EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

While that may have been true in the past, Okta’s single sign-on software solution shatters that notion. This can seem especially true in K–12 classrooms, where students can easily forget passwords for multiple applications, bringing learning to a halt and turning teachers into help desk technicians.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2023

Lesson plans and materials can be shared as PDFs with reasonable assurance they will be able to access and read it. Pros: Accessibility: Being an online PDF editor, FormatPDF.com allows users to access their documents from any device with an internet connection, eliminating the need for software installations.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Blended Teaching: How Plagiarism Detection Software Can Help Educators Gain Confidence Discover the benefits of using plagiarism detection software in times of blended teaching Today, EdTech has become more popular than ever before. Luckily, plagiarism detection software has it. Take Unicheck , for instance.

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Edsurge

MAY 3, 2023

As a school communications professional trained in digital accessibility, I’ve probably seen hundreds of newsletters like the one forwarded to me — and that’s a problem. I know this because the schools I work with rely on me to ensure their communications are accessible. Accessibility isn’t optional.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

An increasing number of school districts are investing in adaptive math software–online programs that adjust to the learner’s individual performance. The benefit of adaptive software is that it allows students to engage in personalized practice.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MARCH 20, 2023

Survey findings provides insight about families’ expectations for communicating with and accessing information from their schools Scribbles Software, a leading provider of K-12 records and enrollment software, today released findings of a national parent survey exploring families’ needs and expectations Keep Reading Scribbles Software Community Survey (..)

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Cloud storage solutions have emerged as essential tools for K–12 schools, enabling them to securely store and access a wealth of digital resources. Still, the efficiency and effectiveness of transmitting data to cloud storage hinges on a strong and reliable network connection.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

Colleges have long had offices designed to support students who have learning disabilities and to encourage broader accessibility in the classroom and beyond. On the latest installment of our monthly online discussion forum, EdSurge Live , we explored accessibility in this unusual era of emergency remote teaching.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 24, 2020

To keep students engaged in STEM learning during school closures, Vernier Software & Technology is offering a robust collection of free remote learning solutions for teachers and students. All experiments are designed exclusively for Logger Pro, a software program that teachers and students can also access via an extended free demo.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Undoubtedly eye-gaze technology has created the greatest advance in access for people with serious immobility such as those suffering paralysis or ALS. EdTech that transforms access for physically disabled students. Accessible gaming. The first experience with the technology should be light and fun.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2023

Charlotte, North Carolina – Scribbles Software , a leading provider of K-12 records and enrollment software, announces significant updates to streamline and improve lottery management for schools and districts – especially for those managing complex lottery systems. To learn more about ScribChoice visit www.scribsoft.com/scribchoice.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Following the shift to incorporate more online and digital learning, schools leaned into the adoption of educational software products and applications. In other cases, however, applications accessed and collected data that seemed irrelevant to their educational purpose.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 22, 2020

Although some academic institutions and educational professionals still doubt the high value of eLearning software, technology-based education is no longer a myth. Lockdown aside, why are more teachers turning to online educational software? Accessibility It may seem like the world is open to technological advancements.

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PlagiarismCheck

JANUARY 27, 2023

With the ever-evolving educational landscape, schools are always on the lookout for the best software products to enhance the learning experience for their students. There are many options, from learning management systems to video conferencing software.

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eSchool News

APRIL 9, 2020

If you or your students are suddenly at home with no access to your AT software, Freedom Scientific has you covered. Your health and safety are just as important to us as accessibility. We know many of you must remain at home and will need to continue to work or attend school remotely.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In some of the statistics about online acceessibility , we see that, up to 20% of people are excluded from websites when our site is not accessible. Today, we dig into a university that is making progress on accessibility and compliance.

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2023

Charlotte, North Carolina – Scribbles Software today announced a partnership with PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, and PowerSchool Naviance. Scribbles is thrilled to partner with Naviance to expand access to a broader higher education network.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2018

Company Offers Free Facial Recognition Software to Boost School Security. Last month, RealNetworks , the streaming media company that garnered attention in the ‘90s and early 2000s for developing the first audio streaming solution , announced it would offer its facial recognition software, SAFR , for free to over 100,000 school districts.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 23, 2023

Therefore, strategies for identifying and selecting accessible and inclusive tech should be top of mind. Consider taking the following steps, similar to what Jenks undertook, to launch a successful accessible technology initiative. For a person with a disability, accessibility means (according to the U.S.

