Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

As school leaders work to implement digital learning practices, they must commit to navigating roadblocks, problem solving, and planning for sustainable, systemic transformation. Equity in access, from broadband to devices is a concern and something that districts need to work to meet head on. “

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 18, 2017

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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EdTechTeam

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

We wanted to provide students in grades 5-12 with regular, equitable access to digital learning tools in school and at home. Last year, we decided all of our middle school and high school students would have a chromebook to take back and forth to school. Technology liaisons meet monthly with me and other building admins.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

I have had many amazing meetings with my upper administrators which were basically “show and tell” sessions that involved sharing the latest and greatest features of applications being used in the classrooms. In this example, the school district is running a Google-based platform and additionally supports a Student Information System.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

I have had many amazing meetings with my upper administrators which were basically “show and tell” sessions that involved sharing the latest and greatest features of applications being used in the classrooms. In this example, the school district is running a Google-based platform and additionally supports a Student Information System.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 18, 2016

How do systems know when their initiatives “landed” successfully to support teachers and enable students to thrive? The foundational technology pieces – Chromebooks, internet, assessment platforms – are stabilized at most Oakland schools. Create time for teachers to learn from teachers. Our total change over a short three years?

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

But instead of a deadly hurricane, this year brought another crisis that shut the city’s school system: the coronavirus pandemic. Perhaps no school system had a distance learning plan in place that anticipated a shutdown on the scale of the coronavirus closures. This story also appeared in The Huffington Post.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

It's also crucial that when you introduce a new digital learning tool into your classroom, you make sure it will be accessible to your students. That means that a student with a disability (cognitive, physical, or learning) will be able to engage and interact with the content in the same way a student without a disability can.

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eSchool News

MAY 31, 2017

According to the Stillmans, Jonah sees dialing into a meeting via video conferencing as no different than sitting face-to-face in a boardroom. Already, K-12 schools are beginning to leverage the E-Rate for a digital transformation [read here and also here ]. This has coined the term “phigital” when referencing the mindset of Gen Z.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 11, 2020

Beth Holland, Digital Equity and Rural Project Director for the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), points out that it becomes a very complex issue given the challenges within rural schools and systems. The presenters all agree that there are many hurdles, especially in a rural district, to meet the digital equity challenge.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

Here are some of the most recent winners: School District 51 (CO) students scored 9,000 new Chromebooks for the next school year. The Chromebooks and charging carts were purchased with $3.18 A four-year replacement cycle will be set up for Guilderland’s Chromebooks. How fast must they be to meet students’ and educators’ needs?

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The CoSN Meeting the Needs of Students Without Home Internet Access webinar on September 19, 2018 reflects the growing concern and call to action for school districts, business communities and state and federal government to address what has been termed as the homework gap.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 16, 2016

As a Digital Learning Specialist for Royse City ISD, Cody gets the privilege to help teachers navigate instruction in a digital age; specifically, how to incorporate digital tools to positively impact learning. This time last year I was hired as the Digital Learning Specialist for Royse City High School.

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techlearning

AUGUST 20, 2018

To achieve this goal, the district has identified five major strategic focus areas: Student Achievement, Technology, Facilities/Operations, Learning Environment, and Communications. In 2017, Math Techbook was independently verified by EdReports.org to meet the highest levels of mathematical content and pedagogy.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2016

Acer has launched its new Acer Education Seed Program, which offers K-12 schools across the United States an opportunity to test either a cloud-based Acer TravelMate B117 notebook with Windows or an Acer C730E Chromebook with Chrome OS for free, with no risk, since there is no obligation to purchase. based K-12 schools can apply here.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Acer’s C871 Chromebook tackles complex classes like coding with up to 10th-Gen Intel Core i3 processors and extra vertical viewing space on the 3:2 aspect ratio display. ToolSense technology, which bridges physical and digital learning by incorporating tactile tools, is available on the SMART Board 6000S series.

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techlearning

MARCH 27, 2018

The District’s collaboration with Discovery Education will bring digital textbooks to the Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry classrooms. Delivered in both English and Spanish, Discovery Education’s digital content is uniquely positioned to meet the bilingual needs of School District U-46’s student body and community.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

ACER CHROMEBOOK TAB 10 ( WWW.ACER.COM/AC/EN/US/CONTENT/HOME ) The Acer Chromebook Tab 10 will be used in classrooms to expand and enhance student learning. Students work together in an area almost 11 ft wide and over 4 ft tall, making collaborative learning at the front of the classroom a reality. inch or 13.3-inch

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Add concepts like blended and flipped learning to the equation and you come up with yet another to-do list item: Make sure students can actually use their devices when they aren’t physically on campus and within wi-fi range. For now, the district lends out to students (10) 4G-enabled Chromebooks that were donated by OpenRoom.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 18, 2015

Come and meet up with the edWeb team at ISTE in Philadelphia next week. Learn more here about their Marriott Lightning Sessions and raffle and follow @commonsenseedu & @graphite on Twitter. Visit CDW*G at Booth #2200 to explore solutions to better prepare for digital learning. dreambox learning.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

Elsewhere, teachers hold daily virtual office hours to check on the academic and emotional well-being of students they can no longer meet face to face. Almost no district was truly ready to plunge into remote learning full time and with no end in sight. Some also record those lessons for students who can’t meet at the appointed hour.

