Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 22, 2024

You think they’re OK because you disabled the online access — think again. You can find age-specific guidelines, videos, and articles that offer advice, resources, and more from parents and experts. It includes media, images, videos, policies and laws, as well as who to contact if you or a child is being cyberbullied.

Digital Citizenship 291

Digital Citizenship Social Media Video Guidelines 291

Neo LMS

MAY 25, 2021

Teachers in all fields saw their lives turned upside down with the arrival of COVID-19, with most having to resort to remote learning. When setting up passwords for online access, students must use a complicated password that includes letters, numbers, and special characters. These passwords should be updated every few months.

Online Learning 343

Online Learning Social Media Learning Guidelines 343

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2024

A tutor who accommodates your child’s schedule and learning pace ensures a more productive experience. Rescheduling Policy : Understand their policies for rescheduling sessions, because life happens, and you’ll need someone adaptable. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

How To 350

How To Digital Citizenship Case Study Guidelines 350

eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2019

While the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was last reauthorized in 2004, with amendments in 2015, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) updated back in 2008, the demand for accessibility and equality in education continues to grow. Related: 3 steps to a more accessible classroom.

Accessibility 99

Accessibility Guidelines Policies Resources 99

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As educators, we tend to be on a continuous quest for innovative edtech tools that will enhance the learning experience for students. Create Guidelines: Create guidelines for the use of generative AI, ensuring accessibility across different regions and addressing diverse student and family needs.

Guidelines 138

Guidelines Learning Industry Assessment 138

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

My students are working toward a master’s degree in public affairs and many of them are interested in pursuing careers in international and domestic public policy. Throughout the course, students are tasked with crafting four memos on designated policy issues. My goal was twofold. Courtesy of Wendy Castillo.

Course 168

Course Data Analysis Policies 168

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 23, 2024

Preventing Workplace Harassment: What the New EEOC Guidelines Mean for Library Leaders and Staff Part of the Library 2.0 After a 25-year hiatus, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has finally released its new set of guidelines for all employers, to better understand Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act.

Guidelines 41

Guidelines Libraries Accessibility Training 41

The Hechinger Report

MAY 12, 2022

Editor’s note: This story was a special edition of the Early Childhood newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about early learning. When that is the policy, there’s little recourse for parents unless the school or district adopts a new policy, or a state law is enacted.

Accessibility 108

Accessibility Policies Handbook Report 108

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

CoSN and CAST last released a comprehensive report entitled “ AI and Accessibility in Education.” The AI and Accessibility in Education report emphasizes that the integration of AI in education holds significant promise for enhancing accessibility and support for all students,” said Keith Krueger, CEO, CoSN. “By

Resources 106

Resources UDL Pearson Policies 106

EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2019

As technology becomes more ubiquitous, schools must balance student access with student privacy laws. . As education transitions into the digital space, private student data is now being collected in student information systems, learning management systems and other educational applications. . eli.zimmerman_9856. by Katelyn Sweeney.

Student Data Privacy 411

Student Data Privacy Digital Citizenship Data Policies 411

Edsurge

MAY 18, 2023

The number of edtech products schools access in a typical month has tripled since four years ago to more than 1,400 tools, according to a recent estimate by Learn Platform, an edtech company that helps schools manage tech. These days, King, formerly of IBM, is on the board of the public benefit corporation Global Grid for Learning.

EdTech 210

EdTech Coursera Data Company 210

eSchool News

JULY 12, 2024

Despite these advancements, 33 percent of educators remain dissatisfied with the current level of AI implementation, citing insufficient training, exposure, and lack of clear policies or guidelines. Schools should continue to prioritize effective AI implementation to fully realize its potential to enhance educational outcomes.

Guidelines 102

Guidelines Instructional Materials Outcomes Training 102

Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Imagine classrooms where teachers are empowered by cutting-edge technology and where students don't just learn from textbooks but co-create their educational journey. Gen AI offers the remarkable ability to create entirely new educational content, underscoring its vital role in enhancing the learning experience.

Education 209

Education Guidelines Policies EdTech 209

eSchool News

JULY 5, 2024

The resources range from articles about teaching and learning on artificial intelligence to a webinar that explains the history of the technology and how it is used in education. It also encourages school leaders to think through guidelines for acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI and discuss how the new tools are best implemented.

Resources 101

Resources Guidelines Policies System 101

Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

But a common problem prevented that: some faculty have been slow to catch up with technological advances, and many wait until students ask for accomodations rather than having accessible materials from the start. “I It’s often up to faculty themselves to ensure all students can access their learning materials.

Accessibility 143

Accessibility Guidelines Assistive Technology Course 143

eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

El Segundo Unified School District (ESUSD) , in partnership with EdSAFE AI Alliance , is proud to announce the establishment of a new AI Policy Lab. “Our AI policy initiative underscores our dedication to integrating AI in a manner that prioritizes our values,” stated Melissa Moore, Superintendent at ESUSD.

STEM 60

STEM Policies How To Learning 60

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Administrators should respect teachers’ hesitation about adopting AI, but also create policies that allow tech-forward educators and students to experiment. Early policies seem to fall into three camps: Zero Tolerance: Some schools have instructed their students that use of AI tools will not be tolerated.

Policies 97

Policies Guidelines Education Assessment 97

eSchool News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Most districts are realizing that straightforward banning of ChatGPT and other tools only keeps the students without home access and data plans from using A toolsets. As educational leaders, we must emphasize the significance of academic integrity, not just as a set of rules but as a core value that fosters a positive learning environment.

