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CoSN2022: Technology Supports Accessible and Inclusive Learning

EdTech Magazine

With a focus on closing the digital divide, school districts are now working toward making the provided technology equitable. If they can’t use the technology in a way that is meaningful and impactful, they won’t benefit from having the devices, and districts can’t close the digital divide.

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CoSN2021: Technology in the Classroom Promotes Equity in Education

EdTech Magazine

In a keynote address at this year’s annual CoSN conference, Ken Shelton spoke about the digital divide and why access to technology is critical to equality in education. 24 press release. In his session, “…

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7 Tips for Remote Family-Teacher Conferences

Graphite Blog

With so many gatherings and meetings shifting into the virtual world, the time-honored tradition of family-teacher conferences will also most likely need to be remote this school year. After all, the digital divide remains a big issue across the country, and students may be participating in distance learning from wireless hot spots.

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7 Shifts to Closing the Digital Divide

EdTechTeam

How can we close this digital divide? According to the US Department of Education , there are seven ways to help close the digital divide. I often present at conferences on why coding should be a part of every class. The post 7 Shifts to Closing the Digital Divide appeared first on EdTechTeam.

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It’s Time Edtech Conferences Stopped Ignoring Equity and Race

Edsurge

The typical edtech conference buzzes with gadgetry, infrastructure and new ways to engage students. But when was the last time you hear someone talk about racism or digital equity? We are both tech-centric educators who attend many conferences each year. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that—the world needs both.

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Remote Learning Teaching Tips

A Principal's Reflections

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology). and tinyurl.

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Recordings Now Publicly Available - Library 2.0 "Libraries as Community Anchors" Mini-Conference

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Our third Library 2.021 mini-conference: " Libraries as Community Anchors ," was held online on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. The recordings of the mini-conference--which include the opening keynote panel, 13 presentation sessions, and the closing keynote--are now publicly available at [link]. You do need to be logged into Library 2.0