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New federal guidelines for handling allegations of sexual assault have left many school administrators either vowing to maintain current policies or scrambling to figure out what to do. Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin/AP MORE
Google Forms is an important tool teachers can use to create, edit and share surveys, forms, and quizzes. If you are using or planning to start integrating Forms in your instruction the chart.read more MORE
If you want to know three easy guidelines to always keep in mind, a colleague of mine, shared the following with me and I'm sharing with the innovative educators who read this blog. Three easy guidelines for web accessibility: Text: For text, stick to contrast that is close to that of black on white and fonts that are at least 12 point. I will go back through my recent posts and update to meet this guideline. Are these guidelines you generally follow? MORE
In this webinar, Jason and one of the YouthBuild USA Teaching Fellows, Jo Forman, talk about why UDL is important when working with adult learners, and they outline several UDL guidelines and give strategies for using UDL in the classroom. For more information about UDL concepts, guidelines and strategies visit www.cast.org. The post UDL for Adult Learners: Guidelines and Strategies appeared first on Digital Promise. MORE
The post FTC: Ed-Tech ‘Ambassadors’ Must Follow Social Media Influencer Guidelines appeared first on Market Brief. Teachers who act as "ambassadors" for educational products, and who receive anything in exchange, must disclose that arrangement when they post endorsements on social media. Marketplace K-12 brand ambassadors Federal / State Policy Sales / Marketing Social Media MORE
February 22, 2017 For those of you using Chromebooks in their instruction, the chart below is a great resource to keep handy. The chart is based on insights collected from Chromebook Help. As is the.read more. Charts Chromebook resources MORE
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez These best practices from the Department of Education will help educators seamlessly integrate tech in the classroom. Classroom Curriculum Digital Content MORE
Academics ought to be great at public speaking, or at the very least pretty comfortable with it, but it doesn’t often seem that way. While I’m sure everyone who reads this can think of some presenters they admire (hi, Bethany ), it’s probably also easy to conjure up images of suboptimal lectures or conference presentations one’s seen over the years. MORE
Here is a handy chart we have prepared for teachers using YouTube in their instruction and for anyone else interested in learning more about how to use YouTube effectively. The chart is based on.read more MORE
Google Meet is increasingly becoming one of the best video conferencing platforms for the education community. The recent new features are one example of how this platform is planning to.read more. 2020 Distance learning Google Meet MORE
Google Forms is an important tool teachers can use to create, edit and share surveys, forms, and quizzes. If you are using or planning to start integrating Forms in your instruction the chart.read more MORE
The chart features links to a wide variety of guidelines to help teachers and educators develop a grounded understating of Google Drive and.read moreBelow is one of our popular charts we published in 2017. MORE
I offer four guidelines that I use when designing book projects for my junior high students: STUDENTS MUST HAVE CHOICE - not all students learn the same, and not all students create the same, so we need to give them a choice in demonstrating their learning. When I was a young student, I loved reading. I have memories of hiding under my blankets in bed with a flashlight, hoping my parents never caught me and made me go to sleep. MORE
March 11, 2017 A few weeks ago we started a series of blog posts covering some of the main Google services for us in education. For each of these services we create a chart featuring the.read more. Charts Google Maps resources MORE
More and more district and school staff are catching on to the advice of superintendents like Joe Sanfelippo who encourage staff to take every opportunity to say good things about their school MORE
Updated guidelines for Chicago Public Schools have been announced, including a statement concerning transgender and gender nonconforming students. The guidelines informed these students that they would be allowed to use the restrooms and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identities. Appropriate adaptations will be made for students who do not identify as female or male and for students who are unsure as to their gender identity, according to the guidelines. MORE
With that happening, many administrators are rushing to make a list of policies and guidelines to ensure that teachers are using the medium wisely. Yet the more policies and guidelines we have, the more we deter people from using social media. I even recently saw a profile that explicitly stated that all students will be blocked from seeing their accounts as per district guidelines. To me, your social media guidelines can be summed up in one sentence. MORE
Since the outbreak of the pandemic we started a section here in EdTech and mLearning devoted for distance education. Our goal is to provide teachers with readily accessible resources to help them.read more. 2020 Distance learning MORE
Social media has changed how vendors do business. It is no longer one way communication. Instead with social media, like never before, there is now two-way communication allowing companies to have conversations with their customers. Those who are doing so effectively. Those who are doing so effectively, grow customer loyalty and respect. Those who are not doing it well, will be perceived as out-of-touch and will move further toward irrelevance. MORE
