Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The NEO Blog turns three the day after tomorrow! But since November 17 is a Saturday this year and we’re not talking about the celebration of a toddler’s birthday but about that of a blog, the NEO team decided to do something special about it today! Top 10 NEO Blog posts. And so ends our list of best performing NEO Blog posts.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2024

While experts acknowledge risks such as bias and access disparities, they foresee AI-driven assessments reshaping education by tailoring tests to individual needs and promoting deeper learning. Identify plagiarism or cheating But there are drawbacks educators must watch for and may take time to resolve.

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Digital Divide Digital Citizenship Trends Outcomes 435

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

The digital divide has long been a simmering problem facing millions of students that took a global pandemic to bring to a boil. At the time, nearly 16 million students in the United States lacked home internet access, according to a widely cited report from Common Sense Media.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 4, 2018

Welcome to NEO Blog 2018! Today we launch right in with a topic that is on the minds and hearts of many teachers – the “digital divide”; that silent, pernicious socioeconomic gap between students that have and students that do not have access to technology. Digital divide: facts and figures.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

At the same time, smartphones, tablets and laptops can be used to access the school LMS , with the corresponding courses and learning materials, conduct research online for a school paper, check facts fast, make use of productivity tools, and even access educational apps. Myths No 3: BYOD will deepen the digital divide.

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Education Superhighway

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Access to affordable, high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but a necessity to thrive in the modern world. Yet, in Chicago and cities nationwide, Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs) such as apartment buildings and public housing often remain at the center of the digital divide.

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Access to high-speed internet is necessary for participating in today’s digital economy. Yet millions of residents in multi-dwelling units nationwide lack reliable connectivity, which hinders their ability to work, learn, and access essential services. States Leading the Way in MDU Connectivity Across the U.S.,

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Digital Divide Broadband Accessibility Strategy 52

Neo LMS

MARCH 11, 2021

In the past year, online schooling has put a strain on vulnerable communities, especially those who have difficulties accessing technology or making the best out of limited resources. Read more: 6 Practical strategies for teaching across the digital divide. So keep an eye on the NEO Blog!

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Internet connectivity is a big deal for learner equity and access. To help the country close this digital divide, a goal of meeting or exceeding internet access at speeds of at least one megabit per second (Mbps) per student was set by the FCC. Build autonomy, self-management and digital citizenship.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Turns out — and not really a surprise — the cost of the digital devices was minor compared to the cost of the websites and webtools required to meet goals. Listen and Read.

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Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 543

Education Superhighway

JANUARY 14, 2025

Access to affordable and reliable internet has become an essential utility, yet millions of affordable housing residents remain unconnected. Committed to fostering digital equity across the state, Massachusetts has embarked on groundbreaking efforts to bridge the digital divide in public and affordable housing.

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Digital Divide Broadband Accessibility Resources 52

Neo LMS

AUGUST 17, 2021

It has a vital role in providing access to quality education on a more permanent basis. While there are video and audio tools that help bridge the physical distance, your communications strategy needs to include cognizance of the digital divide and your students’ access to these tools.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 27, 2022

Some of these are: different approaches to teaching adapted to students’ needs, developed ICT skills, professional development for teachers, attempts to bridge the digital divide, improvement of resource accessibility, funding and curriculum changes. Exploring three opportunities for education created by the pandemic.

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Future Ready Education Digital Divide MOOC 437

Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

The digital divide in accessing learning and teaching tools and large gaps in teacher’s access to digital training are other areas of concern. The best edtech tools possess unique characteristics, like engagement, assessment, accessibility, and effectiveness.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Most districts have figured out how to temporarily narrow the digital divide by creating a patchwork of coverage achieved by distributing classroom devices, purchasing some new ones, and buying hotspots. There are three parts to the problem: access, participation, and powerful use.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 24, 2017

Episode 40 of #10MT Interviews Daisy Dyer Duerr From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Additionally, only 55% of rural America has broadband access versus 94% of urban America. This digital divide and poverty create unique challenges. Blog: [link]. Stream by clicking here.

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Digital Promise

MAY 13, 2021

Highlights from the survey include: Keeping Up Academically and the Digital Divide : Eighty-two percent of teachers say it’s been difficult for their students to keep up academically during the pandemic, though only 45 percent of parents have the same concern for their own child. Digital Divide.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Turns out — and not really a surprise — the cost of the digital devices was minor compared to the cost of the websites and webtools required to meet goals. Listen and Read.

