eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This article originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. This rapid adoption brings significant risks, particularly regarding data privacy and accessibility. Additionally, the recent update to ADA Title II requires that accessibility is prioritized from the beginning.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Below is a collection of some excellent academic search engines that can help you search for and find academic books and journal articles. If you are affiliated with an academic institution or organization you can use their login credentials for free access, otherwise, you will have pay to access paywalled materials.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 26, 2019

Accessibility is an important topic in education and encompasses the classroom space, digital tools and resources and much more. Creating an Accessibility-Friendly Classroom Environment Is the classroom bursting with patterned borders on the bulletin boards and bright colorful posters/word walls/anchor charts?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Teaching using news articles: Ideas and tips for teachers There are various ways to teach with news. The following are some of the resources that can help you effectively integrate news articles in your teaching: I. For instance, you can integrate news reading as part of reading comprehension activities. Killer Underwear Invasion!:

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As educators we can agree that providing equal and equitable access to learning is a priority.  Students come into our classrooms with different backgrounds, Keep Reading Improving Access to Learning Through UDL The post Improving Access to Learning Through UDL appeared first on American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2024

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities, strategically invests worldwide to tackle challenges such as insufficient internet access. This article explores the impactful initiatives undertaken by 4-H , an organization supported by Endless Network.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

To highlight the importance of daily reading during the COVID-19 pandemic, Renaissance , a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is offering unlimited free access to myON digital books and news articles from February 1–7, 2021. The importance of reading materials at home cannot be overstated.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

To highlight the importance of daily reading during the COVID-19 pandemic, Renaissance , a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, is offering unlimited free access to myON digital books and news articles from February 1–7, 2021. The importance of reading materials at home cannot be overstated.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

APRIL 17, 2017

April 17, 2017 One of the biggest concerns of student researchers and academics is access to scientific knowledge stored in the form of journal articles. Many of these articles are not free.read more.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Key points: Many educators look forward to the opportunity afforded by AI, but few feel ready to use it Other educators wonder if they have proper district support for AI use See related article: 5 positive ways students can use AI For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page A resounding 90 percent of educators in a (..)

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 11, 2017

I recently wrote an article for a joint project between the Times Educational Supplement and the British Council. Click here to access the full article. It featured a wide range of teaching strategies and ideas for language teachers to use in their lessons.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The post Chromebook Accessibility Tools for ALL Learners – SULS0204 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m chatting with Pam Hubler, a valued Shake Up Learning team member , about Chromebook accessibility tools for all learners. Pam also shares her Chromebook Accessibility presentation (embedded below).

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techlearning

OCTOBER 24, 2019

All of these sites are free, although some may require you to register to log in, or to provide your students with a code to access the articles.

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N2Y

MAY 27, 2021

Welcome to the fourth and final article in our travel series, where we cover a variety of topics on travel and access that help prepare you for traveling with children with special needs. You can read more on this topic in the following articles in the series: Traveling with Children with Special Needs.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

By Niesha Butler, Technology & Learning Coach, South Carolina’s Richland School District Two Throughout my career as both a classroom educator and, for the last five-plus years as a technology coach in a large, South Carolina public school system, I’ve Keep Reading Six Ways Equitable Access to Instructional Coaching Can Increase Teacher Retention (..)

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JUNE 12, 2023

By Brooke Trahan, originally published in Equity & Access School districts deal with numerous unexpected challenges and roadblocks on a daily basis and ours is no exception to that rule.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 25, 2017

In a recent post I touched upon the subject of designing for accessibility in e-learning. The things is, there are millions of people out there who are living with some sort of disability, and they all should be able to access online learning content the same as everyone else. How to create accessible e-learning design.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 11, 2019

I haven’t written much about IoT (the Internet of Things–see the end of this article for more resources on IoT) and education. The schools that do place emphasis on the needs of their students often have programs that encourage accessibility as well as accessible classrooms. Adapting Physical Learning Spaces.

