A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2015

Access matters – During the planning process it is imperative that there is a critical analysis of existing infrastructure. To increase access give some thought to a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative if there is not enough funding to go 1:1. How will we monitor progress and evaluate on a consistent basis?

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The 21st Century Principal

AUGUST 11, 2012

They should help students connect with experts that can help them learn. In effect, teachers should help students create their own Professional Learning Networks (PLNs). Then, they should help students care for and grow that network according to their learning needs.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2020

Every two or three years, state and federal laws regarding accessibility in education change. However, the goal is always the same: making sure that every student, at every level (classroom, building, district), has access to the resources they need to meet their learning goals. Highlights. Join the Community.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

AUGUST 15, 2013

Megan is the guest moderator on the Canadian Ed Chat (#cdnedchat) on Twitter who enjoys expanding her PLN and learning about new tech tools to improve her teaching and class experience. On Tuesday, I participated in a virtual conference - a professional learning opportunity - called #Edmodocon.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 7, 2023

The panelists prioritize equity in their districts by initiating policies for equitable access and effective use of technology. All students must have access to technology, and having a proactive approach to implementing policies that address technology equity ensures districts have academic excellence across all school buildings.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Students’ families, educators, school leaders, and vendors all play a role in striking the appropriate balance between access to learning resources and services and privacy. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 16, 2022

Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ ‘March Tired’ Already: Maintaining Mental Motivation with Paralympic Medalist Deja Young ,” h osted by Classroom Champions and sponsored by ClassLink. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 26, 2023

Sponsored by ClassLink While giving all students access to high-speed internet and a working computer are strong steps towards creating equitable learning opportunities, there’s one area schools often miss: technical assistance for students with learning differences.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Next, the speakers have used technology to make social-emotional learning easier to access. This allows schools to set up learning opportunities for all of their constituents. And because the lessons are online, students can access their lessons outside of the classroom, giving them flexibility in how they choose to learn.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 18, 2022

But there are also some innovations and opportunities, like virtual professional learning, that they don’t want to forget. Digital equity is essential: Whether it’s bouncing signals off water towers or building new connections, schools need to make sure that every student has the same access at home and school.

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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. In addition, students now had access to the internet in places they did not before. ClassLink is ideal for 1 to1 and BYOD initiatives.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Equal access to online learning opportunities has continued to be a challenge, with the focus expanding beyond access to devices and hotspots and now including high-speed access for all students. Professional Learning, Family Connections, and Community Engagement. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.

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edWeb.net

MAY 9, 2023

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. Ubiquitous broadband internet and the underlying technologies enable robust connected learning without requiring devices to be physically connected.

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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. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2022

While many schools have 1:1 programs, there are also the BYOD schools. They need to be able to access their work no matter where they are and what device they’re using. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ Learn How to Unlock Personalized Learning and Student Engagement with Video Editing ,” sponsored by Screencastify.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2022

Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ Leadership Strategies to Assure Student Data Privacy: The Trusted Learning Environment Seal ,” sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ Leadership Strategies for Scaling, Sustaining, and Budgeting for Education Technology Innovations ,” sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 6, 2022

Teachers must recognize the inequities privilege and access present and how a lack of awareness of students’ intersectionalities isolates them. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ Strategies to Support Mental Wellbeing: How to Create SafER Spaces for Disadvantaged Youth ,” hosted by Classroom Champions and sponsored by ClassLink.

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EdTechSandyK

JANUARY 27, 2013

For example "Really enjoyed the story on BYOD. Favorite" it, then go to the Me page on your Twitter profile to access it later. Click to Reply - Click the Reply link to reply back to a Tweet you found interesting. It helps the recipient if you reference the original Tweet. Thank you for sharing!" instead of just "Great story.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

Rural communities have unique challenges, ranging from poverty and vast travel distances to a lack of affordable internet access. These rural districts face the four significant challenges: broadband access, funding, people, and understanding the “why.” Challenges. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 21, 2022

The data should also be readily available for analysis, both for classroom instruction and district resource allocation, while being kept secure from inappropriate access. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Embedded professional development is needed at all levels to take advantage of the benefits of tech for all students. Smartphones don’t equal home access: Students may have a phone, but that doesn’t mean they have home WiFi, unlimited data, or live in an area with a strong signal. Adjust access and support accordingly.

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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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edWeb.net

JULY 10, 2018

During the edWebinar “ Simplify Digital Access in K-12: Learn How District Leaders Eliminate Barriers ,” the presenters discussed the importance of adopting a single sign-on program to manage digital access, the questions to ask when choosing a vendor, and tips for rolling out the new system. which compromises security.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Beyond just the ability to pivot and be prepared for any type of learning, the pandemic has brought new concerns with “Zoom bombing” and increased outside access to school networks. All of the presenters said that due to the growing sophistication of attacks, they include cybersecurity training as part of professional learning.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 19, 2022

.” Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ Pushing Through the Mental Ups and Downs with Paralympic Medalist Lex Gillette ,” hosted by Classroom Champions and sponsored by ClassLink. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 18, 2023

Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ Planning and Sustaining Technology Innovations: Aligning Priorities, Costs, and Outcomes ,” presented by CoSN and AASA, and sponsored by ClassLink. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ Cybersecurity in Today’s Learning Environments: What School Leaders Must Know and Do ,” sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders.

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Learning with 'e's

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Bearing in mind that many people in poorer countries don''t yet have access to mobile telephony, this means that many people will have at least two separate subscriptions, and in some cases more. Knowledge can be spread faster now that ever, through such handheld, accessible applications. billion accounts). We think it will.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

When asked about the hurdles that happened due to schools closing on March 13th, 2020, all four presenters agreed that broadband, not devices, challenged their districts to provide equitable access to learning no matter their districts’ geographic location or demographics. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 8, 2022

Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ Practicing Resilience with Trauma-Informed Practices for Adults and Students ,” hosted by Classroom Champions and sponsored by ClassLink. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2020

A key element in any remote or hybrid scenario is equitable access to technology, and Dr. Domenech cited an estimate that as many as 14 million students still don’t have the equipment they need to receive an equitable education in areas where schools may be closed. Join the Community.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Lifting the cell phone ban means that students are no longer prohibited from bringing their phones to schools; however, it does not mandate that schools use phones or other personal devices for learning. Lisa Nielsen, director of digital engagement and learning at the NYC DOE, shares how the district is preparing schools to move forward. “An

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The growing concerns about security among families, school systems, and legislature increased teacher and student reliance on internet accessibility. The presenters highly recommended limiting staff access to student records and creating a culture where the school community identifies student digital records as the school district’s currency.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

The current crisis has highlighted the disparity between students with and without equitable access to technology, especially in rural schools. One of the first challenges rural districts face is broadband access. With not all kids having the same access, they need to figure out how to develop lessons to accommodate all students.

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edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2020

Before COVID-19, home internet access for all students was a goal—one that some districts even thought they had achieved. But the pandemic and forced distance learning have exposed a plethora of inequities in schools that many district leaders now see as issues they must address. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. Join the Community.

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