edWeb.net

JANUARY 18, 2023

A sound TCO assessment will also provide IT teams with the data to make informed decisions about technology initiatives and investments. According to Dr. May-Vollmar, technology produces more significant student outcomes, and data is central to budget planning and management. ClassLink is ideal for 1 to1 and BYOD initiatives.

Technology 93

Technology Outcomes BYOD Advocacy 93

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Despite universal concerns about student data privacy, communicating school policies can quickly overwhelm school leaders. CoSN has stepped in with guidance for superintendents and principals to help them with several aspects of student data privacy, including best practices for informing the community. Then, start with the basics.

Student Data Privacy 40

Student Data Privacy Data Policies BYOD 40

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. If districts work with the community and businesses, they can provide students with connectivity options to access their learning.

Technology 85

Technology Broadband Education BYOD 85

edWeb.net

MARCH 21, 2022

Due to pandemic-driven increases in school districts’ purchases of devices and software, there’s now a need to develop cohesive systems in which data can be transferred and analyzed quickly and easily in order to improve student outcomes and district operations. This makes for little or no manual data entry and uploading of spreadsheets.

Technology 77

Technology Analysis Software BYOD 77

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.

Accessibility 40

Accessibility PowerMyLearning Guidelines Policies 40

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.

Strategy 86

Strategy Digital Divide BYOD Advocacy 86

edWeb.net

AUGUST 18, 2022

Digital equity is essential: Whether it’s bouncing signals off water towers or building new connections, schools need to make sure that every student has the same access at home and school. While the panelists don’t want to go back to fully virtual environments, they are embracing the areas where virtual access enhanced the school community.

BYOD 81

BYOD Advocacy Professional Learning System 81

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. She plans to continue impacting students’ lives through advocacy and consultancy.

Advocacy 91

Advocacy BYOD Accessibility Strategy 91

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Data Breach. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need.

BYOD 82

BYOD Advocacy Assistive Technology System 82

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

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. Teachers have access issues too: Not all teachers have high-speed internet or unlimited data either. Adjust access and support accordingly.

BYOD 66

BYOD Smartphone Accessibility Advocacy 66

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The growing concerns about security among families, school systems, and legislature increased teacher and student reliance on internet accessibility. As individuals, district tech leaders may be sued by families whose data was compromised by a security breach. Blog post by Eileen Belastock based on this edWebinar. The Threats.

Strategy 90

Strategy System Data BYOD 90

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need.

Technology 79

Technology Education BYOD Advocacy 79

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 24, 2022

” Every single student should have access to an educator who can integrate technology into the lessons, and every teacher should have the support of administrators who understand how technology can enhance the learning process. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

Professional Learning 83

Professional Learning Technology Learning BYOD 83

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.” ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need.

Broadband 98

Broadband E-rate BYOD Accessibility 98

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. Improving the use of the various types of assessment data is another priority. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.

Technology 94

Technology Blended Learning BYOD Assessment 94

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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System Learning Guidelines Policies 56

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2020

A key element in any remote or hybrid scenario is equitable access to technology, and Dr. Domenech cited an estimate that as many as 14 million students still don’t have the equipment they need to receive an equitable education in areas where schools may be closed. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need.

Guidelines 94

Guidelines Trends BYOD Data 94

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Do you know where your data is stored? With the increased emphasis on student data privacy, many school leaders might think they have a handle on cyber security. While teachers may complain, having website filters and blocks can decrease the possibility of criminals accessing the schools’ tech through the web.

Strategy 53

Strategy Student Data Privacy Data Policies 53

edWeb.net

MARCH 5, 2021

Show stakeholders that when investing in technology, you need to examine all costs from the impact on bandwidth to teacher training and student-home access. Gather qualitative and quantitative data. Of course, student outcomes matter, and schools should collect and share data that analyzes the impact of technology.

EdTech 61

EdTech BYOD Training Advocacy 61

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.

BYOD 55

BYOD Broadband EdTech Elementary 55

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 29, 2020

CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need.

Professional Learning 98

Professional Learning Technology Learning Lenovo 98

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Beyond just the ability to pivot and be prepared for any type of learning, the pandemic has brought new concerns with “Zoom bombing” and increased outside access to school networks. Liability: Of course, the main concern is with a data breach and the district’s responsibility. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. District staff, board members, etc.

