eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Tampa, FL – September 24, 2021 – The Washington Post reported 14 school shootings between March and June 2021 despite pandemic-related school closures. Vector LiveSafe is an advanced tip reporting and safety communication platform for organizations, including schools.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter These conversations need to happen. An organization called TeachAI.org says it is going to facilitate those conversations. They are vulnerable. Children Are Our Treasure Our children are our greatest treasure.

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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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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2019

“We have seen an increase in devices, we’ve seen an increase in access to applications and we’ve seen an increase in information.”. While accessing technology once required a multistep process and was severely limited in the classroom, 74 percent of K–12 schools say they now have more than one device per student, according to a CoSN report.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 2, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued COSN 2019 coverage! Unequal access to educational technology is a major barrier to creating a revolutionary learning system because it limits possibilities for the entire school, said Zhao and Cator. Give Students the Wheel to Their Own Learning. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 14, 2021

These educators create deep, meaningful learning experiences for their students that are personal and accessible , authentic and challenging , collaborative and connected , and inquisitive and reflective. Follow #ReinventTheClassroom on Twitter. Sign up for our Action Report newsletter for updates on Reinvent the Classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2019

A recent Gartner report predicts one in five workers will have some form of artificial intelligence as a coworker, and Forrester predicts by 2021 , automation technology will account for the work of nearly 4.3 Access the full report here.). “It Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The increasing digitalization of education has put even more emphasis on internet access in K–12 schools , leading more school districts, nonprofits and government agencies to invest in programs and services to ensure each student is connected. . Characterized by bandwidth of 100Kbps per student and one wireless access point per 1.5

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage. Access to private information is usually limited to a handful of authorized IT members, administrators and trusted faculty. . A desktop management solution would limit users’ access based on their specific needs. by Eli Zimmerman.

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The Innovative Educator

APRIL 14, 2019

Is accessibility baked into to the development process? Twitter You must take ten steps too many on Twitter to use alt text. Who wouldn't want content to be accessed by people who are visually impaired? Twitter has not stepped up its accessibility game. Facebook has work to do in their accessibility game.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2020

These include Smart PDF Forms , a PDF Editor, JotForm Cards, and JotForm Reports (click for my reviews). View data as a spreadsheet, report, calendar, or card. Access revision history. Here’s how you get started: access your JotForm account or create a new one if you haven’t signed up yet.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

For now, about 48 percen t of the teachers and students who responded to a 2018 report about classroom technology from Cambridge International reported using a desktop computer in schools. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . The rate of desktop computer use was highest in the U.S.,

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2018

In response, America’s Promise Alliance , the Aspen Institute’s Education and Society Program and the Council of Chief State School Officers have issued a report to help school districts address these equity issues. “We Accessibility Through Online Learning Programs. Some districts have already begun to create these types of networks.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2017

The blind 5th-grader had to write a report on rural life and someone had suggested including an ox. McKenzie has since created dozens of his own designs for objects to help bridge the accessibility gap between his visually impaired students and the sighted counterparts with whom they share classrooms and teachers. It was that simple.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 17, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter So many things are happening with Artificial Intelligence right now; much of it is generative AI artwork. This week my students are using Adobe Firefly in a generative AI art competition being held in my classroom. Artist: _ In the style of _ artist.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2019

With the incorporation of cloud-based tools, K–12 schools are starting to consider more effective privacy and security measures , such as identity access management and managed cloud services from third-party vendors that can take responsibility for overseeing security. “On MORE FROM EDTECH: 3 cybersecurity threats to watch for in 2019.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2019

For IT staff and administrators, the work of ensuring all students have equal access to the internet , and to technology that is now standard for modern classrooms, is complex. . Districts also need to address factors that prevent students from completing assignments outside of school — namely, poor internet access. . by Wylie Wong.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 26, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Also, data is teacher-entered and does not access existing SIS or LMS data so sensitive student privacy data is protected. Organizing lesson plans, units, resources, links, IEP’s, and IEP meetings can be cumbersome and stressful.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

Educational research group Pearson reports that there’s increasing awareness and recognition among teachers and administrators that traditional parent-teacher conferences yield limited results , particularly for traditionally marginalized student populations. Make Information Easy to Access With the Cloud. by Curtiss Strietelmeier.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

