Baker's B.Y.O.D.

AUGUST 15, 2013

Megan is the guest moderator on the Canadian Ed Chat (#cdnedchat) on Twitter who enjoys expanding her PLN and learning about new tech tools to improve her teaching and class experience. On Tuesday, I participated in a virtual conference - a professional learning opportunity - called #Edmodocon.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Fortunately, an increasing number of districts across the country recognize that for student success, we must allow them to learn with the tools they love. On March 2nd, 2015, they are lifting their cell phone ban and empowering schools to make instructional decisions regarding the use of personal devices for learning.

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Learning with 'e's

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Bearing in mind that many people in poorer countries don''t yet have access to mobile telephony, this means that many people will have at least two separate subscriptions, and in some cases more. What will happen if your school or business ignores the huge potential of these tools to promote learning? billion accounts).

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 9, 2020

There are a few tools you can use for this. . This tool has a capacity of 250 people. Zoom is another recording tool that you could consider using as well. This tool has a capacity of 100 people in the free version. . Create a newsletter through a tool like Smore , Microsoft Sway , etc.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Moore says that before any rollout of sustainable and effective professional learning, there are four factors that school leaders must consider. Gaddis explained how Wake County focused their professional learning by first identifying three groups: teachers, leadership, and school library media coordinators.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 2, 2015

Google Classroom is quietly becoming the most powerful tool in education technology. It may lack the visual appeal of iPads, or the student credibility of a BYOD program. Share data with professional learning community. The tools to publish videos and share assignments are core to Google Apps for Education.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Why should professional learning be a part of every technology initiative? Because of equity, said the three leading superintendents on the edLeader Panel, “ Creating and Leading a Professional Team of Lifelong Learners.” Professional learning should be grounded in the needs of the students.

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RafranzDavis.com

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Our district specialist are new to this world and so far, even with my constant blurting out of tools that we have to try (and yesterday), haven’t yet run for the hills! They’re both growing together, learning…and allowing themselves to be vulnerable. No, things are not perfect.

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EdTechTeam

JUNE 4, 2020

Wifi/tech issues or a lack of access to devices. Kids that just won’t engage, phone calls and emails from parents, learning new systems and tech on the fly. Join Twitter and grow your Professional Learning Network (PLN). CLICK HERE to access a brain dump template that you may want to use to get you started!

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The Principal of Change

MAY 4, 2015

As someone who often leads professional learning opportunities, it is always interesting to try to take notice of the little things that are happening in the room, and then some of the comments that are made regarding student learning and learning environments. It is not about doing more, but thinking different.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 6, 2015

. “If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.” Today’s kids want to do real world work with real world tools. They want to be engaged in learning. However, technology is a tool and not a learning outcome. Professional Learning.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2020

Every two or three years, state and federal laws regarding accessibility in education change. However, the goal is always the same: making sure that every student, at every level (classroom, building, district), has access to the resources they need to meet their learning goals. Highlights.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Learn How to Create a Professional email signature that links to social media accounts. Easily access your Google Calendar with this powerful extension Tweet This. Learn more about YouTube Tools Every Teacher Should Know here: [link]. This is such a great teaching/learning resource. Tweet This. Tweet This.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 25, 2014

We have gotten much more mobile-friendly , as there are Collaborate apps for iOS and Android, and the conference schedule and session links can be easily accessed on mobile devices by going to [link] from your mobile device or clicking on the "mobile schedule" link in the Summit menu. Johnson, M.A.E., Dolores Gende.

