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Top Tech Tools for Equity and Accessibility

The CoolCatTeacher

But then I was introduced to Microsoft PowerPoint subtitles where I can actually set it up, in which I'm talking in English. So here is where Microsoft Translator the web version actually comes in, where you can continue to provide the instruction that you need, but they can react to you as well. What's next? What a gift it is.

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The Rise of eSports in Education: Breaking New Ground

The CoolCatTeacher

And we have 14 states that have teacher-run nonprofits that run the e-sports organizations for their state. So teachers together and the students that we serve are literally the largest e-sports organization in the country. And so it's a lot the same in how we should be treating e-sports. So we formed an interstate group.

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K-12 Districts Keep Students Safe with Web Filters and Monitors

EdTech Magazine

Each student receives either a Lenovo touch-screen laptop or a Microsoft Surface for use in the classroom and for homework. CIPA mandates that schools participating in the federal E-rate program have internet safety policies that include filtering and monitoring technologies.

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USB-C, USB-B, and USB-A: What’s the Difference?

ViewSonic Education

On the other hand, USB-C simplifies things considerably, with fully reversible, bi-directional power capabilities and better data rates. had a data rate of 1.5 megabits per second at a slow rate, increasing to 12 megabits per second at full speed. The data rate has improved significantly over the years, with USB 3.2

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Transcription and Accessibility—New Partnerships from Microsoft and Amazon

Edsurge

On April 5, Microsoft announced a partnership with the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York. Via Microsoft Translator , a translation service, students in classes and lectures can get automated transcriptions on their mobile and desktop devices. I think if the error rates were even lower.,

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CoSN 2018: 10 Tips for Running IT in a Small School District

EdTech Magazine

Small districts also can resell equipment, take advantage of E-rate funds and evaluate systems yearly for redundancies or other unnecessary spending. Battaglia said she often visits schools and offers tips on Google Chrome or Microsoft Word while chatting with staff or teachers. “ Be Stealthy About Tech Training.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition)

Doug Levin

Tagged on: April 24, 2017 Office 365 ProPlus updates | Office Blogs → If you've purchased Office 2016 (or earlier) perpetual licenses from Microsoft, their ability to connect to Office 365 services will expire in 2020. Windows 10 Cloud appears to be Microsoft's attempt to compete. What then of the students?

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