Digital Promise

JANUARY 28, 2016

“Libraries are safe places. That’s why I come here to learn,” says Christine, a student at one of Chicago Public Library’s (CPL) Learning Circles. Being part of that gateway means providing convenient, significant access to technology to a population who typically lacks it.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

How to I provide equity for those without computers or internet access at home is challenging? Access the required site through mobile devices. Provide mobile hotspots distributed by school. Access community hotspots and open WiFi, often made available by local businesses who are eager to assist.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2023

The other feels like the catalog room of the Library of Congress. There are lots of options for digital note-taking, including Evernote, Notability, and the omnipresent Google Docs. Enter them to an easily accessible digital calendar like Google Calendar and share with students, parents, and interested stakeholders.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Standardize Access to Software . One of the biggest obstacles to effective virtual collaboration is providing equal access to the software. It may be as easy as deciding between options like Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace. They also need to be using the same software to avoid compatibility issues. .

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Buncee

MARCH 29, 2022

April is School Library Month and it brings an opportunity to highlight the work done and impact made by librarians and media specialists. First sponsored in 1958 by the American Library Association (ALA), it originally got its start after the creation of the National Book Committee, a non-profit organization in 1954.

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Educational Technology Guy

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Age of Learning just launched their new mobile app, a comprehensive online learning app for children ages 2 through 6+. Subscriptions to the site are $7.99/ Per Month; however, they do provide ABCmouse free to Schools, Teachers, Libraries, and Foster Families across the US. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. free technology'

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Although digital technologies hold great promise in the realm of education, access remains limited for many communities worldwide. One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information. households didn't have broadband access.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This latest choice board is designed to cater to a variety of interests and professional development needs, featuring an even broader selection of topics, including the latest in ai in education, google tools, and much more. 4 (made with Google Drawings) with many episodes from which to choose! excludes Google Certification Academies).

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Hapara

MARCH 22, 2023

Today’s students are learning on computers, tablets and mobile-devices and using the internet for class activities, research, assessments, communication and collaboration. When learners are logged into their school Google account, Hāpara Filter works on computers, tablets and mobile devices, as well as Android, macOs and Windows.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 24, 2024

All sorts of readers, from students, researchers, and educators to casual readers, can now access their favorite books anytime, anywhere, without carrying heavy books. Not just accessibility and convenience but also cost-effectiveness have contributed to eBooks’ popularity. so readers can access eBooks anytime, anywhere.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 24, 2020

The free resources from Vernier include the following: Experiment and Sample Data Library: Teachers can access more than 250 free experiments covering many subjects to distribute to students at home. Teachers can also access Lab Builder to customize the experiments for different virtual lab setups, equipment, and learning objectives.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 14, 2018

He received a free copy of my book, Learning to Go: Lesson Ideas for Teaching with Mobile Devices, Cell Phones and BYOT. Make different types of reading materials accessible and available to learners. You can usually find free books at thrift stores or libraries or ask for donations from the community.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 1, 2024

Turning off SafeSearch on Google is pretty straightforward, both on desktop and mobile devices. This feature is there to filter out explicit content from your search results, but sometimes you might need access to unfiltered information for your research or other purposes.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

iCivics is an educational website that offers access to a wide variety of learning resources that include games, curriculum materials, lesson plans, webquests, and videos. Teachers sync class rosters using Clever or Google Classroom. These resources are accessible from the Teach hub and are organized by topic.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2017

It’s why mobile access has been one of the most important means of connecting students to their academic resources. This is not to say that the mobile medium provides a better learning experience ; however, students' work schedules often prohibit them from dedicated time in front of a stationary computer.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 18, 2021

The post 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Google Meet – SULS0110 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode with Shake Up Learning Trainer and Community Manager, Pam Hubler, we explore the new updates to Google Meet. Quick Tip Video Library. 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Google Meet.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 16, 2022

Students can sign in with their own Google account using the generated class code you share with them or you can invite them using a roster. When activated, paired texts are read aloud for students which is a great accessibility feature for students with special needs especially those that are low in vision.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 30, 2021

The post Must-Have Google Skills for Teachers (Part 1 – Chrome) – SULS0103 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m sharing the must-have Google skills for teachers who use the Google Chrome web browser or Chromebooks. Google works best with Google! Google works best with Google!