Guidelines 111

Guidelines Policies Industry Social Media 111

MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 8, 2020

MIND Research Institute is a proud partner of the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) and the Education Commission of the States (ECS) – two of the most prominent and important venues for edtech policy discussion. Hundreds of state commissioners and edtech policy leaders joined the ECS Live! Remote Learning.

Policies 52

Policies EdTech Industry Guidelines 52

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

They just weren’t ready for distance learning, and a big part of that was that too many students lacked adequate WiFi access to get to virtual class. It’s time for states to step up and realize that proper technology and WiFi connectivity are a must-have in public school districts, and that state policy is dangerously lagging behind.

Broadband 155

Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 155

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

To ensure data privacy, legal standards such as FERPA and IDEA have been designed, which require schools to limit the access to the students’ PII. However, there is a critical concern: IEPs require detailed information about students’ disabilities, learning needs, medical history, and academic performance.

Data 119

Data Microsoft Student Data Privacy Google 119

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

My first ever post on the topic just provided a small glimpse at the possibilities inherent when students are empowered to use the technology that they already posses to enhance their learning experience. This information was then passed on to Ron and each student that filled out the form was granted access.

BYOD 355

BYOD Guidelines Mobile Learning Mobility 355

Neo LMS

MAY 4, 2021

Teachers can create personalized materials for lessons, content for research and revision, fun facts, and guidelines that students can easily access on any device whenever and wherever they want. Read more: Podcast pedagogy: Leveraging audio programs for learning. Podcasts stimulate and promote creativity.

Tools 268

Tools Classroom LMS Guidelines 268

Edsurge

MAY 17, 2023

The number of edtech products schools access in a typical month has tripled since four years ago to more than 1,400 tools, according to a recent estimate by Learn Platform, an edtech company that helps schools manage tech. These days, King, formerly of IBM, is on the board of the public benefit corporation Global Grid for Learning.

EdTech 124

EdTech Coursera Data Company 124

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 118

Pearson Education Industry Guidelines 118

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Policy Development: Establish clear policies around the responsible use of AI, keeping in mind to align them with existing federal guidelines and best practices. Data Governance and Privacy: Make sure you have robust data governance policies in place and that you are compliant with privacy regulations.

Policies 107

Policies Guidelines Data Training 107

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2024

That vantage point gives her insight about what’s keeping students from feeling fully invested in showing up for class ready to truly participate in the learning process. In terms of measuring absenteeism in college or university settings, it's harder because most schools don't have university-wide policies on absences. It depends.

Laptops 182

Laptops Policies Classroom Guidelines 182

Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2020

As students return to college campuses this month, several higher ed leaders have already criticized them for violating pandemic health policies with “ selfish and reckless behavior.” Not only are racial minorities and low-income people disproportionately affected by disease, the guidelines say, but often they are also blamed for it, too.

Guidelines 155

Guidelines Policies Report Training 155

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2024

I began at OCPS as a first-grade teacher before joining the district’s teaching and learning team, where I helped plan our five-year 1:1 device rollout for 280k students. In August 2023, I transitioned from teaching and learning to IT. Mitigating the impact of breakage rates has been a learning process.

Broadband 100

Broadband Guidelines Laptops Accessibility 100

eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2024

The findings, based on surveys conducted last spring by the RAND Corporation, shed light on the uneven access students have to advanced math classes in middle school, which can have lasting effects on their higher education and job prospects. Historically, students from low-income families have had less access to algebra in eighth grade, too.

Survey 101

Survey Elementary Policies Report 101

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 30, 2023

According to Larry Cocco, Senior Professional Learning Consultant at edWeb.net, it really is a form of “machine learning based on training,” which provides responses based on probability. The paper also recommends developing education-specific guidelines and guardrails for AI.

System 122

System Guidelines Professional Learning Training 122

My Island View

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Educators can no longer dictate or limit what tools students may access. The other obvious lesson is that if students are accessing technology to assess and learn and create content, then at the very least, educators need an awareness of that technology their students are using. That seems obvious. Timing is everything!

Industry 142

Industry Assessment Accessibility Google 142

The 21st Century Principal

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

While there is some debate about whether a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Policy perpetuates inequities and the technology gap, school districts in times of tightening budgets and limited resources are looking for cost-effective ways to increase student access to technology. Set up general guidelines for BYOD access.

BYOD 95

BYOD Policies Guidelines Smartphone 95

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

If the workday of an adult typically requires seamless broadband access, then it’s reasonable that today’s students need the same access during their school day. The key is the state leadership to make broadband accessible to all. More important, states are starting to recognize the need for equitable access off site.

Broadband 56

Broadband Accessibility E-rate Mobility 56

Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 7, 2024

Teachers are now creating interactive academic course material with the help of learning management systems such as Moodle and distributing it to students at large. Access Control Encryption Licensing Watermarking IV. It enables you to provide gamified and collaborative learning experiences for students.

Moodle 52

Moodle eBook LMS Guidelines 52

IT Bill

MARCH 5, 2018

Web-conferencing can be used to prepare students for upcoming assignments, review recent material, offer virtual office hours, and more… but what about accessibility? Our campus recently adopted a policy that essentially requires all online instruction meet accessibility guidelines.

Guidelines 28

Guidelines Accessibility Meeting Course 28

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 24, 2023

Student welfare, of course, is comprised of many elements, including teaching and learning, student mental health, student safety, and, importantly, student data privacy. Without the absolute highest standards in place across the spectrum, learning environments are adversely affected. Everything else pales in comparison.

Student Data Privacy 85

Student Data Privacy Data EdTech Internet Safety 85