Accessibility, Education and Events

FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION: an upcoming event

American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION A preview of CASE’s 2023 Winter Workshop on “Deciphering Dyslexia through a Special Education Lens, scheduled for February VISIT OUR HOME WEBSITE AT ACE-ED.ORG.

Education

Education Accessibility

Digital Accessibility Is a Bigger Education Issue Than We Think. Here’s What We Can Do About It.

Edsurge

MAY 3, 2023

It was a normal-looking school newsletter: a three-page PDF with information about upcoming events, decorated with colorful clip art of flowers. As a school communications professional trained in digital accessibility, I’ve probably seen hundreds of newsletters like the one forwarded to me — and that’s a problem.

Accessibility

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How to work for equity of access in classrooms

eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Educational disparities can exacerbate existing inequalities, and it’s essential that school leaders and teachers address these issues to promote a level playing field. Here are five key strategies to ensure equity of access: 1. Digital resources can play a significant role in expanding the accessibility of diverse materials.

Equity of Access

Equity of Access Accessibility Digital Divide Classroom

Fields of Opportunity: Cultivating Youth Development and Online Access

Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2024

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities, strategically invests worldwide to tackle challenges such as insufficient internet access. Agriculture — including animal husbandry, crop cultivation and water-related education — and leadership and decision-making skills remain foundational.

Accessibility

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Metaverse Education: What’s Next for Virtual Learning?

ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The term metaverse dates back to 1992, but the realized potential of the metaverse is relatively recent with metaverse education still in its infancy. Naturally, this means educators will have questions about where this technology is heading and what comes next for virtual learning. Understanding Metaverse Education .

Gamification

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Filtering Current Events to Promote Safe Digital Learning

Lightspeed Systems

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

That’s why Lightspeed Filter provides school districts with the essential tools to promptly restrict access to sensitive content, effectively filtering current events. Here are some powerful features you can find in Lightspeed Filter to surface actionable insights and quickly block access during challenging times.

Digital Learning

Digital Learning Learning Social Media EdTech

4 Ways to Use Social Media for Education

EdTech4Beginners

JUNE 30, 2023

Social media has also made its way into the world of education. On the other hand, students can gain access to resources that would otherwise be unavailable. On the other hand, students can gain access to resources that would otherwise be unavailable. In the post-Covid era, remote learning and hybrid education are commonplace.

Social Media

Social Media Education Facebook Video

Building an Impactful Education Ecosystem: The 4 Key Components

ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2023

Building an impactful education ecosystem is a challenge that many educators have been faced with at some point in their careers. What’s more, building an impactful education ecosystem involves the cohesive integration of several key components if teachers are to see improved student outcomes.

Education

Education Software Trends Outcomes

Online Education Isn’t the Sideshow. It’s the Main Event.

Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2020

And I know two things for certain: first, many students will go back to in-person learning, but the demand for high-quality online education and shorter, non-degree learning pathways—like boot camps and short courses—will continue to grow as people upskill, reskill and look for greater flexibility in education.

Education

Education Outcomes Strategy Meeting

CIESC Member Schools Gain Access to Metrasens Ultra Weapons Detection Systems Through New Partnership

eSchool News

APRIL 24, 2024

NAPERVILLE, Illinois (PRNewswire-PRWeb) — Metrasens , a leading provider of advanced detection systems for security and safety applications, is pleased to announce its partnership with Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC), which provides cooperative purchasing programs for member school districts across Indiana.

System

System Accessibility Company Technology

Learning and growing as educators

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Finding time to engage in professional learning can present a challenge for educators. Our daily schedule at times leaves little room for attending PD events and sometimes can limit our interactions with our colleagues. How I have found time to connect and grow as an educator. Educator communities.

Education

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Inspire Families to Read and Learn This Summer

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

Find a list of free education websites here. Share local learning events around the city. Find these events listed by the local library, the community events calendar, Facebook local events, the children’s events website, the tourist website, the local newspaper or the parks and recreation websites.

Schoology

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3 Ways edtech can help education get back on track

Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

A recent report shared by Google and KPMG reveals that the education tech industry would cater to about 9.6 Even more appealing is that edtech has the potential to get education back on track in a post-pandemic world. Below are three ways edtech can make a difference in the education sector.

