Edsurge

MAY 30, 2017

Stories pointing to secretive consumer tracking policies and privacy violations from companies like Facebook and Google have stirred further outcries, and education companies are not immune to criticisms either. These achievements explain why academic researchers are distinguishing their work from those done for commercial reasons.

Company 88

Company Data EdTech Policies 88

Connecting 2 the World

JUNE 8, 2022

As part of Karen's presentation, she used a Google Jam Board. One of the questions I asked at the first committee meeting (all Senators were required to be part of a committee) was why Senators for PT employees (which was the group I represented) were not elected by PT employees.

Education 63

Education Industry Advocacy Report 63

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

While some districts have prioritized the mental health of their students, Kelly Vaillancourt Strobach, the director of policy and advocacy for the National Association of School Psychologists, said such districts are the exception. In total, her group estimates there are approximately 35,000 practicing school psychologists.

Technology 123

Technology Broadband Meeting Advocacy 123

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 25, 2021

They did not respond to questions about their policies regarding shortened school days, but said they followed state guidance. In 2016, following requests from her group, the U.S. One Oregon advocacy organization reported receiving calls from nearly 280 parents about shortened school days from September 2016 to December 2018.

Pearson 145

Pearson Education Learning Report 145

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

These types of arrangements require effective partnering with unions and community groups, in order to identify solutions and reach agreements while dealing with budget shortfalls. Susan Gentz is a partner at K20Connect, a consulting consortium of experts focused on education leadership, technology and policy. About the Presenters.

EdTech 96

EdTech Guidelines Policies Secondary 96

Edsurge

AUGUST 5, 2017

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.

Mobility 86

Mobility OER Technology BYOD 86

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

We [didn’t] want this to be a Band-Aid fix,” said Jordan Mickens, a Leadership for Educational Equity public policy fellow who served as #OaklandUndivided’s project manager until August 2021. Every school had their individual Google spreadsheet, and there wasn’t a unifying place where any of us could look.”. The homework gap isn’t new.

Digital Divide 108

Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 108

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 14, 2018

Screencastify is the screencasting tool I recommend for Google Chrome and Chromebooks. Built for Chromebooks, it saves all of your recordings directly to Google Drive. In today’s episode, she talks about the transformation, why they needed change, and implementing successful change. Update on Testing Reform in Virginia.

Chromebook 190

Chromebook Study Company Assessment 190

Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2017

Opinionated Products : There’s a word for the kinds of tools and products—like say, Google search results—which adapt to a user’s behavior: opinionated. Companies like Microsoft, Facebook and Google are all dipping their toes into virtual and augmented reality. Monday, March 6 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. K-12 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

MOOC 60

MOOC EdTech OER Kaplan 60

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

You can also import the entire calendar (Google) into your own calendar, or add selected sessions to your personal calendar to be sure that you don't miss them. Our volunteers are an elite group of global helpers--come find out why they say being a volunteer moderator is the most fun you can have at the conference. and the world.

Conference 0

Conference Education Advocacy STEM 0

Edsurge

DECEMBER 17, 2018

There’s not enough time in the day for educators to read each company’s privacy policy. Those who make the time will often find that the policies tend to be long, dense and difficult to decipher. Apps that are deemed “Not Recommended” either don’t support data encryption or lack a complete privacy policy.

Tools 124

Tools Policies Data Android 124

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Therefore, assessing privacy and compliance policies and practices related to the systemwide use of technology is a continual priority. The panelists recommended superintendents provide a clear review of the district data privacy policy and compliance practices with their community early and often.

Guidelines 75

Guidelines Data Student Data Privacy Handbook 75

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

In a survey conducted by Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led advocacy group, gun violence ranked as teachers’ No. When I’m doing something like buying a baseball bat or Googling ‘What are strategies to use in a school shooting?’ Teachers say that everything has changed for them, too. 1 school safety concern.

Elementary 46

Elementary Survey Report Advocacy 46

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Stay tuned, because the second group of finalists will be featured on eSchool News next week! Her advocacy resulted in $1.5 Bedden, Superintendent, Centennial School District Nominated by: Lerner Publishing Group Dr. Bedden’s dedication to promoting literacy in the Centennial School District has been truly inspiring.

Edmentum 108

Edmentum Education Libraries Advocacy 108

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 29, 2014

Please join the volunteer group and sign up for times that you''re able to help. For over two decades, CoSN has provided leaders with the management, community building, and advocacy tools essential for success. Learn about addressing student privacy and up-to-date acceptable use policies that include social media. No problem!

Conference 44

Conference Classroom Libraries Common Core 44

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 7, 2019

She is an Ashoka Fellow, was named one of The New Leaders Council’s 40 Under 40 Progressive American Leaders, and was winner of the Tides Foundation’s Jane Bagley Lehman award for excellence in public advocacy in 2014. He earned a doctorate degree in curriculum and instruction from George Washington University.

Conference 31

Conference Secondary Study Digital Badges 31

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

During a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , the presenters discussed the policies and practices that also keep data safe in a digital education environment. Every stakeholder group needs to have a clear understanding of district policies and their role in implementing them.

Data 95

Data Student Data Privacy Policies Training 95

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Gaddis explained how Wake County focused their professional learning by first identifying three groups: teachers, leadership, and school library media coordinators. Moore emphasized that districts must prioritize planning time for each group identified to work with each other. “By About the Host.

Professional Learning 98

Professional Learning Technology Learning Lenovo 98

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. You know how to reach me if you want to talk… Note to self: When deleting tweets in bulk, remember not to delete my keybase proof.

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. You know how to reach me if you want to talk… Note to self: When deleting tweets in bulk, remember not to delete my keybase proof.

