EdTech Magazine

APRIL 8, 2019

Congress passed the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) in 2000, tying E-rate program discounts to a school’s internet safety policy. SonicWall CFS compares requested websites against a massive database in the cloud containing millions of rated URLs, IP addresses and websites. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 04/08/2019 - 10:41.

Internet Safety 297

Internet Safety E-rate Social Media Policies 297

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

As K–12 schools continue their E-rate processes for 2019, districts should be considering what tools are worth investing in to provide their students with the best outcomes in the coming year. . Digital transformation in schools is already happening at a rapid rate, and there seems to be no sign of slowing down.

Trends 407

Trends E-rate Analysis Education 407

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Back in 2009 when we began to transform teaching and learning at New Milford High School we were extremely fortunate at the time to have wireless Internet access throughout the school. Access to the Internet allowed us and our students to harness and leverage thousands of free tools to support teaching and learning as described above.

E-rate 269

E-rate Social Media BYOD Facebook 269

Hapara

MARCH 13, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] A digital learning environment offers students all kinds of options for research, class projects, collaboration, activities and assessments. So how do you manage web filtering so that it protects students but doesn’t restrict learning? Should schools have web filters?

Digital Learning 130

Digital Learning Chromebook Learning Policies 130

Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

Across schools, students use devices like Chromebooks for learning because it has many advantages. It’s essential for schools to keep private information secure and block content that gets in the way of learning. As educators, we have an obligation to create safe environments no matter where students learn. DNS filtering.

Digital Citizenship 243

Digital Citizenship How To Internet Safety Hapara 243

Edsurge

JULY 19, 2021

Even as students are sorting through information online more than ever, the number of school librarians who could help them learn the fundamentals of research and media literacy have been quietly disappearing. The dropping rate of districts with librarians isn’t a recent change. This is the chicken-or-the-egg situation.

Study 218

Study E-rate Libraries Trends 218

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

In a previous post I discussed in detail strategies to help ensure the effective use of technology to improve learning outcomes. I get the fact that technology can increase engagement, but if that engagement does not lead to evidence of learning then what’s the point? Just using it to access information is also not a sound use.

E-rate 240

E-rate Blended Learning Social Media Outcomes 240

EdTech4Beginners

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Opponents argue digital media is distracting and can worsen classroom performance — but others believe forbidding digital media could hinder the performance of students who learn better with technology. Here’s how digital media has an impact in the classroom — and how it might shape the future of education.

Classroom 176

Classroom Laptops E-rate Social Media 176

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Thanks to — or because of — technology change happens at a faster rate than ever before, and education makes no exception. She believes that every classroom can be a place for these educational adventures — or student-centered, passion-based learning experiences — despite the many challenges facing schools today. Rebecca Stromeyer.

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Trends Microsoft 150

EdNews Daily

JULY 8, 2019

Cleon Franklin, a great innovator and former Director of Virtual Schools and Online Learning at Shelby County Schools, said a very interesting thing about what happens when you ungate students. Now imagine that it is possible via custom software and virtual world learning environments. Leveraging Technology without Gating.

Learning 100

Learning Software E-rate Industry 100

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Launching a learning management system within an educational institution comes with some challenges. A successful launch means higher adoption rates and a higher level of satisfaction with the new platform. Do you want to offer blended learning classes? Learn everything about the LMS. Prepare class content.

LMS 304

LMS E-rate Training EdTech 304

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 2, 2018

In the previous posts on this topic our examination found that technology can and does help when it comes to improving completion rates , reducing tuition costs and helping universities to bridge the revenue gap. Blended and online learning is increasingly in demand by students. Are universities adapting quick enough to this demand?

Secondary 300

Secondary LMS E-rate Dropout 300

EdNews Daily

JULY 10, 2019

It can bridge language-learning gaps and increase access with automation so fine that it can literally speak to a student and correct pronunciation and context, while removing any sense of embarrassment because it can be done privately anywhere. By definition, it’s the “motion” of “e.” One of them is love. Love, the New Literacy.