EdTech

EdTech Education Industry Digital Divide

Digital Equity Means More Than Access

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

John represents TPR Education, including The Princeton Review and tutor.com. Additionally, John outlines two key focuses for the event: high-dosage tutoring and integrating AI into their services for faster and more insightful support. Hello and welcome to the latest episode of Innovations and Education, E School News.

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OPINION: I’m a college access professional. I had no idea filling out the new FAFSA would be so tough

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2024

I participated in an online completion event recently with the aim of supporting students with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form so I could gain new insights for the counselors I work with at New Visions for Public Schools. When I agreed to participate in this free online completion event, I expected more success.

Accessibility

Accessibility Advocacy Social Media Report

AI and connectivity: Pillars of the new education revolution

eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Key points: AI will be key for transforming learning and preparing students for the workforce Still, many countries face equity and accessibility challenges See related article: Is generative AI a beacon for more accessible education? No other field will be more impacted in the medium and long term than education.

Education

Education Industry Accessibility Trends

Top Conferences for Educators in 2024

PlagiarismCheck

APRIL 23, 2024

That’s the main idea of conferences, which bring educators and high-tech professionals together to devise effective solutions for building a better future. Here is a list of upcoming conferences where educators can get inspired, empowered, and ready for new challenges. What’s next?

Conference

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Chromebook Accessibility Features

EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Accessibility features are an essential part of any operating system. Watch these videos and explore some of the features that can be set so that all students gain curriculum access. Watch these videos and explore some of the features that can be set so that all students gain curriculum access. Chromebook Accessibility Settings.

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Chromebook Accessibility System Video

Supporting Multilingual Learners in Early Elementary Education

Waterford

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In addition, multilingual families need access to resources that help them feel welcome in school and engaged with their student’s teacher. Encouraging Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners Prioritizing multilingual support and education in schools helps engage multilingual families.

Elementary

Elementary Education Libraries Examples

Why e-learning is key to building disaster-proof education

Neo LMS

MARCH 12, 2020

Being an educator in a country that is affected by typhoons almost twenty times a year is no laughing matter. Getting everyone to attend – since this is a make-up class, Higher Ed students are not obligated to attend, but for students of basic education attendance is mandatory. Making education disaster-proof.

LMS

LMS Education Learning Blended Learning

How to achieve disaster-proof education

Neo LMS

MARCH 12, 2020

Being an educator in a country that is affected by typhoons almost twenty times a year is no laughing matter. Getting everyone to attend – since this is a make-up class, Higher Ed students are not obligated to attend, but for students of basic education attendance is mandatory. Making education disaster-proof.

LMS

LMS How To Education Blended Learning

4 Digital learning trends for Higher Education

Neo LMS

JULY 15, 2021

Higher Education (HE) has significantly lagged behind other industries on the road to digitization. Despite the growing demand for edtech and online learning, face-to-face lectures and on-campus activities remained the core part of how students accessed their education. 4 Digital learning trends for Higher Education.

Trends

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Discovery Education Keeps Students, Educators, and Families Connected to Curiosity Throughout November with Exciting Series of No Cost Virtual Events

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

To keep students, educators, and families connected to curiosity, Discovery Education presents six new no cost virtual events during the month of November. Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms.

STEM

STEM Education Professional Learning Industry

Teacher-Authors: What’s Happening on my Writer’s Blog

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A lot of teacher-authors read both my education blog (this one–Ask a Tech Teacher) and my writer’s blog (WordDreams). This series will spotlight what writers are talking about as well as literary-focused monthly events. Did I miss an event in the literary world? I can’t wait to see how this-all comes out.

Training

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TRAVELING FREEDOMS ROAD : a guide to exploring civil rights events

American Consortium for Equity in Education

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

TRAVELING FREEDOMS ROAD An interview with the author of the book of the same name, Jack Hanrahan whose guide to the locations of Civil Rights events will bring history into every classroom in a very touching and relevant way.and can act as Keep Reading TRAVELING FREEDOMS ROAD : a guide to exploring civil rights events The post TRAVELING FREEDOMS ROAD (..)

Accessibility

Accessibility Classroom Education

Evernote - new and improved and a great app for Education (and more)

Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 30, 2022

I started using Evernote back in 2009, have been an Evernote trainer, used the beta of Evernote for Education with my students in 2011, and am an Evernote Expert. I have Evernote web open to Home when I log into my Chromebook and I can see my schedule and tasks and access all of my frequently used notes. Start my day already organized!

