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Understanding the legal implications of using web filters in K-12 schools

Hapara

CIPA requires schools or libraries eligible to receive discounts through the E-rate program to adopt and implement an internet safety policy. It blocks ads and tracking and also anonymizes learners’ Google searches. This is increasingly important as school 1:1 device use becomes more common in classrooms with younger learners.

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Royelles Launches Industry’s First Inclusive Mobile Gaming Metaverse Dedicated To Educating And Empowering Young Girls

eSchool News

Download the Royelles app on Google Play and iOS , and join the global community of gamer girls who are powering the Royelles Revolution. Royelles (rated E for Everyone), is a global educational gaming (ed-gaming) platform re-imagining how girls and non-binary individuals create, connect, and learn. About Royelles.

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Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility

The CoolCatTeacher

Top Tool #1: PowerPoint Subtitles (Mentioned) Google slides with Captions 00;05;02;07 – 00;05;15;29 Teresa Magpayo Castro Absolutely. So, you know, I've seen a lot of teachers use Google slides and use the caption componen t for students to be able to follow along in English. Bios as Submitted.

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How to develop K-12 open educational resources

Hapara

In general, OER was rated ‘considerably better on multiple specific aspects of teaching and learning, such as extending the core knowledge to novel tasks and situations and collaborating with others.’” . If they can download the materials, educators can change information or add to your OER to make them more relevant to their classes.

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FETC 2019: 10 Steps to Develop a Successful K–12 Bus Wi-Fi Program

EdTech Magazine

Two years ago, Google and the Consortium for School Networking launched a pilot connected school bus program, Rolling Study Halls , after districts voiced interest in helping rural students use their long bus rides effectively toward their education. Currently, E-Rate does not cover connected bus programs.

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Why is SEL important for teachers?

Hapara

When educators become exhausted, schools may see high rates of absenteeism. Self-awareness SEL activities for teachers Take time during meetings for teachers to privately rate their current stress level. In a Google Form, ask teachers to share a moment they were proud of during the week. appeared first on Hāpara.

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A Coaches Guide to Creating Effective Day Time Professional Development Workshops

TeacherCast

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD TEMPLATES AND VISIT OUR DAYTIME PD WEBSITE How does the Short-Form Staff Self-Assessment Work? In this example, a Google Apps assessment has been created using Google Drawings. CLICK TO DOWNLOAD TEMPLATES AND VISIT OUR DAYTIME PD WEBSITE How is the Catalog Organized?

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