A few weeks ago we started a series of blog posts covering some of the main Google services for us in education. For each of these services we create a chart featuring the main features.read more MORE
After controversy over the guidelines for the Advanced Placement United States History curriculum, a new, “more-balanced” take on the past was released last week that will go into effect immediately. ” However, those on the liberal side may see the revisions made to the guidelines as an example of the College Board giving in to pressure. The revised AP guidelines tone down the language of racial tension in the history of the US. MORE
This is a collection of useful guidelines to help you make the best.read moreIf you are using or planning to use Chromebooks in your teaching, the chart below is a resource you should definitely keep handy. MORE
This Winston-Salem Journal Editorial “More Education, Guidelines Needed for Officials, Students on Social Media and School Security,” makes the usual call for more rules and education about improper use of social media. It is important that guidelines focus on the threat, no matter how that threat was communicated. educational use social media effective use of social media school administrator social media school guidelines social media social media school leaders MORE
Our campus recently adopted a policy that essentially requires all online instruction meet accessibility guidelines. CC-BY Public.Resource.Org on Flickr. Adding synchronous activities to your asynchronous online class can help to foster social presence and instructor immediacy. Using such tools as Google Hangouts, Skype, Zoom, etc. can add an element of interactivity and engagement to the online course that might otherwise be missing. MORE
Visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/create.php Select: Company, Organization, Institution Category: Education Email: Use the NYC DOE email (or other professional email) that you have set up for your school, institution, or program. Share website (optional) Upload photo that represents this page Complete about section In the admin panel invite at least one other person as an administrator using their professional email. This is what the set up looks like. MORE
Apple’s Apps in The Classroom guide features a number of interesting criteria to help teachers evaluate apps to use with their students. The following visual capture some of the main evaluation.read more MORE
Discussing CoSN’s Five Critical Guidelines for Ensuring Data Privacy in Your Use of Technology, the speakers told attendees that when it comes to data privacy, the word “done” isn’t in their vocabulary. Five Critical Guidelines . The post Five Critical Guidelines for Data Privacy Across School Districts appeared first on edWeb. MORE
While some school districts have banned the use of social media because of fears of inappropriate use and distracting students, in an unprecedented move, the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) has reached out to students, teachers, and parents as partners to create guidelines for the appropriate use of social media for personal and academic purposes. MORE
Lessons learned from over 10 years of sustaining a school model that goes against the grain of traditional education. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! MORE
7 digital portfolio guidelines. We have prepared seven guidelines that show how easy it is to implement digital portfolios in the classroom. The post 7 digital portfolio guidelines for outstanding learning performance appeared first on NEO BLOG. More and more schools strive to move away from standardized educational models in favor of student-centered approaches. MORE
February 21, 2017 Here is a handy chart we have prepared for teachers using YouTube in their instruction and for anyone else interested in learning more about how to use YouTube effectively. The.read more. Charts YouTube Tips MORE
In order to best protect both students and staff, the CDC has presented a list of guidelines for schools to open safely and effectively. Many of these guidelines can be met and make for a smoother transition with the use of technology. MORE
YouTube is absolutely one of the best video hosting platforms teachers and students can draw on to access, curate and share educational video content. It also provides a powerful video editing tool.read more MORE
There’s a lot of ambivalence about social media these days, and not just because of Russian bots. Every year makes it a little clearer that Twitter and Facebook are probably a little more interested in advertising revenue than they are in shutting down–heck, even mildly alleviating–abuse. MORE
A couple of months ago I posted ten social networking guidelines for educators that I had come up with in response to a request from colleagues in my district. Today I came across some more detailed guidelines in the making. Guidelines for Educators Using Social Networking Sites [link] Social Media Guidelines for Schools [link]. MORE
New guidelines urge schools to take recess seriously. It's not just play time for kids and a chance for teachers to get a break. Image credit: LA Johnson/NPR MORE
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JULY 4, 2019
7 digital portfolio guidelines. We have prepared seven guidelines that show how easy it is to implement digital portfolios in the classroom. The post 7 digital portfolio guidelines for outstanding learning performance appeared first on NEO BLOG. More and more schools strive to move away from standardized educational models in favor of student-centered approaches.
