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EdTech Acronyms Explained

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BYOD – Bring Your Own Device. GAFE – Google Apps For Education (include Google Docs, Google Sites etc). OER – Open Educational Resource (this can be any online materials that are free to use). API – Application Programming Interface. AUP – Acceptable Use Policy. BYOL – Bring Your Own Learning.

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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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6 Pillars to Successfully Integrate Technology In Your 1:1 Classroom

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There are a wide variety of resources available including Youtube for Schools and Google for Education. OER Commons provides a database of free learning materials commonly used by teachers nationwide. Check out this BYOD guide that a Washington Public School system provides its teachers for device management in the classroom. .

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A true gift from SHEG: DIY digital literacy assessments and tools for historical thinking

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The free assessments include Google Docs assessments to copy and digital rubrics to download. Using everyday digital content, the COR paper and online assessments directly connect to the questions posed in SHEG’s study and engage learners in credibility decision-making around three COR Competencies: Who’s behind the information?