The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Before the pandemic, white, Black and Hispanic Americans were enrolling in college at about the same rates, especially when unemployment was high and jobs were hard to find. Asian Americans enrolled in college at much higher rates.) Data sources: Adult population collected by the Annie E. Census Bureau.

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Data E-rate Report Survey 121

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 4, 2019

K., & Bruegmann, E. The Learning Policy Institute says in their 2016 study, Well-designed mentoring programs improve retention rates for new teachers, as well as their attitudes, feelings of efficacy, and instructional skills.(32) 25) Learning Policy Institute. (24) 24) Jackson, C. 25) Kraft, M. A., & Papay, J.

Policies 344

Policies Groups Elementary Study 344

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

In a telephone interview, Phil Hill, edtech guru and co-publisher of the widely followed e-Literate blog , acknowledged that “the LMS is not only part of the university’s core infrastructure, but it also allows faculty and students to use technology creatively in the classroom.” The term MOOC was coined by others in 2008.)

Online Learning 161

Online Learning MOOC Learning Coursera 161

Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 11, 2017

In 2008, Brevard’s technology and facility services staff teamed to develop future school renovation design standards. Leveraging these savings coupled with E-Rate eligibilities afforded the district the opportunity to double their Internet bandwidth from 5 Gbps to 10 Gbps to meet new bandwidth needs. Shifting Their Strategy.

Digital Learning 74

Digital Learning E-rate Broadband Learning 74

Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2017

The recognition is that technology is probably one of the most important powering forces behind innovation that’s happening across a variety of different sectors, whether it’s retail, e-commerce, or whether it’s banking and payments online. Did I read somewhere that WGU hasn’t raised tuition since 2008? Nine years.

Outcomes 116

Outcomes E-rate Accessibility Course 116

Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

In 2008, the high school graduation rate at Winterboro High School was 63 percent. Although there are many other factors that could have improved that graduation rate, the engagement that technology can foster—if done well—likely had an impact. What do we make of this 18th birthday of the E-Rate program?

Digital Learning 36

Digital Learning E-rate Broadband Learning 36

Learning with 'e's

JUNE 15, 2012

If you like reading, then any avenue of enquiry (kindle readers, e-books, online search, even audio) remains open, whereas if you insist on reading only from books, then your scope is increasingly limited. I cited the fact that for the first time this year, Amazon is reporting selling more e-book downloads than it is paper based books.

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E-rate Libraries Conference Training 51

Connecting 2 the World

AUGUST 3, 2008

Spinning a Learning Web , Jul 2008. I’ve been on holidays in Europe so there hasn’t been much reflection on e-learning at all. Twitter ended up being the tool of choice as I could text entries from my mobile iPhone wherever I had a signal, and at inexpensive rates.

E-rate 40

E-rate iPhone Twitter Mobility 40

Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

In 2008, the high school graduation rate at Winterboro High School was 63 percent. Although there are many other factors that could have improved that graduation rate, the engagement that technology can foster—if done well—likely had an impact. What do we make of this 18th birthday of the E-Rate program?

Digital Learning 28

Digital Learning E-rate Broadband Learning 28

MIND Research Institute

JUNE 20, 2023

Patterns & Repeatability P atterns & R e peatability are fundamental to establishing the reliability of any study finding. As noted above regarding patterns, but worth repeating: it is also crucial to explore implementation-related metrics and their interaction with student subgroups, such as completion rates and regularity of use.

Comparison 52

Comparison EdTech E-rate Outcomes 52

MindShift

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Since then, according to recent math, Starbucks now offers up to 87,000 options for your sipping pleasure (“Starbucks Stay Mum on Drink Math,” 2008). e]ngagement is a fire that can quickly die out when things get challenging. In 2008, a meta-analysis was conducted by Patall, Cooper, and Robinson (n.d.) He says that. [e]ngagement

Learning 48

Learning E-rate Report Common Core 48

TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 19, 2015

Videos are probably a more effective way to introduce you to a game than some kind of app overview page with nebulous, consumer-driven ratings. E3 2008 - Fallout 3 Trailer. e.width){e.setAttribute("data-vertical", "true")}})(this);'' onerror=''(function(e){e.setAttribute("src", "https://media-cdn.list.ly/missing-image.png");})(this);''

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Video E-rate Learning Mobility 40

TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Comparing an unsupported MOOC from 2008 to an in-person college experience isn’t apples to apples. Reduce the college dropout rate to closer to 10% (than the current 40%+). I don’t agree with many of the grievances people seem to have with them. Significantly reduce cost passed to teenagers and barely-23 year-old students.

Examples 40

Examples MOOC E-rate Dropout 40

The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2016

The last time schools were fully funded, in 2008, the state spent roughly $2.56 If E-rate didn’t fund our technology, we didn’t get it,” he said, referring to a federal program that makes telecommunications and Internet access more affordable for schools and libraries. billion on elementary and secondary education.