Digital Promise
MARCH 30, 2017
In this webinar, Jason and one of the YouthBuild USA Teaching Fellows, Jo Forman, talk about why UDL is important when working with adult learners, and they outline several UDL guidelines and give strategies for using UDL in the classroom. For more information about UDL concepts, guidelines and strategies visit www.cast.org. The post UDL for Adult Learners: Guidelines and Strategies appeared first on Digital Promise.
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eSchool News
JULY 20, 2020
In order to best protect both students and staff, the CDC has presented a list of guidelines for schools to open safely and effectively. Many of these guidelines can be met and make for a smoother transition with the use of technology.
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez These best practices from the Department of Education will help educators seamlessly integrate tech in the classroom. Classroom Curriculum Digital Content
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MARCH 6, 2020
The chart features links to a wide variety of guidelines to help teachers and educators develop a grounded understating of Google Drive and.read moreBelow is one of our popular charts we published in 2017.
Marketplace K-12
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
The post FTC: Ed-Tech ‘Ambassadors’ Must Follow Social Media Influencer Guidelines appeared first on Market Brief. Teachers who act as "ambassadors" for educational products, and who receive anything in exchange, must disclose that arrangement when they post endorsements on social media. Marketplace K-12 brand ambassadors Federal / State Policy Sales / Marketing Social Media
ProfHacker
OCTOBER 26, 2017
There’s a lot of ambivalence about social media these days, and not just because of Russian bots. Every year makes it a little clearer that Twitter and Facebook are probably a little more interested in advertising revenue than they are in shutting down–heck, even mildly alleviating–abuse.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
YouTube is absolutely one of the best video hosting platforms teachers and students can draw on to access, curate and share educational video content. It also provides a powerful video editing tool.read more
NPR Learning and Tech
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
New federal guidelines for handling allegations of sexual assault have left many school administrators either vowing to maintain current policies or scrambling to figure out what to do. Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin/AP
techlearning
JANUARY 16, 2019
More and more district and school staff are catching on to the advice of superintendents like Joe Sanfelippo who encourage staff to take every opportunity to say good things about their school
MindShift
FEBRUARY 26, 2017
Lessons learned from over 10 years of sustaining a school model that goes against the grain of traditional education. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more!
ProfHacker
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Academics ought to be great at public speaking, or at the very least pretty comfortable with it, but it doesn’t often seem that way. While I’m sure everyone who reads this can think of some presenters they admire (hi, Bethany ), it’s probably also easy to conjure up images of suboptimal lectures or conference presentations one’s seen over the years.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JULY 9, 2020
Google Meet is increasingly becoming one of the best video conferencing platforms for the education community. The recent new features are one example of how this platform is planning to.read more. 2020 Distance learning Google Meet
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
NOVEMBER 30, 2019
Apple’s Apps in The Classroom guide features a number of interesting criteria to help teachers evaluate apps to use with their students. The following visual capture some of the main evaluation.read more
The Principal of Change
JUNE 5, 2015
With that happening, many administrators are rushing to make a list of policies and guidelines to ensure that teachers are using the medium wisely. Yet the more policies and guidelines we have, the more we deter people from using social media. I even recently saw a profile that explicitly stated that all students will be blocked from seeing their accounts as per district guidelines. To me, your social media guidelines can be summed up in one sentence.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JULY 23, 2020
Since the outbreak of the pandemic we started a section here in EdTech and mLearning devoted for distance education. Our goal is to provide teachers with readily accessible resources to help them.read more. 2020 Distance learning
NPR Learning and Tech
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
New guidelines urge schools to take recess seriously. It's not just play time for kids and a chance for teachers to get a break. Image credit: LA Johnson/NPR
edWeb.net
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
Discussing CoSN’s Five Critical Guidelines for Ensuring Data Privacy in Your Use of Technology, the speakers told attendees that when it comes to data privacy, the word “done” isn’t in their vocabulary. Five Critical Guidelines . The post Five Critical Guidelines for Data Privacy Across School Districts appeared first on edWeb.
The 21st Century Principal
MARCH 9, 2013
This Winston-Salem Journal Editorial “More Education, Guidelines Needed for Officials, Students on Social Media and School Security,” makes the usual call for more rules and education about improper use of social media. It is important that guidelines focus on the threat, no matter how that threat was communicated. educational use social media effective use of social media school administrator social media school guidelines social media social media school leaders
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JUNE 28, 2018
Google Forms is an important tool teachers can use to create, edit and share surveys, forms, and quizzes. If you are using or planning to start integrating Forms in your instruction the chart.read more
EdTechTeam
JANUARY 30, 2017
I offer four guidelines that I use when designing book projects for my junior high students: STUDENTS MUST HAVE CHOICE - not all students learn the same, and not all students create the same, so we need to give them a choice in demonstrating their learning. When I was a young student, I loved reading. I have memories of hiding under my blankets in bed with a flashlight, hoping my parents never caught me and made me go to sleep.
