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How to work for equity of access in classrooms

eSchool News

Here are five key strategies to ensure equity of access: 1. Digital inclusion and accessibility: Embrace digital tools while ensuring they are accessible to all students, regardless of socioeconomic background or ability. This ensures that technology is a tool for equity, not a barrier.

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The New National Education Technology Plan: What’s in it for Me?

Tom Murray

Department of Education released the 2016 National Education Technology Plan (NETP). First released in 1996 and updated every five years since, the NETP is the flagship educational technology policy document for the United States. Image Credits: Office of Educational Technology , US Department of Education.

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Leading is learning

eSchool News

This was most common when new technology came out or new methods for instruction, assessment, or accountability. Mission accomplished. The skill set was learned and the only thing to do was to put it into practice. Often imposed changes from the outside required new skill sets for leaders. We could call this Leading and Learning.

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Today’s Innovations are Tomorrow’s Practices: Adapting Learning to Meet Students

Digital Promise

When COVID closed the door on in-person schooling in spring 2020, one of the biggest concerns for school districts was how to address the needs of students who experience cognitive learning challenges and/or physical disabilities. According to the Office of Civil Rights of the U.S.

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3 strategies to support inclusive learning

eSchool News

This requires some training for educators on how to create more inclusive classrooms. Resource allocation can also be a concern because special education students often need support staff, specialized teaching materials or technology. Inclusive classrooms are not a one-size-fits-all environment.

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Head into the Holiday Season with New Dynamic Digital Experiences from Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners

eSchool News

Designed for students in grades K-12, these activities bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life inside and outside the classroom. A new selection of 10 activities empowers students to discover key STEM topics like manufacturing, energy, and information technology. STEM Activities for Hands-On Learning.

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3 tips for connecting students to internet resources during summer

eSchool News

Unfortunately, teachers and students are often unable to be sure there will be dependable, robust access outside of school depending on family and community circumstances. She holds firm to the belief that student access to technology is the great equalizer. Communicate with Families.