A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 11, 2021

They offer a suite of tools for differentiation, promoting digital citizenship, establishing productive workflows, providing feedback, and allowing learners to work at their own pace. This makes it easier for teachers to access student work and provide timely, consistent, formative feedback. Below you can see all that H?para

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Digital Promise

MARCH 11, 2020

But implementation requires that care is taken to ensure that 1) every student has access and they know how to use it, and 2) the online experiences are powerful and meaningful. The digital learning gap is caused by differences in how learners access technology, both in and out of school, and in how technology is used for learning.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 11, 2020

E-learning has now become the primary source of instruction — but this is new territory for a number of teachers. The sudden pivot to digital learning has thrown the education system into flux. Here are seven tips for making the digital teaching experience more fruitful for everyone involved: 1. Communicate often.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

To ensure students can access books and other academic resources even if they’re nowhere near a campus. Libraries are really, really good at collaborating,” says Karen Munro, president of the Association of College & Research Libraries. When courses begin, the e-librarians are available to help students access the materials.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 2, 2020

Choosing the right tools or deciding upon specific methods to use can be a challenge in our regular classroom space; however, as we well know, we need to be mindful of our students’ needs and access to the right resources. There are ideas to get started with right away in Flipgrid’s Disco Library. Full STEAM Ahead.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning , The 30 Goals Challenge , or Learning to Go. Also, access a library of free clipart, fonts, graphics and backgrounds. Find more ideas and tips in my presentation, Teaching with Infographics. Ask me about training your teachers, ShellyTerrell@gmail.com !

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 6, 2019

They will also have access to a library full of templates, frames, effects and more to create incredibly imaginative video projects. Some ideas is for students to create a tv commercial, book trailer, digital story, information video, or Public Service Announcement. You have to enable flash for this to work.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 14, 2018

He received a free copy of my book, Learning to Go: Lesson Ideas for Teaching with Mobile Devices, Cell Phones and BYOT. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning , The 30 Goals Challenge , or Learning to Go. Make different types of reading materials accessible and available to learners.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Access a library of shapes, containers, stylized fonts and more. With the free version get access to 3 documents with up to 3 collaborators. Popplet is a mind mapping app on the iPad to get students creating digital mind maps with links, videos, and images. Digital Brainstorming Tools for Students!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Students can create and send incredible digital greetings or print them. To save time students can edit one of the several templates or create their own from scratch by choosing from a free library of stickers, animations, stock images, videos, backgrounds, fonts, frames and more. Subscribe for FREE to receive regular updates!

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 25, 2020

Their collective efforts are meeting a range of needs—from internet access to devices to social-emotional supports. Witnessing how many students lacked access to the most basic components of online learning—devices and internet access—LEANLAB and their partners across the metro region took immediate action.

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Edsurge

MAY 11, 2021

We needed a solution that would simplify access for our students and staff. Determined to build upon their success, Just and his team recently adopted ClassLink’s platform to address digital access issues. Just: Twenty years ago, we launched a significant commitment to digital learning, starting with our online school.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

For a new generation of educators, these pursuits have something in common: They’re all appropriate learning exercises that can take place in the school library. Makerspaces, or library media centers that encourage collaboration and support student invention, are on the rise across the United States. As the U.S.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 28, 2016

“Libraries are safe places. That’s why I come here to learn,” says Christine, a student at one of Chicago Public Library’s (CPL) Learning Circles. Being part of that gateway means providing convenient, significant access to technology to a population who typically lacks it.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 19, 2024

EdTech has enabled the delivery of quality educational content through digital learning to learners from all corners of the world. It has made learning mobile, engaging, and interactive, encouraging students to take an interest in digital learning and retain it. What Is Digital Learning?

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Buncee – Web tool and iOS app to create and publish a digital storybook with free library of animations, stickers, templates, frames, stock photos, video, audio, and more. Student collaboration is easy and students have access to accessibility features and translation tools. Publish as PDFs or embed as a slideshow.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices. With that being said, metaverse learning is a relatively new concept and one that many educators are still getting to grips with. This is the basis of immersive learning as a concept. For instance, imagine a class trip to study mountain ranges.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In general, education in the metaverse relies on the use of avatars, digital representations of users, which students can use to interact with one another. Educators can also interact within these digital learning spaces using their own avatars, resulting in a classroom situation within a virtual learning environment.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Students can create and send incredible digital greetings or print them. To save time students can edit one of the several templates or create their own from scratch by choosing from a free library of stickers, animations, stock images, videos, backgrounds, fonts, frames and more. Subscribe for FREE to receive regular updates!

