The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2022

Resources Mentioned in the Show. Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility 00;00;00;04 – 00;00;07;19 John Davis This is the Ten Minute Teacher Podcast with your host Vicki Davis. Extended Episode number 780 – Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 13, 2021

Today’s tip: Speed up MS Office with the Quick Access Toolbar. Earlier versions don’t include the Quick Access toolbar. Check off those you want on the Quick Access toolbar. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Category: MS Office. Q: I tend to do the same actions over and over in MS Office.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2022

Today’s tip: Speed up MSO with Quick Access Toolbar. Earlier versions don’t include the Quick Access toolbar. Select those you want on the Quick Access toolbar. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Category: MS Office. Q: I tend to do the same actions over and over in MS Office. I choose below.

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Edsurge

JULY 11, 2024

This practice has enabled the growth of a digital subscription business model for textbooks, where publishers sign deals with colleges and bookstores to charge students fees in exchange for access to mostly online versions of the course materials assigned for their classes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 31, 2023

This week on the newsletter , I shared resources about tackling chronic absenteeism and thought I'd put some out there for you since this is such a pervasive problem. In the meantime, when I have students absent, I work to make things accessible to the students who aren't there. We can't teach students who aren't there.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 25, 2020

Distance learning is a crazy time for many, but we can celebrate the way various companies are offering very cool and engaging tools, resources, and activities for free. Below are some free resources to inspire students to enhance their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) skills and also for Social and Emotional Learning.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 10, 2022

To support educators in accessing quality and relevant professional learning tools at the beginning of the pandemic, we curated a list of micro-credentials that could be earned with a remote or hybrid classroom. We believe that high quality must also mean accessible and equitable. Are the colors accessible?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Listen to This Post I’ll also be sharing more resources this week on my blog, podcast, and social media accounts and in my newsletter. Learn about 16 Free Resources for Schools Who Are Closing Due to Coronavirus Get prepared now. I hope these resources can take you to the educator communities that are collecting and sharing.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2024

Providing access to the materials of government, policy documents, mission statements, DEI statements, etc. The materials must be accessible to the public and other stakeholders. Accessible, however, does not simply mean being provided. That is an exceptionally poor use of institutional resources. is not enough.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

There are so many fantastic resources on AI out there, but I have been noticing that some of them feel very hype-ish and even written by AI. So, today, for day 17 for 80 Days of AI and HI, I'm sharing what teachers say about their AI resources and go to's. Here are the resources I found and explored as a result of the tweet.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

I am always on the lookout for STEAM-based resources and tools that engage and inspire my students. In my current role as a STEAM Specialist, where I teach students from Pre-K all the way to 6 th grade, it’s important to use resources that can be tailored to their education level and lesson plans.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2024

Recently, we took the stage at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference to share our experiences designing accessible conferences and events. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of logistical planning and content curation, it is important not to overlook the crucial aspect of accessibility.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 6, 2021

Are you looking for grading apps, tools, and resources that you can use to collect, calculate, and analyze your student’s grades? Educators can log into their grade book from any computer with Internet access. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. If so, check out our list below.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Internet connectivity is a big deal for learner equity and access. To help the country close this digital divide, a goal of meeting or exceeding internet access at speeds of at least one megabit per second (Mbps) per student was set by the FCC. Without ensuring access as a foundational baseline, we can’t address other equity factors.”.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2024

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities, strategically invests worldwide to tackle challenges such as insufficient internet access. But the kids take it further, as we ask them to solve problems and provide them with the resources they need.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The learning process revolves around resource sharing: from teacher to student, student to student, student to teacher, teacher to… However, this transition to remote technologies has made school employees and students of all ages that much more vulnerable to cyberattacks.

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Edsurge

APRIL 21, 2023

Families with social and economic capital tend to provide their children with more educational tools and opportunities, including enrichment activities, access to technology and familiarity with the learning process. However, working towards equity and access is of paramount importance. Ensure access to quality curriculum materials.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Keep Reading Mining EdTech for Equity & Access: 5 Tools Built Into Common EdTech Resources. The post Mining EdTech for Equity & Access: 5 Tools Built Into Common EdTech Resources appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here are five key strategies to ensure equity of access: 1. Digital inclusion and accessibility: Embrace digital tools while ensuring they are accessible to all students, regardless of socioeconomic background or ability. Digital resources can play a significant role in expanding the accessibility of diverse materials.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

At the time, nearly 16 million students in the United States lacked home internet access, according to a widely cited report from Common Sense Media. Despite incremental progress made to narrow the digital divide, students’ success today hinges on having access to a connected device and high-speed internet in the classroom and at home.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2020

As I received the onslaught of teach-online resources, I collected those that made the most sense. Newsela COVID-19 resource center (and free access to their paid products this school year). Alice Keeler’s Tips and Resources for Managing and Maximizing Remote Learning. Resources for Teaching Online –from Edublog.

