edWeb.net

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Rural school districts face many unique trials, and access to educational technology is no different. During the edWebinar “ Technology in Rural Schools: Leading with Why,” the presenters discussed how they overcame challenges and helped the community understand the value of tech in schools. About the Presenters.

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Broadband Accessibility Advocacy Elementary 75

Iterating Toward Openness

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Yesterday IHE published an article about the “ inclusive access ” programs offered by most major textbook publishers. ” What problem does the inclusive access model purport to solve? . And obviously, both inclusive access and OER are about solving the cost problem. Can you see it?

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OER Accessibility Pearson MOOC 194

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Our family incurred huge costs in time and money to persuade my public school to allow me to accelerate, and then to ensure I could access appropriate content. We help these students access paths to becoming inventors, researchers, and leaders. Reducing the burden on parents can make access to acceleration more equitable.

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Advocacy Course Meeting Study 100

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. Schools are liable for all data breaches, whether the criminal accesses the information via an academic program, the HVAC system, or an app downloaded to a personal computer connected to the network.

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Strategy Software Advocacy System 73

Kyle Pace

JUNE 4, 2024

Additionally, English graduates often venture into technical writing, where they distil complex information into accessible manuals, help guides, and documentation for various industries. Scriptwriting for film, television, and video games also presents a lucrative avenue where their ability to develop characters and plot lines shines.

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Advocacy Industry Secondary Study 108

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 22, 2023

This week is the deadline to submit presentation proposals for a 30-minute session (see below). Each three-hour event consists of a keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute presentations, and a closing keynote. Her research interests include information access and intellectual freedom and censorship.

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Libraries Conference Policies Advocacy 67

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. Getting Creative With WiFi and Devices Thanks to local and federal funding, tech access got a jumpstart during the pandemic. Enfield said to avoid a one-size-fits-all tech approach.

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How To Advocacy Accessibility System 117

edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. Rather than thinking about the harm the tool can do, for instance, they are looking at how it changes the way they present information or how they assess student progress. Addressing digital equity As emphasized by Dr. David R.

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Digital Citizenship Advocacy Company Assessment 129

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This 60-minute training is presented by Library 2.0 A handout copy of the presentation slides will be available to all who participate. DATE: Tuesday, November 26th, 2024, 2:00 - 3:00 pm US - Eastern Time COST: $99/person - includes any-time access to the recording and the presentation slides and receiving a participation certificate.

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Strategy Libraries Advocacy Accessibility 41

edWeb.net

APRIL 22, 2019

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. Step 4: Conduct regular accessibility audits.

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Accessibility PowerMyLearning Guidelines Policies 49

edWeb.net

JANUARY 26, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. In addition, district staff should get involved with local and state (and even federal) committees and organizations that are discussing, evaluating, and forming policy related to student accessibility.

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Technology Assistive Technology UDL Guidelines 97

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

There’s a special emphasis in the new College Completion Fund plan as presented by Sen. And the bills acknowledge the fact that other higher ed policy proposals currently on the table, including making community colleges tuition-free , might not be enough to get some students across the finish line.

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Advocacy Policies Course Accessibility 176

edWeb.net

MARCH 7, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. The panelists prioritize equity in their districts by initiating policies for equitable access and effective use of technology. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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Technology Policies BYOD Advocacy 98

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Department of Education aims to highlight that disparity and many other inequities in the use and design of ed tech, as well as access to it. It stresses that educators be flexible in terms of how they present content and engage students, and it also includes support for students with disabilities and those who are learning English.

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Digital Divide Advocacy Policies Report 93

edWeb.net

JANUARY 29, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. It stuck with me,” he said, because most districts, especially smaller ones, may not have that kind of detail or level of expert access. Luckily, all were thwarted. Dr. Mark D.

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Training Professional Learning Data Advocacy 111

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Librarians are focused on analyzing how best to serve library patrons in a world where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly present in all areas of our lives. Garcia-Febo's examples include free and easy-to-access AI. This 60-minute training is presented by Library 2.0 Unlimited and non-expiring access for those log-ins.

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Libraries Advocacy Accessibility Groups 41

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

Bringing together more than 100 organizations across the fields of disability advocacy, special education, civil rights and K-12 nonprofits, the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) is one such network formed to ensure equity and support for students with disabilities and learning differences across education environments.

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UDL EdTech Student Engagement Advocacy 163

edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, Leading Education Technology Innovations: Current Challenges and Solutions , presented by CoSN and AASA, and sponsored by ClassLink.

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Technology Survey Education Digital Citizenship 81

eSchool News

MAY 23, 2024

A major IT challenge is providing equitable access to relevant technology for staff and students in meeting the instructional demands for today’s learners. The use of virtual reality (VR) to present standard-based content can be a valuable tool for educators, allowing them to engage students in a variety of ways.

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Advocacy Secondary Elementary Meeting 57

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

These presentations are authentic and unscripted, and teachers are willing to speak positively on behalf of the district’s transformation because of the thoughtful support they receive. Student advocacy reinforced Kettle Moraine’s implementation of CBE and expanded opportunities around personalized learning.

