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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

By presenting information in various ways, educators can ensure that all students access content. This could include options for written assignments, oral presentations, artistic projects, or multimedia creations, enabling students to choose the method that best suits their strengths and preferences.

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UDL Digital Citizenship Flipped Classroom Learning 487

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 19, 2020

Students can access content, resources, activities at any time, and from anywhere. Students can access content, resources, and activities at a specific time and location. Students have access to teacher and peer support while completing assignments and tasks. Occurring at the same time and in the same place (e.g.,

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How To Blended Learning Learning Video 546

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Notification Center Gesture : Swipe down from the top edge of the screen (except the top-right corner) to access Notification Center, where you can view and manage notifications. Split View Gesture : While in an app, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the Dock. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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iPhone iPad Digital Citizenship Accessibility 83

Catlin Tucker

JULY 24, 2020

Teachers know there will be times when they will need to lean on videos to allow students to access information asynchronously. Teachers can present students with an unfamiliar problem or prompt to pique their interest, ask them to generate questions about a topic, or assess their prior knowledge. Google Forms Kahoot!

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Learning Video Strategy Google 546

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 12, 2020

Special considerations have to be made for our youngest learners as this group presents a unique challenge. Some students do not have access to devices or the Internet. I will be the first one to say that this is no easy task. Equally as important are strategies that have to be put in place to ensure equity.

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Resources Moodle Schoology Learning 543

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Students have more control over the way information is presented in a video. Instead, students have a repository of on-demand videos they can access any time from anywhere. You can access those thinking routines in these two blog posts: Support Powerful Thinking Routines Part 1 and Part 2.

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Strategy UDL Blended Learning Video 543

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2024

Online learning offers unmatched flexibility and accessibility, enabling both students and educators to manage their schedules effectively and break down geographical barriers. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of. Online learning breaks down geographical barriers.

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Online Learning Strategy Education Learning 439

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Housed in the dining room for ease of access by all, the copper and cream books with gold trim were a staple resource for my brothers and me when we had to do any research for school work. Virtually any student today can access knowledge and information. It’s what they can do with it in a meaningful way that they crave. Change is hard.

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Accessibility Elementary System Groups 476

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

The pandemic is presenting new barriers to student engagement, most obviously the lack of physical proximity. Remember that students cannot see your screen when they go into breakout rooms, so post instructions and directions online where students can access them. for a unit or text. for a unit or text. Jamboard and Padlet.

Student Engagement 545

Student Engagement Learning Blended Learning Google 545

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Schools invested money in purchasing devices and improving access to reliable internet to meet the demands of the pandemic, and leadership teams want to keep the momentum going. Real-time coaching also presents coaches with an opportunity to provide feedback on the lesson. Click here to access a PDF to share with your leadership team.

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Blended Learning Learning Professional Learning Strategy 539

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

lecture, discussion, written responses), there are myriad barriers that may make it hard for students to access information and share their learning effectively. Last week at the end of a flipped classroom workshop, a teacher said, “Why would I spend time to make a video when I can present this information to the class?”

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Blended Learning UDL Learning Groups 516

ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

ViewBoard Interactive Displays Today's lessons made easy Explore Now > Tip 2: Simplify Access with Cloud Integration Wouldn’t it be great to walk into a classroom and have all your digital files and notes right at your fingertips, with no time wasted logging into apps and cloud storage platforms?

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Classroom Analysis Accessibility Microsoft 370

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

One way it can be used to transform teaching and learning is by providing students with access to a wealth of information, including multimedia resources, educational apps, and online databases. Another way technology can be used to transform teaching and learning is by enhancing engagement and motivation.

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Technology Learning Assessment Data 535

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 20, 2022

Like most kids, past, and present, I loved playing video games. For those who are still not seeing any value or are apprehensive by having their toe in the water instead of jumping all the way in, there is no better time than the present to make a change. During my very early years, Atari was the best and only option.

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Personal Learning Network Social Media Analysis Facebook 487

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2024

While experts acknowledge risks such as bias and access disparities, they foresee AI-driven assessments reshaping education by tailoring tests to individual needs and promoting deeper learning. Full Story: The Hechinger Report (4/11) –Image credit Deposit Photo Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved.

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Digital Divide Digital Citizenship Trends Outcomes 434

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 13, 2025

Geographic Reach : Students from urban, suburban, and rural areas are enrolling in virtual high schools, with significant growth in rural areas where access to advanced courses may be limited. Access and Equity : Ensuring all students have equal access to technology and high-speed internet is a significant concern.

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Blackboard Digital Citizenship Trends LMS 434

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

With the rise of the Internet, we have become more and more present in the online world. Digital access. Although we live in a digital era, not everyone has access to technology. Read more: 4 Examples of the best digital access initiatives. This has come with its own sets regulations which we have to abide by.

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Digital Citizenship Outcomes Smartphone Accessibility 541

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 23, 2024

These days, you might be asked to scan a QR code and visit a website, access meeting documents online, interact digitally, or use a backchannel device to share your real-time thoughts with the presenter. They’ll do most everything you need–access websites, take notes, email friends, text colleagues, scan QR codes, post blog updates.

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Conference Tools Smartphone iPhone 401

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. When they’re done, the magazine can be shared, printed, or displayed on the class screen via the Presentation mode. Click to view slideshow.

