#VirtualReality is truly bringing equity to education [and there's research to prove it] by allowing students to immersively experience educational content that they may not have been able to experience otherwise. Check out EdTech Times' full piece ➡️bit.ly/2LJvuZU

Not only does #VirtualReality get students excited, it changes the way they learn and opens the door to endless learning experiences they wouldn't be able to access otherwise ✨ #FactFriday

We are very excited about the kick off of our #ar student program in New York City in partnership with Niantic Stay tuned for updates from our Harlem cohort! Read more here! nianticlabs.com/blog/si-educat… #ar #techrowfund #niantic

School leaders while you are planning for distance learning, please identify at-risk students. There are a lot of young people who rely on our schools as a place to be seen, heard, and protected. They need us to be there champions by calling, texting & checking in.

For resources supporting at-risk students, visit @NCSECS’ webpage on COVID-19 and students with disabilities (bit.ly/ncsecs-covid19), and check out SchoolHouse Connection’s resource to address COVID-19 and homelessness (bit.ly/shc-covid19) (5/6)

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I am in awe of the leadership, resilience, creativity, heart, and strength you all have demonstrated during this crisis. It is such a testament to the beautiful spirit of educators everywhere. #LeadLAP

Despite having unprecedented access to digital tools, kids in 2019 felt increasingly anxious & isolated, & very few took advantage of the creative and educational opportunities that access to technology affords them. What needs to change? #edtechrevolution buff.ly/2Puu4Fy

Getting students to engage with the material can often be a challenge. Now that classes around the world have turned digital, it's understandable that some educators are worried that teaching just became more daunting. #teachingfromhome #virtualclassroom buff.ly/3aeSmLb

Now is the time to remember those that are the most vulnerable among us. Homeless public school students topped 1.5 million in 2017-18. Technology can be the bridge that helps build resilience in these underserved communities. #edtech #resiliency buff.ly/33RjihP

"It isn’t that those impacted wish for schools to remain open...[but] life without a safe place for kids to go & learn reveal how integral the school system is for New York City’s most vulnerable..." collier meyerson #educationforall #safespaces #inclusiveness buff.ly/2y1h1oj

To adjust to #COVID19's impact, Techrow is building immersive educational experiences for students & teachers. That means creating customized online courses, expanding our video library, & fueling student-to-teacher interaction. #virtualreality #onlinelearning #onlineeducation

If you know someone struggling to gain online educational support, please share this with them. Many of these platforms are also great for teachers & school districts not prepared to handle this transition. #onlineeductiation #onlinelearning #inclusiveness buff.ly/3dk6W67

As we drift apart physically, let's not forget the students who feel isolated even when a virus isn't closing down their schools. Techrow's non-profit delivers access to educational experiences to traditionally underserved students. #atriskstudents #inclusive #onlinelearning

To our Niantic community: Learn what additional changes we’re making to help you play in and around your homes during these uncertain times. We’re also working hard on additional updates to our roadmap. Learn more here: nianticlabs.com/blog/stay-safe/

COVID-19 Schooling. Protecting the Civil Rights of Students with IEPs dlvr.it/RSzrGQ

Is our need to connect as fundamental as our need to eat? A preliminary report in bioRxiv shows how both loneliness and hunger share signals in a part of the brain that governs basic impulses for reward and motivation. Read more in Scientific American: scientificamerican.com/article/the-lo…

Did you know online learning can lead to equity? buff.ly/3bWScIE #onlinelearning #remoteteaching #elearning #equity

Wondering how to leverage #immersivetechnology inside schools to improve learning? The The New York Times teamed up with Techrow founder Travis Feldler to give 5 examples of lessons that will keep students engaged. buff.ly/2TR8nhb