EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

By embracing cloud solutions, such as those offered by Microsoft , Amazon and Google , school leaders can rethink computer labs to offer greater flexibility and increase access to instructional technology — and enjoy some cost savings. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . by Amy Passow.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

Federal laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) , as well as state allocations and local funding, give schools access to resources to support students with special needs. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 schools can design modern learning environments with accessibility in mind. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In-class, students have easy access to the teacher and each other. Host an offline teacher-led station for the in-class groups and an online teacher-led station for online groups using video conferencing software. Stephanie DeMichele shared a fantastic template on Twitter that she encouraged teachers to “steal.”

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage. For example, K–12 IT leaders may want to suggest installing desktop management software that utilizes the “principle of least privilege.” . A desktop management solution would limit users’ access based on their specific needs.

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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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Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2017

Here's the start to an interesting story: a Google program manager, a Twitter engineer, and a Pinterest employee walk into a bar. In today’s day and age, Google, Twitter and Pinterest are three of the largest employers in the United States and internationally. What are they there to discuss? But in reality, it’s not a bar.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2019

Eighty percent of K–12 districts are using cloud-based software to improve everything from classroom collaboration and administrative tasks to phone systems. . These tools are really great, and I know a lot of school districts tend to be behind the curve when it comes to IT and security.”. by Eli Zimmerman.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Today, I'll share six apps fo r digital note-taking and my experiences with each. Selecting the Right Digital Note-taking Software] Vicki: Hello, this is Vicki Davis. First of all, let's talk about selecting your software. Remember, simple is better.

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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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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2019

It also is important to have clear designations and parameters governing what devices may be used , what data may be collected and shared, who can access the data and how they access it. Who has access to the data, and should those with access actually have it? Make Sure Faculty and Staff Know the Laws. by David Andrade.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2019

Putnam County School District adopted GoGuardian ’s new content monitoring software, which uses machine learning to add context to flagged internet searches. Access the full report here.). “It Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. AI-enabled content monitors also improve student safety.

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ProfHacker

APRIL 1, 2016

This week, Twitter announced that it has added an important function to its service, one that enhances accessibility for people who are blind or who have low vision: support for alternative text to describe images. Starting today, anyone can make Tweets with images accessible to the visually impaired: https://t.co/mAnehClSNR

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Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2017

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. With computer assisted design in particular,” he adds, “it’s sometimes possible to create instant access.”

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Neo LMS

JULY 20, 2021

There is no perfect bookmarking app, software, or website because everyone has different requirements. Thinking about our audience also means we need to consider the learning curve it might take for others to access the tool, as well as if it is something available to everyone for free. Choosing a tool. What is the purpose?

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The Innovative Educator

MAY 8, 2019

Innovative educators can prepare for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) which takes place on Thursday, May 16th. GADD was launched in 2012 to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital (web, software, mobile, etc.) access/inclusion and people with different abilities. How does it work?

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

“However, we know from our conversations with school administrators that an acute pain point yet to be solved is an effective network filtering solution that offers students safe internet access from their own devices.” . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how web filters keep K—12 students safe. by Eli Zimmerman.

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ProfHacker

MAY 17, 2018

And then there’s Twitter. People come to Twitter to connect, to share links and resources, to make jokes, to rage about politics, and to complain about Premier League and MLS officiating. I’ve never seen a poll on Twitter, for example, except in the old-school “Like for this, RT for That”-format.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, we welcome Billy Krakower, a nationally recognized educator with 16 years of experience and a passion for bringing technology and creativity into the classroom. Related Episodes Breaking Down Barriers: How to Make Math Accessible.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

And second, schools are inherently open environments, so districts try to open up network access to as many people as possible. Based on what they told us, we deployed a new firewall, upgraded all the software applications in our system and set up the system so it would notify us of any suspicious traffic. Content Subtype. Engagement.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Makerspaces have also become a way to create easily accessible STEM learning opportunities. . Computer-aided design software: There are a dozen kid-friendly CAD programs that allow budding engineers and architects to design 3D objects, from simple to sophisticated. . by Dan Tynan. Dan Tynan is a freelance writer based in San Francisco.

