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What is Digital Accessibility? (And Why It’s Crucial at Schools)

ViewSonic Education

Accessibility Guidelines and POUR principles . One of the indicators that digital accessibility awareness has gained in power is the presence of global guidelines. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, or WCAG, include success criteria, like four ‘POUR’ principles , which outline that digital content should be: .

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How Android EDLA Can Transform Your Classroom

ViewSonic Education

However, if you’re not closely tracking EdTech trends, you might be uncertain about what it means. By providing teachers and students with an intuitive, tablet-like interface and a customizable Android launcher, EDLA-certified devices offer a more tailored educational experience with expanded learning possibilities.

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How Edtech Developers Design Around ‘Screen Fatigue’

Edsurge

When I think about education technology, images of engaged students in front of computers and tablets come to mind. I imagine wide-eyed kids with big smiles, just like the ones I see on edtech product pages. Not only do I want to know what is—and isn’t—working with my product, I also want to stay up to date on edtech trends overall.

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10 Tips for teachers to make the most of ISTE

Neo LMS

Edtech conferences are a great opportunity for everyone activating in the education sector to connect and network with fellow like-minded people and take the pulse of the industry. An edtech conference of such high caliber as ISTE can draw in hundreds if not thousands of exhibitors and tens of thousands participants! Before ISTE.

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Planning for the Total Cost of Edtech Initiatives

edWeb.net

Strategic planning for edtech is an endless journey—and not just because of constantly evolving hardware and software. Using CoSN’s blueprint for smart IT decisions as a guideline, the three superintendents explained how to align priorities, and balance choice with cost and outcomes to creative sustainable programs.

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Exploring different types of web filters for K-12 schools

Hapara

If a school receives E-rate program discounts for Internet access, they need to follow CIPA guidelines, including implementing a web filter. In this case, IT staff set up the filter as a program directly onto each school computer or tablet. Schools must filter or block online access to obscene or harmful images and pornography.

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Online Magazine Mastery: Create with the Best Tools

Kitaboo on EdTech

They are electronic versions of traditional print magazines specifically designed for viewing on digital devices like tablets and smartphones. Ensure that all articles and graphics adhere to your brand guidelines and the preferences of your target audience. Step 9: Congratulations!

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