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How Access to Technology Can Create Equity in Schools

Digital Promise

Technology isn’t the only tool we can use to create equitable learning environments, but there are a few ways it can assist in that mission. Students and educators have more tools to create a learning environment that fosters personalized learning. A tablet without an internet connection is similarly useful.

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TCEA 2011 Legislative Update Advocacy Panel

EdTechSandyK

Newer teachers and digitally savvy teachers are ready to teach with digital tools. Are tablets ready? Communities need a voice in these choices and need to be informed on how we are using digital content. They are able to address standards with more authentic materials. Equal access for children of poverty is an issue. What device?

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

Edsurge

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. It’s why mobile access has been one of the most important means of connecting students to their academic resources.

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A Tiny Microbe Upends Decades of Learning

The Hechinger Report

There is no one-size-fits-all remedy and no must-have suite of digital learning tools. Miami-Dade County Public Schools has distributed some 100,000 tablets and other mobile devices, and more than 11,000 smartphones that double as Wi-Fi hot spots. NYTCREDIT: Miami-Dade County Public Schools Credit: Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

Cleveland’s advocacy and perseverance extended beyond mental health services as she oversaw the district-wide launch of Hazel’s at-home physical health services, where students can meet with a medical provider virtually from the comfort of their own homes at no cost, regardless of insurance status. Smart transportation, and VR, among others.

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How to Create a Twitter List of Reliable Media Sources

Reading By Example

This social media tool can be effective for gaining multiple perspectives on a topic or cause. If you read on an tablet or smartphone, I suggest downloading Flipboard to read your Reliable Media Sources list. Twitter has been the primary medium for sharing news regarding the presidential election and transition.

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What?s New: New Tools for Schools

techlearning

Tech & Learning Rounds Up a Summary of New Tools for Schools Software & Online ACHIEVE3000 & ICIVIC ( www.achieve3000.com Work faster than ever with user-suggested workflow enhancements that give easy access to essential tools and functions. CASIO CLASSPAD.NET ( classpad.net ) Casio’s ClassPad. Spectrum Industries Inc.

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