eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

who still may not have reliable internet access at all, according to the FCC. To continue helping bridge the digital divide and reach more students, the Un-carrier is also partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to hold enrollment campaigns and sign-up events nationwide. To date the company has provided $6.9

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 28, 2021

I enjoyed the tactile experience of writing down my events, notes to myself, and lesson ideas. Provides a platform where you can organize calendar events and attach links or documents, so everything you need for your lessons is in one place. Duplicate events quickly and easily, reuse and modify them for future use.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 23, 2023

Cybercriminals are becoming relentless in their efforts to gain access to critical school networks that hold confidential student and staff data. That’s more than one cybersecurity event every school day. How can we reduce these attacks?

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 14, 2021

October has become the month where educators participate in events focused on digital citizenship. From October 1-31, activities are available to join in, whether for a day like during the DigCitSummit held last year, or an entire Digital Citizenship Week event, or Twitter chats and webinars focused on digital citizenship.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In September, Digital Promise launched a series of events to support educators with continuing and growing maker learning opportunities that meet the needs of learners through distance learning and beyond. Identifying the considerations for creating these experiences for learners at home.

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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. Find a list of free education websites here.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2024

Recently, we took the stage at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference to share our experiences designing accessible conferences and events. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of logistical planning and content curation, it is important not to overlook the crucial aspect of accessibility.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 26, 2021

This global event will have educators and speakers from around the world sharing up to date best practices. Participants will have access to the live sessions on February 4th and be able to participate in discussions and ask questions as part of the Q&A. Tool Sessions on: Padlet, Microsoft Teams, Kognity, and more. We can do this!

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 24, 2020

During my years as a teacher and principal, I would spend countless hours planning, researching, and attending professional learning events to hone my craft in order to become a better educator. Why would you not want access to all of these when they are readily available? HERE you can access a quick-start guide.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Are We Handling Identity and Access Management Correctly? Patching, audits, event management — it’s all important. Make sure the assessor isn’t focusing on finding that single server with an expired certificate. The assessor should look for places where you’re making repeated errors. Ask for a detailed look at…

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Here’s how to create a widget Access the Gallery (use this link ) and search the available widgets; select one like these related to the holiday (you may have to query ‘holiday’) or another of your choice. Tie-ins: A widget can apply to any holiday or class event. You can also share it to most social media.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

When learners engage in design experiences that are personal and accessible, authentic and challenging, collaborative and connected, and inquisitive and reflective, they have the opportunity to create connections to their learning in ways that are impossible through standardized, rote instructional practices. FutureMaker’s hands-on “Snacks”.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 11, 2020

School districts and policymakers need to plan now for how to respond not only to this public health event, but future ones as well. 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.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 13, 2020

For more than six years, we’ve worked to close the homework gap , ensuring that all students have equitable access to the internet and technology for powerful learning opportunities outside of the classroom, augmenting what is available in school. As so many work to make that happen, we’ll be here to continue to support every learner.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2024

When Microsoft Publisher came out a lifetime ago, it was the first major desktop publishing effort to blend layout, colors, and multimedia that was accessible to everyone. They can also be used to announce upcoming events or share holiday greetings. Click to view slideshow.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Please feel free to share your suggestions in the comments section below. As I facilitate future workshops, I will add more tools to this list that align with other content areas.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Yeoh shares her excitement about enabling educators to have easy access to tools they need to simplify their day-to-day tasks while creating a stimulating learning environment. A recent study from LearnPlatform by Instructure found that school districts access an average of 2,739 distinct tech tools annually.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This series will spotlight what writers are talking about as well as literary-focused monthly events. I’ll keep the posts brief though I may return to one or more later in the year depending upon world events. Did I miss an event in the literary world? I can’t wait to see how this-all comes out. Let’s talk!

