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Empowering Superintendents to Connect Technology and Learning

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Instead of isolated lessons, students learn how to connect their studies with real-world problems. School leaders should encourage educators to use edtech that promotes skills like creativity and problem-solving, which will serve the student no matter what profession they choose. About the Host. Join the Community.

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Leading Change | Voices from #FETC

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The Future of Education Technology Conference in Orlando, FL gathered thousands of educators for a non-stop techfest of keynotes, sessions, and exhibits. Ann McMullan , Founder & Lead Consultant, Ann McMullan Education Consultant, presented on the topic Challenging Times Demand Effective Change Leaders. D elegate.

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Five Steps to Ensure Accessibility for All

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While the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was last reauthorized in 2004, with amendments in 2015, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) were updated back in 2008, the demand for accessibility and equality in education continues to grow. in education from Maryville University of St.

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Five Critical Guidelines for Data Privacy Across School Districts

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When Congress passed FERPA (The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) in 1974, school and district leaders could rely on once-a-year training and reviews to make sure they remained in compliance. Now, when educators could potentially add a new app with a few mouse clicks, managing student data privacy is a never-ending task.

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Key Questions and Recommendations for Online Assessment

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Finally, school leaders need to model tech use to their teachers and show that the administration is all in on using tech for education. Invest in Sustained Professional Development: The presenters agreed that there are always excuses to limit or avoid PD, especially time and money. Do they have a device they can use at home?

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5 Reasons to Address Cyber Security

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Of course cyber security is necessary in education. Cabrera pointed out, though, that for schools with most materials in the cloud, a hacked network and any subsequent outages for repair can halt learning for days or longer. With few on-site licenses, educators and students will have no access to their materials. About the Host.

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Transitioning Edtech to the Cloud

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But, they also saw a large number of resources being recommitted to just this one aspect of education: space for server farms, money for hardware and software upgrades, overworked personnel, etc. He holds a doctorate in educational computing from the University of North Texas, an M.Ed. from Texas Christian University, a B.A.

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