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13 Websites That Provide Lots of Digital Books for Summer Reading

Ask a Tech Teacher

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Some books are available in multiple languages and some are audio.

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How Librarians Continue Their Work Digitally Even as Coronavirus Closes Libraries

Edsurge

To get a sense of what the widespread closure of libraries could mean, and hear some creative ways libraries are reaching out digitally, we talked with Jessamyn West, an educational technologist who runs the librarian.net blog and is author of "Without a Net: Librarians Bridging the Digital Divide." I live in Orange County.

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12 Websites for Digital Books Summer Reading

Ask a Tech Teacher

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Some books are available in multiple languages and some are audio.

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13 Websites That Provide Lots of Digital Books for Summer Reading

Ask a Tech Teacher

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Some books are available in multiple languages and some are audio.

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Rolling Out Across Verizon Innovative Learning Schools

Digital Promise

Since then, “Teachers are really embracing the iPads and have figured out ways to naturally integrate them into their classrooms,” said Annamarie Rinehart, the VILS coach at Sayler Park. In Tucson, Arizona, three schools from Tucson Unified School District held their rollout events, and students were thrilled to take home their iPads. “I

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

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For example, in one activity, she supercharges a regular lesson by having students record explanations of what they’ve learned on their iPads. To meet this challenge, in the summer of 2020, Jhone Ebert, Nevada State’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced the launch of the Nevada Digital Learning Collaborative (DLC).

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Solving Mysteries on Mars: TimePod AR – SULS0202

Shake Up Learning

This is a super cool app that encourages problem-based learning and STEM skills for students. It’s all part of Verizon’s commitment to help close the digital divide. I wish this app had been around when I was a kid! Solving Mysteries on Mars: TimePod AR Click To Tweet Listen to this article.

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