The Principal of Change

DECEMBER 20, 2015

Here is an example… Recently I was in a meeting with administrators, and I was going to ask them all to email one person in the room what their Twitter handle was for their school, and what hashtag they would be using. The things that we (and our students) have access to, create opportunities and can help shape our thinking.

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Fractus Learning

MARCH 23, 2016

For example, SmartPhones are a powerful communication tool, but it can also make communication impersonal. Unfortunately the very medium used with good intentions could in fact create unintentional learning barriers for students with visual impairments, hearing impairments, and without Internet access. Challenges of Flipping.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2020

Every two or three years, state and federal laws regarding accessibility in education change. However, the goal is always the same: making sure that every student, at every level (classroom, building, district), has access to the resources they need to meet their learning goals. Highlights.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

This program adds full home access for students, custom curriculum alignment, performance reporting, professional development, and more. The 1216BKBT Bluetooth Jackbox provides a cost-efficient way to stream audio from a smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth-enabled device to six separate headphones.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 22, 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) were updated back in 2008, the demand for accessibility and equality in education continues to grow. Step 4: Conduct regular accessibility audits.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 19, 2021

Every year, CoSN awards a school district with the Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity to encourage and recognize those districts that are working to eliminate inequities and narrow the digital access gap. That can mean anything from helping with startup funding to meeting unexpected needs. Department of Commerce.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 16, 2022

Instead of always looking ahead to next month or next year and stressing about not meeting the big goals, teachers can start by setting small goals. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. That is a victory in itself. Set small goals. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Next, the speakers have used technology to make social-emotional learning easier to access. Similarly, schools used technology to have virtual teacher meetings as needed without interrupting their classes or making them stay after school. This allows schools to set up learning opportunities for all of their constituents.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

Rural communities have unique challenges, ranging from poverty and vast travel distances to a lack of affordable internet access. These rural districts face the four significant challenges: broadband access, funding, people, and understanding the “why.” Challenges. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Equal access to online learning opportunities has continued to be a challenge, with the focus expanding beyond access to devices and hotspots and now including high-speed access for all students. Professional Learning, Family Connections, and Community Engagement. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 25, 2021

Looking through the lens of three district leaders, a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , highlighted how school districts are working with their staff and students to assure accessibility for all. Step 4: Conduct Regular Accessibility Audits.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

When asked about the hurdles that happened due to schools closing on March 13th, 2020, all four presenters agreed that broadband, not devices, challenged their districts to provide equitable access to learning no matter their districts’ geographic location or demographics. Dr. Wright serves on the CoSN Superintendent Advisory Panel.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Embedded professional development is needed at all levels to take advantage of the benefits of tech for all students. Smartphones don’t equal home access: Students may have a phone, but that doesn’t mean they have home WiFi, unlimited data, or live in an area with a strong signal. Adjust access and support accordingly.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 19, 2021

In Meriden Public Schools (CT), they are committed to promoting anytime, anywhere learning. Educational content needs to be available outside of the classroom and easy to access. If you do not invest in the professional development and the professional learning of teachers, you’re not going to get the most bang for your buck.”.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The growing concerns about security among families, school systems, and legislature increased teacher and student reliance on internet accessibility. The presenters highly recommended limiting staff access to student records and creating a culture where the school community identifies student digital records as the school district’s currency.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2020

A key element in any remote or hybrid scenario is equitable access to technology, and Dr. Domenech cited an estimate that as many as 14 million students still don’t have the equipment they need to receive an equitable education in areas where schools may be closed. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Today, Ann works as a public speaker, writer, and education consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

Schools are facing new challenges now that most learning involves the web—chiefly, the ability to do work at home or anywhere away from school grounds. While many are looking for ways to provide all students with a device, just having the device does not mean equitable learning. For instance, one barrier to access was library cards.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

The current crisis has highlighted the disparity between students with and without equitable access to technology, especially in rural schools. One of the first challenges rural districts face is broadband access. With not all kids having the same access, they need to figure out how to develop lessons to accommodate all students.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Beyond just the ability to pivot and be prepared for any type of learning, the pandemic has brought new concerns with “Zoom bombing” and increased outside access to school networks. All of the presenters said that due to the growing sophistication of attacks, they include cybersecurity training as part of professional learning.

