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OCTOBER 24, 2024

In other words, for low-income and underrepresented minority groups, living near a community college can be a crucial way to gain access to any higher education. Meanwhile, such proximity might lead students in other groups to attend two-year college rather than pursue a four-year degree.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Geography Awareness Week is supported by access to materials and resources for teachers, parents, community activists, and all geographically minded global citizens. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In a piece for Inside Higher Ed , Florida State University professor Michael Furman petitions for the continued hosting of virtual office hours even after campuses have fully returned to in-person classes. Some of the unspoken rigidity of power structures implied by status was eliminated by conferencing technology.

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JANUARY 10, 2025

And when did so many high school students start taking community college courses (and what does that mean for college access)? Professors Try Restrained AI Approach to Help Teach Writing By Jeffrey R. The year ahead promises to raise plenty of surprising new questions. Thanks for reading! Heres how Gen Z is changing the campus library.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

Rights and Responsibilities : Understanding that with the right to access the internet comes the responsibility to act ethically is vital. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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JULY 13, 2021

Today’s tip: Speed up MS Office with the Quick Access Toolbar. Earlier versions don’t include the Quick Access toolbar. Check off those you want on the Quick Access toolbar. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Category: MS Office. How do I make that easier? I choose below.

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JANUARY 24, 2022

Today’s tip: Speed up MSO with Quick Access Toolbar. Earlier versions don’t include the Quick Access toolbar. Select those you want on the Quick Access toolbar. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Category: MS Office. Q: I tend to do the same actions over and over in MS Office.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Common Core tells us: New technologies have broadened and expanded the role that speaking and listening play in acquiring and sharing knowledge and have tightened their link to other forms of communication. The underlying theme can’t be ignored by teachers any longer: A 21 st Century learner requires technologic proficiency.

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JANUARY 7, 2025

Teachers and professors can make adjustments in how they teach that will greatly reduce incidents of student cheating with AI. Gallant acknowledges, though, that in the past two years new AI tools have increased the prevalence of student cheating which has been especially challenging for college professors. It's free to access.

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

As teachers and professors look for ways to guard against the use of AI to cheat on homework, many have started asking students to share the history of their online documents to check for signs that a bot did the writing. Show your work has taken on a new meaning and importance in the age of ChatGPT.

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MAY 17, 2022

And when it comes to exam prep, there’s no reason you can’t use technology to make the process more engaging for your students. Technology can be a valuable tool for accomplishing this goal, and in this post, we’ll take a look at seven ways educators can use technology to help students prepare for exams.

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DECEMBER 20, 2024

In fact,because parents feel you are more accessible, always willing to discuss their child, they become less demanding. I don’t expect many parents to take me up on this offer, but I will welcome those who want to drop by to see what exactly a Technology class looks like. I might even arrange virtual meetings.

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JULY 19, 2024

They have to learn just like other students, but they can also have to deal with assignments they can’t access and other digital hurdles. Department of Justice published its final rule for web and mobile accessibility. The update is meant to expand access by spelling out specific technical standards government entities must follow.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Here is Part 2 of his discussion on technology’s place in education: Part II Technology is Here to Stay: A Conversation with Teachers. In my previous post, I wrote about the permanency of technology in the instructional setting for educators. Purposeful selection of technology tools and platforms has become key.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Technology Use and Wellness: How to Guide Students in a Digital Age The amount of time young Americans spend staring at a screen has reached unprecedented levels. As such, parents and educators must be more proactive in managing technology use to mitigate these health consequences.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

I have written in the past about parent questions concerning technology in education , but always from the perspective of a teacher at the classroom. So I asked my grad school students: What questions do parents ask you about technology and education ? Here are the top issues: How much screen time is appropriate for my child?

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MARCH 4, 2025

In recent years, Johnson, along with many other professors, has noticed that students struggle more than ever with the jump from high school to college. With new technologies and opportunities for help outside the classroom, like private tutoring or AI, wealthier students are often better equipped than their peers to enter college.

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JULY 11, 2024

This practice has enabled the growth of a digital subscription business model for textbooks, where publishers sign deals with colleges and bookstores to charge students fees in exchange for access to mostly online versions of the course materials assigned for their classes. I had to wait for the first day of class to have it explained to me.”

