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Student Agency: Moving From Talk to Action

A Principal's Reflections

We were able to transform the learning culture of a traditional school and in the process got results while becoming an example that others emulated. It is driven by choice, voice, and advocacy. BYOD, 1;1, grading, homework, technology purchases, space renovations, etc.) What would you add?

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?Scaling Mobile Technology for Community College Students: 5 Tips for Entrepreneurs

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After three years of utilizing a BYOD (bring your own device) policy with my classes at Nassau Community College, I have seen how tools like tablets and laptops can lead to better academic engagement. Access to connectivity is vital to a successful classroom BYOD policy, so these issues are largely taken care of by an institution.

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Lead for Digital Equity with These Community Engagement Strategies

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Louisa County Public Schools is committed to supporting the success of all students and families, and a perfect example of that commitment is the district’s Wireless on Wheels units, also known as WOW. ClassLink is ideal for 1 to1 and BYOD initiatives. Innovation. Blog post by Eileen Belastock based on this edWebinar.

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Insights from CoSN Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity Winners

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In Desert Sands, for example, they wanted to make sure all students could be connected no matter where they lived, but using different service providers—the typical solution—would prove costly over the years. She plans to continue impacting students’ lives through advocacy and consultancy. Innovation.

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Critical Steps for Safeguarding Data Privacy

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For example, the pandemic and forced distance learning have impacted social-emotional learning for many children. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. However, it’s about the right data in the right hands.

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Leading the Digital Transformation in Rural Districts During Crisis and Beyond

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At Maury County Public Schools (TN), for example, families can check out WiFi-enabled devices for two weeks at a time. His passion is harnessing a school culture that thrives on design thinking skills, innovative digital spaces, high caliber professional development, exponential thinking, BYOD/1to1, and makerspaces.

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School Leadership Strategies for Preventing and Responding to Cyberattacks

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For example, if a district’s finance system is attacked, it can affect their bond rating and negatively impact the district’s ability to be good stewards of the community money. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation.