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Here are some of the latest ed-tech, policy updates

eSchool News

But even though they’re in schools, our work with teachers has led us to understand that while many of them would like to use iPads meaningfully in their classrooms, they can’t because of time, access, and training. 5 ways cloud computing will impact students, teachers, and IT in 2016.

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Google Challenges for Teachers! (FREE Template by Pam Hubler)

Shake Up Learning

Many of them have been able to get by with the knowledge they had of basic email and word processing tools they had access to on their desktop computers but never had a reason to explore new tools. Things are different when you have to access and create files remotely using different devices. Step 1: Creating a Training Agenda.

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Learning Revolution Newsletter - Weekly Free Event Calendar - Conference Keynotes Update - Edcamp USDOE - Digital Citizenship

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

At CORE we believe that new technologies are the most exciting way to engage 21st century learners across all education and training sectors. The day will explore 3 themes: policy, ConnectED, and best practice. Our aim is to support and celebrate the amazing ways in which educators work with, and for their learners. Learn more here.

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Three Ways That Rural States Can Become the Hotbeds for School Edtech Innovation

Edsurge

It happened back in 2008 when new policies and funding sources were put forth with the intent to grow school districts’ abilities to supplement and meet the diverse needs of students—specifically in the face of foreign language teacher and Advanced Placement honors-level course shortages. Wyoming Switchboard Network homepage.

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Google Tips for Instructional Coaches and Tech Coaches

Shake Up Learning

If you can’t view this list on other devices because of school sharing policies, make sure to add your personal Gmail account so you can edit from either account. . Ease of access tip : “star” your tracker so it’s easy to find in Drive, as well as share it with your personal Gmail accounts for access from any device.

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A National Push for More ‘Active Use’ of Technology in Learning

Educator Innovator

In 2010, when the department published its last National Ed Tech Plan, the phrase “digital divide” usually meant unequal access to devices like laptops and high-speed internet, a severe disparity. The most obvious addition to the plan is its focus on the “digital-use divide.” Ellis said the 2016 plan should be just the beginning.

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The Rumors are True! There’s a New Google Sites Coming!

Shake Up Learning

If you have ever attended my Google Sites training, you know that I often refer to Google Sites as an, “acquired taste.” That alone has helped schools launch Google Sites in K12 schools across the globe, using Sites for e-portfolios, teacher websites, campus websites, edcamp websites, training websites, and much more.

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