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3 educational technology tools to be thankful for

eSchool News

Chromebooks. With 1:1 initiatives increasingly being either considered or implemented across the US, school districts need an affordable and easy-to-use device for their students: enter, Chromebooks. These devices and the included applications like Google Docs support collaborative learning. K-12 schools. million students, 2.6

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3 Strategies for Using G Suite for Education in the K-3 Classroom

EdTechTeacher

G Suite for Education provides opportunities for students of all ages to learn and grow. When combined with a Chromebook or laptop, the core G Suite programs create a powerful platform for learning. Building working definitions for these concepts is a key component in successfully navigating more complex systems and sequences.

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Teaching Digitally Resource Guide – SULS098

Shake Up Learning

Driven by the needs of the pandemic, Nadine put together this professional learning guide for her teachers at Franklin Township in Indiana. Types of Learning. I like how Nadine kicks things off with some definitions for synchronous, asynchronous, and blended learning. © Shake Up Learning 2021. bettertogether.

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Confessions of A Digital Leader: 6 Things I Learned While Implementing Digital Learning

RafranzDavis.com

Through the course of our implementation and relaunch of Google Apps, I’ve definitely learned that the word “free” is such a myth. I learned that kids will type terrible things and change ink to white in order to make pages appear blank. Ipads and Chromebooks. Google Apps Aren’t Really “Free” .

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Upgrade coaching helps Arizona tech director plan for success

Education Superhighway

As a small rural district about an hour outside of Phoenix, Stanfield appreciates the power of digital learning to expand students’ educational opportunities and improve academic outcomes. With devices and online learning tools purchased and deployed, Maurice and the district have much to be proud of.

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State Contract Win Brings Impero Software’s Multi-device Remote Monitoring and Management Solution to New York Schools

techlearning

The software provides a combination of simple classroom control tools, student safety features and network administration tools to help New York schools deliver effective digital learning environments. Keyword libraries cover a range of topics, including bullying, self-harm, suicide, and mental health.

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A Framework for Blended PD (Part 1)

Shake Up Learning

I’m choosing to call this Blended PD because I feel like this is the most comprehensive definition. We all have our own definitions, so let’s not get too caught up in the perfect explanation for such an uncertain time. Below are some working definitions. Implementation goals (like going 1-to-1 with Chromebooks).