“One hundred percent of the time we were able to get access to information we were not supposed to, but we were only detected less than 10 percent of the time ,” said Lane. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage. New Best Practices to Help Faculty Improve Their Cyber Hygiene.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2020

These educators create deep, meaningful learning experiences for their students that are personal and accessible , authentic and challenging , collaborative and connected , and inquisitive and reflective. You can learn from the HP Teaching Fellows during our next #ReinventTheClassroom Twitter chat on Wednesday, February 19 at 7:00 p.m.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

Millions of students lack the ability to access the internet from home — a problem compounded by increasing expectations from educators that students do so to complete homework and research. . Fourteen percent of children ages 3 to 18 lack home internet access , according to National Center for Education Statistics data.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2018

K-12 school districts looking to improve student success rates should invest in training administrators in data analysis, according to a report from the Data Quality Campaign. Administrators across various roles and functions need the access and skills to use data effectively in their roles, every day,” authors write. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2019

As cybercrime becomes more common in K–12 education, schools and districts face increasing threats from cybercriminals looking to sell access to systems and the types of personal and financial data that schools store in abundance. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . . by Eric Kellenberger.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Hackers can send malware and phishing emails, but users need to be trained how to recognize and report them — and not click. . Forty-six percent of organizations experienced a serious data breach, according to “The Cybersecurity Insight Report” by CDW. . CDW’s report notes “employees need to know what to do when faced with a threat.

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Neo LMS

JULY 27, 2021

Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, Twitter, or email apps are some of the most popular text messaging solutions that came in handy when the pandemic hit. Seesaw keeps parents in the loop with permanent access to students’ digital portfolios where they document their learning. Text messaging apps or emails.

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EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

EdTechTeam Mexico is also a Chromebook Reseller and offers a program called ImpactoEDU , which is designed to develop key competencies in students: problem-solving, information analysis, decision making, creativity, collaborative learning, and communication (through access to devices, curated applications, and professional development).

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Prior to the pandemic, students participating in College Connect gathered at a local school after school to access applications and resources while receiving support from staff, including the superintendent. Follow the League on Twitter: @DPLeague. Jacob, the district’s superintendent. Spartanburg School District Seven.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ISTE 2019 coverage. Google Classroom Tools Let Educators Access PD Anywhere. Flodmand and her colleagues assembled storyboards and course frameworks within G Suite, housing them in easy-to-access locations to make it simple for educators to find the tools they needed.

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Lightspeed Systems

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

That’s why Lightspeed Filter provides school districts with the essential tools to promptly restrict access to sensitive content, effectively filtering current events. Here are some powerful features you can find in Lightspeed Filter to surface actionable insights and quickly block access during challenging times.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage. Work with the transportation department: Before they can equip their buses with internet access, schools need to know whether they have access to those buses in the first place. 29 session at the Future of Education Technology Conference.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Makerspaces in Schools Make Coding Accessible to Students. Unlike formal classes, makerspaces are always accessible to any student, making them ideal locations for students who may be interested in computer science but don’t have access to the tools they need to get started. To me, it’s the ultimate equitable-access space.”.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 17, 2021

Because the portal can be accessed online, teachers can use it to support SEL both in the classroom and during distance learning. “ We’re at a pivotal point where people are realizing that if kids can’t access learning (through a key social emotional skill like self-management, for example), then they can’t learn their academic curriculum.

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The Innovative Educator

MARCH 9, 2014

It’s better than the “robo-calling” that is only one-way, is overwhelmingly reported as an annoyance to the Better Business Bureau , can disturb parents at work, or set off all the school staff phones ringing at the same time. Twitter and Remind 101 are two of the most popular free services available to text parents. I want more ».

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2019

Others deploy monitoring tools to give students access to the latest digital resources, while also keeping them safe. One interesting finding from the WEF’s “ The Future of Jobs Report 2018 ” is that future workers may put a premium on different skills. Some deliver hands-on experience in areas such as robotics and coding.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Students can sense and even internalize the emotions their teachers are feeling, especially stress, depression, and worry. Not only do we need to help kids stay physically healthy, but we also need to help them stay emotionally healthy.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2018

His findings, published in a report on Tuesday, show that nearly every state education agency website in the U.S. The report took a look at 51 state department of education websites, including the the District of Columbia, finding that 49 of them use at least one analytics platform. It’s not perfect,” Levin adds. “It

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