Digital Promise

MAY 13, 2022

In 2021, six educators representing community-based organizations, libraries, public schools, and the Digital Promise Maker Learning team embarked on a journey to increase opportunities for virtual and remote maker learning. The insights from this experience are valuable to all who wish to engage in powerful maker learning.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

In Port Orford, Oregon, it’s a quick walk from the elementary and middle school building to the town library—the two buildings are right down the street from each other. In fact, the town library and school are linked by more than geography, since the school district’s two libraries became part of the Port Orford library system in 2017.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 21, 2021

A version of this post was originally published in Education Technology , on April 17, 2021. You can also make it easier for students by showing them how to take notes more efficiently and uploading learning materials on a learning platform that can be accessed often. You can also track their progress and see who accessed the lessons.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The federal E-rate program remains a vital and trusted funding source to bring “mission-critical” internet access to schools and libraries, according to an annual report tracking trends and developments related to the federal funding stream. Key 2021 report findings include: 1.

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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. The post Raising the Smart Classroom’s IQ – By Dr. Paul Fornelli appeared first on ViewSonic Library.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Although some people were able to write and read, not everybody had access to printed materials for much of written language’s history. Ben Franklin, Andrew Carnegie, and Others Responsible for Public Libraries in America. Founding father Ben Franklin is often considered responsible for the public library in America—sort of.

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Digital Promise

MAY 13, 2021

Parents with suboptimal internet access, however, are dramatically more likely than others to say the pandemic has caused a problem in their child’s ability to keep up academically. Middletown City School District (Ohio) Superintendent Marlon Styles testified last May before the U.S. Relationships and Belonging.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2022

CLEVELAND – June 7, 2022 – Digital book access for reading and listening for K-12 students has reached a milestone. Students using the free Sora student reading app have now accessed more than 100 million books from their school’s digital collections since Sora launched in 2018.

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Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It helps prevent students from accessing inappropriate content while learning online and is administered by the Federal Communications Commission. Most people know that content filters help prevent students from accessing inappropriate content online. This responsibility includes blocking or filtering access to inappropriate content.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 5, 2021

At the same time, this day is also about supporting teachers so that every learner can have access to quality education. In fact, more than three in four teachers say that job-related stress has taken its toll on them during the 2020-2021 school year. Offer to help with technology. Some school IT departments are woefully understaffed.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Every year, schools and libraries have access to billions of dollars of funding through the FCC’s E-rate program. With E-rate, schools and libraries serving K-12 students can ensure that students have access to the most reliable and most useful technologies on the market. The cap for funding year 2021 was $4.276 billion.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 24, 2025

For instance, some educators may allow students to use smartphones to access educational apps like gamified quizzes or interactive polls, which can help boost participation. months of additional learning progress compared to those without access. And lets be real: thats a lot. The trick isnt more techits smarter tech.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

May 4, 2021 – Kajeet ®, a leading provider of wireless connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, reliable and controlled internet connectivity to enterprises, state and local governments, students and IoT solution providers, today announced the official launch of its 2021 Digital Inclusion Grant program. . –

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eSchool News

JULY 22, 2021

CLEVELAND – June 29, 2021 – With schools facing the challenge of unfinished learning due to the pandemic, one state is proving itself a pioneer. The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) announced an agreement with OverDrive Education to provide access to online books to every K-12 student in the state. www.overdrive.com/schools.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 29, 2023

DALLAS, Texas – BookmarkED , the industry-first technology solution to personalize libraries with parental choice, has announced its official launch in Texas. Library book challenges are increasing across the US. Accessing state and nation-wide, real-time, factual data on challenged books in district libraries.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

As teachers develop lesson plans, they also face lingering questions, in Maine and nationally, over the possibility of a return to remote learning and concerns about ensuring all students have access to the devices and high-quality broadband they need to do classwork and homework. 18, 2021, in Brunswick, Maine.

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EdNews Daily

APRIL 11, 2021

By John Harrington Insufficient access to reliable Internet connections and devices remains a significant issue in communities across the United States. After the signature of the American Rescue […]. The post The Emergency Connectivity Fund has potential to narrow the Homework Gap: Here’s how first appeared on EdNews Daily.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Over the 10 years of the Read on myON collaboration, hundreds of thousands of children from birth through 8th grade have had free access to the myON platform. Ten years into the partnership, Read on myON is still playing a central part in Hillsborough’s literacy initiatives in the 2021–2022 school year. in the 2020–2021 school year.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 10, 2023

While technology has opened a world of learning opportunities for students beyond the classroom, many teachers lack access to these resources and the know-how to integrate them effectively. To support the technology and equipment used in the lab, the chosen location must have enough electrical outlets and offer strong internet access.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 19, 2021