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Classroom Microsoft Digital Citizenship eBook 412

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Presentation boards encourage student collaboration and sharing. Creative Teaching Tools: Utilizing platforms like Smore helps educators design visually appealing and informative materials that enhance communication with students and parents, making learning more accessible. Blogging fosters communication and feedback among classmates.

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Video BYOD Gamification Digital Citizenship 396

Neo LMS

JANUARY 21, 2020

It can be used for creating multimedia, interactive presentations and gives students more authentic ways to learn and to express themselves. Students have used it to create a multimedia, interactive presentation for their PBL and present to their classmates while also engaging their peers in the activities. CoSpaces EDU.

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EdTech Tools Digital Citizenship Guidelines 545

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 6, 2024

The content presented in this blog is the result of my creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.” You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Digital Citizenship Analysis Mobility System 431

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Accessible facilities, ongoing professional development, and family involvement are vital components. It was awesome to watch them access short instructional videos as needed, solve problems on dry-erase desks, and collaborate with each other when needed. While this was impressive in itself, I was intrigued by the actions of the TA.

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Classroom UDL Differentiated Instruction Adaptive Learning 478

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

It seems like every day presents a new challenge or adventure, depending on how you view the current landscape. Students and families win as they have on-demand access to resources. Educators are stressed, worn-out, and constantly wondering when the pandemic will end. There are no easy answers or solutions that will work for everyone.

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LMS Schoology Education Conference 537

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 29, 2021

What resources do I have access to if I need support? Record videos of works in progress, presentations, or demonstrations. It’s helpful if they can save their media to the cloud where they can easily store, organize, and access it. access their work from anywhere with a device and wifi. What am I learning?

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Schoology Learning Chromebook Laptops 545

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

Word Association Game Present students with a word or phrase (e.g., This model works well if the teacher plans to present the same information to the whole group in the offline, teacher-led parts of the lesson; however, the online work provides opportunities for personalized practice using adaptive software or online resources.

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Assessment Data Learning Groups 543

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

“The content presented in this blog is the result of my creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.” ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Resources Classroom iPad iPhone 453

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

K–12 educators, administrators and IT professionals want students to have access to the most modern and educationally beneficial technologies, but identifying those products in a sea of solutions can be overwhelming. Add to that the challenge of limited school budgets, and K–12 leaders literally can’t afford to make the wrong choice.

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Classroom Trends Accessibility Tools 390

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

If digital access is a challenge, check out these practical ideas that can be implemented without any tech. Use a URL shortener to make links easily accessible in a slide presentation or push out using a Learning Management System (i.e., Please note that these are only suggestions. Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology).

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Khan Academy Learning Blended Learning Schoology 545

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2023

However, when educators at Clovis Municipal School District in New Mexico and McAllen Independent School District in Texas attempted to harness these technologies for learning, their aging Wi-Fi 5 networks presented a problem. Both installed new switches and wireless access points, which resulted in faster internet speeds and a…

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Learning Accessibility Technology Education 356

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 9, 2024

It includes access to thousands of educational resources without hidden costs or permissions. Rewards: To further motivate learners, SplashLearn incorporates rewards like coins and access to non-curricular games. Subsequent plans start at $7.50/month. You can get started here ! Teachers: For teachers, SplashLearn is completely free.

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Digital Citizenship Academic Standards Android Accessibility 396

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

There are great reasons to use online videos to learn math: Visual Learning: for many, this makes complex topics easier to understand Flexibility: access content at their own pace Engagement: engaging and interactive Review and Replay: revisit specific sections of a video as many times as needed to reinforce understanding.

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Video Khan Academy Resources Digital Citizenship 408

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 21, 2024

KidzType also has a link where students can access a wide variety of keyboarding games to mix in with the tests. With KidzType, students have easy access to all of these. It’s easy to get started and just as easy to use making it the perfect tool for busy teachers and students who have lots to do besides keyboarding.

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Digital Citizenship Assessment Accessibility Training 417

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 14, 2020

I’d like to propose using a creative strategy to free the teacher from needing to be “on” presenting information or orchestrating the lesson. The third slide presents questions for students to consider and asks them to select a strategy to think about and process what they learned.

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Learning Strategy Conference Secondary 546

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

By incorporating tools designed to support their unique challenges, you empower them to access learning more independently and effectively. Consider how screen readers can open up digital content for visually impaired students or how hearing aids and FM systems enhance auditory access in the classroom for those with hearing impairments.

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Technology Assistive Technology Collaborative Learning Software 421

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2024

To make data-enhanced decisions, it's crucial to have access to reliable and relevant research, something I stress in Digital Leadership extensively. Consensus AI offers a powerful solution, enabling leaders to quickly and efficiently access peer-reviewed research to support and validate change initiatives. What is Consensus AI?

Education 350

Education Policies Advocacy Professional Learning 350

Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

Buncee is a multimedia presentation tool that fuels creativity. My older students use it for teaching a lesson or to present their project-based learning (PBL) findings. Some favorites are to use it for creating a class website, choice boards, flyers, designing interactive images, newsletters, presentations, storybooks and more.

Student Engagement 530

Student Engagement Tools Game-Based Learning Gamification 530