EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2019

For IT staff and administrators, the work of ensuring all students have equal access to the internet , and to technology that is now standard for modern classrooms, is complex. . Districts also need to address factors that prevent students from completing assignments outside of school — namely, poor internet access. . by Wylie Wong.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

Millions of students lack the ability to access the internet from home — a problem compounded by increasing expectations from educators that students do so to complete homework and research. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out how one-to-one computing programs are boosting digital equity for K–12 students. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 20, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out where K–12 schools can turn to secure funding for personalized learning programs. He is a regular contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines. “We are trying to get 90 schools and 58,000 network devices and connections to go through this little 2-gig pipe, and it’s not working. Public Schools.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The increasing digitalization of education has put even more emphasis on internet access in K–12 schools , leading more school districts, nonprofits and government agencies to invest in programs and services to ensure each student is connected. . Characterized by bandwidth of 100Kbps per student and one wireless access point per 1.5

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

CUE 2018: 5 Steps to Create More Accessible, Personalized Professional Development. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Keep track of EdTech 's coverage of Spring CUE 2018 by bookmarking our conference page. Meghan is an associate editor with EdTech. meghan.bogardu….

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Tracy Smith, Parkland’s assistant to the superintendent for operations, spoke with EdTech about the district’s strategies and best practices for improving digital equity and shared her hopes for bringing broadband to every home in the Lehigh Valley region. . EDTECH: What challenges related to digital equity are you facing in your district?

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Buryanek recently talked with EdTech about how her district is tackling the challenge of digital equity one teacher and one mobile hotspot at a time. EDTECH: What challenges related to digital equity are you facing in your district? Asking the right question about access was our first hurdle. Over 80 percent said yes.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools can balance privacy and security protocols. It also is important to have clear designations and parameters governing what devices may be used , what data may be collected and shared, who can access the data and how they access it. Technology Planning Starts with an Assessment.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 27, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! 3D modeling is a staple skill in a lot of industries,” he says in a previous EdTech article. 3D modeling is a staple skill in a lot of industries,” he says in a previous EdTech article. Printers Prepare Students for Future Workforce. Buying Cycle.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued TCEA 2019 coverage! I know almost everyone at my campus is accessing this resource every day, including me.”. MORE FROM EDTECH: Google classroom updates K–12 teachers should know. Teachers ask her to put frequently accessed materials on the platform. .

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Click on any of the elements below to learn more and to access relevant articles, news items and resources: Leadership Policy Curriculum and Assessment Funding Infrastructure Professional Development Results Tech & Learning is a great, free, resource for educators also. You can subscribe to the free magazine and use the site.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

ViewSonic is partnering with Google on a new internet appliance that, when plugged in to any compatible digital whiteboard, promises seamless access to the Google ecosystem along with its advanced security features. LEARN MORE: Check out these core classroom technologies for reducing digital overload.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Programs that provide students with an assigned laptop, tablet or Chromebook level the playing field for students’ technology access at school. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools should start to configure their networks in the age of mobile devices and IoT! They also enhance the learning experience for those students.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued TCEA 2019 coverage. Security breaches are situations in which someone gains intentional, unauthorized access to district data. Leaders should establish a structured, role-based system for data access and ensure that it reflects job changes and other issues.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

Federal laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) , as well as state allocations and local funding, give schools access to resources to support students with special needs. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools can use virtual reality to fit students' learning needs. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Joe Marquez.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2018

Bringing IoT into schools maintains connectivity for students and teachers during the day, through both personal devices and classroom tools like smartboards, Kellie Wilks, chief technology officer of Ector County Independent School District , TX, told EdTech magazine at the ISTE 2018 conference. . “If by Eli Zimmerman.

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Educational Technology Guy

AUGUST 31, 2017

Follow me on Twitter and Google+. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Feel free to share summaries and links to these articles, but do not copy and repost entire article. Feel free to share summaries and links to these articles, but do not copy and repost entire article.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued COSN 2019 coverage! MORE FROM EDTECH: Read about the top three elements of digital citizenship. Follow us on Twitter at @EdTech_K12 or the official conference Twitter account, @C oSN , and join the conversation using the hashtag #C oSN2019.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how libraries can use makerspaces to teach STEM! It’s a coffeehouse feel, warm and inviting,” Superintendent Shawn Bishop told EdTech for a previous story. IT administrators must make sure there are enough manageable wireless access points and switches in the library to ensure proper capacity and coverage.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

