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Tech Tutorials for Parents and Caretakers

Nick's Picks for Educational Technology

Technology Support for Parents and Caretakers Making technology resources readily available to parents is essential, but they are often overlooked. I curated this collection of tutorials for commonly used technology to support parents and caretakers during distance learning (or anytime).

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5 Home and Smart Phone Filtering Options for Parents

The CoolCatTeacher

Today I’d like to do a show for my parents at my school, as well as for parents around the country, I’d like to make a resource to be able to share with parents. We may install things on their Chromebooks, but when they are on their phones, they are getting unfiltered access to the internet. Blog: [link]. Twitter: @MoreThanATech.

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Two Models for Leveling Up How You Integrate Technology and Teaching

EdNews Daily

Once the school started getting classroom computers, tablets, and Chromebooks, Paul began placing notes, resources and worksheets on his website and having students download the documents and complete notes and summary activities in a Word document or Google Docs. Redefinition.

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9 Steps for Choosing a Device

Tom Murray

Organize and map the core curriculum, resources, and assessments the district is currently utilizing. In a typical school structure, resource decisions are made in silos based on curriculum area, grade, or building level. Districts can often be seen purchasing vast amounts of technology based on little to no research or evidence.

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Technology Use Is A Right, Not A Privilege

The Innovative Educator

Here's why: Technology Makes Learning Accessible Technology is the tool that students need for numerous learning supports such as speech to text, text to speech, screen size adjustment, word understanding, translation, and more. Technology is Affordable Technology is finally more affordable than the alternatives.

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We Asked Teachers What They Want From Edtech. Here’s What They Said.

Edsurge

In the face of limited curricular resources, teachers turn to online lesson plans that haven’t been adequately vetted for rigor and engagement. Feedback: In our interviews, we learned that teachers have a strong desire to source lessons, activities, and resources that simultaneously align to state standards and resonate with their students.

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Screen Time in School: Finding the Right Balance for Your Classroom

Graphite Blog

Screens and digital media are everywhere, from everyday tech like TVs, phones, and gaming consoles to the laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, and other tech we use in school. But I could also add links to helpful videos or other resources about comma usage, right in the doc where they're the most beneficial to students.