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4 Tips for using accessibility features to promote inclusion

Neo LMS

4 Tips for using accessibility features to promote inclusion. In many cases, companies are developing accessibility features to be built into devices to promote access for all. Just as it is important to model skills to teach students, the same philosophy can be applied to accessibility features. Model technology use.

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How to make your school IT budget go further

Vizor

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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6 Easy ways to make e-learning fun

Neo LMS

E-learning, for some, can be boring if they just stick to the “rules”. You know like, not expanding the already-existing e-learning concepts and techniques instructors and educators already know. Smartphones and tablets in classrooms can be used to enhance collaboration between students. They’re virtually ubiquitous.

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Network Essentials for School Board Members

Education Superhighway

The number of devices like tablets, laptops, and smartphones your network is supporting. To address this, take a tally of the number of devices that will access your network on a regular basis. In a school environment, the two main drivers of how much network bandwidth you need are: 1.

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Digital Transformation and Innovation in Rural School Districts

edWeb.net

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

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Four C's of App Selection

EdTechTeam

Even if your school has bought iPads or Android tablets for every single student, and you have a true 1:1 take home initiative, you still cannot forget other factors concerning your school and community. Please share with tag #thinkopen Be sure to check out my e list of recommended creative apps at edutechserve.com/thinkopen.

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FOLLOW THE MONEY: FUNDING INNOVATION

techlearning

According to the most recent figures from Funds for Learning, E-Rate applicants nationwide requested almost $748 million in discounts against the purchase of just over $1 billion in Category Two products and services, which are detailed in this chart (right). Or are there mobile laptop/tablet stations?) ?