Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2019

Working with more than 850 publishers across the world, the library adds as many as 100,000 titles every year, according to Brad Turner, vice president and general manager of global education and literacy at Benetech , the nonprofit that runs Bookshare. There is also an annual fee, from $1,500 to $6,000, to keep the certification.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Organizational all-access pass programs are significantly discounted in bulk. Individual all-access annual passes are normally $495, but are on sale this year-end for $295. Individuals who have paid for at least one Library 2.0 Steve Steve Hargadon Library 2.0 Steve Steve Hargadon Library 2.0 See you online!"

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Indeed, premium private schools have a lot more scope to harness the potential of AI than the vast majority of public or state schools, many of which are underfunded and struggling to ensure that their students have equitable access to the subjects they want to study and their desired career paths.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

Nearly 200 colleges face federal civil rights investigations opened in 2019 about whether they are accessible and communicate effectively to people with disabilities. Among the newer aspects of these kinds of complaints is whether college social media communication meets accessibility standards.

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Social Media Accessibility CMS Facebook 106

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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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The curriculum is ideal for a 5–6 week unit in computer science or technology/media classes, as well as afterschool programs, enrichment centers, libraries, makerspaces, and more. “We These guidelines, a collaboration between AAAI and CSTA, frame AI education as an important component of K–12 computer science education.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 20, 2021

Steve Albrecht hosts a collection of resources in the " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 , including blog posts, podcasts, and webinars. We like to: Make you aware of the ability for organizations to purchase all-staff access to his webinar series.

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Waterford

AUGUST 6, 2021

Then, discover a few practical ways that you can use Universal Design for Learning guidelines in your classroom—along with some examples to get you started. The most meaningful benefit of UDL principles is that by using them, you can improve accessibility and equity in your classroom.[4] Sources : UDL Guidelines. Understood.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Picture of library shelves with “caution do not enter” tape. Federal and state guidelines differ on how much distancing is necessary. Elsewhere, a school used caution tape to prevent students from roaming through bookshelves in the library. Credit: Eileen Wood. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 20, 2021

"Collection Protection: Preventing Thefts, Vandalism, Fires, and Other Large and Small Library Disasters" Part of a special Library 2.0 series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : A 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This makes the metaverse an accessible tool that many students may benefit from, both educationally and socially. . In general, the concept of virtual learning has long been touted as a solution for accessibility. By the same token, the metaverse could provide real opportunities to actually expand accessibility. Learn more >.

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Specific laws and guidelines vary, which is why it’s important to familiarize yourself with the information on your state’s Department of Education website. Once you know your state guidelines, hold a survey or all-faculty meeting on possibilities for your training plan.

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Edsurge

MARCH 25, 2022

Students who want to use the restroom or visit the library or other office now pull up an app on their iPad and bring it to the teacher, who keys in his or her access code to grant permission. She worries that absent such clear guidelines, the new data could be used to unfairly target students based on the biases of officials.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 25, 2020

We've posted a new 30-minute podcast episode " Library Safety and Security with Dr. Steve Albrecht " section of Library 2.0 : "Domestic Violence in the Library Workspace," Dr. Albrecht's fifth podcast episode. Topics include: Typical police responses to library safety and security issues: What needs to change or stay the same?

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Libraries Training Guidelines Course 45

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 7, 2017

Cal students in the Doe Library at UC Berkeley. Under Titles II and III of the Americans with Disability Act ,public and private universities must ensure that any content made available is accessible, unless meeting accessibility guidelines would result in a fundamental alteration or undue administrative and financial burdens.

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Accessibility Resources Guidelines Libraries 45

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 20, 2020

Steve Albrecht's newest Library 2.0 webinar is coming up on Friday, August 28th: " Your Library and the Police: Time for a New Relationship." This 6 0-minute webinar with Q&A is part of a special Library 2.0 Topics include: Typical police responses to library safety and security issues: What needs to change or stay the same?

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Libraries Training Guidelines Course 41

Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

Digging more into the “universal” aspect of UDL, how does accessibility factor into the selection of edtech tools that you use with your students? For starters, I think there's a greater need for representation of accessibility issues in the workplace. EALA Tech Tool Library. The UDL Guidelines. Vetting For Accessibility.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2022

To receive funding, an educational institution must follow the guidelines of the act. Needless to say, K-12 schools must be CIPA compliant to use E-Rate discounts, but those schools and libraries that do not receive the fundings do not have this obligation. The easiest way to comply with it is to purchase a web filtering solution.

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E-rate Guidelines Libraries Policies 104

Neo LMS

AUGUST 29, 2019

Read more: 7 digital portfolio guidelines for outstanding learning performance. An LMS puts all digital resources to good use, as teachers and students can create their libraries according to they own interests and share them with their peers in collaboration groups. Every bird flies with its own wings.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 19, 2021

Despite decades of research consistently showing positive correlations between high-quality programs and achievement, patterns suggest, for today’s children and for children to come, a school library-rich future is, or potentially will not be, evenly distributed. Teacher Librarian 48 (5): 30-31. The Perspectives Report.

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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.

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Waterford

JULY 24, 2020

Content : How the student will access the information. If a student might work more efficiently in a quieter learning environment, for example, you could allow them to complete a project in the school library. Students can also select independent reading books from our online library. To learn more , get in touch!

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2020

Part of the previous modernization included the establishment of a budget system for Category Two funding, which covers schools’ internal connections and can cover switches, routers and access points as well as equipment needed to install broadband in schools. The new guidelines increase the program’s overall cap by $1.5

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2020

Part of the previous modernization included the establishment of a budget system for Category Two funding, which covers schools’ internal connections and can cover switches, routers and access points as well as equipment needed to install broadband in schools. The new guidelines increase the program’s overall cap by $1.5

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

Part of the previous modernization included the establishment of a budget system for Category Two funding, which covers schools’ internal connections and can cover switches, routers and access points as well as equipment needed to install broadband in schools. The new guidelines increase the program’s overall cap by $1.5

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Part of the previous modernization included the establishment of a budget system for Category Two funding, which covers schools’ internal connections and can cover switches, routers and access points as well as equipment needed to install broadband in schools. The new guidelines increase the program’s overall cap by $1.5

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E-rate Broadband Guidelines Trends 150

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2021

“Additionally, it aids the teacher in streamlining the learning experience for students, while still giving the teacher access to all the Canvas features and customization they are used to. Improved Accessibility & Visual Navigation. Easy-to-access tabs provide overviews of schedules and grades for all subjects.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 21, 2021

For example, one of the things that we learned was that the majority of Hispanic school districts are twice as likely not to have school libraries as the majority non-Hispanic districts. Districts are also eliminating library clericals and paraprofessionals at alarming rates. Let’s put her in the library.

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Study Libraries E-rate Data 99

edWeb.net

JANUARY 2, 2023

Department of Education has many recommendations on how to spend the funding, but among the most important is to ensure that districts provide access to high-quality, engaging curricula and extracurricular opportunities that include advanced career and technical courses. What areas show the greatest impact for students?

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STEM Handbook Guidelines Elementary 92

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Albrecht on the topic of " Preventing Harassment " in the " Library Safety and Security with Dr. Steve Albrecht " section of Library 2.0. You can listen directly on the site or you should also be able to access the podcast in SoundCloud here or in your own podcast app using the RSS feed here. and Fear and Violence on the Job.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 17, 2021

Albrecht's blog post on " The Code of Quality Service for Library Employees." These are in our special Library Service, Safety, & Security section of Library 2.0. The Code of Quality Service for Library Employees By Dr. Steve Albrecht In 1985, my father, Dr. Karl Albrecht, wrote Service America!:

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Libraries Policies Training Guidelines 41

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 22, 2020

We've posted a new podcast from Dr. Albrecht on the topic of " Safe and Simple Patron De-Escalations " in the " Library Safety and Security with Dr. Steve Albrecht " section of Library 2.0. If you work on the frontline of daily patron interactions at your library, it’s easy to go home tired. and Fear and Violence on the Job.

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Libraries Tools Training Guidelines 28

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 27, 2018

Cost and ease of access will only lead to more schools and districts going down this path. The USDOE’s Office of Educational Technology places emphasis on students and educators having access to a robust and comprehensive infrastructure when and where they need it for learning. Powerful learning devices.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

If there is a makerspace in your school, it may be down the hall, in the library, or in another building. If this is how the makerspace is set up in your school, then your kids may not have access to the resources, materials, and tools when they need them, especially for STEM or STEAM. Post by Jackie Gerstein, Ed.D.

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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. These new amendments require the State Superintendent to survey education institutions to understand students' access to computing devices and broadband connections.

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Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 144

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 6, 2023

Keeping Our Schools Safe: Reporting, Assessing, and Managing Threats A Library 2.0 + LearningRevolution.com Webinar with Dr. Steve Albrecht Please consider forwarding this material to colleagues or associates in school settings. It is presented by Library 2.0 FREE for those on individual or group all-access passes (see below).

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Assessment Report Libraries Accessibility 45

EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

To test this, we designed a writing contest: we crafted guidelines, built a simple book-creation tool, launched an awareness campaign, offered prizes, and called for submissions. Our current library includes 400 of the best stories, which have collectively been read over 200,000 times. It’s magical, really.

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