EdTech Magazine

MARCH 2, 2021

Internet access is the electricity of the 1930s and ’40s; it is that crucial to everyday life and learning,” said New York Commissioner of Education Betty Rosa said in a Feb. A year later, schools across the country are still struggling to bridge the gaps. 24 press release.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 1, 2025

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Ninety percent of jobs require digital skills,” said Ji Soo Song, Director of Projects and Initiatives at SETDA. Having access to technology critically affects student academic achievement, career advancement, and pay equity. It doesnt necessarily account for all learners, said Song.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Not long ago, mobile devices were considered perfect for any past-time activity, and had no place in the classroom. There are plenty of concerns about implementing BYOD in the classroom, which makes many educators unwilling to plunge in this still new pool. Top 3 myths about BYOD in the classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 29, 2018

Ray Allen Foundation Gifts Computer Lab to Miami-Dade Middle School to Help Bridge the Digital Divide. Allen isn’t a technologist by trade or hobby, but he believes students must have access to modern tools for learning because education is essential to keeping American kids competitive. ricky.ribeiro. Tue, 05/29/2018 - 23:37.

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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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Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And one, Mississippi, has made important strides in closing the digital divide through a pandemic response plan that took each school district’s unique needs and challenges into account. It is worth remembering that the digital divide is not an all or nothing phenomenon.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. From budgets to banking to credit and savings, choose a topic and use it in your classroom with EVERFI’s free financial literacy lesson plans. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools?

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Q&A: Steve Langford on Equalizing Student Access to the Web and Tech. Inequities in student access to reliable internet service and personal technology are not insurmountable. Langford recently talked with EdTech about the challenges of the digital divide and practical ways to overcome them. shauna.miller_miJ5.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The plan separates technological divides — barriers that block some students from full participation — into access, design and use. Ultimately, some hope this plan will move the conversation beyond what access students have to tech and toward discussion about how effective that tech actually is in learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Technology use in education has seen a massive 226% surge over the past five years that spans classroom and homework. School-related tasks from digital assignments to research, video streaming, video lessons, and web calls require more data. who still may not have reliable internet access at all, according to the FCC.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 4, 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. Now, however, access to technology is becoming a rights issue. Digital Divide 2.0.

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 7, 2016

When I was an Instructional Technology Director one of the challenges I faced was working to ensure that students, no matter where they lived in my district, had access to the same tools and opportunities. I could provide technology that could be used in the schools, and provided high speed network access while they were in schools.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

Additionally, the digital divide is wider than many perceived. Access to devices and reliable WIFI needs to be emphasized. Kids also need access to equitable resources and learning experiences. The “haves” have tended to prosper while the “have nots” have suffered. We can ill-afford not to address this fact.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Despite the promise of digital technologies, not all communities around the world have the access they need. One way to lessen the global digital divide is to provide affordable and accessible computing education to all, regardless of socioeconomic background. This is where Code Clubs come in.

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EdNews Daily

JANUARY 4, 2021

the digital divide, lack of access in rural areas, weather-related disruptions, overcrowded classrooms, understaffed school buildings, bullying, and many more. Covid-19 is the most recent and most significant, and it has challenged our education system in innumerable ways.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Although digital technologies hold great promise in the realm of education, access remains limited for many communities worldwide. One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information. How does datacasting work?

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 24, 2025

While tech has brought a lot of exciting changes to education, there are some real disadvantages of technology in the classroom. So read on for some of the key disadvantages of technology in the classroom and a few teacher-tested strategies that can help. months of additional learning progress compared to those without access.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Though not exactly new, e-learning is being quickly embraced by more and more people as a complement or alternative to traditional classroom learning. According to a survey from the University of the Potomac, 70 percent of students–and 77 percent of educators–say that online learning is better than traditional classroom learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

History teacher Keith “Hip” Hughes has a massive following on his YouTube channel.Today, he shares his technique for flipping the classroom in engaging, powerful ways. Today’s Sponsor: Edpuzzle is my new favorite flipped classroom tool. Five Ways to Flip Your Classroom. We want to be “conductors” of our classroom.

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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. Create student experiences that promote equity.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology).

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Q&A: Kim Buryanek on Bringing Digital Equity into Classrooms. To make the best use of the technology, and to try to give every student a comparable digital learning experience, teachers need professional development, says Kim Buryanek, associate superintendent of Sioux City Community School District in Iowa. keara.dowd_i47Z.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2021

Over time, internet access has shifted from an amenity to a necessity. But for the millions of students and families without internet access at home, adapting to the virtual classroom became extremely challenging, if not impossible. was especially concerned about internet accessibility, and she wasn’t alone.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

This funding, which was crucial in bridging the digital divide, now stands at a crossroads, potentially leaving many educational institutions grappling with outdated technology and hindering access to the digital resources necessary for effective learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

At the same time, the digital divide has to be tackled where all learners have equitable access to a device, reliable WIFI, and quality resources. New classroom furniture that is flexible should be considered that can be arranged in ways to support collaboration and blended pedagogies that were implemented remotely.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

As the district prepares to reopen for full in-person learning on August 30, teachers are attending training sessions and figuring out just what role technology will play in their classrooms. My goal for this year is to see how I’ll make [digital tools] effective in the classroom.”. Shawn Lambert, Brunswick School Department.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 17, 2020

Many students have been traumatized over the past couple of months as a result of inadequate access to food, social isolation, parents being laid off, and in some cases, the lack of a caring adult in the home. Additionally, the digital divide is wider than many perceived. We can ill-afford not to address this fact.

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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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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Key points: Schools must ensure greater access to the tech tools students and teachers need The digital divide still holds students back DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable For more news on classroom equity, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Believing that all students have the same access to technology is a mistake.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

As schools strive to make information accessible to all students, technology provides great solutions. So, the question remains, is technology in the classroom a hindrance or an opportunity? At the same time, it often presents its own set of challenges to overcome. Take our quiz, and see what you learn! Having trouble viewing?

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The only difference is we are not in the classroom and they feel comfortable; it helps that the students have that experience.”. 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.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In July, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the use of E-rate funds to loan Wi-Fi hotspots that support students, school staff, and library patrons without internet access. The federal E-rate program provides discounts to help schools and libraries obtain affordable telecommunications and internet access.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Related content: When the digital divide is made worse by a pandemic. Despite many efforts to close the digital divide, not all students have equal access to the proper devices and connectivity needed to continue their education. students lack home internet access and simply could not continue with their learning.

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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

JULY 29, 2021

By leveraging e-learning and other strategies, edtech can help teachers and students get back to the classroom without facing many difficulties. However, instead of focusing only on edtech products used in the classroom and online learning, PD programs should pay attention to the broader subjects of technology.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

households lack what has become a basic need, according to a new report by EducationSuperHighway, an education nonprofit that in 2019 helped to almost eliminate the internet connectivity gap in classrooms across the country. The post The affordability gap is the biggest part of the digital divide appeared first on The Hechinger Report.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Together, these insights highlight an urgent need to connect classroom learning to future careers by 2025. Straddling the classroom and business sector, edtech companies are uniquely positioned to help students connect their education to potential careers beyond the classroom in new and engaging ways. Here are three examples: 1.

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