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CFY becomes PowerMyLearning

eSchool News

While we were never about only providing “computers for youth,” we’ve become even more convinced over time that it is not just technology alone that powers learning. Rather it is students who power their own learning through a combination of technology and the people who matter most to their success – their families and their teachers.

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Empowering Superintendents to Connect Technology and Learning

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In fact, many school technology plans fluctuated depending upon the latest fads and what someone learned at a conference and had little connection to curriculum or learning goals. The Five Imperatives of Technology Leadership , the presenters explored how they have shifted their approaches to integrating edtech in the classroom.

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Top 100 Sites/Apps for Game Based Learning

Technology Tidbits

PowerMyLearning - Great site for educators to search for games by Common Core Standard, build playlists, and track student progress. ** Presidents vs. Aliens - A very fun iOS game that reminds me of Space Invaders as you fling US Presidents at the incoming aliens.

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Key Questions and Recommendations for Online Assessment

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Embed Technology in Instructional Practice: If students are going to be tested with tech, then they need to be learning that way on a regular basis. Also be aware of the critics, and make sure that you meet with them and understand what their concerns are because, again, it only takes a few negatives to really disrupt a good practice.”.

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Transitioning Edtech to the Cloud

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Presenters of the edWebinar, “ Cloud Computing: Taking Advantage of the Latest Technologies,” which is part of the Empowered Superintendents edWebinar series, shared their reasons for switching to the cloud, how it has helped their schools, and their advice when making the transition. Student privacy is more important than any program.

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Five Critical Guidelines for Data Privacy Across School Districts

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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. It is not the Director of Technology or somebody else who’s responsible for this,” said Dr. Dumais. Five Critical Guidelines .

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Five Steps to Ensure Accessibility for All

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Educators need to perform regular evaluations of how the policies, teaching strategies, technology, curriculum, etc., For 16 years Ann led the team in Klein ISD that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to over 4,000 professional educators serving over 50,000 students.