Edsurge

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Assessments have the power to shape educational outcomes, but are we truly measuring what matters? Ensuring that assessments are fair, inclusive and meaningful for all students is a growing priority for educators. When discussing consensus and assessment goals, it’s important to consider who is at the table validating skills.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

Access to devices and reliable WIFI needs to be emphasized. Kids also need access to equitable resources and learning experiences. I have worked with many schools and districts, facilitating webinars for parents on the topic since the pandemic hit to ease concerns and illustrate validity in the approaches being embraced.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

Colleges have long had offices designed to support students who have learning disabilities and to encourage broader accessibility in the classroom and beyond. On the latest installment of our monthly online discussion forum, EdSurge Live , we explored accessibility in this unusual era of emergency remote teaching.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

In a recent webinar from the International Association for K–12 Online Learning , titled “ Designing for Equity: Leveraging Competency-Based Education to Ensure All Students Succeed ,” education consultant Katherine Casey explains the key ways a competency-based system differs from a traditional system.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Next, consider conducting assessments to pinpoint areas where technology could make the most impact. By incorporating tools designed to support their unique challenges, you empower them to access learning more independently and effectively. Use assessment tools to gather data on their learning styles.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 21, 2020

We also led a corresponding research study to assess the impact of DLP coaching on teachers. including access to coaching, the perceived effectiveness of coaching, and the existing financial and professional support for coaches. Read the full report to learn more, then join us for a webinar on Feb. 11 from 3-4 p.m.

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Neo LMS

JULY 6, 2021

For my STEAM course, in particular, this year required a bit more exploration to find resources that would be accessible to students regardless of whether they were in virtual or hybrid environments. As a Spanish and STEAM educator, I always look for innovative ideas or ways to bring emerging technologies into my classes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Rights and Responsibilities : Understanding that with the right to access the internet comes the responsibility to act ethically is vital. Key Insights Foundation of Digital Citizenship : Teaching digital citizenship establishes a framework for students to navigate the online world safely and responsibly.

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

In a recent webinar presented by Waterford.org, Julie Christiansen reaffirmed that the science of reading is “the body of research from neuroscience and education that helps us understand how the brain learns to read and how to deliver instruction that helps students learn to read most effectively.?” Webinar from Waterford.org.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Schuler and Gaines shared five imperatives for technology leadership in K–12 schools in the first installment of CoSN’s webinar series, “ The Empowered Superintendent ,” which seeks to guide district leaders and encourage teachers, students and parents to embrace and support new technology initiatives. Create Balanced Academic Assessments.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 3, 2024

It’s always perfect for formative assessments, making learning fun and interactive, and boasts these features: Customizable tests and quizzes Real-time feedback Fun, competitive learning environment all the time Canva One app that could help people with graphic design is Canva.

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Instead of students having access to handheld technology (tablet, laptop, etc) only part of the school day, more and more students began to have access when they need it. What I really like about the resources here is that they are easy to access and highly authentic. However, technology does enhance this type of learning.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

With lesson planning, assessments, and lining up everything with school and federal standards and policies, all while juggling virtual and face-to-face classes, you know that teachers are busy. You can create the traditional in-depth guides but also video content or gamified content, spice up presentations, hold webinars, and so much more.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 21, 2021

To learn more about the use of companion tools like the Logitech Crayon, Rugged Combo 3 Touch and C930e Webcam, sign up for Logitech’s Classroom of the Now webinar on June 23 at 10 a.m. As students go into editing mode in iMovie, they will benefit from access to both a touch screen and a trackpad. PT or June 29 at 11:30 a.m.

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Education Elements

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Over the last 10 years, we have seen a significant shift in how educators access and leverage instructional materials to guide instruction. As many states adopted new, more rigorous standards, curriculum providers rushed to create materials that would prepare students for college and career and state assessments.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. One thing we can do to support teachers is make AI accessible in a practical way to educators, [making it as easy as] asking about what's for dinner tonight or how I can plan my vacation.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Check out our seven-part Science of Reading webinar series. 4] “The principles of effective instruction,” Julie Christensen says in a recent Waterford.org webinar on phonics, “[tell us] that it should be explicit—meaning that it’s direct and clear.” Webinar from Waterford.org. Let’s explore phonics!

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Digital Promise

JULY 16, 2020

We then focused on instructional topics, including manageable digital learning lesson structure and pacing, formative assessment, intervention strategies, and interdisciplinary inquiry experiences. Livestream Webinar: Google Meets’ livestream feature allows facilitators to present content in a webinar-style session.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 25, 2019

She is a webinar host for SimpleK12 and a regular contributor to Edutopia. Monica is the author of Deeper Learning with QR Codes and Augmented Reality: A Scannable Solution for Your Classroom (Corwin Press, 2016) and #FormativeTech: Meaningful, Sustainable, and Scannable Formative Assessment with Technology (Corwin Press, 2017).

