EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As the report notes: “Roadblocks like lack of technologies, students without access to at-home internet connectivity and teachers desperately needing more professional training are widening the digital divide. Yet there are remaining challenges that need to be addressed.

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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. A coach can more effectively meet teachers where they are at in a coaching session or series of sessions as compared to an all-staff training.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 30, 2021

Creating online professional development courses has made training more accessible to teachers. School leaders should consider keeping online PD even after the pandemic, to allow teachers to learn on their own schedule.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 12, 2024

Training and Usability Issues: Even when schools manage to invest in new technologies, training staff to use them effectively can be a significant hurdle. 3. Enhance Accessibility and Awareness of Support Services City campuses often dominate safety discussions due to urban dangers, but rural campuses face unique challenges too.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

According to the “2024 National Educational Technology Plan: A Call to Action for Closing the Digital Access, Design and Use Divides,” many of today’s technology-focused professional development offerings for teachers are “little more than training on basic functions.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 24, 2020

The PD series provides every educator, especially those from under-resourced communities, the access and materials needed to transform teaching during COVID-19 and beyond. Check it out at coolcatteacher.com/tgr.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2023

01 AI Acronym Chat GPT Stands for "Chat-based generative pre-trained transformer." It was trained by written material ON THE WEB (more on this later) (Pre-Trained) Point 3. When they initially trained Chat GPT, not everything could be vetted by a human and so no one told whether the information was fact or fiction.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 27, 2022

Some of these are: different approaches to teaching adapted to students’ needs, developed ICT skills, professional development for teachers, attempts to bridge the digital divide, improvement of resource accessibility, funding and curriculum changes. Read more: 4 Things any teacher training program should include from now on.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 24, 2022

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.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

Too often, teachers rely exclusively on the teacher-led, whole group model because that is what they were taught in teacher training programs. When I lead training sessions on blended learning models, I sometimes experience pushback from teachers concerned with the time it will take to make a video or design a station rotation.

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Neo LMS

JULY 6, 2021

For my STEAM course, in particular, this year required a bit more exploration to find resources that would be accessible to students regardless of whether they were in virtual or hybrid environments. Ready AI also provides workbooks, resources, and other training for students and educators. Rex Academy.

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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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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices. However, true immersion is not guaranteed, and issues, such as accessibility, are always important to consider. However, making this kind of immersion accessible for everyone, regardless of their circumstances, is a major barrier that must be overcome.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2024

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.

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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

JUNE 8, 2024

1. Select and Train Student Leaders Teachers can create an application process to identify suitable candidates, considering factors such as their technical knowledge, communication skills, and ability to work in a team. Training can include workshops, online courses, and hands-on practice sessions.

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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. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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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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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Young children spend around seven hours every day in front of a screen , and most teenagers have access to a mobile device. As schools create their own, long-term digital citizenship programs , it is important to have some control over what students can access while at school. Students are more exposed to the internet than ever.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 8, 2024

Creating “universal” access to high-quality pre-K will require a massive, long-term public investment (as much as $33 billion, according to NIEER). In the near term, states can increase access by leveraging the existing infrastructure for providing pre-K in the home-based programs that already serve many rural families.

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2024

stems from a lack of role models, inaccessible and unaffordable higher ed teacher training programs and weak academic language skills among would-be educators. It's the accessibility to those venues that is one of the challenges, and so we brought [the residency] to the Central Valley,” Lopez says. “We

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Digital Promise

MAY 20, 2021

Codefi Foundation on Rural Innovation is focused on expanding access to digital jobs in software development for high-poverty communities. Students will have 24/7 access to the platform, progressing through the content at a pace suited to them. Region : Mississippi Delta, with a focus in Southern Missouri and West Kentucky.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 23, 2020

There are many things to consider, including setting up a pilot program, onboarding, and training teachers on how to effectively use the new LMS. Having the right LMS helps you keep track of student progress, reduce costs, and even improve teacher training. A good training system for teachers takes into account their busy schedules.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Some continue to rely on systems that make it difficult to seamlessly integrate new tools for learning, while others lack proper cybersecurity training for their staff. School districts can’t afford to lag behind, especially with the coronavirus pandemic spotlighting gaps in technology access, adoption and security during remote learning.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 29, 2022

These innovative institutions are: focused on supporting social mobility for poverty-impacted rural learners; prioritizing outreach to communities of color, returning citizens, and women; designing affordable, flexible, and meaningful skills training through micro-credentials; and. Read the complete UMS case study here.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

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 example, when I am facilitating a training, I post directions and/or discussion questions on a Mentimeter slide that participants can view while they are in breakout rooms.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

As the report notes: “Roadblocks like lack of technologies, students without access to at-home internet connectivity and teachers desperately needing more professional training are widening the digital divide. Yet there are remaining challenges that need to be addressed.

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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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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Yet students can only experience these benefits if their schools have developed forward-thinking AI policies and their teachers are trained in using AI to support instruction. Although equitable access to AI in classrooms is a problem, professional learning offers a solution.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

By presenting information in various ways, educators can ensure that all students access content. In order to do that, students need to be motivated, resourceful, and self-directed. Multiple Means of Engagement : offer various ways to motivate learning by providing options for students to become interested and stay engaged with material.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Educators can access the course at commonsense.org/education/training/chatgpt-k12-foundations For more information about Common Sense’s AI initiatives, visit www.commonsense.org/ai. This press release originally appeared online.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Prior to the pandemic, students participating in College Connect gathered at a local school after school to access applications and resources while receiving support from staff, including the superintendent. Their trainings and materials were used across the country. Jacob, the district’s superintendent. And the exemplars continue.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 8, 2023

Better engagement, reduced pressure on students, and easy accessibility to learning are some of the many benefits that the education sector is receiving through technology. To get these results, companies are training their AIs to determine and represent knowledge gaps based on the Knowledge Space Theory.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This rapid adoption brings significant risks, particularly regarding data privacy and accessibility. Ensuring that AI tools protect student data and comply with accessibility standards is crucial for creating an inclusive and secure educational environment. However, it also poses challenges related to data privacy and accessibility.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

AI training from internet content Before generative AI’s were launched for public use, they had to be ‘trained’ by algorithms telling them how to access every bit of available internet content, copyrighted or not. I can’t wait to see how this-all comes out.

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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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