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

A group of professors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology dropped a provocative white paper in September that proposed a new kind of college that would address some of the growing public skepticism of higher education. This week, they took the next step toward bringing their vision from idea to reality.

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APRIL 1, 2025

Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

And the tools serve as a particular lifeline for neurodivergent students, who suddenly have access to services that can help them get organized and support their reading comprehension, teaching experts say. Even professors and colleges that have adopted AI policies may need to rethink them in light of these new types of capabilities.

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JANUARY 28, 2025

Showcasing art and STEM with DIY projects not only enhances learning and creativity but makes these subjects more accessible to a broader audience. STEAM is an educational approach that includes science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Kids can decorate the card with drawings or stickers, blending art with technology.

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APRIL 13, 2023

That’s the privileged question that officials at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University have been mulling over for the last two years, and this month they announced some answers. While MIT and Harvard set up edX as a nonprofit, two Stanford professors started a venture-backed for-profit called Coursera.

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APRIL 16, 2025

EdAlive has many years of experience in the creation of adaptive learning and mastery learning systems with this technology being featured in Baggin the Dragon Maths , Math Invaders , Words Rock and Volcanic Panic Reading Success. This is the first time that EdAlive as combined both technologies into the one learning tool.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Here’s how to create a widget Access the Gallery (use this link ) and search the available widgets; select one like these related to the holiday (you may have to query ‘holiday’) or another of your choice. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Candace Thille Associate Professor, Stanford Graduate School of Education Students must know what is being assessed. We should innovate to leverage emerging technology, getting data back at nearly the speed of teaching and learning. As technology improves, we’ll be flooded with classroom information.

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JANUARY 27, 2025

In France, where I was born, we have access to amazing, high-quality systems starting very early on. I started writing the book in the middle of the pandemic, after meeting a pediatrician and neuroscientist named Dani Dumitriu , who is an amazing professor at Columbia University. The third factor is technology.

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MARCH 24, 2025

Inclusivity and Technology : Be an Author Month emphasizes accessibility, leveraging technology to ensure all students can participate. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Webinars and Workshops : Throughout March, webinars and author Q&As are held to inspire participants.

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

Some edtech experts see upsides, though, when the technology is ready to be used for educational activities. And recent advances in AI mean that newer models can serve as a talking version of a chatbot that users can access when they’re away from their computer or smartphone.

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JANUARY 27, 2025

Access to Resources : Use books, audiovisual materials, and worksheets provided by the academy to learn intensively. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Learning in Context : Teachers can explain how the same word can differ in meaning based on tone and situation, like in Mandarin and Thai.

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JUNE 21, 2024

Online learning offers unmatched flexibility and accessibility, enabling both students and educators to manage their schedules effectively and break down geographical barriers. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of. Online learning breaks down geographical barriers.

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MARCH 2, 2025

The challenge is knowing when to trust the technology and when to step back and think for yourself. Keep the Human Element : No technology can replace real mentorship. Educators must be responsible for incorporating such technology in the classroom. Wrapping Up Technology will continue to reshape education.

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DECEMBER 2, 2023

The Role of Assistive Technology in Promoting Inclusive Education Persons with disabilities may struggle with coordination problems, short attention spans, and limited mobility, which may or may not be obvious. Among the services they provide is guidance on assistive technology in schools. What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks?

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APRIL 3, 2025

That means they need comfortable places to do homework, meet with professors or talk to classmates. The space helps students feel more comfortable working with or approaching their professors, Delgado says. Many dont attend office hours because they cant find their professors office or they feel intimidated.

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OCTOBER 1, 2023

Click Here to Learn More This week's guest Dr. Lidia Gonzalez is a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at York College of the City University of New York. One is who has access to high-quality, rigorous math instruction. So issues of access making it non-neutral, but also the content we teach.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Enrollment in areas with large low-income and minority populations fell most sharply, notes Carleton College economics professor Nathan D. Even if the right isn’t entirely responsible, it continues to help slam the gates on wider college access. Black students were the only segment this spring that declined among first-time freshmen.

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MAY 23, 2024

While experts acknowledge risks such as bias and access disparities, they foresee AI-driven assessments reshaping education by tailoring tests to individual needs and promoting deeper learning. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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