EdTech Magazine

APRIL 8, 2019

Congress passed the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) in 2000, tying E-rate program discounts to a school’s internet safety policy. The internet of today bears l ittle resemblance to the internet of 20 years ago , and website blocking software likely needs to change, too. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 04/08/2019 - 10:41.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 14, 2022

Despite being capable of working a variety of jobs, people who are blind or visually impaired tend to have low job placement rates, low salaries and an unusually high underemployment rate. But some advocates say that more-accessible tech platforms could be a key to changing that. The company, Clusive, Inc.,

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Online Learning E-rate Training Software 161

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2019

Work with the transportation department: Before they can equip their buses with internet access, schools need to know whether they have access to those buses in the first place. Currently, E-Rate does not cover connected bus programs.

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eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2016

Big E-rate changes mean schools must chart a new path. A bigger annual cap isn’t the only recent change to the E-rate program. We asked E-rate guru John Harrington, CEO of Funds for Learning, for his application-time thoughts and advice. There’s literally a 99 page manual to just use the software.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Behind the obvious laptops and countless other tech tools used by everyone in today’s schools sits what could arguably be labeled the least discussed aspect of K-12 technology: the vast software systems that nearly all schools use to store and update student data – including their identifying information.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2018

In education, software programs lend a helping hand just about everywhere, from device ­management to digital learning. Some schools even rely on ­software to save lives. Content Monitoring Tools Help K–12 IT Officials Patrol Internet Boundaries. eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 10/03/2018 - 08:56.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

These one-time gifts from billionaires and multinational corporations are welcomed by most schools, but they are not enough to close gaps in access to learning technologies nor ultimately a sustainable financing solution for technology infrastructure. software and electronic textbooks, as is the case in New Mexico ) to physical devices (e.g.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 29, 2024

SDK stands for Software Development Kit. Conclusion Understanding an ePUB Reader SDK ePUB Reader SDK stands for “Electronic Publication Reader Software Development Kit,” and it is basically a set of software tools. The content created using an ePUB Reader SDK is accessible on all major operating systems.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Content filtering and web monitoring software aim to prevent students from accessing inappropriate materials online, and many options also include features to alert school leaders to cyberbullying and other instances in which students’ digital communications or web activity might indicate troubling behavior.

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Digital Citizenship E-rate EdTech Software 191

EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 7, 2022

The correct definition of the concept is necessary to set the right learning tools: today an e-course is not only a slideshow in PowerPoint but also drag-and-drop simulators, interactive tasks, games, tests, and much more. Plugins (or third-party software) on your site. You have an account and access to course management.

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MIND Research Institute

MARCH 15, 2021

In addition, governors have access to a fund of $2.75 And LEAs cannot reduce funding or staffing per student in schools with high rates of students living in poverty by more than district-wide funding or staffing reductions. E-Rate and Connectivity. billion under the Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools Program.

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Vizor

JANUARY 29, 2024

Leverage E-rate, Title I, and other federal & state funds Make sure you take advantage of various funding sources available for technology in education. E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts on internet access and telecommunications services for schools.

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Hapara

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Defining a digital learning platform To be categorized as a digital learning platform on the rating website G2, a software product must be designed for use in K–12 and feature elements such as multimedia or gamification. Explore how to vet edtech tools to ensure they promote access for every kind of learner.

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eSchool News

JULY 13, 2022

This creates a growing need for digital safety to prevent students from accessing unsafe content and eliminate cyberattacks. With technology now firmly embedded in the student experience, there is a growing need for digital safety to eliminate cyberattacks and prevent students from accessing unsafe content.

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E-rate Learning Software Policies 91

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 2, 2018

In the previous posts on this topic our examination found that technology can and does help when it comes to improving completion rates , reducing tuition costs and helping universities to bridge the revenue gap. It seems that technical training is less relevant here than e-learning course design. Closing thoughts.

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Marketplace K-12

MARCH 2, 2016

After years of questioning the accessibility of Amazon’s Kindle e-reader , the National Federation of the Blind today announced that it will work with the online retailer to improve reading experiences for blind, low-vision, and deaf-blind students. Students also would be able to rate content. At the time, Mark A.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Students, in turn, have benefited from increased access to information, personalized learning experiences, and opportunities for collaboration. Looking at K-12 tech innovation news, perhaps the biggest positive impact of technology on education is that of equity of access.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 4, 2024

Tablets, laptops, and Chromebooks have become as commonplace as notebooks, enabling students to access a vast reservoir of information and educational resources at their fingertips. These advancements have given rise to the cloud-based classroom, a dynamic and accessible learning environment that epitomizes educational innovation.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

When the unemployment rate spiked during the spring of 2020, jobs that required a college degree declined more than those that didn’t, and new college graduates were hit the hardest. Not only did postings for bachelor’s level jobs fall the most, but entry-level jobs also dropped farthest and fastest. With two-thirds of U.S.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Nevertheless, as virus rates continue to surge in many parts of the US and more and more schools are choosing to keep their buildings shuttered through at least the first half of the fall semester, it looks as though distance learning may be here to stay for a while. Read more: Distance learning during the pandemic: Improvise.