Elementary 67

Elementary Advocacy E-rate Accessibility 67

Iterating Toward Openness

JANUARY 13, 2017

As Harvard Law Professor Larry Lessig has written, modern copyright law has made criminals of us all (Lessig, 2008). The importance of Retain becomes particularly clear in the context of the emergence of services like Spotify and Netflix at home, and library subscriptions to e-book collections, databases, and journals on campus.

OER 60

OER Resources Education Pearson 60

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Pringle said that the NEA is currently working with the FCC on how to get increased investment in the E-rate program because, through that program, dollars can be distributed in an equitable manner. Next, although teachers may have the technology, they might not understand how to use it effectively, especially for remote learning.

System 54

System Digital Divide E-rate Education 54

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

a month for the first student in the family who enrolls, with a discounted rate for additional students. In 2008, the state’s legislature provided $2.5 State funding has increased steadily since 2008. for one year. Utah does not offer state-funded pre-K. In 2013, the Waterford Institute’s $11.5

Laptops 169

Laptops Accessibility Online Learning Company 169

The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2018

In recent years, educators have been blamed by politicians and parents for an array of social problems, from bankrupt municipal pensions to low graduation rates in poor neighborhoods. Photo by E. Photo by E. But the protests are about more than salaries. Few would dispute that the Arizona schools are in crisis.

E-rate 96

E-rate Facebook Industry Groups 96

Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

I recently revisited the central prediction of the influential 2008 book, Disrupting Class – that the growth in computer-based delivery of education will accelerate swiftly until, by 2019, half of all high school classes will be taught over the Internet – in two blog posts ( here and here ). " Maybe, maybe not.

EdTech 150

EdTech Tablets Policies E-rate 150

Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

I recently revisited the central prediction of the influential 2008 book, Disrupting Class – that the growth in computer-based delivery of education will accelerate swiftly until, by 2019, half of all high school classes will be taught over the Internet – in two blog posts ( here and here ). " Maybe, maybe not.

EdTech 150

EdTech Tablets Policies E-rate 150

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 11, 2016

Martin had the lowest ratings possible for achievement and improvement on its state report card that year. Not only is the middle school new, but the high school graduation rate has soared from 57 percent to 91 percent in four years. The growth in the graduation rate at Dillon High School over four years. How Obama found Dillon.

E-rate 40

E-rate Course Policies Conference 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

“To Save Students Money, Colleges May Force a Switch to E-Textbooks,” The Chronicle of Higher Education reported in 2010. The story examined a proposed practice: “Colleges require students to pay a course-materials fee, which would be used to buy e-books for all of them (whatever text the professor recommends, just as in the old model).”

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Via Campus Technology : “ AP Exam Pass Rates Rise Even as Participation Doubles.” Acumen “senior innovation associate” writes about +Acumen in Edsurge : “The Flip Side of Abysmal MOOC Completion Rates ? E-Sports Make A Play For The Big Ten.” Discovering the Most Tenacious Learners.”

Education 47

Education Khan Academy Robotics MOOC 47

Hack Education

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Via Inside Higher Ed : “New report finds big-time college football players at wealthiest programs graduate at rates lower than their nonathlete male peers. Via Techcrunch: “ Amazon ramps up AWS Educate with free e-learning and job ads.” Go, School Sports Team! For black players, the gap is even bigger.”

Education 40

Education Company Pearson E-rate 40

Hack Education

JANUARY 18, 2017

The Department of Justice , 21 states, and the District of Columbia have reached a $864 million settlement with Moody’s Investors Service over the company’s role in faulty credit ratings that led to the financial crisis of 2008. Via The New York Times : “ Big Ten Universities Entering a New Realm: E-Sports.”

Education 40

Education Pearson E-rate MOOC 40

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The current administration has set daily quotas for immigrant arrests, arresting more immigrants each day than the average under th e Biden administration. Turnover rates in the child care industry are 65 percent higher than the median in other industries. America can ill afford to lose child care staff.

Industry 131

Industry E-rate Report Policies 131

Hack Education

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Clayton Christensen and Michael Horn, for example, predicted in their 2008 book Disrupting Class that by 2019 half of all high school classes would be taught via the Internet. Of course, you can always put a positive spin on any of this: “The Flip Side of Abysmal MOOC Completion Rates? broadband privacy rules.”

MOOC 56

MOOC Coursera Education Broadband 56

Hack Education

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Not Net Neutrality, but another potential FCC move – ending the E-Rate program. Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Higher Ed Inflation Hits Highest Level Since 2008.” ” Via Futurism : “ Global E-Waste Increased by Eight Percent since 2014.” ” More on the bill via Inside Higher Ed.

Education 51

Education Kaplan Robotics E-rate 51

Hack Education

DECEMBER 6, 2016

” Tuition keeps going up and up and up, although as The Wall Street Journal noted this fall, published tuition rates only rose 2.4% The spending at public four-year colleges and universities rose, on average, by 2 to 3%, “the largest such increase since the start of the recession in 2008.” percent to 11.3

MOOC 40

MOOC Technology OER Coursera 40