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

The most recent Edtech Top 40 Report notes that districts access an average of nearly 2,600 edtech tools annually, a number that has swelled in the past few years as companies offered free access to their tools during the pandemic and districts spent their relief funding.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Check out our seven-part Science of Reading webinar series. Kilpatrick writes in his book Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties, comprehension strategies cannot be a substitute for vocabulary knowledge and content knowledge.[7] Webinar from Waterford.org. Want More Science of Reading?

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 10, 2017

Students need opportunities for collaborating with peers, creating new ideas, and formatively assessing their knowledge, all taking place in the digital environment. Co-constructing anchor charts and a quick formative assessment during the active engagement provides educators timely information in which to inform instruction.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 30, 2020

These include videoconferencing and streaming platforms, learning hubs, or assessment tools, among others. Institutional support is key if the school has dedicated personnel who can conduct webinars and other forms of training in order to phase in teachers and learners to distance mode of education. Accessibility & Adaptability.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 23, 2017

The importance of assessing student strengths and growth in areas that matter is a topic of frequent conversation among superintendents in our League of Innovative Schools. Progression on competencies is catalogued, and students have indefinite access to both their school work and feedback logged by teachers.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Assess your accessibility. It’s also smart to consider the physical needs of all participants and make the meeting easily accessible to everyone. This might involve using accessible meetings spaces or using special technology to accommodate those with disabilities.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 20, 2020

I dug into podcasts, attended webinars, read books and sought experts. Their website is a virtual treasure trove of resources, but since information overload is a key problem in this work, I think the best place to start is to participate in one of their webinars (or watch a recording).

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Digital Promise

MARCH 6, 2023

As the immediate threat of the pandemic wanes, Horn’s poignant reframing suggests that we shift our focus back toward the opportunities available to students through flexible learning models and access to any time, any place, and any pace learning. LMS Decision-Making Matrix : What should I look for in an LMS?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 27, 2018

Collect and assess data easily and quickly. Increase accessibility. two hours of professional development live via webinar. access to Kiddom Academy for administrators. early access to new products and influence over future ones. Provide change in pedagogic frameworks. Provide more time to plan lessons.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

The site has resources about one-to-one programs, BYOD, digital content, reviews about technology, success stories and case studies, tips and ideas, webinars, educational technology news, and much more. The site has resources for educators about planning and implementing technology initiatives.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

But what is common amongst interactive learning platforms is that they make learning more engaging, accessible, and effective. Great online learning platforms go beyond traditional lesson delivery by offering a range of interactive elements, from virtual classrooms and multimedia presentations to discussion forums and dynamic assessments.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In June of this year, we held a paid webinar on " Handling Complaints or Protests About Content " hosted by Dr. Steve Albrecht with special guest speaker Barry Trott, MSLS. Because of continued concerns related to this topic, we are making the webinar recording openly available on Library 2.0. If you are not a member of Library 2.0,

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Edsurge

MAY 13, 2024

Many students have access to technology in their classrooms, but the true challenge lies in harnessing resources effectively to enhance learning and build stronger, more resilient communities. Many schools prioritize stakeholder collaboration in the process of assessing technological needs. So, we tested a casting solution last year.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 11, 2015

Each book is between 130 and 260 pages and includes lesson plans, assessments, domain-specific vocabulary, problem solving tips, Big Idea, Essential Question, options if primary tech tools not available, posters, reproducibles, samples, tips, enrichments, and teacher preparation. Stuff that goes nicely with this. So don’t buy those.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

This is a 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 DATE: Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 2:00 pm US - Eastern Time COST: $99 /person - includes any-time access to the recording and the presentation slides and receiving a participation certificate. FREE for those on individual or group all-access passes (see below).

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Digital Promise

JUNE 8, 2017

To help accomplish their vision – that every students get not just to but through college – Brooklyn Lab leverages Cortex, a digital learning platform where student data and work can be accessed by students, teachers, parents, and administrators alike. The post An Expanded Definition of Student Success appeared first on Digital Promise.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 19, 2022

This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 DATE: Friday, July 29, 2022, at 2:00 pm US - Eastern Time COST: $99 /person - includes any-time access to the recording and the presentation slides and receiving a participation certificate. FREE for those on individual or group all-access passes (see below).

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 24, 2023

podcast and blog posts are available for free, as are access to 48,000 other library professionals, our regular mini-conferences and all the conference recordings , we also offer a series of Dr. Albrecht paid webinars and recordings which are available for individual or group viewing here. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0

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