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Social Media Gamification Learning E-rate 195

Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

Tech devices won't fix our education system | Lockport Union Sun & Journal → Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan recently issued a plea for greater student access to high-tech tools. "This Government Websites | ITIF → The public relies on federal websites to access information and services from the U.S.

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Hapara

MARCH 13, 2023

In order to protect learners, it’s essential for a K-12 district or school to use web filtering software. Schools that receive E-rate program discounts for broadband access are required to have internet safety policies with “technology protection measures.” Should schools have web filters?

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Digital Learning Chromebook Learning Policies 130

eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Copyleaks, an artificial intelligence platform that detects plagiarism, today announced a partnership today with Canvas, the learning management platform from Instructure, that allows educational institutions to seamlessly enable advanced plagiarism detection software directly within a Canvas account.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

Two schools also ­feature interactive touch LED panels running SMART Notebook software. That money, combined with federal E-rate funds , enabled St. Each classroom in the district is also equipped with either SMART or Promethean interactive whiteboards, says CIO Bobby Blount. by Dan Tynan.

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Technology E-rate Learning Blackboard 260

EdNews Daily

JULY 10, 2019

It can bridge language-learning gaps and increase access with automation so fine that it can literally speak to a student and correct pronunciation and context, while removing any sense of embarrassment because it can be done privately anywhere. By definition, it’s the “motion” of “e.” By LeiLani Cauthen.

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Neo LMS

JULY 4, 2017

Learning management systems are software products that are designed to make compartmentalising, reinforcing, supporting and delivering online classes easy, and time efficient. The cloud is actually just another word for the Internet and means that you don’t have to install specific packages of software onto your or your students’ computers.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Online publishing platforms have undoubtedly been a lifesaver for authors, but on the split side, they pose the risk of unauthorized access and sharing of eBooks. The rate at which technological advancements are taking place is beyond measure. The rights to customize it and user access remain under your control.

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eBook Software E-rate Accessibility 52

EdNews Daily

JULY 8, 2019

To “ungate” in software is to allow a user to proceed to the next level or into a new section. In some software, gating is a way for teachers to lever up or hold back individual students so that they can surge forward if they are high achievers or remain with a group. By LeiLani Cauthen. Imagine that.

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Learning Software E-rate Industry 100

edWeb.net

JANUARY 21, 2022

More than 10,000 of the district’s students and their families did not have internet access at home, and many parents did not speak English. As the device distribution proceeded, the district also needed to develop internet access throughout the city. Wesley Watts, Jr. Creating the Future.

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Broadband E-rate Education Future Ready 89

Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2019

After seven years of coordinated efforts to improve internet access in schools, thereby laying the foundation for digital learning to take root and expand in U.S. schools had gained high-speed internet access, per the Federal Communications Commission’s minimum connectivity standard of 100 kilobits per second (kbps) per student.

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Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 30, 2016

Future revenue in the $33 billion e-learning market is expected to fall precipitously in the United States and internationally, but sales of other types of digital learning products are predicted to rise, according to a market research report released recently. Unstable Economies Impact E-Learning Market.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2017

In many cases, the use of digital tools, platforms, and applications has helped to boost student engagement, grow pass rates, and increase retention. RCCC’s e-Text initiative has saved students up to 50 percent on the cost of their course materials, and has increased classroom engagement and retention. And it’s a good thing she did.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 16, 2015

Today’s students have access to far more knowledge than their parents once found in encyclopedias and on maps. With the click of a mouse and without leaving the classroom, they can access the collective knowledge of all mankind via the Internet. But that’s not the only way technology is making it easier for students to learn.

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Technology Laptops Secondary Tablets 150

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

to outlay an estimated $8 billion annually on software and digital resources, not including hardware. One recent study of school spending estimated that up to two-thirds of software licenses are never activated. We also suggest emailing researchers for access to journal articles that are behind paywalls. (If

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Educational Technology Guy

JANUARY 7, 2015

There are lots of servers and a left hand setup for files and databases, along with appliances for different types of software. E-rate no longer pays for servers either. By the end of the summer, they will not host any systems or software and will focus on increased bandwidth and wireless access in the district.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This year’s Future of Education Technology Conference landed in New Orleans, and the conference was abuzz with post-pandemic learning recovery tools, solutions to promote equity among students and parents, strategies for digital access, student mental health, social and emotional learning tools, and more.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2016

According to the fact sheet that the White House recently released, here’s what we know: Adobe has delivered creativity and e-learning software to over 950,000 students and teachers at more than 1,450 schools and launched more than 20 district-wide Adobe & ConnectED programs. Did companies fully deliver on their ConnectED promises?

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