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This blog will explore two effective ways schools can fund technology initiatives and outline a plan to ensure sustained funding beyond the initial purchase. Two Ways to Fund Technology Initiatives Grant Funding One of the most common ways to fund educational technology initiatives is through grant funding. Numerous government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private foundations offer grants specifically designed to support technology integration in schools. For example, the federal government's Title IV-A grants under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provide schools with funds to improve technology access and integration (ISTE, 2020). Additionally, organizations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Google for Education offer grants to support innovative educational technology projects. Schools can apply for these grants by submitting proposals that outline their specific needs, the intended impact of the initiative, and a detailed budget. Partnerships w...

Technology Integration in Sinapalo Elementary School Technology nowadays is the main language of the modern world in all aspects. Every individual is evidently engaged with the so-called “applications of science” in their daily lives. Everyone has to keep coping with so many upgrades as time flies, and being literate about modern technology is considered one of the most important requirements. The nurturing stage of the newest generation in being ‘technology literate’ is the first target. The CNMI Public School System's main goal is to improve student academic achievement through the use of technology from early childhood development centers toward all school levels and other educational programs such as Special Education, Alternative Education, etc. As stated, every student in the CNMI Public School System will achieve Technology Literacy by being able to use computers and other technology to improve learning, productivity and performance across all content areas. Based from the S...

  Digital Citizenship Course Reflection The Digital Citizenship course stands as a cornerstone in Educational Technology, offering vital insights into online safety, cyberbullying prevention, and digital literacy. Educators can enhance their understanding of ethical technology use, covering aspects like copyright considerations and fostering responsible digital content creation. Personally, the course has honed my abilities in teaching critical thinking, media literacy, and positive social media use. As a kindergarten teacher, I can directly apply these learnings by integrating digital citizenship into my classroom. I aim to create a conducive environment for my young learners through open discussions, clear expectations, and modeling positive online behavior. Leveraging age-appropriate resources and interactive tools, such as those available in Nearpod, I can teach online safety and critical thinking skills effectively. Here is a student-friendly video used in Nearpod's digital le...

  Google Applications in Education offers various tools and features that foster collaboration, communication, flexibility, accessibility, organization, and engagement in the educational environment while providing a cost-effective and user-friendly suite of tools for both students and educators. As a teacher leader, one way to use this powerful platform is to encourage collaborative lesson planning, curriculum development, or the creation of teaching resources. This allows real-time collaborations and feedback from multiple colleagues. Throughout this course, I explored different Google applications that I can integrate into my classroom instruction. Reviewing each tool's existing features and discovering its new features was a great refresher. In Week 1, I learned more about Google Mail, Calendar, Keep, and Tasks. I learned new things: creating an email signature using WiseStamp, subscribing to my colleagues' calendars, exploring the advanced search bar setting in Gmail, crea...

What initially comes to mind when you hear the word "geography"? People will most likely associate the word "maps" as a response. However, geography is not just about maps. Geography is broad and covers a lot of themes to have a greater understanding of the relationships between humans and their environments.   This unit is one of my favorite things to discuss with my students. However, the Social Studies curriculum provided by our school district is mainly based on geographical features of the United States of America. Students in the Northern Mariana Islands need help grasping fundamental ideas and applying many geographical terms to where they live. Therefore, it is on our hands as educators to bridge that missing link by providing rigorous and relevant tasks and ensuring that each student leaves with a depth of knowledge.   I have taught second grade for five years, and our 3rd Quarter integrated project is all about the geography of Rota. In this performance ta...