Remove Accessibility Remove Libraries Remove Training
article thumbnail

13 Websites That Provide Lots of Digital Books for Summer Reading

Ask a Tech Teacher

The reasons were varied (teacher training, infrastructure, and professional support to name a few), but one of the most prominent was money. Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Open Library. Listen and Read.

Libraries 519
article thumbnail

5 Best Security Practices for Working Remotely

ViewSonic Education

Provide Security Awareness Training. Security awareness training also creates a more proactive and secure mindset and culture that prioritizes the protection of your company’s sensitive information and data. Unsecured home networks make it easier for cybercriminals to access emails and passwords. billion in 2020.

Laptops 497
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

12 Incredible Ideas for Using Technology to Teach English Language Learners

Teacher Reboot Camp

I’ve seen how technology motivates learners of all ages to find their voice, connect with language learners around the world, and have access to knowledge and resources in multiple languages. Poor students often carry around cheap cell phones or access the Internet through a library or Internet cafe.

article thumbnail

An Update on Digital Promise’s COVID-19 Response

Digital Promise

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. All included resources are free and meet student privacy criteria.

article thumbnail

What Happens When a School Closes Its Library?

Edsurge

One fear expressed was about how the mostly Black and Latino students at 28 schools would fare under a plan created by new Superintendent Mike Miles that would require school libraries to cease, in essence, functioning as libraries. Demonstrators gather in August 2023 in protest of Houston ISD's plan to close libraries in schools.

Libraries 218
article thumbnail

12 Websites for Digital Books Summer Reading

Ask a Tech Teacher

The reasons were varied (teacher training, infrastructure, and professional support to name a few), but one of the most prominent was money. Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Open Library. Listen and Read.

Libraries 413
article thumbnail

How Virtual Information Sessions Are Changing K-12 Education

Ask a Tech Teacher

No longer bound by geography, students can access diverse resources and personalized support while parents can stay connected with teachers effortlessly. Students can gain access to diverse materials, making learning more interactive. With digital access, learning is no longer confined to textbooks and classroom materials.

Education 384