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Frontline Education and Vanco Announce Strategic Partnership

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

With a focus on secure, efficient payment processing, Vanco enables educational organizations to streamline financial operations and improve the overall experience for families. Malvern, Pa. and Bloomington, Minn. Vanco is a trusted provider of payment solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of K-12 schools and districts.

Education

Education Software Data System

Equity in Education Networks: A Tool for Inquiry

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Our work over the past five years convening education innovation ecosystem builders has shown the potential of networks to address our deepest challenges in education. This group developed and workshopped an initial “equity audit” that evolved into our newly published framework, Equity Inquiry for Education Networks.

Tools

Tools Education Policies System

7 principles for AI in education

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Released at an October event on Capitol Hill, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the leading trade association for the business of information, released Principles for the Future of AI in Education , which will help the edtech industry as it works alongside educators during AI-infused learning.

Pearson

Pearson Education Industry Guidelines

New Cohort Opportunity for Designing Powerful Learning Experiences

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In September, Digital Promise launched a series of events to support educators with continuing and growing maker learning opportunities that meet the needs of learners through distance learning and beyond. We gained insight from educators on the barriers that exist to continue making in new contexts like distance and hybrid learning.

Edcamps

Edcamps Learning Guidelines Professional Learning

How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. Social studies education serves as the cornerstone for cultivating informed and engaged citizens capable of understanding the complexities of the world around them.

Study

Study Tools Khan Academy Analysis

How AI enhances personalization in education

eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2023

Key points: AI can provide new opportunities and allow us to see things differently AI tools can help create learner profiles to give educators a more accurate impression of students Learning now is so much more than making notes from a textbook and critiquing other people’s ideas. In many ways, AI is an extension of ourselves.

Education

Education Study Course Tools

Travel Series Travel and Physical Access

N2Y

MAY 25, 2021

Welcome to part three of our travel series, where we will cover a variety of topics on travel and access that will better prepare you for traveling with children with special needs. Travel and Medical Access. Travel and Communication Access. Planning a Trip with Your Child with Physical Access Needs. Elevators at hotels.

Accessibility

Accessibility Mobility Examples Training

Link People, Files, and Calendar Events to Your Google Sheet with “Smart Chips”

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The post Link People, Files, and Calendar Events to Your Google Sheet with “Smart Chips” appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Each “chip” gives you a direct link to a person, file, or event with one-click access. Access ALL the Google Quick Tips Here! Y’all! Click To Tweet.

Google

Google Policies Accessibility Video

As invisible threats to education loom, cybersecurity is paramount

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

As with holidays and other unanticipated events, this pivot drew in some of the biggest minds in security who worked to eliminate cybersecurity challenges stemming from this change – but it also drew in hackers. Shoring up cybersecurity practices in the education industry is quite the feat.

Education

Education STEM Industry Software

51 Activities and Events from Discovery Education and Partners Available to Help Educators and Communities Celebrate Earth Day

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2021

(Monday, April 19, 2021) — To celebrate the 51 st Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2021, Discovery Education and several content, corporate, and community partners present educators, students, and families 51 engaging, curated activities and events.

Education

Education STEM Professional Learning Resources

Teachers stan AI in education–but need more support

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2024

What is the importance of AI in education? Teachers recognize the transformative potential of AI tools for education, but still need support and professional development to effectively incorporate it into their teaching practices. What are the advantages of AI in education? How is artificial intelligence used in education?

Education

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An AI to-do list for educators

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This five step to-do list can help educators engage in artificial intelligence and begin using it to positively impact both teaching and learning. The AI Revolution: Google’s Developers on the Future of Artificial Intelligence (60 Minutes) AI in the K-12 Classroom (AVID Open Access) Artificial Intelligence (U.S. Learn about AI.

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10 ways educators can implement Google Docs for learners in their classrooms

Hapara

JULY 19, 2023

Since Google Docs saves progress on its own, and learners can access it online, it certainly works well for word processing. Collaborate One of the benefits of Google Docs for learners is that it increases their productivity because they can access their documents from any device. One of those is the ability to annotate text.