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techlearning

MAY 9, 2018

In 2017, Math Techbook was independently verified by EdReports.org to meet the highest levels of mathematical content and pedagogy. The Math Techbook will be delivered to students through Chromebooks as part of the school district’s one-to-one strategy, creating dynamic digital learning environments that drive higher student engagement. “We

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Shiny new technologies can capture well-meaning educators like insects in amber, but the evidence is clear that digital learning can improve student opportunities and outcomes. Below I outline six strategic steps that will point school leaders as well as classroom teachers toward digital learning success: 1.

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eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2024

As many experts will point out, DEI initiatives are prone to fail when they aren’t getting at the crux of the issue—existing systemic processes and challenges that prevent promising solutions and DEI-focused policies from being successful. Equity is meeting each individual student’s needs–their exact needs.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 30, 2018

NEW ORLEANS — A few years ago, with little fanfare or announcement, the New Orleans education system began a massive experiment that’s reshaping how kids learn across the city. The school used the money for a bulk order of Google Chromebooks, allowing every classroom to have a laptop for each student.

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Hapara

MARCH 17, 2022

Perkins’s learners uses assistive technology , a screen reader, to read and can also access the digital materials. Thanks to the Student Dashboard Digital Backpack’s technology, the content within the system is compliant with accessibility standards, all without Mrs. Perkins needing to do any work on her part.

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Fractus Learning

JANUARY 12, 2017

High-quality learning can happen on laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or cell phones. In many cases, it’s not the device that makes the difference, often the best learning occurs with no device. In addition to debating the best type of technology, I often hear that blended learning can only happen in a 1:1 environment.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 29, 2016

One of the most exciting things to be announced at this year’s FETC, however, was the release of three new dynamic learning solutions by Samsung. We’re helping schools deploy one-to-one digital learning solutions that drive collaboration and encourage creative problem solving to help students succeed.”

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EdTechTeam

JANUARY 30, 2020

When I first started as an instructional coach, I wanted my campuses to be seamlessly 1:1 and for all teachers to be using the Chromebooks the district had provided for their classrooms. Even that goal, as I would learn, was unreasonable. I will know I’ve achieved this goal through classroom observations and meetings with my teachers.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Comprehensive web content filtering is mission-critical to effective digital learning, particularly since schools have provided devices to students for learning. Below, please find the seven must-have features for IT teams that want to save time while ensuring safe digital learning for all students at any age.

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Edsurge

MAY 11, 2021

EdSurge talked with Just to learn how ClassLink helped remove barriers for all students and how this particular platform can grow to meet other digital challenges. Just: Twenty years ago, we launched a significant commitment to digital learning, starting with our online school. Pete Just Recommended Resources.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Comprehensive web content filtering is mission-critical to effective digital learning, particularly since schools have provided devices to students for learning. Below, please find the seven must-have features for IT teams that want to save time while ensuring safe digital learning for all students at any age.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Sponsored this year by JAR Systems and SAP Concur , the program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation. Colorado vendors and school districts are required by the state to facilitate safe online learning experiences.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

www.getalma.com ) Alma Technologies has announced it is allowing any SQL-based business intelligence tool, such as Tableau and Jaspersoft, to access data from its modern, student information system and learning management system. Software & Online ALMA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Big Universe is now available in the U.S.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 3, 2017

Go to www.coolcatteacher.com/bloomz to find out why Bloomz is the best parent-teacher communication system out there. I’ve included a comparison matrix with features to help you figure out what system is best for you. Sponsored by Bloomz I’ve been using Bloomz for three years now and I love it. Listen Now. Listen on iTunes.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JULY 11, 2021

Since our switch from in-person to virtual and from copies to Chromebooks last year, these 7 digital tools have enabled me to facilitate accommodations , empower student engagement , and streamline assessment. This article is written by Truth for Teachers writer Francesca Rolley. . Class Dojo.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2023

Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by the pandemic, present hurdles for all students–especially underrepresented students groups who were already at a disadvantage. They will continue to step up in 2023 to meet the challenge. –Michael Arquin, Founder, KidWind.

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