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Digital Promise

MARCH 31, 2021

But after seeing a flyer for Remake Learning Days, she and her daughter attended the event and began to discover a region’s worth of creative learning opportunities like it. The festival will look a bit different this year due to the pandemic—many of the events are virtual or will happen outdoors in a COVID-safe way.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

One-and-done events might get everyone pumped up and excited, but what comes next? Like change, learning is a process, not an event. The digital world now provides all of us access to some fantastic opportunities. The same can be said about drive-by professional development. Herein lies the power of a PLN.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 24, 2021

One of the main reasons I look forward to the summer “break” is because it is a time to relax and recharge but also provides the opportunity to learn and participate in PD that I may not have time for during the year or attend events that only occur during the summer. Making time for what we need personally and professionally. PLNs and PLCs.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The High School Starleague organizes events that include league play, online tourneys, inter-school scrimmages, and live charity events. It also provides sanctioned smash events. Even if your state or country has an esports league, your club may still want to find more competitive events. Accessed 4.17.18

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The event marks a major milestone and is the culmination of months of hard work that began in the spring when teachers received their devices and began planning. Check out some photos from the event: The post Rolling Out Across Verizon Innovative Learning Schools with Cohort 10 appeared first on Digital Promise. We had a great time.

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Edsurge

MAY 3, 2023

It was a normal-looking school newsletter: a three-page PDF with information about upcoming events, decorated with colorful clip art of flowers. As a school communications professional trained in digital accessibility, I’ve probably seen hundreds of newsletters like the one forwarded to me — and that’s a problem.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 24, 2021

As a result, students must think critically about who is telling the story of an event or moment and how that point of view impacts the way they tell the story. Students also need opportunities to connect their identities and their lives with past events. What is emphasized? What is neglected? Which perspectives are absent?

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Neo LMS

MARCH 23, 2021

If there’s anything we have learned from the past year’s events, it’s that well-being is now more important than ever. First, students who don’t know how to access help benefit from free resources that promote mental health. Have a dedicated event for raising awareness. This accomplishes at least two things.

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Neo LMS

JULY 27, 2021

Remind is a comprehensive school communication app that allows teachers and staff to reach parents through messaging features, event schedules, and content sharing. Seesaw keeps parents in the loop with permanent access to students’ digital portfolios where they document their learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

Another feature of Twitter is forming content groups for teachers where weekly conversations take place on pedagogy, current events, and the use of technology. Using a hashtag with the group’s name would provide access to a wealth of information for teachers seeking some guidance in their teaching practice. Classroom Use.

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Digital Promise

JULY 12, 2022

The program provides devices with internet access to more than 550 Title I middle and high schools across the country. Leaders at these schools spend their summers deliberately planning a device rollout event that achieves three goals: All students receive a device with reliable high-speed internet access.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 3, 2021

The move to remote learning, then a hybrid model , and frequent back-and-forth changes necessitated the need for timely and accessible information. With virtual events, leaders can provide insight into how remote and hybrid learning is just as meaningful and challenging as face-to-face.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 12, 2020

That is why as a teacher who experienced these unfortunate events firsthand, I am an advocate for a Disaster-Proof Education. An LMS allows teachers to create and deliver content that can be easily accessed by students. Identify barriers and constraints – consider learners’ access to technology and internet access at home.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2020

Join this free online event to help discover how virtual volunteering can help your students build SEL skills. Kim Schonert-Reichl unpacks the concepts of stress contagion, the importance of routines, co-rumination and other SEL topics to help us better help today’s students.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

Technology lets schools and teachers more easily communicate about day-to-day school events, such as back-to-school nights, fundraisers and science fairs. Make Information Easy to Access With the Cloud. And because the information resides on the cloud students can access it any place, any time. Take Care of the Routine Matters.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2024

And at least four states — Indiana, Louisiana, South Carolina and Florida — have enacted statewide bans limiting school smartphone access. And some parents have complained about the new bans, out of concerns that they would not be able to reach their children in the event of an emergency, such as a school shooting.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Our daily schedule at times leaves little room for attending PD events and sometimes can limit our interactions with our colleagues. They offer opportunities to connect at networking events like local meet-ups, conferences and online learning such as webinars. How can we make time to connect?

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The event typically draws tens of thousands of educators from around the globe for discussions, presentations and activities that highlight how technology transforms teaching and learning. Kendi will be a featured voice at the event. ISTE20 Live kicks off Nov. 29 on what organizers describe as a “custom-built virtual platform.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Additionally, a small helicopter will fly on Mars from this rover which will be the first powered flight event on another planet. (The You can access and use the resources and create your own landing vehicles for experiments in your classroom. Powered Flight. Collection of Samples. How can classrooms participate? Resource: [link].

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