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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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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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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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3 Takeaways from the Inaugural Digital Learning Annual Conference

Education Superhighway

Seven years ago, a wide-scale digital learning conference was unheard of because the majority of school districts across the country weren’t equipped with the infrastructure or technology to implement a robust digital curriculum. We’re looking forward to DLAC20!

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What are the 8 trends in education technology that will have a major impact in 2024?

eSchool News

Additionally, cybersecurity education will gain prominence, addressing the importance of responsible digital citizenship. Lastly, ensuring equitable access to technology and addressing the digital divide will be paramount, reflecting a commitment to inclusive and accessible K-12 education technology in 2024.

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OPINION: Why Black families have found some benefits in distance learning

The Hechinger Report

Because of that, I was surprised to hear some Black families at a town hall meeting focusing on the benefits of distance learning. That meeting was one of the first times I heard Black families discuss positive experiences during virtual school. We’ve started something new that we can’t go away from.

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COVID-19, academia, and the big push online: an update

Bryan Alexander

EDUCAUSE canceled its ELI conference in Washington state. The Asia-Pacific Association for International Education Conference and Exhibition (#APAIE2020) canceled its Vancouver event. The American Physical Society canceled its Colorado meeting. Please do not travel to Denver to attend the March Meeting.

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