BYOD 97

BYOD System Data Advocacy 97

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Yet, 1:1 classrooms, BYOD, and tech-supported education are today’s reality. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need. Everyone has been to school and has their own image of what a classroom should look like.

Technology 53

Technology BYOD Advocacy Guidelines 53

edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

When asked about the hurdles that happened due to schools closing on March 13th, 2020, all four presenters agreed that broadband, not devices, challenged their districts to provide equitable access to learning no matter their districts’ geographic location or demographics. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need.

Learning 85

Learning Broadband Elementary Professional Learning 85

edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2020

Before COVID-19, home internet access for all students was a goal—one that some districts even thought they had achieved. David Miyashiro, Superintendent, Cajon Valley School District (CA), called the false positives of 100% home internet access. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need.

EdTech 62

EdTech BYOD Accessibility Advocacy 62

edWeb.net

JUNE 17, 2020

Some are also becoming de facto internet service providers as they try to provide WiFi accessibility. Reexamining impact and use of edtech tools: Most schools are already collecting data on how frequently programs are used and the impact of the programs on student learning goals.

EdTech 53

EdTech Outcomes BYOD Advocacy 53

edWeb.net

MARCH 19, 2019

This means, said Robbins, that principals and superintendents need to understand the realities of home tech access for their students. Use Assessment Data Effectively: Leaders shouldn’t rely on teachers knowing how to use and share the data with students and families. Do they have reliable Wi-Fi? If not, how can the school help?

Online Assessments 44

Online Assessments Assessment PowerMyLearning BYOD 44

edWeb.net

MARCH 1, 2020

Whether schools are 1:1 or still relying on computer carts, the move to online assessments creates new needs from devices to professional development to data privacy policies. Online assessments will always raise student data privacy concerns. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need.

Online Assessments 53

Online Assessments Assessment Student Data Privacy BYOD 53

edWeb.net

APRIL 19, 2021

Educational content needs to be available outside of the classroom and easy to access. CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

Learning 55

Learning Blended Learning BYOD Professional Learning 55

edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

All students need to have the same access to WiFi, and thus the ability to use the device, whether they are at school or not. Equitable access should be a part of a larger discussion about how the schools are serving their students’ needs. For instance, one barrier to access was library cards.

Libraries 41

Libraries Elementary Accessibility BYOD 41

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 18, 2018

School management needs to take reasonable steps to ensure protection beyond data sharing policies. Lilly explained that his schools, for instance, have frequent administrative access audits to ensure they can’t see information, like social security numbers, they shouldn’t. Individual superintendents and principals can even be sued.

PowerMyLearning 40

PowerMyLearning Data BYOD Training 40

edWeb.net

JANUARY 22, 2019

While the presenters named several reasons they chose to move to the cloud, their top reason was equitable access to edtech. First, all programs are accessible to all students and teachers. The detailed data helps administrators make informed purchasing decisions. They’ll catch up to your limit faster than they think.

EdTech 40

EdTech PowerMyLearning Software BYOD 40

edWeb.net

JULY 31, 2019

School- and district-wide wireless internet access is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a must have. And with staff, teachers, parents, and students needing 24/7 access, there’s never a good time for down time. For smaller districts, Robbins said budget and resource might put a high-end data center out of reach.

BYOD 43

BYOD Data Software Training 43

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Make equitable access a priority. Typically, one goal of a 1:1 environment is 24/7 access to learning for both students and teachers. Many students, though, may not have ready access to the Internet at home. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

PowerMyLearning 40

PowerMyLearning Mobile Learning BYOD iPad 40

edWeb.net

JUNE 4, 2019

ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need. Accessible from any computer, tablet or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives.

EdTech 54

EdTech Digital Badges Software Outcomes 54

edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2023

In the case of Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD), it was narrowing the digital access gap, landing it CoSN’s Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity. Parents can also access the LMS to see what their children are learning. Installing classroom charging cabinets to secure the devices and keep them charged.

Accessibility 87

Accessibility LMS Chromebook Digital Divide 87

NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

You may remember Stanford History Education Group (SHEG) for its groundbreaking and utterly depressing report, Evaluating Information: The Cornerstone of Online Civic Reasoning. In the November 2016 Executive Summary , the researchers shared: When thousands of students respond to dozens of tasks there are endless variations.

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Assessment Analysis Social Media Libraries 60