eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2020

When edtech first burst onto the scene almost three decades ago, access to more technology – devices, broadband – was everything. The parents, teachers, and other mentors who guide a child’s education – whom I like to refer to as “learning guardians” – aren’t merely satisfied with increasing the amount of tech in the classroom.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 17, 2019

For example, it’s no good investing in iPads for the school if the broadband bandwidth and Wi-Fi connectivity aren’t up to scratch. Teaching large classes and distracted students can be challenging at the best of times, which is why you need fluid, accessible software that makes your job much easier.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Back in April, as schools across the country shifted to online instruction to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Scott Muri saw firsthand just how damaging lack of internet access can be for students and families. They said these are the only students that have access to the internet from their homes,” Muri said. “So,

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2020

She shares one computer with her family of five, lacks home internet access and uses a smartphone to connect online. As the years pass, the gap between Jennifer’s and Maria’s access to technology widens: Jennifer has everything she needs at her fingertips, while Maria does not. I think we all know the answer.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2021

While remote learning may be ending in most places across the country, many students will continue to struggle to complete many lessons and assignments because they lack adequate internet service and access to devices at home — a phenomenon commonly referred to as the “homework gap.”. There are some positive findings in the survey.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

And yet, reliable broadband is far from guaranteed in this region of towering plateaus, sagebrush valleys and steep canyons. All their work is on that computer,” said Caine, “and they need that access.”. That’s why district leaders are eager to pilot an ambitious, statewide broadband initiative.

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eSchool News

APRIL 13, 2020

When edtech first burst onto the scene almost three decades ago, access to more technology – devices, broadband – was everything. The parents, teachers, and other mentors who guide a child’s education – whom I like to refer to as “learning guardians” – aren’t merely satisfied with increasing the amount of tech in the classroom.

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Lightspeed Systems

MARCH 12, 2025

You see whos accessing what, when, and from whereso you can catch potential threats long before they disrupt the district. They lost theirs, borrowed a siblings, and I had to cross-reference multiple systems just to match a serial number. How Signal Addresses It: We consolidate device and user data into a single view.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

It is also not too surprising, given that for much of this decade businesses and governments have laid the infrastructure needed to support online learning, through enabling better broadband internet access and providing cheap computing devices to schools. A different ‘digital divide’ has emerged.

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2018

Digital learning helps students grasp concepts more fully, and not having access to the wealth of information found in online videos, apps, and curriculum puts these students at an immediate disadvantage to their connected peers. In today’s classrooms, high-speed internet is no longer an option; it has become a necessity.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2018

It’s no great overstatement to say that the Federal Communications Commission’s recent decision to rollback net neutrality protections has shaken the education community’s faith in open and equitable internet access for all students. Since it began in the 1990s, E-Rate has helped bring high-speed internet access to 97 percent of U.S.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

You don’t have a computer, you don’t have internet, you can’t even access distance learning,” Silver said. RELATED: Racial segregation is one reason some families have internet access and others don’t, new research finds. We need to change that.”. “We We can’t afford not to.”. The homework gap isn’t new.

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edWeb.net

MAY 9, 2023

Finally, with digital equity, the hurdle to providing equitable access to quality digital technologies, technology use, support, and digital content is imperative for all learners. Learner agency refers to students as active choice makers in their education, reconceptualizing their role from “student” to “learner.”

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Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2018

Even more troublesome than the delays are flat-out denials, says Evan Marwell, CEO of EducationSuperHighway, a nonprofit that advocates for improved broadband in schools. This year, there were 347 such requests—for about $440 million in new broadband construction—and only a small fraction have received responses so far. 1 target date.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 20, 2023

Under-resourced students and those in rural areas without internet access could not consistently attend classes, either in person or virtually. Whenever I hear someone fatalistically reference what these trends mean for the future of education, I counter that we have an opportunity to change our mindset and our models.

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Education Superhighway

JULY 17, 2019

Monthly broadband fees. Over the last five years, the cost of school broadband has decreased by 85%. We’ve seen that when armed with the knowledge of other school districts’ broadband deals, district leaders can significantly increase the bandwidth they receive within their existing budgets. Equipment closet accessories.

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 10, 2017

In today’s classrooms, basic Internet access is not enough. Having high-speed access in school networks is now a necessity in every child’s education. WHY HIGH-SPEED CONNECTION MATTERS. What deals have Internet providers offered other school districts in your area? Better connectivity is not just important; it is attainable.

