Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2024

The Role of Technology in Personalized Learning Building on the trend of diverse educational approaches, we must also consider the significant impact that technology has on personalized learning. However, it’s important to keep in mind that technology isn’t a magic solution.

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Case Study Policies Personalized Learning Study 264

eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2024

Key points: Schools still rely on E-rate funds to upgrade and protect their technology infrastructures Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding? Despite making significant technological advances over the past two decades, schools still rely on E-rate funds to upgrade and protect their technology infrastructures.

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E-rate Technology Libraries Broadband 118

Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. Department of Education’s national educational technology plans.).

Policies 150

Policies Technology Program Evaluation Education 150

Digital Promise

MAY 19, 2021

As Digital Promise team members who have researched and supported teachers’ use of educational technology, we want to recognize and celebrate your successes. After taking some time to reflect on your learnings, you’ll be ready to create a plan to sustain your technology practice in the school year to come. What are you most proud of?

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Technology Software Digital Learning Assessment 293

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In Part 1 of “ Why Every School Needs and AI Policy Right Now ,” I shared the empirical evidence about Artificial Intelligence and how it is impacting our world and schools. Is this a problem we need to care about or talk about?

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Classroom Microsoft Policies Tools 358

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

What Rasmussen didn’t have at the beginning of her political career, however, was much knowledge about how to turn her ideas into effective policies. “I Over the past two years, the consortium has created open-access materials intended to make it easy for universities to start offering coursework on the topic of early childhood policy.

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Policies Study Handbook Advocacy 154

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The group has issued nine state-level policy recommendations aimed at increasing computer science offerings in schools. Data shows those policies are working, Hendrickson says, and states that adopt more of them see computer science programs growing. “We

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Accessibility Advocacy Policies Data 186

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

As online schooling plays an increasingly large role in education, researchers say more work needs to be done to understand and address why some families have a harder time accessing the internet. The policy, known as redlining, fueled racial segregation and long-term disinvestment in Black communities. “It’s

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Accessibility Broadband Digital Divide Policies 133

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Making higher education the norm for everyone in the nation—and ensuring that people have not just access to higher education, but also the support to complete that education—is paramount to the nation’s future success, said Arne Duncan, former U.S. It’s not about access, but completion.”.

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Accessibility Industry Policies Technology 109

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Under Dallas Independent School District policy, Tha’s parents didn’t need to sign him up for advanced math. Advocates for the opt-out policy say it’s a workforce issue in addition to an equity issue. In 2018, prior to the opt-out policy, roughly 3,500 sixth graders enrolled in honors math classes.

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Accessibility Policies STEM Report 99

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2019

Whether you want to follow education technology, special education, math, or just teaching best practices , SmartBrief has an email newsletter for you. She is a founding member of the Council on the Future of Education, President-Elect for the NCLA Executive Board, and serves on the Region V Policy Committee.

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STEM Accessibility Classroom Company 280

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The post Chromebook Accessibility Tools for ALL Learners – SULS0204 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m chatting with Pam Hubler, a valued Shake Up Learning team member , about Chromebook accessibility tools for all learners. Pam also shares her Chromebook Accessibility presentation (embedded below).

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Chromebook Accessibility Tools Tablets 68

edWeb.net

AUGUST 4, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast During the edLeader Panel “ Inclusive Technology: Breaking Barriers and Empowering Learners ,” prominent education leaders emphasized the critical role of integrating inclusive technology systems within schools. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs.

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Technology Assistive Technology LMS System 88

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2022

To address this need, Civic, the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and the Coalition for Career Development (CCD) Center have released a new report featuring a state policy roadmap for K-12 education that prepares students to succeed in a rapidly changing world. www.civicllc.com. To learn more, visit [link].

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Future Ready Policies Education Report 104

Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Which laws that protect school children involve technology? Technology solutions now support the task of enforcing laws that protect children and education communities. It helps prevent students from accessing inappropriate content while learning online and is administered by the Federal Communications Commission.

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Digital Citizenship Guidelines E-rate Internet Safety 273

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution in recent years , marked by new ideas and emerging technologies. Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) has been on the rise throughout 2023 as generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT have become widely accessible.

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Trends Education Game-Based Learning Gamification 133

Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2021

In reflection of these realities for our nation’s community colleges, now is the time to integrate new ideas , new technologies , new mindsets , and a new commitment toward the removal of every barrier to student success. However, the future of society, industry, and globalization depends on innovative and disruptive technologies.

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Course Technology Industry Policies 175

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology to develop and share the 2020 National Educational Technology Plan. The National Education Technology Plan (NETP) is the flagship educational technology policy document for the United States. Senior Policy Advisor. NETP Project Director.

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Technology Education Policies Conference 153

Edsurge

MARCH 29, 2023

That’s especially useful for young people who can’t afford or otherwise access mental health counseling because of their location. The Trevor Project is tracking over 575 bills aimed at rolling back rights for LGBTQ+ people in states around the country, according to Casey Pick, director of law and policy for the organization.