Google

Google Digital Citizenship Classroom Education

5 Best AI Photo Tools for High School Education

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 21, 2024

They simplify complex concepts, making them more accessible, and infuse a dash of creativity into traditional classroom environments. But AI in education isn’t just about the tech leap forward; it’s about forging a partnership between these tools and the learners who are diving into the digital realms of creative education.

Tools

Tools Education Future Ready Social Media

Climate Change Took a Heavy Toll on the U.S. Last Year. What’s the Cost to Education?

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

With experts predicting more extreme weather in 2023, that undoubtedly means schools will suffer more disruptions in a K-12 education era already defined by pandemic-related learning setbacks. Climate Change’s Education Cost Climate change impacts on K-12 education are a problem worldwide. In the U.S.,

Education

Education Analysis Report Elementary

The STEM Careers Coalition Celebrates Black Leaders in STEM with Dynamic Digital Careers Content and Exclusive Virtual Events

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – invites educators, students, and communities to celebrate Black leaders in STEM year-round with the launch of dynamic careers content and a series of virtual educator events.

STEM

STEM Industry Professional Learning Resources

Webinar - Organizing and Hosting Online Educational Events (Conference 2.0)

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 11, 2020

WEBINAR + Q&A: "Conference 2.0 - Organizing and Hosting Online Educational Events," a 60-minute webinar and Q&A with Steve Hargadon. They have the advantage of not requiring the significant travel, financial, and logistical elements of a physical event, but they have their own unique sets of challenges. COST: $499.

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Everything you need to run a whole school maths event.

EdTech4Beginners

MAY 21, 2016

In March it was ‘World Maths Day’ As a maths coordinator, I ran a whole school event which included class competitions, home learning and a ‘maths bee’ I have put all the resources I used into the ‘Lesson Plans / Resources’ section of this website – this links to a Google Drive folder.

EdTech

EdTech Resources Google Accessibility

FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION: an upcoming event

Digital Accessibility Is a Bigger Education Issue Than We Think. Here’s What We Can Do About It.

Trending Sources

How to work for equity of access in classrooms

Fields of Opportunity: Cultivating Youth Development and Online Access

Metaverse Education: What’s Next for Virtual Learning?

Filtering Current Events to Promote Safe Digital Learning

4 Ways to Use Social Media for Education

Building an Impactful Education Ecosystem: The 4 Key Components

Online Education Isn’t the Sideshow. It’s the Main Event.

CIESC Member Schools Gain Access to Metrasens Ultra Weapons Detection Systems Through New Partnership

Learning and growing as educators

Inspire Families to Read and Learn This Summer

3 Ways edtech can help education get back on track

Digital Equity Means More Than Access

OPINION: I’m a college access professional. I had no idea filling out the new FAFSA would be so tough

AI and connectivity: Pillars of the new education revolution

Top Conferences for Educators in 2024

Chromebook Accessibility Features

Supporting Multilingual Learners in Early Elementary Education

Why e-learning is key to building disaster-proof education

How to achieve disaster-proof education

4 Digital learning trends for Higher Education

Discovery Education Keeps Students, Educators, and Families Connected to Curiosity Throughout November with Exciting Series of No Cost Virtual Events

Teacher-Authors: What’s Happening on my Writer’s Blog

TRAVELING FREEDOMS ROAD : a guide to exploring civil rights events

Evernote - new and improved and a great app for Education (and more)

Frontline Education and Vanco Announce Strategic Partnership

Equity in Education Networks: A Tool for Inquiry

7 principles for AI in education

New Cohort Opportunity for Designing Powerful Learning Experiences

How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

How AI enhances personalization in education

Travel Series Travel and Physical Access

Link People, Files, and Calendar Events to Your Google Sheet with “Smart Chips”

As invisible threats to education loom, cybersecurity is paramount

51 Activities and Events from Discovery Education and Partners Available to Help Educators and Communities Celebrate Earth Day

Teachers stan AI in education–but need more support

An AI to-do list for educators

10 ways educators can implement Google Docs for learners in their classrooms

5 Best AI Photo Tools for High School Education

Climate Change Took a Heavy Toll on the U.S. Last Year. What’s the Cost to Education?

The STEM Careers Coalition Celebrates Black Leaders in STEM with Dynamic Digital Careers Content and Exclusive Virtual Events

Webinar - Organizing and Hosting Online Educational Events (Conference 2.0)

Everything you need to run a whole school maths event.

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