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How a State E-rate Coordinator Drives Digital Access

Education Superhighway

She is the current Digital Access Coordinator for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois (LTC) and an Illinois State E-rate Coordinator. Moreover, Mindy serves on several state and national associations such as the State Education Technology Directors Association (SETDA) and State E-rate Coordinator Alliance (SECA).

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How Access to Technology Can Create Equity in Schools

Digital Promise

Students can access learning materials outside of school. One of the most straightforward ways that technology contributes to equity in schools is ensuring that every student has access to learning materials, even outside of the classroom. Ensuring internet access outside of school. Here are some examples.

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ICYMI: Equity Talks & Engaging Early Learners

Discovery Education

There are many questions circling this topic, from access to technology, resources to funding. For decades, data has shown that children 3-4 years old who have access to quality early education see more predictable, and higher, reading scores in third grade. And a study by the Annie E.

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iPad Magic: 6 Ideas Every iPad Teacher Needs to Know

The CoolCatTeacher

You can turn that on in the Settings,in the Accessibility Settings. You also can hold down “e” or “n” to get accented characters. I know in one workshop, this was a tip that really changed the world of one of the teachers and one of her students because she said, “Oh! If you have an app that you like, please do rate it.

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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

Securly

CIPA requires schools and libraries to install measures to protect children from obscene or harmful content in exchange for discounts offered by the E-rate program. “Teachers will have access to expanded professional development programs.” ” In 2011, the FCC updated CIPA compliance requirements.

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Network Essentials for Superintendents: Planning for the future

Education Superhighway

With technology playing a pivotal role in creating incredible learning opportunities for America’s students, it’s vital that every classroom has the bandwidth needed to access media-rich educational tools and implement digital learning. Factor in concurrency when planning Internet Access.

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Navigating Social Media as a Parent

Tech Helpful

E-parenting is not an easy task. 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. Your child does not have to have access to ALL the social media apps.