edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Social-emotional learning (SEL) and technology might not seem like natural partners. But, according to the presenters in the edWebinar, “ Social-Emotional Learning: Leveraging Technology to Care for All,” sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , technology is an essential part of their programs. Join the Community.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2015

As of late I have been doing a great deal of work with schools and districts on how to effectively implement digital learning across the curriculum. When it comes to technology in general, the overall goal is to support learning, not drive instruction. This is a problem. How will it be implemented? What resources are needed?

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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 28, 2022

During the edLeader Panel, “ Leadership Challenges and Solutions Regarding Data Privacy in Technology-Enriched Learning Environments ,” three district leaders discussed the five critical guidelines for ensuring data privacy in the use of technology in their districts. Stay current and compliant with federal and state laws.

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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. Kelley reflected that tech enablers and system thinking would drive the following year.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 18, 2022

Remote learning. But there are also some innovations and opportunities, like virtual professional learning, that they don’t want to forget. 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.

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edWeb.net

MAY 9, 2023

Sponsored by ClassLink Through the Driving K-12 Innovation series, CoSN continues to share high-quality trend reports supporting emerging technology in K-12 education to transform learning. So, with a robust learning environment, students can transform from order takers to innovators. It is not a one-size-fits-all situation.

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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

MARCH 16, 2022

Let the students help guide goals, even if they differ from your lesson plans, if it will help them learn the skills. This will help them learn how to pivot and change. Learn to compartmentalize. It can be hard to separate your professional and private personas, but it’s important to nurture your goals outside of the classroom.

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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. Step 3: Build Staff Capacity.

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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. This strategy allowed the district to promptly get these units out into the field to impact student learning immediately. Join the Community.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 19, 2015

Now don't get me wrong, I am all for schools increasing student and staff access to quality technology. The end result has been a massive influx in tools, but a clear lack in vision and planning as to how these powerful tools can, and will, actually impact learning. Technology in itself will never transform teaching and learning.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 19, 2021

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, blended learning is a style of education in which students learn via electronic and online media and traditional face-to-face teaching. In a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , the presenters talked about leading learning in a blended environment.

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edWeb.net

JULY 10, 2018

During the edWebinar “ Simplify Digital Access in K-12: Learn How District Leaders Eliminate Barriers ,” the presenters discussed the importance of adopting a single sign-on program to manage digital access, the questions to ask when choosing a vendor, and tips for rolling out the new system. which compromises security.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Many school districts are now going through a process of determining which pandemic-related practices should be kept, improved, or discarded, and the use of remote and blended learning technologies is frequently being raised during these types of discussions. Professional Learning, Family Connections, and Community Engagement.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 18, 2023

Student Outcomes and Budget Management Making technology central to the teaching and learning mission supports the drive to increase student achievement even as budgets shrink. Gaines have learned regarding planning and sustaining technology innovations is to seek input from end users such as teachers, staff, and students.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2022

During the edWebinar, “ Leadership Strategies to Assure Student Data Privacy: The Trusted Learning Environment Seal ,” the presenters explored CoSN’s Five Critical Guidelines for Ensuring Data Privacy in Your Use of Technology and how superintendents can support their staff. ClassLink is ideal for 1 to1 and BYOD initiatives.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2022

During the edLeader Panel, “ Learn How to Unlock Personalized Learning and Student Engagement with Video Editing ,” the presenters explained what they look for in video software, how they use it, and why. While many schools have 1:1 programs, there are also the BYOD schools. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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The 21st Century Principal

AUGUST 11, 2012

To paraphrase Marc Prensky from his collection of essays From Digital Natives to Digital Wisdom: Hopeful Essays for 21st Century Learning : “The easiest, executable solution to our education problems today “is to change what goes on in our classrooms.” What does it really mean to make education and learning real in the classroom?

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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. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

All conversations start with why: Get all constituents involved from the beginning—even students and teachers—as to how the schools might adopt digital learning. Embedded professional development is needed at all levels to take advantage of the benefits of tech for all students. Adjust access and support accordingly.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

This poses some good news for students, as transformation efforts are under way to provide authentic learning experiences that provide relevance, value, and tangible skills in an unpredictable world. Placing a device in the hands of all students and hoping for learning miracles to happen will always result in a let down.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Teaching and Learning–Again, this is all about planning. 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. ClassLink is ideal for 1 to1 and BYOD initiatives. school lunches).

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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. At the final “transformative” level, districts will be using predictive and prescriptive analysis to increase student learning and improve administrative decision making.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 6, 2022

Teachers must recognize the inequities privilege and access present and how a lack of awareness of students’ intersectionalities isolates them. Set up highly engaging online learning environments, recognizing that staring at a screen can be daunting and disengaging, undoing student connections. Everyday Tools. Join the Community.

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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. He says, “We need to teach students the way they want to learn, not necessarily how we were taught.” Innovation.

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Learning with 'e's

OCTOBER 10, 2013

I have previously written on this blog about how mobile technology can give the edge and also about some of the social implications of learning on the move. What will happen if your school or business ignores the huge potential of these tools to promote learning? Mobile technology is a game changer. For many that is already a reality.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 19, 2022

There will be other opportunities to learn from his mistakes and perform better next time. Social-emotional learning is a lifelong professional and personal journey that ebbs and flows. 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.” Wherever the location, funding is always a challenge for educational leaders.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 8, 2022

A child can’t think of anything else until the danger is gone, leaving them feeling unsafe and unable to process learning and build the executive functioning skills to manage upsetting and unexpected events productively. Teachers should not personalize situations; they should aim to help the students feel secure enough to learn.

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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

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. However, the bigger liability issue is with teaching and learning. By Stacey Pusey. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 9, 2020

Hard choices have been made to close schools very quickly and as a result, teachers and central office staff have been hurriedly creating websites, distance learning opportunities and even physical packets of worksheets so our students and parents are not only informed but so that learning is able to continue.

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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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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

And depending on their background and experience, not everyone is supportive of tech-infused learning. Yet, 1:1 classrooms, BYOD, and tech-supported education are today’s reality. Everyone in the community regardless of if they have a child in the school should understand how funding the technology has improved student learning.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Of course, there are technical aspects to protecting data, and as many schools have learned during the pandemic, district IT staff need to stay on top of evolving efforts to compromise systems. Yes, discuss how to protect the data, but also explain the benefits of the data and how the schools use it to positively impact student learning.

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