It’s simply naive to think that our littlest learners can’t or shouldn’t have access to classroom technology. MORE FROM EDTECH: Find more strategies for connecting students and teachers for productive learning. Technology should be used to increase access to learning opportunities for all children. by Joe Marquez.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 17, 2019

With easier access to social media platforms through mobile devices, students are spending significantly more time online. EdTech sat down with Tarah Luster, director of Project B3, to learn more about the organization’s unique approach to getting students invested in digital literacy campaigns. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ISTE 2019 coverage. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how blended learning tools such as Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom can help improve student engagement. Google Classroom Tools Let Educators Access PD Anywhere. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Edtech spoke with Leila Nuland, managing research director for K-12 at Hanover research to discuss some of the trends surrounding computer science in K–12 and how to overcome issues of accessibility and underrepresentation in certain populations. EDTECH: Where can schools start to invest to help include more underrepresented students?

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 22, 2020

And the Covid-19 pandemic has proved that EdTech and eLearning are integral parts of modern academic reality. Technology allows you to teach and learn from any part of the world with Internet access and electricity. Blogs of EdTech Companies You won’t find any academic research, lesson plans, or hot education news on these websites.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out what professional development your teachers need to run a successful makerspace ! MORE FROM EDTECH: Read how educators are incorporating computer science into their curriculum ! Makerspaces in Schools Make Coding Accessible to Students. To me, it’s the ultimate equitable-access space.”.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued TCEA 2019 coverage. MORE FROM EDTECH : Find the information you need to prepare for your E-Rate application. MORE FROM EDTECH : E-rate applications slow despite available funds. Amy is managing editor of EdTech Magazine: Focus on Higher Education.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2019

With the incorporation of cloud-based tools, K–12 schools are starting to consider more effective privacy and security measures , such as identity access management and managed cloud services from third-party vendors that can take responsibility for overseeing security. “On MORE FROM EDTECH: 3 cybersecurity threats to watch for in 2019.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Specifically, he tried to get into some of the learning and student management systems built by Blackboard and Follett, which are two of the most widely used edtech systems in the country. Demirkapi: What I found was one of the improper access control vulnerabilities allowed me to add something called a “group resource.”

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2018

“[It’s] imperative that schools lead the way, not just in offering stronger STEM programming, but in advocating for it with the community and championing it with students — especially at the K–12 level, where they are first exposed to it,” Ryan Petersen writes for EdTech. by Dan Tynan. Dan Tynan is a freelance writer based in San Francisco.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

EdTech magazine sought out Ziemke to distill her knowledge for those who can’t attend the conference. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! EDTECH: What does it mean to be digitally literate? EDTECH: What is one of your favorite classroom tools for advancing literacy?

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

However, in exchange, education technology companies may have access to student information including biometrics, personal identifiable information and students’ geolocation. . Discuss with their local districts about what and how EdTech technologies and programs are used in their schools. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: CSee how schools use virtual reality to improve assistive learning programs. MORE FROM EDTECH: How to keep accessibility in mind for the modern K–12 classroom. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . . At Eastern Senior High School in Washington, D.C., by Wendy Jones.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

A significant challenge of 2020, specifically in terms of remote learning, has been ensuring students have the devices needed to learn as well as reliable Wi-Fi to access online classes and assignments. Join EdTech as we provide written and video coverage of ISTE20. Bookmark this page and follow us on Twitter @EdTech_K12.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2019

And after that, Thomas plans to standardize new multigigabit wireless access points across the district. . He is a contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines. It can’t be a situation where we can’t do something instructionally because the network won’t allow us to do it. I never, ever want to have that conversation.”.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how a Massachusetts school district enacted its own digital transformation. MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out which blended learning program will best fit your classroom. Follower her on Twitter at @wendymcmahon. Communicate Clear Intentions Behind Technology Integrations. Create Balanced Academic Assessments.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH : Balancing Act: Cybersecurity in the Connected Classroom. The device’s features also include web search filters that are quite granular; for instance, granting teachers and administrators greater access than students or restricting a student’s access to content based on age or grade level. by John Breeden II.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 14, 2019

K–12 students have more access to the internet than ever, thanks to the multitude of personal devices at their fingertips. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out these top three elements of digital citizenship. MORE FROM EDTECH: Read more about how K–12 schools can design a digital citizenship curriculum. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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