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 10, 2017

In today’s classrooms, basic Internet access is not enough. Having high-speed access in school networks is now a necessity in every child’s education. WHY HIGH-SPEED CONNECTION MATTERS. What deals have Internet providers offered other school districts in your area? Better connectivity is not just important; it is attainable.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

The E-rate program helps schools and libraries access high-speed internet and telecommunications at prices that won’t break the bank. Discounts can range from 20 percent to 90 percent of the cost of eligible services, and applicants can refer to resources that help them determine discount percentages.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

The Homework Gap refers to the number of school-age children who don’t have broadband access at home and cannot complete their school assignments. At the same time, districts are finding ways to provide mobile internet access for students that don’t have it once they leave school, even with limited funds and stretched budgets.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Like many online schools, students at the school took self-guided, online lessons at home or somewhere with adequate broadband and the support of an offsite teacher who could also work outside a traditional schoolhouse. They didn’t give us any information about where we’re supposed to refer to.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access.

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Education Superhighway

JANUARY 8, 2019

In addition to celebrating school districts nationwide, this year our blog will feature a new Broadband Leaders series. His work has been instrumental in securing the Internet access all Maryland students need for an equitable and quality education. Meet Gary Davis. Districts in Maryland do not have taxing authority.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2019

In 2007, he started using the name “Byju’s CAT Classes”—a reference to the Management Institutes’ entrance exam—for his services, according to Indian trademark documents. He offered online live and video classes through broadband and satellite to teach students beyond the centers’ walls.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 2, 2021

Meeting transcripts (later this year): Teachers will be able to receive meeting transcripts, share transcripts with students, review what was discussed during class or maintain a record for future reference. Admins can now access Meet logs in the investigation tool, so they can identify, triage and take action on security and privacy issues.

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Georgia Test Prep

JANUARY 25, 2021

Most notably, they have a tiny rectangle that fits in the palm of their hand that gives them access to all of recorded human history and culture… and this is a gift and a curse! Displaying problematic behavior when they can’t access their devices. Displaying withdrawal symptoms when they can’t access their devices.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access. Disaster Strikes!

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MindShift

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Schools across the country are nervously watching to see if the Federal Communications Commission chooses to repeal Obama-era regulations that protect an open internet, often referred to as “net neutrality.” Companies can’t block access to any websites or apps, and can’t meddle with loading speeds.

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Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 6, 2021

An initial needs assessment by CCSD found that 70,000 respondents did not have a device, 18,000 did not have Internet access, and 120,000 did not respond at all. The survey results demonstrated the urgency of eliminating broadband accessibility as a barrier to remote learning. This program was called Connect2Compete.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 5, 2012

Never before has gaining access to information been so easy. The imminent arrival of widespread 4G broadband and LTE ( Long Term Evolution ) will usher in wider availability to information and push even more data to our mobile devices over the same amount of radio spectrum. Access to information is one thing.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2017

The E-rate program helps schools and libraries access high-speed internet and telecommunications at prices that won’t break the bank. Discounts can range from 20 percent to 90 percent of the cost of eligible services, and applicants can refer to resources that help them determine discount percentages.

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eSpark

JANUARY 11, 2016

Unfortunately, many low-income or rural families across the country don’t have internet access at home. A recent Pew study estimates that 17% of families with school-age children do not have reliable high-speed internet access at home. families, broadband is not affordable. For nearly 5 million U.S.

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Marketplace K-12

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Students participating in the program will receive either a free smartphone, tablet, laptop, or “hotspot” device that offers them access to the web. families with children in school do not have home broadband access. The Pew Research Center has estimated that 5 million U.S. District Extends Wi-Fi to Students in Public Housing.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 12, 2016

The image presented here was ironic, appearing as it did on the door to the main venue of the conference, but as several pointed out, the device in the image is a reference to a bygone age when mobile phones were primitive. Significant problems include a lack of broadband connectivity in various parts of the world.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 25, 2016

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will soon consider adopting a new version of its Lifeline program to increase broadband access for the millions of low-income Americans who do not have consistent service. Address the lack of broadband Internet access in many lower-income homes.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 25, 2016

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will soon consider adopting a new version of its Lifeline program to increase broadband access for the millions of low-income Americans who do not have consistent service. Address the lack of broadband Internet access in many lower-income homes.

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