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eSchool News

APRIL 9, 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. 7 key roles tech plays in accessibility.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Unfortunately, working from a mobile device can often limit a participant’s access to functional content—ultimately curbing their engagement. With it, users don’t have to be in the same room as the display—they can access their work and presentations from anywhere via cloud drive.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices. However, true immersion is not guaranteed, and issues, such as accessibility, are always important to consider. However, making this kind of immersion accessible for everyone, regardless of their circumstances, is a major barrier that must be overcome.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 23, 2023

In recent years, eBook software has emerged as a powerful tool in the realm of academia, offering innovative ways to enhance the learning experience for learners and educators alike. From interactive multimedia to personalized study aids, this software has the potential to revolutionize the way we teach and learn.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 9, 2018

Software Asset Management Helps IT Pros Get the Most from Their Software Licenses. IT managers who leverage their software assets properly will save money while minimizing the security and legal risks of running unauthorized or unlicensed software. Understand Software Licenses and Subscriptions. meghan.bogardu….

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

A LearnPlatform survey recently found that, despite concerns about known risks, districts accessed an average of 1,417 ed tech tools every month during the 2021-2022 school year. The top tools in many of the categories examined in LearnPlatform’s “EdTech Top 40: Fall 2022 Report” were Software as a Service applications.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

18, 2022 – Pikmykid , the premier school safety and dismissal platform, today announces its partnership with Central Access , the leading provider of K-12 education technology tools for the state of Mississippi. About Central Access Corporation. TAMPA, Fla., To learn more, visit pikmykid.com.

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Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

With filtering and blocking software becoming a mainstay in public education institutions, it is important to understand the legal implications of these tools. It helps prevent students from accessing inappropriate content while learning online and is administered by the Federal Communications Commission.

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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

With no guaranteed end in sight, we need Congress to take swift and decisive action to empower the federal E-rate funding program to support off-campus learning devices and connectivity, delivered via secure internet access. Along with the rest of society, K-12 students are facing a new challenge. We estimate that $5.25

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Pineville, NC – Scribbles Software, a leading provider of K-12 records and enrollment software, is offering a cumulative records management system that simplifies the records access and filing process for schools. ScribFolders is one of several tools that support records management.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 2, 2018

I’ve been asked about the podcasting equipment setup and software that we use on the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast. Rather than typing this email over and updating it each time, here’s a post you can bookmark that I’ll keep up to date with information on the podcasting equipment setup and software we’re using now.

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Hapara

APRIL 21, 2023

There are several types of web filtering software for schools, though. What is web filtering software? A web filter’s main goal is to block online content that internet users shouldn’t access and keep harmful malware from breaking into a network. Why do schools use filtering software?

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2022

Educators have always had access to student data because student data is simply information about students. Data in today’s education environment is curated by learning management systems and other software tools that allow educators to analyze students’ progress at a glance. The data at their fingertips might show…

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The Innovative Educator

DECEMBER 1, 2019

PDFs are one of the biggest issues for website accessibility. of respondents indicated that PDF documents are very or somewhat likely to pose significant accessibility issues. That's because making PDFs accessible takes work, training, and includes a software purchase. Making PDFs on Websites Accessible Video.

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Marketplace K-12

JULY 30, 2020

Pearson was the unnamed education software company that federal prosecutors said was the victim of Chinese hackers, who last year targeted companies across several industries. The post Chinese Hackers Targeted Pearson, Accessing Millions of Student Records appeared first on Market Brief.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 18, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Just in time for Global Accessibility Awareness Day, the tech giant announces inclusivity updates to a popular classroom product.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

PRWEB) — Singlewire Software , the leader in solutions that help keep people safe and informed, announces its acquisition of Visitor Aware , a robust tool for visitor and student management. About Singlewire Software Singlewire Software, based in Madison, Wis., MADISON, WIS. Every time.” To learn more, visit [link].

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Smart Classrooms have become popular because they provide a flexible, self-paced learning environment; one that levels the playing field for students by making education more accessible to all types of learners. An LMS is a proprietary, academic software platform that facilitates a host of interactive classroom support services.

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