Digital Promise

JULY 16, 2019

Access to technology for all students is a major goal for many schools, companies, and organizations—yet access is only part of the equation. Once an educational technology (edtech) tool is in a school, the hard work is just beginning due to a number of potential hurdles and challenges that leadership and educators need to overcome. Evaluating Edtech Quality and Use Matters. Visit the Edtech Pilot Framework to learn more about the edtech marketplace.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2022

Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility 00;00;00;04 – 00;00;07;19 John Davis This is the Ten Minute Teacher Podcast with your host Vicki Davis. Extended Episode number 780 – Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility. I'm access to what you are trying to to give them.

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Ditch That Textbook

MAY 3, 2019

ALL of our students deserve to have access to the content we are teaching. Luckily with the technology available to us, we can create a learning environment that makes the content accessible to all of our learners. DitchBook Twitter chat Ed Tech Student engagement Teaching accessibility accessibility features accessibility tools accessible classroom edtech immersive readerA one-size-fits-all classroom is not practical for any group of students.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 22, 2022

What is digital accessibility – this simple question is, actually, fundamental in the technologically advanced era we’re in. What is digital accessibility, and why is it so crucial in schools and other academic environments? What is Digital Accessibility? .

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Speaker: Vic Vuchic, Chief Innovation Officer & Executive Director, Learner Variability Project

In this webinar, Vic Vuchic, Chief Innovation Officer of Digital Promise, will share his insights into the modern boom in neuroscience and learning sciences research. You'll discover how much more we know now about how students learn - and how we can use that knowledge to create EdTech-enabled classrooms that can meet the diverse needs of all students.

EdTech

eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2023

Nearly every student has a device and internet access, but that doesn’t mean in-person instruction will magically improve. Edtech Trends Featured on eSchool News Innovative Teaching classroom data device district edtech eSchool News instruction internet internet access learning

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2023

In this episode of Innovations in Education , hosted by Kevin Hogan: Virtual school nurses can play a pivotal role in schools 5 ways tech helps create calmer learning environments All About Accessibility: Enabling a More Inclusive Classroom. Related : New year, new edtech solutions.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 13, 2022

Having devices only furthers education when students can access learning. Getting technology into the hands of all K–12 students was the first step. With a focus on closing the digital divide, school districts are now working toward making the provided technology equitable.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

A mandate in Ontario, Canada, requires all school districts in the province to provide a virtual learning option to K–12 students for the 2021-2022 school year. Over the summer, families were asked whether they wanted their students to learn virtually or in person.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2022

Heroes at Work: Navajo Prep goes all-in on internet access during pandemic learning. In this episode of Innovations in Education , sponsored by Galaxy Next Generation, host Kevin Hogan explores: AI education is critical for an equitable tomorrow Are you tackling the durable skills challenge?

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2021

It wasn’t just that students were starting to log on to the school network in Southern Florida from Germany, China and parts of the Caribbean, it was the dramatically different times they were logging on that made Phillip Dunn II pause.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 31, 2022

Today’s guest, Al Kingsley, has worked with edtech for over thirty years. You’ll get access to activities, strategies, and tools to improve the four domains of wellness. Episode #788 - The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast The Future of Edtech Al Kingsley, Thought Leader.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 23, 2023

Therefore, strategies for identifying and selecting accessible and inclusive tech should be top of mind. The framework provides a guide for effective collaboration across EdTech and special education. For a person with a disability, accessibility means (according to the U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

However, for many of our students back then, virtual learning was impossible; 39 percent of K–12 students had little or no internet access in their home.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Even before the pandemic shifted learning online, schools had been integrating technologies to improve various admin processes, student onboarding, classroom learning experiences and communication methods.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

As we close the door on 2022 , we approach 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole. We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2023.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 24, 2021

And while a portion of this back-to-school reticence stems from safety concerns, a subset of students also found solace in the accessibility of e Over the course of the past year, K–12 districts have created entirely new ways for teachers and students to connect and collaborate.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2023

In this episode of Innovations in Education , hosted by Kevin Hogan: 37 predictions about edtech’s impact in 2023 New school year shows continued signs of academic rebounding Digital Safety for Students: Keeping Student Data Private and Access Secure.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2018

By Marie Bjerede Taking the digital leap requires broadband access, proper funding and the right people on board. Access Points Bandwidth Management Ethernet Networking Routers Wi-Fi Wireless

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techieMusings

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Here’s the first article in a two-part series sharing how edtech tools like Kami can help us give more compassionate, empowering feedback. As a big fan of Global Online Academy , it was an honor to contribute to its Shifts in Practice series.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Content touched on social media in the classroom, IT challenges, innovative edtech tools, and more. Teachers and media specialists can easily monitor weekly reading progress, log for classes, access student information, and create classroom challenges in our revamped admin dashboard.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

What resulted was a great resource that I plan to share below on specific edtech tools that can assist special education (SPED), math, and reading teachers. edtech Mathematics reading Rigor Relevance Framework special education SPED

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

4 Tips for using accessibility features to promote inclusion. Read more: 6 Awesome examples of EdTech for the visually impaired student. In many cases, companies are developing accessibility features to be built into devices to promote access for all.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Last month, Atkinson Hyperlegible typeface became available on Google Fonts. Created by Applied Design Works with guidance from the Braille Institute, Atkinson Hyperlegible is designed to aid readability for users with low vision. The font is named for Robert J.

