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Universal Design for Learning: What is it? Why use?

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By presenting information in various ways, educators can ensure that all students access content. This could include options for written assignments, oral presentations, artistic projects, or multimedia creations, enabling students to choose the method that best suits their strengths and preferences.

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Understanding the legal implications of using web filters in K-12 schools

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What are CIPA guidelines for filtering? Under CIPA, public schools are required to follow guidelines to prevent minors from viewing harmful content online. Content deemed inappropriate in CIPA guidelines are obscenity, child pornography and content harmful to minors. Schools and districts are expected to fill in the rest.

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5 ways technology can help schools meet CDC guidelines this fall

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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. Communication portal.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

Despite my familiarity with all of the ISTE Standards, I have found that I am thinking much more deeply about the ISTE Standards for Educators as I go through this process with my cohort (which I appreciate)… One of our activities asked us to reflect on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines. Students can use text.

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Subscriber Special: K-5 New Teacher Survival Kit

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It’s your job to make sure your school complies with the requirements of Common Core State Standards, ISTE, your state requirements, and/or the IB guidelines that weave technology consistently into the fabric of all units of inquiry as a method of delivering quality education. How do you reach your goal? The K-5 New Teacher Survival Kit.

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How to Find Reliable Internet Sources

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With that in mind, there is one guideline that will help even novice researchers find reliable sources: the extension. As for the final point, the ability to select sources with relevant background–that usually comes with age and experience, not something students get for most of their academic career.

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AI Tools to Fuel Student Imagination

Teacher Reboot Camp

Generative AI is computer technology that creates products like articles, images, presentations, and even videos based on a person’s instructions. Please make sure to check out recommended AI guidelines by UNESCO , ChatGPT , and ISTE , which recommend that students 13 years-old and above can begin using AI tools with parent consent.

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