EdTech 203

EdTech E-rate Trends Equity of Access 203

Education Superhighway

MAY 30, 2019

In 2016, EducationSuperHighway worked with the Virginia Department Of Education (VDOE) to hire an E-rate and school technology specialist. Tell us about how the K-12 Learning Infrastructure Program (KLIP) began and your role in the program. But we wanted schools to think bigger than just E-rate.

Accessibility 75

Accessibility E-rate Broadband Meeting 75

Securly

JANUARY 12, 2017

Web filtering is required by law, as long as schools wish to receive e-rate funding to supply their digital classrooms. Most students find web filtering to be unnecessarily inhibitive, citing that it blocks perfectly acceptable web pages due to one keyword or denies access to social media pages.

Social Media 100

Social Media E-rate Facebook Elementary 100

Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

Ever wonder how stories promoted by ‘thought leaders’ on social media get selected? Tagged on: March 8, 2017 The History of the Future of E-rate | Audrey Watters → The decision by the new FCC to rescind its report on E-rate raises plenty of questions about the future of the program under President Trump.

EdTech 170

EdTech E-rate OER Coursera 170

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. Squared Online" bridges the gap between the classic classroom experience, where you can’t get scale, and e-learning that can sometimes be a bit dry. It offers a more experiential learning experience.

EdTech 170

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 170

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

The pace of additions should be concerning to anyone who cares about personalized learning and/or student data privacy. Squared Online" bridges the gap between the classic classroom experience, where you can’t get scale, and e-learning that can sometimes be a bit dry. It offers a more experiential learning experience.

EdTech 150

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 150

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 14, 2018

Your team has to understand that teaching and learning comes first and you’re there to support that. They also create a monthly flyer for the community and hold quarterly meetings with parents where they talk about technical issues such as social media, data privacy and innovations. You have to sneak in the learning ,” she said.

E-rate 189

E-rate EdTech Social Media System 189

Hapara

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Not only do social and emotional skills help learners individually, but they also help create a more compassionate community. This set of skills could relate to personal or social situations. They also explore social norms for behavior, as well as types of support available inside or outside of their school.

Strategy 144

Strategy Hapara E-rate Differentiated Instruction 144

Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2021

Libraries Close, Internet Access Ends There have been several studies about how the lack of fast home broadband has hurt kids’ access to online learning during school closures. FutureLearn: “ The Future of Learning Report.” Renaissance Learning: “ What Kids are Reading.” 2,200), U.S. 2,200), U.S. 37 percent) or the U.K. (33

Libraries 140

Libraries Survey E-rate Report 140

Doug Levin

APRIL 9, 2017

On twitter, I also ponder the trend of tech-savvy teachers increasingly resembling NASCAR drivers, proudly wearing digital uniforms on social media full of sponsored messages as proof of expertise: Why do some in K-12 define #edtech expertise by # of tech company certifications acquired? Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 191

EdTech E-rate Data Android 191

EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 8, 2019

It showed how using a high-tech artificial intelligence system precisely predicts the genuineness of a player’s win, by analyzing factors like – surprise, shock, hysteria, reaction, and change in the heart rate. This study of data has now grown into a dedicated field and Data Science learning is becoming a sought-after career.

Data 100

Data E-rate Dropout Adaptive Learning 100

Learning with 'e's

AUGUST 21, 2019

This blog comes in at number 4 for 2019, so I'm delighted that the metrics (visitor traffic, design, social media shares, post frequency, interactions, etc) support the many hours of effort I make each month to contribute to the knowledge of my learning community. Learning Spy - David Didau 4. 2019 Top Ten 1.

E-rate 52

E-rate Education Social Media Company 52

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 6, 2023

SPECIAL GROUP RATES (email admin@learningrevolution.com to arrange) : Multiple individual registrations from the same organization paid together: $149 each for 3+ registrations. Follow her on social media at: [link] [link] NOTE : please check your spam folder if you don't receive your confirmation email right away.