K-12 Schools - Education News
MAY 11, 2016
Updated guidelines for Chicago Public Schools have been announced, including a statement concerning transgender and gender nonconforming students. The guidelines informed these students that they would be allowed to use the restrooms and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identities. Appropriate adaptations will be made for students who do not identify as female or male and for students who are unsure as to their gender identity, according to the guidelines.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
February 22, 2017 For those of you using Chromebooks in their instruction, the chart below is a great resource to keep handy. The chart is based on insights collected from Chromebook Help. As is the.read more. Charts Chromebook resources
The Innovative Educator
OCTOBER 22, 2016
Visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/create.php Select: Company, Organization, Institution Category: Education Email: Use the NYC DOE email (or other professional email) that you have set up for your school, institution, or program. Share website (optional) Upload photo that represents this page Complete about section In the admin panel invite at least one other person as an administrator using their professional email. This is what the set up looks like.
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JULY 20, 2019
A few weeks ago we started a series of blog posts covering some of the main Google services for us in education. For each of these services we create a chart featuring the main features.read more
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JUNE 28, 2019
Here is a handy chart we have prepared for teachers using YouTube in their instruction and for anyone else interested in learning more about how to use YouTube effectively. The chart is based on.read more
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
JULY 21, 2019
Google Forms is an important tool teachers can use to create, edit and share surveys, forms, and quizzes. If you are using or planning to start integrating Forms in your instruction the chart.read more
K-12 Schools - Education News
AUGUST 4, 2015
After controversy over the guidelines for the Advanced Placement United States History curriculum, a new, “more-balanced” take on the past was released last week that will go into effect immediately. ” However, those on the liberal side may see the revisions made to the guidelines as an example of the College Board giving in to pressure. The revised AP guidelines tone down the language of racial tension in the history of the US.
The Innovative Educator
DECEMBER 29, 2013
While some school districts have banned the use of social media because of fears of inappropriate use and distracting students, in an unprecedented move, the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) has reached out to students, teachers, and parents as partners to create guidelines for the appropriate use of social media for personal and academic purposes.
The Innovative Educator
JULY 3, 2016
If you want to know three easy guidelines to always keep in mind, a colleague of mine, shared the following with me and I'm sharing with the innovative educators who read this blog. Three easy guidelines for web accessibility: Text: For text, stick to contrast that is close to that of black on white and fonts that are at least 12 point. I will go back through my recent posts and update to meet this guideline. Are these guidelines you generally follow?
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
February 21, 2017 Here is a handy chart we have prepared for teachers using YouTube in their instruction and for anyone else interested in learning more about how to use YouTube effectively. The.read more. Charts YouTube Tips
The Innovative Educator
DECEMBER 17, 2014
Social media has changed how vendors do business. It is no longer one way communication. Instead with social media, like never before, there is now two-way communication allowing companies to have conversations with their customers. Those who are doing so effectively. Those who are doing so effectively, grow customer loyalty and respect. Those who are not doing it well, will be perceived as out-of-touch and will move further toward irrelevance.
IT Bill
MARCH 5, 2018
Our campus recently adopted a policy that essentially requires all online instruction meet accessibility guidelines. CC-BY Public.Resource.Org on Flickr. Adding synchronous activities to your asynchronous online class can help to foster social presence and instructor immediacy. Using such tools as Google Hangouts, Skype, Zoom, etc. can add an element of interactivity and engagement to the online course that might otherwise be missing.
EdTechSandyK
AUGUST 10, 2009
A couple of months ago I posted ten social networking guidelines for educators that I had come up with in response to a request from colleagues in my district. Today I came across some more detailed guidelines in the making. Guidelines for Educators Using Social Networking Sites [link] Social Media Guidelines for Schools [link].
Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
MARCH 10, 2017
March 11, 2017 A few weeks ago we started a series of blog posts covering some of the main Google services for us in education. For each of these services we create a chart featuring the.read more. Charts Google Maps resources
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