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Transitioning K–12 Teachers to Chromebooks

EdTech Magazine

When Google released its “Future of Education” report in late 2022, it noted the need to “elevate the role of the teacher” through the use of technology; that is, to give them the time they need to invest in themselves and in their students, and to support their roles as “choreographers” of student learning.

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Crunch the Numbers—New Data on Student Tech Use; Chromebook Predictions; And the Impact of Pandemic Relief Funds

eSchool News

. “Born connected: The rise of the AI generation”, reveals the app use and technology habits of children aged 4-18, detailing trends in screen time, social media and communications, mobile gaming, online entertainment, learning tools, and for the first time in the report’s history, use of artificial intelligence tools.

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Virtual Learning Diary: The Ups and Downs of Going to School Online

EdTech Magazine

Editor’s Note: In this Virtual Learning Diary, high school student Ayla Kickhofel shares a first-person account of the online learning experience during the pandemic. We used Google Meet, and the school provided Chromebooks to those who needed one, but I used my personal computer.…

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Google launches new Distance Learning resource for Educators

Educational Technology Guy

Google has been announcing a lot of things to support educators, students and families with remote learning. The newest is a Distance Learning specific resource and course for Educators. Set up Meet for distance learning Video Series: How to Use Google Hangouts Meet Some great add-ons for Hangouts Meet to help teachers.

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Chromebook Accessibility Tools for ALL Learners – SULS0204

Shake Up Learning

The post Chromebook Accessibility Tools for ALL Learners – SULS0204 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m chatting with Pam Hubler, a valued Shake Up Learning team member , about Chromebook accessibility tools for all learners. Pam recently delivered a presentation on this topic!

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Instructor Spotlight: Meet Catherine Atkinson!

EdTechTeacher

She has taught in a 1:1 classroom since 2008 where her students used MacBooks, iPads, and Chromebooks to collaboratively and creatively demonstrate their learning. Catherine has presented at over 75 regional and national conferences in the areas of technology integration, differentiation, gifted learning, and digital literacy.

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Writing Scaffolds to Meet Diverse Learning Needs

A Principal's Reflections

For example, Mrs. Montecuollo and Mrs. Westbrook could read student responses and be clear about what each writer needed to add or change in order to meet standard. In addition, the blog is public, so students had a real audience and real responses to reference as they worked to fill gaps in their writing/understanding/learning.

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