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The Principal of Change

DECEMBER 20, 2015

This is something that I have stated several times, but as in the McLuhan quote stated above, the tools that we have, sometimes help shape our thinking, and thus, can leave us being more innovative than we would be without them. The things that we (and our students) have access to, create opportunities and can help shape our thinking.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 26, 2023

Sponsored by ClassLink While giving all students access to high-speed internet and a working computer are strong steps towards creating equitable learning opportunities, there’s one area schools often miss: technical assistance for students with learning differences.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 7, 2023

The panelists prioritize equity in their districts by initiating policies for equitable access and effective use of technology. All students must have access to technology, and having a proactive approach to implementing policies that address technology equity ensures districts have academic excellence across all school buildings.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Next, the speakers have used technology to make social-emotional learning easier to access. In addition, SEL tools and curricula are readily available through online platforms. This allows schools to set up learning opportunities for all of their constituents. Moreover, many of the sessions were made available on-demand.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 22, 2019

While the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was last reauthorized in 2004, with amendments in 2015, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) were updated back in 2008, the demand for accessibility and equality in education continues to grow. Step 4: Conduct regular accessibility audits.

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edWeb.net

MAY 9, 2023

Finally, with digital equity, the hurdle to providing equitable access to quality digital technologies, technology use, support, and digital content is imperative for all learners. Tech Enablers These are the tools that grease the wheels for schools to surmount hurdles, plus leverage accelerators.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 18, 2022

But there are also some innovations and opportunities, like virtual professional learning, that they don’t want to forget. That might mean giving them permission to lead and letting them know that they have the tools to handle challenges. ClassLink is ideal for 1 to1 and BYOD initiatives. Key Takeaways from 2021-22.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Students’ families, educators, school leaders, and vendors all play a role in striking the appropriate balance between access to learning resources and services and privacy. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 29, 2022

Therefore, the district’s team members needed to provide leadership in delivering information technologies to increase opportunities and accessibility for all students within the community. In addition, students now had access to the internet in places they did not before. ClassLink is ideal for 1 to1 and BYOD initiatives.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 4, 2015

The key mission is to provide a professional learning community where librarians can leverage technology knowledge and expertise to improve school library programs, increase access to information, and foster strong teaching and learning environments in a connected world. We’ve led 1:1 and BYOD roll-outs.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 18, 2023

The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) provides a methodology and specific tools to allow K-12 districts to estimate the total costs and expected strategic benefits of proposed technology efforts. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Embedded professional development is needed at all levels to take advantage of the benefits of tech for all students. Smartphones don’t equal home access: Students may have a phone, but that doesn’t mean they have home WiFi, unlimited data, or live in an area with a strong signal. Adjust access and support accordingly.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

The current crisis has highlighted the disparity between students with and without equitable access to technology, especially in rural schools. One of the first challenges rural districts face is broadband access. With not all kids having the same access, they need to figure out how to develop lessons to accommodate all students.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 19, 2021

Every year, CoSN awards a school district with the Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity to encourage and recognize those districts that are working to eliminate inequities and narrow the digital access gap. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

Rural communities have unique challenges, ranging from poverty and vast travel distances to a lack of affordable internet access. These rural districts face the four significant challenges: broadband access, funding, people, and understanding the “why.” Challenges. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2022

If not, help them find a tool that meets the goal and complies with the school’s data privacy policy. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ Leadership Strategies to Assure Student Data Privacy: The Trusted Learning Environment Seal ,” sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2022

So, what works for the second-grade math teacher must also have tools for the seventh-grade ELA instructor. While many schools have 1:1 programs, there are also the BYOD schools. They need to be able to access their work no matter where they are and what device they’re using. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

The 2021 Driving K-12 Innovation report released by CoSN selected the most critical Hurdles (challenges), Accelerators (mega-trends), and Tech Enablers (tools) that school districts are facing with personalized learning, innovation, and digital equity. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 21, 2022

The data should also be readily available for analysis, both for classroom instruction and district resource allocation, while being kept secure from inappropriate access. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ Cybersecurity in Today’s Learning Environments: What School Leaders Must Know and Do ,” sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Equal access to online learning opportunities has continued to be a challenge, with the focus expanding beyond access to devices and hotspots and now including high-speed access for all students. Professional Learning, Family Connections, and Community Engagement. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ Leadership Strategies for Scaling, Sustaining, and Budgeting for Education Technology Innovations ,” sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 25, 2021

Looking through the lens of three district leaders, a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , highlighted how school districts are working with their staff and students to assure accessibility for all. Step 4: Conduct Regular Accessibility Audits.

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