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Social Media Education Advocacy Personalized Learning 213

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Conditions of being short-staffed and overworked, of doing more with less, of managing personal difficulties, and then facing challenges related both to access to information and to polarization--these can really get to be too much for librarians. This 60-minute training is presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by Loida Garcia-Febo.

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Libraries Advocacy Strategy Accessibility 73

eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

First, access is a game changer. We invite team members to show up, contribute to materials, and present directly to the board. Next, it’s time to build on access with resources, information, and opportunities. That means losing the next generation of educators only a little past the starting line.

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Advocacy Accessibility Conference Meeting 116

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 25, 2024

This 60-minute training is presented by Library 2.0 A handout copy of the presentation slides will be available to all who participate. This masterclass is not included in the individual or group annual all-inclusive all-access passes for the Dr. TO REGISTER: Cliick HERE to register. and hosted by Loida Garcia-Febo.

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Strategy Libraries Advocacy Accessibility 41

Education Superhighway

AUGUST 29, 2022

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) allocated over $45 billion to states for broadband deployment through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) and Digital Equity Act (DEA) programs. Building on that advocacy, EducationSuperHighway has established the No Home Left Offline Coalition.

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Broadband Digital Divide Advocacy Policies 52

edWeb.net

MAY 9, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. Finally, with digital equity, the hurdle to providing equitable access to quality digital technologies, technology use, support, and digital content is imperative for all learners. It is not a one-size-fits-all situation.

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Technology Broadband Education BYOD 98

Edsurge

JUNE 14, 2023

This year marks the first time since 2012 that a majority of undocumented high schoolers who are graduating won’t be able to apply to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known simply as DACA, according to a new report from the immigrant advocacy group FWD.us. That presents challenges for them as individuals.

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Analysis Policies Advocacy Report 133

Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2023

When individuals are equipped with these skills, they can better cope with everyday challenges and positively improve all aspects of their lives, and given the situation that we were in, there was no better time than the present.

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Advocacy Student Engagement Resources Classroom 113

edWeb.net

AUGUST 19, 2021

Every year, CoSN awards a school district with the Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity to encourage and recognize those districts that are working to eliminate inequities and narrow the digital access gap. About the Presenters. She plans to continue impacting students’ lives through advocacy and consultancy.

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Advocacy BYOD Accessibility Strategy 98

edWeb.net

JUNE 29, 2022

Therefore, the district’s team members needed to provide leadership in delivering information technologies to increase opportunities and accessibility for all students within the community. The presenters discussed that communication at all levels was critical. Public or Private Sector Partnership.

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Strategy Digital Divide BYOD Advocacy 98

Digital Promise

APRIL 3, 2019

If you want to plan strategically for the future, you have to know where you’re starting from in the present. Through inequitable distribution and access, students who already have advantages over their peers maintain those advantages through the accumulation of more social capital via OST programs.

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Data Report Survey Advocacy 242

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Cleveland’s leadership and vision for equitable healthcare access have been instrumental in expanding access to healthcare services for students across the district. Cleveland relentlessly advocated for equitable access to Hazel’s mental health services in all district schools rather than limiting services to a small group.

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Education Advocacy EdTech Elementary 122

Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

In light of the present and future challenges students face, our complacency does them a great disservice. In our current education system, we continue to see gaps in graduation rates and unequal access to high-quality public schools. It’s a matter of equity. Let’s start a movement.

EdTech 295

EdTech Dropout Advocacy Outcomes 295

Iterating Toward Openness

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Most faculty still seemed convinced the world would end if they shared their course materials, but the more coherent presentation of open content as “the collection of materials used to support a course,” together with the power of MIT’s brand, helped people begin to catch the vision of what was possible with open content.

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Strategy OER Education Policies 167

eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2024

At present, 30 states include student growth as one measure in teacher evaluation. Today, in any given classroom, students arrive with varying degrees of knowledge and skill. Teachers are often unrealistically expected to meet the individual academic needs for each child all by themselves, with little support. are silent on the issue.

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E-rate Policies Outcomes Advocacy 83

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

But when it comes to policy that expands access to computer science education, legislators tend to be interested and in agreement. That, plus rapid tech adoption by schools and a major push from advocacy organizations, explains why nearly every U.S. Across individual U.S.

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Policies Advocacy Report Survey 143

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 5, 2023

The time has come to face up to a troubling fact: Affirmative action is a policy designed to affect access to higher education, but many colleges have never sufficiently addressed their role in preparing students for a successful transition to life in college or gone beyond a laissez-faire approach to providing supports once they get in.

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Accessibility Advocacy Study System 103

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 13, 2024

Mental Health and Wellness Series OVERVIEW Library workers often face a variety of stressors such as tight deadlines, high workloads, and other challenges related to providing access to information and services. This 60-minute training is presented by Library 2.0 Unlimited and non-expiring access for those log-ins.

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Libraries Strategy Advocacy Accessibility 45