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Accessibility Analysis Policies Resources 168

Doug Levin

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Benjamin Herold of Education Week has put together a real cracker of a series on the challenges of ensuring school broadband access in rural communities – and how E-rate (pre- and post-modernization) is helping to address the situation. We should demand more of our political leaders and from our education advocacy organizations.

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Broadband E-rate Accessibility Advocacy 261

The Hechinger Report

MAY 29, 2023

For decades schools have been, rightly, accused of too often letting a toxic mix of low expectations and strict discipline policies put kids, mostly Black, Hispanic and Latino young men, on the school-to-prison pipeline. However, thoughtful support will mean nothing if we don’t increase access to programs.

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Accessibility Broadband EdTech Policies 92

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

January’s update was published alongside guidance concerning the use of technology for helping students with disabilities. Islands of Innovation’ In some ways, observers say, the update was responding to the booster shot the pandemic gave to technology in schools. To some, the update was overdue.

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Digital Divide EdTech Broadband E-rate 159

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

Today’s technology presents us with answers. Some studies have suggested that non-native language speakers struggle to access effective healthcare, while others have found increases in negative interactions. has rapidly grown over the last three decades, technology has advanced even faster.

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EdTech Education Policies Assessment 127

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 6, 2022

When I served as Chief Technology and Information Officer for a large Wisconsin school district, it was my responsibility to ensure that the digital resources (apps, extensions, systems, digital textbooks, etc.) students were using in our school district were keeping student data safe.

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Student Data Privacy Data LMS Policies 256

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

I had the chance for a sneak peek and some background insight with Julia Fallon, Executive Director of SETDA (The State Educational Technology Directors Association), to discuss key findings of the survey data. The pandemic also revealed disparities in access, both in rural and urban settings.

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EdTech Digital Divide Policies Survey 116

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Advocating for changes that would uproot the foundation of long-standing institutions, policies and practices can quickly begin to feel like an uphill battle, no matter how many educators are working for the cause. The students affected by a lack of digital access at school are those who need it the most.

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Technology Broadband Education Personalized Learning 144

eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2024

A large part of CoSN’s mission is to participate in edtech-related policy discussions at both national and state levels. Their agenda includes: Ensuring ample funding for educational technology, enhancing the effectiveness of the E-rate program, safeguarding the privacy and security of student data, and fostering digital equity.

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E-rate EdTech Broadband Advocacy 57

Securly

APRIL 2, 2024

Other AI-powered tools provide accommodations to support students with disabilities and increase accessibility for English-language learners. Tailored specifically for use in K-12 classrooms, AI Chat bridges the gap between giving students access to technology and guiding them how to use it responsibly and ethically.

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Student Data Privacy Digital Citizenship Data Policies 130

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

I had the chance for a sneak peek and background conversation with Julia Fallon, Executive Director of SETDA (The State Educational Technology Directors Association), to discuss key findings of the survey data. The pandemic also revealed disparities in access, both in rural and urban settings.

EdTech 104

EdTech Digital Divide Policies Survey 104

Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The post Use the “@” Symbol to Insert and Access Shortcuts in Google Docs appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Use the “@” Symbol to Insert and Access Shortcuts in #GoogleDocs. Use the “@” Symbol to Insert and Access Shortcuts in Google Docs. Access ALL the Google Quick Tips Here!

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Accessibility Google Policies Learning 94

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Large school districts in different parts of the United States have now developed systematic ways to increase diverse students’ access to advanced courses, and the districts are also providing other important aspects of an equitable education that prepares the students for 21st century careers. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Accessibility Course Professional Learning Policies 96

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2023

Oftentimes, when it comes to technology and new innovations, folks move to a “good” or “bad” binary. As such, here are three examples of use cases I’ve heard from fellow students—and how higher education can do a better job of incorporating the student perspective into these policies. This is “good,” while this is “bad.”

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Policies Examples Course Exercises 218

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 31, 2024

But not for blind or deaf students, whose sensory limitations frequently impede their access to quality education. That’s why the development of AI-powered tools that can accommodate all learners must be a priority for policymakers, districts and the education technology industry.

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Secondary Industry Policies Accessibility 123

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology present both incredible opportunities and significant challenges for educational settings. Whether or not a school district is considering leveraging AI, the influence of this technology on educational ecosystems is undeniable. Who Should Be Involved?

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Policies Guidelines Data Training 125

Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

With no guaranteed end in sight, we need Congress to take swift and decisive action to empower the federal E-rate funding program to support off-campus learning devices and connectivity, delivered via secure internet access. The technology exists and is available to bridge this gap. The swift closure of school districts across the U.S.

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E-rate Accessibility Libraries Learning 185

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. Looking at a company’s privacy policy will give you a sense of whether the company understands privacy, Lewis says.

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EdTech Coursera Data Company 209

Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, education stands on the cusp of transformation. 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. But are teachers provided the support to do so?

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Education Guidelines Policies EdTech 204