Course 82

Course Tools Libraries E-rate 82

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2015

But that’s not the only way technology is making it easier for students to learn. Technology in the Classroom Keeps Kids in School, Helps Them Learn. Tablets, laptops, educational gaming software, and smartphones allow schools to: Personalize the learning experience.

Technology 150

Technology Laptops Secondary Tablets 150

Doug Levin

APRIL 9, 2017

On twitter, I also ponder the trend of tech-savvy teachers increasingly resembling NASCAR drivers, proudly wearing digital uniforms on social media full of sponsored messages as proof of expertise: Why do some in K-12 define #edtech expertise by # of tech company certifications acquired? Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Data Android 150

Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2023

What Students Say And because of the experience students had during COVID-19 lockdowns, when most teaching was online, many students feel they learned how to teach themselves by just Googling. We know that this is what was happening … with learning during the pandemic, but now we're all back together again. I'll skip that class.

Laptops 202

Laptops Smartphone Course E-rate 202

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 19, 2023

SPECIAL GROUP RATES (email admin@learningrevolution.com to arrange) : Multiple individual registrations from the same organization paid together: $149 each for 3+ registrations. Follow her on social media at: [link] [link] NOTE : please check your spam folder if you don't receive your confirmation email right away.

Course 68

Course Tools Libraries E-rate 68

Education Superhighway

JUNE 24, 2019

As the Director of Digital Learning at the Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Education office, Ken Klau is focused on the strategy for rethinking the structure and delivery of learning, building a more student-centered system of public education, and creating the next generation of K–12 learning environments.

Technology 74

Technology E-rate Broadband Outcomes 74

Digital Promise

MAY 27, 2020

With digital learning likely to stretch into the fall due to COVID-19, how can we ensure every student has equitable access to powerful learning opportunities? We are trying to balance academic as well as social-emotional learning. Sitka School District prepares for meals on April 7, 2020.

Digital Divide 250

Digital Divide Education Accessibility E-rate 250

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This year’s Future of Education Technology Conference landed in New Orleans, and the conference was abuzz with post-pandemic learning recovery tools, solutions to promote equity among students and parents, strategies for digital access, student mental health, social and emotional learning tools, and more.

EdTech 130

EdTech Lenovo Robotics Laptops 130

Education Superhighway

MARCH 19, 2019

Utilizing the combined power of several anchor institutions, the Nevada Connect Kids Initiative has been instrumental in upgrading K-12 schools so that students can take advantage of digital learning in the classroom. Through the federal funding mechanism called E-rate we are closing the connectivity gap.

Broadband 40

Broadband E-rate Social Media Survey 40

IT Bill

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

For the past several years the Horizon Report has listed mobile learning, in one form or another, as an emerging educational technology (e.g. mobile computing, mobile apps, social media, BYOD, mobile learning). Such media can be submitted to an e-portfolio or blog (e.g. References: Brooks, D.C.

Smartphone 28

Smartphone Learning Mobility Social Media 28

EdTech4Beginners

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

It’s no longer just about having a website or being present on social media: To be successful, you need to implement a well-defined plan that allows you to distinguish among the myriad of options available to your customers. You can click here to learn more about how to conduct your own market research. Ease of use.

Strategy 52

Strategy Social Media E-rate Meeting 52

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From interactive digital resources to online learning platforms, technology has given educators innovative tools to create dynamic and inclusive learning environments. Students, in turn, have benefited from increased access to information, personalized learning experiences, and opportunities for collaboration.

Technology 71

Technology Education Adaptive Learning Accessibility 71

Shake Up Learning

JULY 18, 2017

The post How to Find the Best iOS Apps for Your Classroom appeared first on Shake Up Learning. The best way to find apps is to connect and learn from other teachers using apps in their classroom. Teach her how to find apps, she can facilitate learning for a lifetime.” Common Sense Media Rating and Reviews.

How To 74

How To E-rate Classroom iPad 74