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Digital Promise

JULY 16, 2020

Our team at Lexington County School District One in South Carolina has focused on mitigating one of these complexities by addressing the human need for connection, support, and ongoing professional learning. Supporting Educators through the Shift to Digital Learning. Supporting Teachers This Summer and Beyond.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2020

To support our nation’s educators as they shift to digital learning due to COVID-19 school closures, Digital Promise has developed a stack of five Transitioning to Digital Learning micro-credentials. This stack includes: Conducting a Needs Assessment for Digital Learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Every year, schools and libraries have access to billions of dollars of funding through the FCC’s E-rate program. For students in the 21st century, it’s almost impossible to overemphasize the importance of the internet and digital learning technologies. There is a growing dependence on these resources across the U.S.,

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

They will also have access to a library full of templates, frames, effects and more to create incredibly imaginative video projects. Some ideas is for students to create a tv commercial, book trailer, digital story, information video, or Public Service Announcement. The post Express Learning with Animated Character Videos!

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Hapara

MARCH 17, 2022

and Mrs. Perkins, a fifth-grade teacher, browses the district’s library of content in H?para With just a few clicks, she shares the content with each student to quickly access it when they log in to their H?para para Student Dashboard Digital Backpack. . Accessing digital learning resources .

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Teachers can use templates created by educators and available from the library or add interactive questions and formative assessments, such as multiple choice, draw response, drag and drop, open discussion questions, and more. Nearpod also has a library full of virtual field trips, interactives, and 3D images the entire class can enjoy.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In July, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the use of E-rate funds to loan Wi-Fi hotspots that support students, school staff, and library patrons without internet access. The federal E-rate program provides discounts to help schools and libraries obtain affordable telecommunications and internet access.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Laura is the new media specialist at NMHS and has been challenged to develop innovative ways to create structures to recognize informal learning of both teachers and students. As a 21st Century Library Media Specialist, part of what I strive to do is to serve as an instructional technology resource for both educators and learners. ?In

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Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Be explicit with districts about expectations for access to technology in schools and classrooms. It should not be controversial in 2016 that there is a baseline expectation of access to technology in schools, just as there are baseline expectations for access to textbooks and desks.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JANUARY 30, 2020

Colleges and universities have huge libraries stacked with books. Brick and mortar libraries are still standing strong and are maintained by educational institutions. But let’s be practical here, how often are students excited at the prospect of going to the library to search for a book? Benefits for Institutions 1.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

Share local learning events around the city. Find these events listed by the local library, the community events calendar, Facebook local events, the children’s events website, the tourist website, the local newspaper or the parks and recreation websites. Subscribe for FREE to receive regular updates!

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

Nearly 200 colleges face federal civil rights investigations opened in 2019 about whether they are accessible and communicate effectively to people with disabilities. Among the newer aspects of these kinds of complaints is whether college social media communication meets accessibility standards.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Students can create and send incredible digital greetings or print them. To save time students can edit one of the several templates or create their own from scratch by choosing from a free library of stickers, animations, stock images, videos, backgrounds, fonts, frames and more. Subscribe for FREE to receive regular updates!

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Digital Promise

APRIL 3, 2019

However, many informal learning programs compound the privilege of those with access to them while traditionally underserved students are often denied the safe spaces and additional learning opportunities that OST learning experiences can provide. The importance of mapping your out-of-school-time learning ecosystem.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Health and safety concerns, digital learning hiccups, and last-minute changes have already made this school year challenging for parents and families. Reading materials can include print or digital books, graphic novels, magazines, and online articles. Ask your local library about access to free digital or audio books.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

These platforms enrich learning outcomes by offering diverse features, like multimedia content, quizzes, real-time feedback, and collaboration tools. But what is common amongst interactive learning platforms is that they make learning more engaging, accessible, and effective. And what about user permission management?

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

To make the best use of the technology, and to try to give every student a comparable digital learning experience, teachers need professional development, says Kim Buryanek, associate superintendent of Sioux City Community School District in Iowa. Asking the right question about access was our first hurdle. by Wylie Wong.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Buncee – Web tool and iOS app to create and publish a digital storybook with free library of animations, stickers, templates, frames, stock photos, video, audio, and more. Student collaboration is easy and students have access to accessibility features and translation tools. Publish as PDFs or embed as a slideshow.

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