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What Is the Incident Command System, and How Does Technology Support It?

EdTech Magazine

Originally developed to help firefighters tackling wildfires in California and Arizona, schools use their ICS for a range of emergency events:… The system has been required for all schools and school districts that receive government funding for emergency preparedness.

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The 3 C’s to Survive and Thrive in Disruptive Times

A Principal's Reflections

No matter the impact, the aftermath of disruptive events can set the stage for innovative change by focusing on the “3 C’s” – convalesce, conceptualize, create. Convalesce Recovery is often needed after disruptive events, which was clearly evident in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Raising the Smart Classroom’s IQ – By Dr. Paul Fornelli

ViewSonic Education

One drawback to LMS platforms is that they are not uniform in the level of technological support that they provide to users. This becomes a problem in the educational realm, as different academic disciplines typically require different levels of baseline technological support.

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Technology’s Role in Putting Learning Science Research To Work

Digital Promise

Students can embark on virtual field trips guided by experts who can respond and react to questions or changing events in real time. Technology supports communication and collaboration via email, blogs, and digital apps, among other tools.

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Communicating Through Change: How a CA District Is Supporting Families in the Year Ahead

Edsurge

Each video is a district snapshot of news, upcoming events, and other important info for the community, delivered in a short, fast-paced, and easily-shareable format. The district team plans to keep these types of communication events going even post-pandemic as ways to maintain engagement with families and the school community.

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What Does ‘Innovation’ Mean in Early Education? Here’s How Government Leaders Answer.

Edsurge

But it was only the first that the event convened a room full of researchers, entrepreneurs and practitioners to showcase innovations in early childhood development and learning. Minutes later, during the pitching portion of the event, someone would suggest a solution to that very problem.) Held on Thursday in the John F.

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Meet NEO at OEB 2017!

Neo LMS

OEB — Online Educa Berlin — is a global, cross-sector conference on technology-supported education and training. This conference gathers together in Berlin thousands of stakeholders from the education sector, business, government, research and NGOs to explore many important areas of learning and technology. Meet NEO at OEB 2017!

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