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ProfHacker

MARCH 27, 2017

It is a free Chrome/Firefox extension that helps you quickly find open access versions of articles you’re searching for. One of the problems of Green Open Access is that if you go to the subscription journal site, you won’t be able to see if there are open access versions of the article available.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2019

An article this week in the prestigious journal ‘Science’ explores that question, digging into six years of data from MOOCs offered by Harvard University and MIT on the edX platform launched by the two universities. And since 2016, overall enrollments at the universities’ MOOCs have been declining.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JULY 4, 2023

Editorial by Maia Appleby, originally published in Equity & Access A contentious debate has been spiraling throughout the United States, to the point where some school libraries have removed books that celebrate inclusion and provide diverse perspectives (or even a Keep Reading Protecting Students’ Access to Inclusive Learning Materials The post (..)

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N2Y

MAY 25, 2021

Welcome to part three of our travel series, where we will cover a variety of topics on travel and access that will better prepare you for traveling with children with special needs. You can read more on this topic in the following articles in the series: Traveling with Children with Special Needs. Travel and Medical Access.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 7, 2023

In a Quest Academy class, sixth to ninth grade students might choose between watching a video on a school-provided Chromebook, listening to a podcast or reading an article to learn about a new concept. For group project work, they can access a teacher-provided playlist that integrates viewing selections.

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EdNews Daily

APRIL 22, 2019

During senior year in high school, all students should have access, knowledge, and experience within these top six areas of education below. Before high school graduation, every senior should have access to financial education. High school seniors should also have access to successful entrepreneurs.

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Ascend Math

APRIL 27, 2016

Last week, the New York Times ran an article on Kahoot, an online quiz system from Norway being played in some schools. The article is well worth reading for its smart discussion of “engagement” and “gamification.”. The article, by NY Times reporter Natasha Singer, also made mention of Ascend Math.

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EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 14, 2018

I recently wrote an article for The Times Educational Supplement (TES). The article features teaching ideas and tips for how to keep children safe online. Click this link to access the full article.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

ViewBoard Interactive Displays Today's lessons made easy Explore Now > Tip 2: Simplify Access with Cloud Integration Wouldn’t it be great to walk into a classroom and have all your digital files and notes right at your fingertips, with no time wasted logging into apps and cloud storage platforms?

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Edthena

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In the News In a recent article for Equity and Access in Pre K-12, Adam Geller, founder and CEO of Edthena, shares insights from his conversation with education researcher Jim Knight on the importance of utilizing video data in fostering hope and agency among teachers. It can bring hope to educators because it helps them see a goal.”

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

As of 2018, students did not have access to Algebra II lessons in a quarter of high schools that primarily serve Black and Hispanic students, according to an article in Forbes. The lack of access to higher-level science, technology, engineering and math classes in K–12 education shows.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

By Yindra Puentes, originally published in Equity & Access The lack of minority women in STEM poses a number of problems in our society, not just for the women who want to break into those fields, but for the general. Keep Reading Improving Access for Women & Minorities in STEM.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2024

Online learning offers unmatched flexibility and accessibility, enabling both students and educators to manage their schedules effectively and break down geographical barriers. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of. Online learning breaks down geographical barriers.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 19, 2018

The Tools for Diverse Learners Training helps teachers learn how to use the accessibility features in Chromebooks and G Suite to help their students succeed. Feel free to share summaries and links to these articles, but do not copy and repost entire article. Related: Google for Education Resources.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

CUE 2018: 5 Steps to Create More Accessible, Personalized Professional Development. meghan.bogardu…. Fri, 03/16/2018 - 16:13. When Tulare Joint Union High School District (Calif.) was preparing to deploy one-to-one Chromebooks a few years ago, the amount of professional development and training needed for educators was overwhelming.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices. However, true immersion is not guaranteed, and issues, such as accessibility, are always important to consider. However, making this kind of immersion accessible for everyone, regardless of their circumstances, is a major barrier that must be overcome.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 6, 2024

Which brings me to the gist of this article: Teacher Appreciation Week, the first full week in May, this year, May 6-10, 2024. It’s a bit different than a classroom teacher. There’s always been something mystically cerebral about people in technical professions like engineering, science, and mathematics.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2024

While experts acknowledge risks such as bias and access disparities, they foresee AI-driven assessments reshaping education by tailoring tests to individual needs and promoting deeper learning. Full Story: The Hechinger Report (4/11) –Image credit Deposit Photo Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you want to use published cases instead of writing one, this article will give you a list of online resources, as well as several guides for case method teaching. There are articles, core curriculum, pod cases, and simulation. This comprises the NCCSTS collection, which you can access online for free.

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