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

Reading By Example

MAY 3, 2016

Teachers chose one of four articles to closely read from The Reading Teacher, glean specific concepts from the content, and then come together as a whole group to articulate the characteristics of engagement in the classroom. They could post their questions via a Google Form about a topic or tool. Don’t get me wrong.

Student Engagement 28

Student Engagement Assessment Survey STEM 28

Reading By Example

MAY 3, 2016

Teachers chose one of four articles to closely read from The Reading Teacher, glean specific concepts from the content, and then come together as a whole group to articulate the characteristics of engagement in the classroom. They could post their questions via a Google Form about a topic or tool. Don’t get me wrong.

Student Engagement 28

Student Engagement Assessment Survey STEM 28

edWeb.net

JUNE 25, 2021

Step 2: Develop and Communicate a Districtwide Policy for Accessibility, Including Guidelines for Accessible Purchasing. Dr. Salvatore, who is the former superintendent of Long Branch Public Schools (NJ), said, “As a superintendent, I started to realize that we had significant policies coming about, particularly around accessibility.”

System 55

System Learning Guidelines Policies 55

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 7, 2023

Other districts embrace virtualization as a disciplinary measure and have started to develop official policies around using this punishment. In the meantime, Crawford said, the boys were provided with laptops and Google Classroom access. She denies making this request and says she sought legal help to get them back into school.

Handbook 98

Handbook Learning Online Learning Data 98

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Despite universal concerns about student data privacy, communicating school policies can quickly overwhelm school leaders. When writing policies, rather than restating the laws and all the legal jargon, administrators need to ask themselves what each group needs to know, and what do they need to do. Then, start with the basics.

Student Data Privacy 40

Student Data Privacy Data Policies BYOD 40

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2019

And if you leave a vendor, what is their policy for destruction and disposal of data? Overall, schools are moving on from acceptable use policies to coverage from exposure. That doesn’t mean, though, that those original policies are dead. It’s not just one policy for the librarian anymore. Everyone is at risk.”.

Strategy 53

Strategy Student Data Privacy Data Policies 53

edWeb.net

APRIL 22, 2019

Administrators and teachers, who want to help every child reach their potential, can’t afford to wait for new laws and policies. Step 2: Develop and communicate a district-wide policy for accessibility including guidelines for accessible purchasing. Starting with the district office, all staff need to follow the accessibility policies.

Accessibility 40

Accessibility PowerMyLearning Guidelines Policies 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

events , the real party takes place in the volunteer moderator lounge, where a devoted, energetic, and highly beloved group of volunteer moderators keeps the conference running and humming. Volunteering : as with our other conference 2.0 Sueann Galt, STEM Coordinator Does the use of ‘Learning Menus’ increase students’ intrinsic motivation?

STEM 47

STEM Maker Movement MOOC Common Core 47

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Meghan Whittaker, director of policy and advocacy at the National Center for Learning Disabilities. I don’t think anyone’s going to say that what we were doing worked or was equitable,” said Meghan Whittaker, the director of policy and advocacy at the National Center for Learning Disabilities. Here’s why they’re not.

Education 145

Education Advocacy Policies System 145

MindShift

DECEMBER 7, 2020

These students in particular are getting the short end of the stick, and they have been for some time,” said Elena Silva, director of the pre-K-12 education policy program at the think tank New America and the mother of a child with a physical disability. The schools, the staff — they know it. And this gives us a chance to rethink that.”.

Education 49

Education Advocacy System Policies 49

Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

Yet, from my vantage point in the education policy arena (in leadership roles, for instance, at the National Association of State Boards of Education and the State Educational Technology Directors Association), the book and prediction drove widespread advocacy for changes in policy and practice.

EdTech 150

EdTech Tablets Policies E-rate 150

Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

Yet, from my vantage point in the education policy arena (in leadership roles, for instance, at the National Association of State Boards of Education and the State Educational Technology Directors Association), the book and prediction drove widespread advocacy for changes in policy and practice.

EdTech 150

EdTech Tablets Policies E-rate 150

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 24, 2024

Though banned books get more attention than blocked websites in schools, some groups are fighting back. The policy is to block first and only unblock in the face of a compelling case. He offered no comment on the idea that blocking LGBTQ+ advocacy websites through the “sexual content” category is discriminatory. he explained.

Social Media 75

Social Media Libraries Elementary Advocacy 75

The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2019

Kids work alone and in small groups; they sit at tiny desks and on beanbags and sofas scattered around the classroom. For decades, nonprofit advocacy groups and corporate donors have targeted K-12 education for intervention. It looks unlike any school I ever attended. Tammy Kim, for The Hechinger Report.

Personalized Learning 95

Personalized Learning Learning Chromebook Elementary 95

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Public Interest Research Group. Public Interest Research Group. Ben Miller, vice president for postsecondary education at the progressive policy institute the Center for American Progress. You shouldn’t need an advanced degree in higher education policy to understand the basics of what’s best for you,” said Vitez.

Data 78

Data Policies Report Study 78

Hack Education

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Via Edsurge : “Experts Look Into the Crystal Ball of the Next Administration’s Ed Policy.” through-MOOCs program launched, its College of Business says it is seeing the contours of a model it can use to promote the university abroad, enroll previously untapped groups of students and attract corporate partners.”

Education 63

Education MOOC Report Khan Academy 63

Hack Education

JUNE 9, 2017

Or “personalized learning” is the latest and greatest – some new endeavor that will be achieved, not through human attention or agency or through paperwork or policy but through computing technologies. ” Or it dates to the Gates Foundation’s funding grants and political advocacy in the early 2000s.

Personalized Learning 83

Personalized Learning Learning Course Handbook 83