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Why experts say now is the time to assess your district’s edtech use

eSchool News

Given that schools were forced into online learning, many districts used those funds to invest in edtech—in hardware like laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots but also in edtech software. But “there’s also a qualitative piece around each of these tools,” said Melissa Loble, Instructure’s chief academic officer, speaking on the same webinar. “Is

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15 Skills To Learn this Summer and Use Next Year

Ask a Tech Teacher

Your school probably uses a variety of hardware (laptops, iPads, Chromebooks, and more) to access class websites, blogs, online grade books, and/or an LMS (like Otus, Google Classroom, or Edmodo). Instead of blaming your administration for not providing professional development, search YouTube for webinars. Empower yourself.

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Three Digital Equity Leaders Call to Action for Students Without Home Internet Access

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The CoSN Meeting the Needs of Students Without Home Internet Access webinar on September 19, 2018 reflects the growing concern and call to action for school districts, business communities and state and federal government to address what has been termed as the homework gap. 1 at the elementary level.

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Helping teachers and admins see the value of edtech

Neo LMS

Read more: 4 Tips for using accessibility features to promote inclusion. You can organize mini-workshops or webinars to present new devices. Standing in front of a classroom and having your laptop break down is on par with having your T-shirt on backward. Taking it step by step. Create a judgment-free zone.

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Encouraging Authenticity In Learning

The Web20Classroom

Instead of students having access to handheld technology (tablet, laptop, etc) only part of the school day, more and more students began to have access when they need it. What I really like about the resources here is that they are easy to access and highly authentic.

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How Might Audio Help Teachers During Extended School Closings?

EdTechTeacher

To insert audio into Google Slides follow the steps below: Record audio – consider using a site such as 123apps.com , which allows teachers to record & download mp3 files directly to their laptop. Upload the audio / mp3 file to Google Drive. In Google Slides: Insert – Audio.

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How to use Microsoft Teams for Live Streaming Morning Announcements … for FREE!

TeacherCast

The school building didn’t have any equipment outside of teacher and student laptops, but they were interested in figuring out how to quickly put together a platform for students to Livestream into classrooms every morning. Click into the Meeting Chat to access the link to the video recording. Click the dropdown next to LEAVE.

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