Category Archives: Web Tools

Back to School Campaign from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Stan Freeda

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is kicking off its 2021 Back to School campaign to help students, parents, teachers, and administrators remain safe from cybersecurity threats as they return to school. The campaign will run from August 9 … Continue reading →

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Workshop: Innovating Teaching and Learning with iPad

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Stan Freeda

You’re Invited! Who should attend? Bring a team from your district! Assistant superintendents, curriculum directors, principals, technology directors, technology integrators, digital learning specialists, other interested K-12 teacher leaders. Join us for a hands-on event where you’ll see how iPad can … Continue reading →

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Workshop: An Overview of Tools, Techniques and Processes for Evaluating Digital Learning Initiatives

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Stan Freeda

An Overview of Tools, Techniques and Processes for Evaluating Digital Learning Initiatives Thursday, March 9, 2017 from 10:00 – 12:00 PM Room 15, NH Department of Education Doors open at 9:30 AM. This workshop is free and open to all … Continue reading →

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Portfolios hold new promise for schools

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Stan Freeda

New digital tools let teachers, students assess work more comprehensively The 3,000 students in rural Maine’s Regional School Unit 19 begin compiling electronic portfolios of their schoolwork in pre-K, when the district issues every child a Google account. In the … Continue reading →

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OPEN NH Introduces Tech Skills Tutorial for Novice and Reluctant Users

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Stan Freeda

Ten Technology Skills for Learning and Teaching, a 15-hour self-paced tutorial, is available online from OPEN NH. Students in the 21st Century must be creative and resourceful critical thinkers, effective problem-solvers, and life-long learners. In order for students to be … Continue reading →

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SETDA Announces New Guide to Technology Requirements for Testing

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Stan Freeda

As states and districts prepare for new online assessments aligned to the Common Core State Standards, successful implementation will depend on effective use of technology: Schools must have the technology they need to administer the tests and ensure that students … Continue reading →

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Free Toolkit for Blended Learning

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Stan Freeda

The Blended Learning Toolkit is a free, open repository of information, resources, models, and research related to blended learning.  This is an open resource for educational institutions interested in developing or expanding their blended learning initiatives. Funded by a Next … Continue reading →

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14 Tools to Create Engaging Infographics and Images for Social Media Posts

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Stan Freeda

It’s no secret that images are increasingly important for social media success.  It wasn’t long ago that Twitter added inline image previews to its official apps, and it’s including even more image focus in the latest redesign.  At Buffer, we’ve … Continue reading →

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October is Connected Educator Month

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Stan Freeda

The U.S. Department of Education has declared October of 2013 as Connected Educator Month, and we invite you to play a key role in the event.  Connected Educator Month uses online communities and networks to advance the cause of edcuational … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Technology is a means, not an end

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Stan Freeda

Last month President Obama laid out an ambitious plan to transform the federal government’s relationship with higher education. The president proposes to change how federal student aid is allocated in order to encourage colleges and universities to innovate in reducing … Continue reading →

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