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Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 459

Digital Promise

AUGUST 18, 2021

Last year, my predecessor, Karen Cator outlined ways in which we can finally close the Digital Learning Gap. We hope to share these best practices and inform the work of many more school systems, as well as the work of state chiefs of education and governors as they plan to use unprecedented federal funding to close the digital divide.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Once you find a book, you access a scanned version (if available, say from Project Gutenberg) or purchase it at a linked bookstore. Access this catalog via the website. Access this collection via the website. Resources include The Raven, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and The Road Not Taken.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 2, 2017

We have made great strides to level the technology playing field in education, but unfortunately the digital divide still exists between those who have the tools to research, learn and collaborate online at home, and those who don’t. 1 Further, there’s a second level digital divide 2 that’s emerging in the classroom.

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Digital Divide Technology Hapara Training 222

Neo LMS

JULY 12, 2018

A counterpoint to these figures, is also the finding that 70% of teachers assign homework requiring broadband access. 4 Examples of the best digital access initiatives. The post 4 Examples of the best digital access initiatives appeared first on NEO BLOG. EveryoneOn.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Prior to the pandemic, students participating in College Connect gathered at a local school after school to access applications and resources while receiving support from staff, including the superintendent. Jacob, the district’s superintendent. Thanks to the district’s efforts, connectivity in the community has reached 100 percent.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2020

Organizations and coalitions including Learning Keeps Going , Tech for Learners , Google , and Digital Promise have also compiled lists of resources from various education organizations as well as available edtech products. Bridging The Digital Divide. It also includes digital access and quality online learning opportunities.

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Privacy and Student Data During these pressing circumstances, many educators are curating and sharing digital tools, strategies, and tips for remote teaching with their networks. Moving forward, educators need better training and support for evaluating digital tools, online resources, and apps for educational purposes.

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Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 218

Neo LMS

MAY 14, 2020

There’s no secret that a digital divide is creating barriers between students and learning. Access to a good enough internet connection and a device should be a right and not a privilege. Lessons from the lockdown on traditional education appeared first on NEO BLOG. The post What’s next?

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Securly

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Securly’s latest on-demand digital event focuses on the impact of AI in K-12 education, and how it can help to revolutionize your school climate monitoring. Increasing Digital Equity & Parent Engagement Districts seem to be struggling with a growing digital divide. Click to watch today !

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 20, 2020

Address the digital divide. As thousands of school districts across the country have rolled out remote learning, many have discovered that students have very different sets of resources when it comes to digital education tools. This raises the question: How exactly should schools invest in technology to keep up?

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Technology Digital Divide Education Digital Citizenship 284

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. That’s why neglecting this area can lead to a bigger digital divide among students. The post Making educators’ lives easier for World Teachers’ Day appeared first on NEO BLOG.

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

To get a sense of what the widespread closure of libraries could mean, and hear some creative ways libraries are reaching out digitally, we talked with Jessamyn West, an educational technologist who runs the librarian.net blog and is author of "Without a Net: Librarians Bridging the Digital Divide."

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Libraries Digital Divide Accessibility Survey 212

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Who doesn’t want all students to access and participate in powerful learning opportunities? With an intentional focus on students at the margins, it is possible to create equitable access, participation, and outcomes. The word “equity” inspires good feelings. The world is inequitable by design—therefore, so is our education ecosystem.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2024

This post on mobile and broadband speeds originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. Mobile vs. broadband speeds Mobile broadband relies on cellular networks to provide internet access to devices like smartphones and tablets.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

One more conspicuous threat of generative AI is its ability to exacerbate the digital divide. The digital divide in education is the unequal access to technology and digital resources for learning. Disparities in digital access, also referred to as digital equity , remains a challenge for K-12 education.

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Digital Promise

JULY 25, 2017

There are pockets of inspiration and excellence where students and teachers are leveraging technology to solve complex problems, work with big data sets, connect across borders, access experts, collaborate with peers, and engage in compelling projects. This dichotomy is especially pronounced in underserved schools.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Access to high-quality education is widely recognized as a pivotal tool for alleviating poverty, mitigating the spread of disease and malnutrition, fostering children's overall welfare and empowering women. billion people worldwide without internet access. billion people worldwide without internet access.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2017

Technology can make this growing body of research accessible and practical so developers and educators can use it to truly support the full diversity of learners. Bridging the Digital Divide with Anytime/Anywhere. Bridging the Digital Divide with Anytime/Anywhere.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Hip Hughes on episode 155 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. And if you click www.coolcatteacher.com/edpuzzle , Edpuzzle will give your school access to the 50,000 best lessons from Edpuzzle, organized in folders and ready to be used by teachers. Listen Now.

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