Despite decades of research consistently showing positive correlations between high-quality programs and achievement, patterns suggest, for today’s children and for children to come, a school library-rich future is, or potentially will not be, evenly distributed. Poster rom Kachel, Debra E., and Keith Curry Lance.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2021

Funds For Learning announces that the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) opened the E-rate filing window on January 15, 2021, and will accept applications until March 25, 2021. School district Category Two budgets will be calculated at $167 per student, and library applicants at $4.50 per square foot.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2021

Infobase, esteemed provider of the Infobase Media Cloud and the Infobase Learning Cloud, today announced that Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center was named a 2021 SIIA CODiE Award finalist in the “Best College & Career Readiness Solution” category. It was built with 21st-century trends in careers, education, and employment top of mind.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2021

The Second Collection in the Rising Voices Library® Series Features Powerful Messages from Industry Mentors to Shatter Misconceptions About Girls as Future Leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math . Learn more about the Scholastic Rising Voices Library series: www.scholastic.com/risingvoicessteam. .

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 13, 2021

billion in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan in April 2021 to enable school districts and libraries to provide internet access and connected devices to students and educators during the pandemic. 7, districts and libraries had requested $6.4 The program received $7.17 Funding runs out on June 30. As of Dec.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2021

In the edLeader Panel, “ Back to the Future: 3 Key Actions for 2021-22 You Can Take NOW ,” sponsored by Alma SIS , educational leaders described projects they plan to pursue post-COVID to maximize newly available federal funds, foster equity and inclusion, and “future proof” their learning communities. Access to food, for example, among them.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 10, 2021

The post The Shake Up Learning ALL-ACCESS PASS! Shake Up Learning ALL-ACCESS PASS. With the ALL-ACCESS Pass, participants can access all of the Master Classes, Online Workshops, Podcast PD, and the Members-Only Library! (*excludes Google Certification Academies). Members-Only Library of ebooks and cheat sheets!

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Waterford

AUGUST 6, 2021

The most meaningful benefit of UDL principles is that by using them, you can improve accessibility and equity in your classroom.[4] One simple but effective way to do so is by stocking your classroom library with books that reflect your students’ diverse backgrounds and experiences. February 18, 2021. Sources : UDL Guidelines.

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Edsurge

MAY 19, 2023

They published a research paper on the use of “makerspace therapy” by graduate counseling students in 2021. Perkins, an associate professor of technology education, has a background in library science and art education. Duenyas, an associate professor of counselor education, is a former teacher and certified counselor.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Students can access the online homework system for free on campus through the Free Lab option or pay around $40 to access the homework off-campus. Ask your library staff for OER training; most are happy to help. Ask your library staff for OER training; most are happy to help. Wilson’s recommended resources.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2022

This computing device return-and-repair ritual looks different from the end-of-year textbook and library book return that was a staple of decades past. One survey of educators found a jump from about two-thirds of middle and high school students having access to a school-issued device prior to the pandemic, to 90 percent a year later.

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Edsurge

JULY 30, 2021

and internationally) just since January 2021. Epic offers a digital library of more than 40,000 books for students ages 12 and under. Consumers pay about $80 a year for the library. But moving more energetically into non-Chinese markets may be one path. It’s free to schools. elementary schools have signed up for accounts.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 22, 2022

You can have your entire library in your own pocket to take anywhere you go. There are several websites and online libraries that offer access to free ebooks and audiobooks. There are several websites and online libraries that offer access to free ebooks and audiobooks.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2020

Most of the new rules will not go into effect until 2021. Part of the previous modernization included the establishment of a budget system for Category Two funding, which covers schools’ internal connections and can cover switches, routers and access points as well as equipment needed to install broadband in schools.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2020

Most of the new rules will not go into effect until 2021. Part of the previous modernization included the establishment of a budget system for Category Two funding, which covers schools’ internal connections and can cover switches, routers and access points as well as equipment needed to install broadband in schools.

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E-rate Broadband Guidelines Trends 150

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

Most of the new rules will not go into effect until 2021. Part of the previous modernization included the establishment of a budget system for Category Two funding, which covers schools’ internal connections and can cover switches, routers and access points as well as equipment needed to install broadband in schools.

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E-rate Broadband Guidelines Trends 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Most of the new rules will not go into effect until 2021. Part of the previous modernization included the establishment of a budget system for Category Two funding, which covers schools’ internal connections and can cover switches, routers and access points as well as equipment needed to install broadband in schools.

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E-rate Broadband Guidelines Trends 150

Digital Promise

APRIL 20, 2022

In 2021, six educators representing community-based organizations, libraries, public schools, and the Digital Promise Maker Learning team embarked on a journey to increase opportunities for virtual and remote maker learning. In what ways can we be more intentional about addressing equity of access to our programs?

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