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 14, 2021

This choice board offers teachers many different topics from which to choose, including lots of Google topics! 3 (made with Google Drawings) with many episodes from which to choose! Click Here to Make a Copy | Use the Template (best for mobile). Don’t have Google? The Google Slides Master Class (valued at $99/year).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2020

” –from the American Library Association. These will include tools like YouTube, podcasts, forums, discussion boards, Twitter and Google Hangouts (for those old enough), Google Slides and Google Draw, and a comic creator like Pixton. To prepare for college and career.

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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. There are enough challenges with equitable access.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 22, 2022

There are also mobile apps that allow teachers to create, edit and share their lessons on the go. A sample of these mobile apps are included below. It allows them to easily organize their lessons and subjects in visually appealing timetables accessible on the go. These are some of most popular lesson plan apps out there.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

New features include an Organization Library, Shared Libraries, Co-Editing, and Learning Management System Integrations. Dan McMahon, VP of Product at SMART Technologies, says: “We’re excited to reveal Lumio’s Spark plan at TCEA this year, giving customers access to their top-priority organization-level features.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 27, 2021

Now it’s moving, from a singular there, to a plural everywhere –very much a new age of information and information access. The response to this access has been slow–and even when swift, it has rarely been compelling or long-lasting. And it can be accessed not simply from computers, but phones and gaming devices.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Google Classroom allows teachers to easily manage student work and teaching with Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Spreadsheets and anything Google. Teachers wanting to implement Google Classroom can use these resources to get started, level up their learning, or become a pro at all things Google.

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 21, 2013

When it comes to mobile learning there are loads of great sites for apps for kids and teachers. Well my friend, here are my Top 10 Apps For Learners and Curators (All of these are for iPad but you can find many, or an equivalent, in the Android Market as well) 1) Google Drive-Where would I be without Google Drive and Google Docs?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Websites like Code.org have a great approach to making coding accessible to all kids but still, too few students think they are smart enough to do these jobs. Teachers can access a curriculum and resources for teaching. Students do need to set up their mobile device to run the app. That’s free, and simple, but mandatory.

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 9, 2015

Google Keep is a program that allows users to quickly and easily create, access and organize information such as notes and lists. I was thrilled to discover the sharing capabilities in Google Keep. There is an Android app for Google Keep. Google & Chromebooks. Educational Applications.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 7, 2019

Microsoft 365 - A complete, intelligent solution; including Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security, that empowers everyone to be creative and work together, securely. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Books can be read online or on most mobile devices. You can read them online, on a mobile device, or download them. International Children’s Digital Library.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

These games offer learners the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in playing and creating music, without needing access to expensive instruments or professional-level instruction. Music games, Classics for Kids Classics for Kids offers free access to a wide range of music games that can be played online.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Science museums from all around the world capture and document this knowledge allowing anyone interested in learning about science, to access this wealth of knowledge and learn about major achievements and milestones that got us where we are today.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

When Neosho Junior High School teachers and students moved into a sleek, new campus last August, they said goodbye to traditional classrooms and hello to modern learning spaces that encourage mobility, collaboration and new ways of learning. The new school in Neosho, Mo., Flexible furniture is amazing,” she says. It’s exciting.”.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 16, 2019

It’s been a couple of years since my tech teacher advice column “Dear Otto” got its first question about classroom digital assistants like Google Home and Amazon Alexa. A Digital Assistant is an AI- (artificial intelligence) powered virtual assistant you probably know most commonly as Google Home or Amazon Alexa.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

These are photo editors that you can access from any browser. You can then save your edited image to your computer, Google Drive or share it on social media platforms. Here is how to access them: First upload your image (or use one from Canva's library), tap on the image then click on Edit Image.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2017

Share it in a teacher-provided summer activity folder (this should be quick to use, maybe through Google Drive if students have access to that). Use free online resources like Google Maps and learn skills that will be relevant to class field trips they’ll take next year. This doesn’t require a library.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 31, 2012

I recently wrote about how libraries are adapting to the digital age. The traditional library is viewed by many as a place for stacks of books to gather dust, and where stern librarians in tweed jackets tell you to keep quiet. In Library 2.0 In Library 2.0 Was this a trend that was a threat to the library?

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