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edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2020

Before COVID-19, home internet access for all students was a goal—one that some districts even thought they had achieved. But the pandemic and forced distance learning have exposed a plethora of inequities in schools that many district leaders now see as issues they must address. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 5, 2021

Show stakeholders that when investing in technology, you need to examine all costs from the impact on bandwidth to teacher training and student-home access. Reach out to the business community to provide your students with internships, apprenticeships, and access to technology. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Next, once the mission is clear, leaders should work with the tech team and teachers to ensure that the technology will meet those goals. Today, Ann is based in Los Angeles working as a public speaker, writer, and education consultant focused on leadership and planning to meet the needs of today’s students. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 17, 2020

Now, the presenters have encountered heretofore unthought-of costs like extended loaner devices, increased repair costs from home use, and distance learning options. Some are also becoming de facto internet service providers as they try to provide WiFi accessibility. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 1, 2020

When issues arise, in-person meetings are best. Today, Ann is based in Los Angeles working as a public speaker, writer, and education consultant focused on leadership and planning to meet the needs of today’s students. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2019

While teachers may complain, having website filters and blocks can decrease the possibility of criminals accessing the schools’ tech through the web. Additional questions include: Who has access to data on site and at a vendor? ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 22, 2019

While the presenters named several reasons they chose to move to the cloud, their top reason was equitable access to edtech. First, all programs are accessible to all students and teachers. If one pathway goes down, students and teachers will still have access. IT should plan for more bandwidth than they think they’ll ever need.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 4, 2019

He has presented regionally, statewide and nationally on topics that have a foundation in professional learning communities and innovative schools. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 19, 2019

Embed Technology in Instructional Practice: If students are going to be tested with tech, then they need to be learning that way on a regular basis. This means, said Robbins, that principals and superintendents need to understand the realities of home tech access for their students. Do they have reliable Wi-Fi?

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

And even when a program meets a school’s privacy standards, it may not be an effective education tool for its students. Today, Ann is based in Los Angeles working as a public speaker, writer, and education consultant focused on leadership and planning to meet the needs of today’s students. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Lilly explained that his schools, for instance, have frequent administrative access audits to ensure they can’t see information, like social security numbers, they shouldn’t. With few on-site licenses, educators and students will have no access to their materials. These records need similar levels of protection. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Make equitable access a priority. Typically, one goal of a 1:1 environment is 24/7 access to learning for both students and teachers. Many students, though, may not have ready access to the Internet at home. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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edWeb.net

JULY 31, 2019

School- and district-wide wireless internet access is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a must have. And with staff, teachers, parents, and students needing 24/7 access, there’s never a good time for down time. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. Join the Community.

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MindShift

JULY 29, 2015

She tapped her professional learning network of educators, teaching all grades and located all over the country, to share their favorite tech tools. Learning is hard and change is even harder, so once teachers have found a tool that meets their learning goals, they are unlikely to shift without a good reason.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 19, 2022

These strategies, which Gillette adapts and promotes as a Classroom Champions mentor, are beneficial to students and teachers who are meeting daily various demands that can affect mental health and overall well-being. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 8, 2022

To do this, the school community must learn the strengths of all its staff. At Howard Gardner Community School, staff participates in a morning circle twice a week (instead of a formal staff meeting). ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. Join the Community.

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Hack Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

” “Behind Randi Weingarten ’s secret meeting with Steve Bannon ” by Mike Klonsky. ” “Whatever happened to the promise of online learning ?” “How can online learning help Canadian colleges meet the challenges ahead?” The George W. ” asks WonkHE. ” Are they?

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