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Digital Promise

JULY 13, 2021

How might districts find edtech to support learning? Districts will have access to the nearly $190 billion which the U.S. The post Choosing Edtech: Three Learnings from Five Districts appeared first on Digital Promise.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2019

Keep Accessibility in Mind for Modern Learning Environments. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how teachers can use physical classroom arrangements to direct classroom engagement. One way to increase the accessibility of classrooms is to remove any unnecessary distractions. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning programs like Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom can benefit K–12 education. Many familiar classroom tools offer guidance on accessible online assignments.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Edtech is the combination of IT tools and educational practices aimed at facilitating scalable individualized learning. Edtech combines educational theory and technological innovation to meet the learning needs of students. Related : How edtech is embedded in Society 5.0

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Edsurge

JUNE 24, 2020

He added that the disruption caused by the pandemic, “which disproportionately affects low-income learners and communities of color, combined with the increased demand for our product,” spurred his team to explore ways to make its product more affordable and accessible.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2017

Access Points Bring Your Own Device Classroom Mobility Networking Online LearningBy Meghan Bogardus Cortez A new study finds that students are using tech for self-directed learning outside of school.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

August 17, 2022 – Capstone, an innovative learning company merging children’s content with easy-to-use edtech tools for K-5 classrooms, libraries, and home, announces substantial enhancements to its Capstone Interactive eBooks platform. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 2, 2022

Despite the leaps made in Internet of Things devices and educational technology, a report by Boston Consulting Group estimated 12 million students don’t have adequate internet access at home. For many, the internet has become an integral part of daily life.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 12, 2020

How can edtech shift from a focus on district administrators and classroom educators to better understand families’ needs during and after the COVID-19 pandemic? Provide Transparency About Edtech Products. Recommendations and Next Steps for Edtech Companies.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 13, 2017

Access Points NetworkingBy Marcia Wade Talbert Digital equity is the topic du jour, but CoSN leaders are showcasing how to make it a thing of the past.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

In this second (and last) post in our mini-series on EdTech that revolutionizes access for differently abled communities ( last time we explored tech that enabled visually disabled students) we’ll explore eye-gaze technology — the rapidly advancing assistive technology that is offering physically disabled students enormous freedom in terms of accessing education, communication, information and entertainment. EdTech that transforms access for physically disabled students.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 31, 2021

As soon as the boxes of laptops arrived at the homes of Casa Blanca Community School students, the phone calls to school leaders began. Now what do we do?” “How How do we plug it in?” Where is the ‘on’ button?”

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

But in this transition, we also learned something vital: Edtech learning helps to level the playing field for those who are unable to join regular classes due to location, illness, or financial constraints.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Education technologies — or edtech — got a huge boost from a nice-to-have to a must-have. As nations worldwide make progress in keeping the health threat under control, educators look for ways to make the most of edtech in their classrooms. Enter edtech.

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Omega Notes

AUGUST 19, 2019

A major solution that educational institutions are looking towards to help college students overcome the affordability gap is edtech and digital resources. The most important finding was that the eTextbook’s cost, accessibility, light weight, and keyword search functions were the features that students found most appealing when using the eTextbook compared to a normal physical textbook. The post Affordability and Accessibility in EdTech appeared first on Omega Notes.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 30, 2022

Most elementary, middle and high schools have access to large outdoor spaces used for recess or sports activities. Over the course of the pandemic, the disruption of activities within education has been particularly far-reaching.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

That means we shouldn’t just use edtech to replace worksheets, run “drill and kill” exercises, or crunch assessment performance numbers. 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.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2023

Districts are accessing 1,400 edtech tools per month on average, and cybersecurity attacks in our nation’s schools are also increasing. Here are five best practices for other administrators and education leaders to consider when reigning in their districts’ edtech ecosystem: 1.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 1, 2022

Learning during the pandemic benefited from what many schools had already started to build: Wi-Fi-enabled environments with top-notch connectivity that could support all users, from students working in the classroom to physical education teachers out on the field.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Let’s center educator voice in the design and selection of edtech tools. More than ever, the edtech industry needs to respond to the ever-changing needs of educators and learners.

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