7 x 365 learning. Implementing programs like Discovery Education’s Ignite My Future in School can take a student’s education to the next level. Celebrate progress.

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EdTechnocation.com

JANUARY 28, 2015

My PLN has helped curate this great list of educational Youtube Channels! Below is a publicly accessible Google Document with commenting enabled. My favorite channel for educators: +Jeffrey Bradbury ''s TeacherCast.net. He has some great podcasts and video tutorials specifically for educators!

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2018

It’s one reason why writer and activist Cory Doctorow thinks schools and educators should rethink their approach to surveillance and censorship. at Worldcon, a science fiction convention, to get his take on everything from surveillance in K-12 schools to open access publishing in higher education. I wanted to ask you about OERs.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

I’m imagining a school environment where students get to bring their own device, and they have access to different learning resources over the internet. In some educational systems where bringing devices to schools is a school offence, there has to be a change. Teachers must feel comfortable and confident managing a BYOD classroom.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 13, 2021

The entire teaching and learning continuum is fully documented in curriculum and pacing guides that serve as a “one-stop shop for all things instructional,” including performance tasks, cross-curricular ideas, gifted/enrichment activities, and ESOL and special education strategies. Using Data to Respond to the Pandemic.

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EdTechTeacher

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

I remember when I went one-to-one with devices in my secondary English classrooms. However, I was only at the “enhancement” level of Dr. Students can search, save, and create shortcuts to websites for easier access to information. Chrome may be ideal for students in schools using the G Suite for Education. Google Chrome.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 12, 2021

Reg Leichty provided an overview of the two key federal regulations regarding student data and privacy, starting with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The student data covered by FERPA includes any files, documents, or records in other formats that contain information directly related to a student.

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TeacherCast

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Geared toward K-12 education, it provides teachers with the ability to create assignments, track student progress, collect student work, assign grades, and manage the classroom efficiently and effectively. All of this can be used to truly differentiate how and what, students access. Why would students want to use Schoology?

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 14, 2020

Fill out the form below to get access to the toolkit designed to go with this podcast series. Google Search Education is a great place to find free resources and to help your students become better searchers. Secondary students can use Google Scholar to find credible resources for their research projects.

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EdTechTeam

JUNE 28, 2019

This blog post is sponsored by Acer Education, a partner of EdTechTeam. As educational technology has become a common staple in classrooms around the world, many educators find themselves in the difficult position of deciding which type of device will serve their students best. Laptop Mode as an Essential Daily Tool .

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techlearning

JUNE 20, 2018

June 20, 2018) – Tennessee’s Hamilton County Schools (HCS) today announced it has selected Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms to support its inquiry-based teaching and learning initiative. This vision also extends to high schools through the Future Ready Institutes.

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