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Iterating Toward Openness

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Last week I posted the middle section of the presentation, How Generative AI Affects Open Educational Resources , in which I described how we need to move beyond narrow thinking about how generative AI impacts our work with traditional OER and begin thinking more broadly about the power generative OER. But we have to pause for a moment.

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EdTechTeacher

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In this post, we provide suggestions and resources for three powerful white boarding alternatives that integrate seamlessly with Google for Education. Download Our Full Catalog The post Jamboard Transition Resources for Teachers appeared first on EdTechTeacher. Also know that our team at EdTechTeacher is always here for you.

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EdTech4Beginners

JULY 14, 2024

Remote lectures, online file folders to access resources and documents, lesson plans, and tests can all be accessed with a computer and an internet connection. As such, here are a few resources and strategies that can be used to become a better online test taker.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

Students can access learning materials outside of school. One of the most straightforward ways that technology contributes to equity in schools is ensuring that every student has access to learning materials, even outside of the classroom. Ensuring internet access outside of school. Here are some examples.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 26, 2019

Accessibility is an important topic in education and encompasses the classroom space, digital tools and resources and much more. Creating an Accessibility-Friendly Classroom Environment Is the classroom bursting with patterned borders on the bulletin boards and bright colorful posters/word walls/anchor charts?

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Edsurge

MAY 29, 2024

The model — and others like it — has provided a lifeline for families, especially those for whom access to quality early education is scarce or out of reach financially. That is purely because of resources,” notes Warren. “If If more resources exist, more families can be served.” Valencia, who came to the U.S. In the U.S.,

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In this post, I’m excited to share with you a curated list of resources that I’ve found particularly valuable for science teachers and students. From interactive simulations to comprehensive lesson plans, these resources are designed to cater to various learning styles and bring the wonders of science to life.

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Nick's Picks for Educational Technology

MAY 21, 2020

The post Digital Accessibility Resources to Empower All Learners appeared first on Nick's Picks For Educational Technology. It can give learners a voice that they may not have had before.” ” The statement resonated with me to such a degree that I have it on a.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2024

Many students simply don’t have access to industry professionals to get a better look at careers they are interested in and understand what skills and abilities are necessary for those fields. Students follow along with videos and text resources and compare their answers and projects to real company deliverables.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Computer science has a wider footprint in schools than ever before, but there are differences when it comes to who has access to computer courses and who’s enrolling. Previous studies have noted that schools serving well-off communities are more likely to offer computer science than less-resourced schools. I like the challenge.”

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Iterating Toward Openness

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Next week I hope to post the first section of the presentation, which outlines the reasons why people who care deeply about affordability, access, and improving outcomes should consider shifting their focus away from OER (as we have understood it for the last 25+ years) and toward generative AI.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 27, 2017

For others we need to differentiate and make the content more accessible to accommodate for a disability. As classrooms and digital spaces become more ubiquitous educators must understand how the content they create and put in these online spaces must be made accessible for all. is accessibility. And the law is on their side.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

However, 39 percent of schools reported that lack of access to licensed professionals and mental health funding were major roadblocks to their efforts supporting student mental health. Nearly 90 percent of schools reported increased social and emotional support for students during the 2021-22 academic year. Your mileage is going to vary.”

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Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2023

He also pointed out that many existing nonprofits and philanthropic organizations already aim to improve college completion rates and open college access, leaving him to ask, “What’s unique about these guys?” “They had an opportunity to do more with that big investment than just perpetuate themselves.”

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education today announced a new curated collection of free dynamic digital resources that encourages students to follow their curiosity and explore the natural world. The Environmental Education Initiative empowers learners with standards-aligned resources to explore contemporary topics in environmental studies.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 27, 2015

Last month, I posted an article about some of Google Chrome''s accessibility features and resources. Google has a great site with resources about all of the accessibility features in all of their products. This is a great resource for teachers and students who need features to help them use these tools. -.

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