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Tips for Running an Accessible & Affordable Virtual Conference

The Innovative Educator

We opted for a virtual conference and decided to use Microsoft Teams and YouTube Live for our platform. The Format Traditionally, at our conferences we have opening remarks, a keynote speaker, vendor floor, workshops all day, and at the end we have closing remarks and awards. We also eliminated workshops.

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Companies Invest in Preparing K–12 Students as Older Sectors Become Tech Integrated

EdTech Magazine

Microsoft Invests in American Agriculture. To help prepare young rural Americans for the new demands of a tech-integrated workforce , Microsoft has partnered with the National Future Farmers of America to invest in agricultural education, EdScoop reports. Google Offers Digital Skills Workshops and Coaches.

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Best Collaborative Whiteboards for Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In this post, we’ll explore some of the top collaborative whiteboard platforms, including Google Jamboard, Miro, Microsoft Whiteboard, Mural, Conceptboard, Lucidspark, and the Webex App. Each of these tools brings unique features and functionalities, catering to a wide range of collaborative needs.

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How Colleges Can Improve Accessibility In Remote Courses

Edsurge

Colleges have long had offices designed to support students who have learning disabilities and to encourage broader accessibility in the classroom and beyond. On the latest installment of our monthly online discussion forum, EdSurge Live , we explored accessibility in this unusual era of emergency remote teaching.

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6 Things Every High School Senior Should Have Access To Before Graduation

EdNews Daily

During senior year in high school, all students should have access, knowledge, and experience within these top six areas of education below. Before high school graduation, every senior should have access to financial education. High school seniors should also have access to successful entrepreneurs.

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Students Say They Are Not as Tech Savvy as Educators Assume

Edsurge

I did not know how to use headers, footers or page number in Microsoft Word, so I got five points off every essay for an entire semester. Other than playing games and basic Microsoft office, there are many things we don't know.” “I I did not have Microsoft Word at home because I did not want to pay for it.

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Teaching Online During COVID-19

Ask a Tech Teacher

How to I provide equity for those without computers or internet access at home is challenging? Access the required site through mobile devices. Access community hotspots and open WiFi, often made available by local businesses who are eager to assist. If I am online, students can access me any time. Common Sense media.