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The 21st Century Principal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

John Kaag & Jonathan Van Belle, Henry at Work: Thoreau on Making a Living Educators seem to have an "unending faith" that the gods of Silicon Valley are going to deliver to them the one magical device-tool-software-hardware that will deliver achievement results for students. No one seemed to question the faith in technology.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Content filtering and web monitoring software aim to prevent students from accessing inappropriate materials online, and many options also include features to alert school leaders to cyberbullying and other instances in which students’ digital communications or web activity might indicate troubling behavior. by Marquita Brown.

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Kathy Schrock

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

Parallels Access screenshot Parallels Access is the coolest new program for your iPad and your Mac or Windows computer! Take a look at a quick screencast I made from the iPad running the Parallels Access Program. The Parallels Access solution has two components. Teachers and students can use Parallels Access to access (!)

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 15, 2018

An experienced software engineer, Weir will take the stage to discuss some of the ways science can open students to a world of creative possibilities. This year’s conference will feature a number of presentations crowdsourced from ISTE members, on topics ranging from leadership practices to building classroom accessibility.

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EdTech4Beginners

JUNE 30, 2023

On the other hand, students can gain access to resources that would otherwise be unavailable. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the best ways to use social media for education and make it more accessible and interactive than ever before. With the help of social media, teachers can authentically engage with their students.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2018

Like other K–12 school districts around the country, you’re closing the digital divide — making sure your students have access to technology that paves the way for their future successes. You can send newsletters, put it on your website, announce it on Twitter or Facebook — all of those are great channels. by Curtiss Strietelmeier.

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ProfHacker

MAY 19, 2016

Today is the 5th annual Global Awareness Accessibility Day. The purpose of this day “is to get people talking, thinking and learning about digital (web, software, mobile, etc.) accessibility and users with different disabilities.” To learn more about Global Accessibility Awareness Day. ” Who is GAAD for?

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JULY 12, 2024

In light of the access of modern technology, social media, and new learning models that reconfigure the time and place learning happens, it doesn’t have to be that way. Technology has many forms, but in education, it is most visible in terms of computing hardware and software. None of this is new, really.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Young children spend around seven hours every day in front of a screen , and most teenagers have access to a mobile device. As schools create their own, long-term digital citizenship programs , it is important to have some control over what students can access while at school. Students are more exposed to the internet than ever.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 7, 2018

Thankfully, technologies such as virtual reality and collaboration software can assist with the training and recruiting of better teachers. With 81 percent of superintendents reporting that improving the academic performance of underprepared students is their biggest challenge , finding ways to bring in more qualified teachers is a priority.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2019

In fact, anyone with access to the Meraki dashboard can view live camera feeds through any browser or mobile phone. Law enforcement and first responders could be given a password to access feeds remotely during an emergency. Specific users can be given access to different groups of feeds. inches Weight: 10 ounces.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 2, 2023

Next, click on share to access various sharing options including: a unique generated link, share directly to social media, share as a QR Code, Download to your local drive, or embed your recordings in your blog or website. No sign-up or software download is required. No sign-up or software download is required.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Access to high-quality education is widely recognized as a pivotal tool for alleviating poverty, mitigating the spread of disease and malnutrition, fostering children's overall welfare and empowering women. billion people worldwide without internet access. billion people worldwide without internet access.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The mathematics curriculum of today was created before computers. The PD series provides every educator, especially those from under-resourced communities, the access and materials needed to transform teaching during COVID-19 and beyond.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2018

Like personal computers, they have hardware, a BIOS to boot up their operating systems, software applications and ports to access the internet. And, just like on PCs, these elements can be exploited by hackers if left unprotected. Policies should also address what happens to digital information during its lifetime. by Elliot Levine.

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In 2020, whilst involved in Google’s Innovator Program, I identified that; until Assistive Technology becomes more widely used with educators and with families having increased access and an increased understanding of how to get the most from it, it will remain only a ‘potential’ to bring about the changes it has the promise to make.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2022

PRWEB) JANUARY 13, 2022 — Kajeet® , a leading provider of IoT connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, reliable and controlled internet connectivity to nearly 3,000 customers, today announced the launch of its 2022 Homework Gap Grant Program. MCLEAN, VA. Neal, chairman, CEO and founder of Kajeet. and Canada.

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