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.

Accessibility 246

Accessibility Technology Digital Citizenship Hapara 246

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

As online schooling plays an increasingly large role in education, researchers say more work needs to be done to understand and address why some families have a harder time accessing the internet. What no one talks enough about is that “we have a digital divide right within suburban and urban areas as well,” he said.

Accessibility 133

Accessibility Broadband Digital Divide Policies 133

Edsurge

JULY 18, 2020

This was new to us and, needless to say, presented a challenge: We had to evolve to stay true to our mission while, at the same time, deliver a program that worked for our learners. We also knew that not every learner in our community had the technology resources to access these opportunities.

Digital Divide 156

Digital Divide STEM Laptops Software 156

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

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

Digital Divide 108

Digital Divide Technology Classroom Accessibility 108

edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. In the case of Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD), it was narrowing the digital access gap, landing it CoSN’s Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity. To date, it has been successful.

Accessibility 98

Accessibility LMS Chromebook Digital Divide 98

Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

COVID-19 did not create the digital divide for students, added Robin Lake, the panel moderator and the director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE), which is based out of the University of Washington and has been tracking school districts’ transitions to distance learning.

Digital Divide 217

Digital Divide Survey Learning Broadband 217

Education Superhighway

JULY 2, 2024

In an increasingly digital world, affordable internet is essential for students to participate in online learning, for job seekers to search for employment opportunities, and for individuals to access telehealth services and government resources. billion of Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funds.

Broadband 52

Broadband Digital Divide Strategy Policies 52

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. Please note that these are only suggestions.

Khan Academy 545

Khan Academy Learning Blended Learning Schoology 545

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.

Future Ready 437

Future Ready Education Digital Divide MOOC 437

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.

Digital Learning 296

Digital Learning Digital Divide Broadband Learning 296

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.

eBook 382

eBook Libraries Mobility Tablets 382

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.

Libraries 505

Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 505

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.

Digital Divide 211

Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 211

The 21st Century Principal

JULY 21, 2012

Recently, I found myself entangled with several people in a Twitter debate about whether BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies actually perpetuate or aggravate the digital divide our students currently experience. Still, I can''t help but support any measures that give our students access.

Digital Divide 105

Digital Divide BYOD Policies Accessibility 105

More Verbs

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

.” It is true, MLTI has helped close the digital divide. There are schools, especially our rural schools north and east of Bangor, that the only significant access to technology students have is to MLTI provided devices. But there are two digital divides. This first one is the Digital Access Divide.

Digital Divide 195

Digital Divide Laptops Tablets Learning 195

Securly

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The CoSN 2024 State of EdTech District Leadership report sheds additional light on these issues and the unique challenges they present. Yet they also worry about the challenges AI presents. Increasing Digital Equity & Parent Engagement Districts seem to be struggling with a growing digital divide.

EdTech 130

EdTech How To Analysis Student Data Privacy 130

The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 20, 2022

Access to Devices Students and adults know that access to technology is crucial for preparing students for success in the world. Pre-pandemic there was an enormous digital divide. That is because the devices provide digital accessibility and translation. Normal was a digital divide.

Digital Divide 132

Digital Divide Learning Chromebook Accessibility 132

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2020

Even with all the progress being made and practical innovations taking place, COVID-19 has unearthed on a global scale the inequity that persists when it comes to access to high-speed WIFI and technology. Even in more affluent areas, one cannot assume equitable access. Think of this as direct instruction on paper.

Learning 419

Learning Digital Divide Blended Learning Knowledge Base 419

More Verbs

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

.” It is true, MLTI has helped close the digital divide. There are schools, especially our rural schools north and east of Bangor, that the only significant access to technology students have is to MLTI provided devices. But there are two digital divides. This first one is the Digital Access Divide.

Digital Divide 210

Digital Divide Laptops Tablets Learning 210

Edsurge

MAY 1, 2023

We encourage youth to submit ideas focused on one of the following three categories: Digital Empowerment, Equity In Action and Thriving Planet. Digital Empowerment ideas can be solutions that help bridge the digital divide. Project 10Million is one of our education initiatives aimed at closing the digital divide.

Digital Divide 153

Digital Divide Mobility Laptops Tablets 153

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.

Advocacy 404

Advocacy E-rate Digital Divide Meeting 404

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. That’s the way we’ve always done it ( TTWWADI ) inhibits change Everyone has been presented with a clean slate.

LMS 545

LMS Professional Learning Learning Schoology 545

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. Sponsored by ClassLink When you consider the power education has in launching a child’s future, giving every student the same interactions, services, and access becomes more than just a regulation; it becomes a guiding principle.

Advocacy 120

Advocacy Education Learning Digital Divide 120

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?

Technology 235

Technology Digital Divide Education Digital Citizenship 235

EdTechSandyK

MARCH 6, 2013

Notes from SXSWedu presentation by Dr. Michael Mills [link] Bit.ly/BYODResources Studies have shown that low SES students test scores go up 30% when they have access to mobile devices. Access is a basic right in our country. Gives them access to knowledge that other students might experience in person. BYODResources Bit.ly/byoddocs

BYOD 94

BYOD Digital Divide Mobility Survey 94

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

They just weren’t ready for distance learning, and a big part of that was that too many students lacked adequate WiFi access to get to virtual class. 1560 , and proposed adding sections designed “to close the digital divide in California.” Cases like 2020’s Cayla J.

Broadband 139

Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 139

N2Y

MAY 20, 2021

In addition to indexing by state and funding type, we present a detailed list of “allowable activities” for CARES and ESSER I, II, and III, as well as special funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). What can bridge the digital divide within the special education community?

eBook 52

eBook Accessibility Digital Divide Education 52

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.

Libraries 381

Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 381

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Media literacy: Media literacy involves the ability to critically analyze and interpret various forms of digital media. This includes understanding visual communication, recognizing biases in digital content, and evaluating the credibility of information presented in different media formats.

Digital Citizenship 87

Digital Citizenship Digital Divide Analysis Accessibility 87

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Mississippi’s past, marked by a legacy of racial segregation and educational inequality, continues to cast a long shadow on its present and future. In addition, special education programs and staff remain woefully under-resourced, while access to mental health professionals and support is often limited or, in some cases, entirely nonexistent.

Broadband 114

Broadband Digital Divide Report Guidelines 114

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 30, 2020

As the Coronavirus has changed the landscape of education, I have become more and more aware of inequity and the digital divide. In my reflection, I have attempted to present ideas for all schools across the digital divide. What can be provided with low bandwidth and quick access limitations?

LMS 217

LMS Digital Divide Blended Learning Survey 217

Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Others shared that they or their colleagues fear being reprimanded by school leaders for trying something new, don’t feel adequately trained, or lack access to the tools they need to implement edtech effectively. Internet access has also improved substantially.

EdTech 185

EdTech Groups Digital Divide Training 185

Education Superhighway

MAY 24, 2022

households that have access to the internet but cannot afford to connect , partnerships are critical to removing the barriers that keep under-resourced households offline. Local leaders can make an immediate impact on the digital divide in their community by launching an Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) awareness campaign.

Broadband 52

Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Online Learning 52

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

If the workday of an adult typically requires seamless broadband access, then it’s reasonable that today’s students need the same access during their school day. The key is the state leadership to make broadband accessible to all. More important, states are starting to recognize the need for equitable access off site.

Broadband 56

Broadband Accessibility E-rate Mobility 56

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

From personalized learning experiences to increased access to resources, technology enhances student engagement, fosters collaboration, and provides flexibility in how, when, and where learning occurs, creating a more dynamic and effective educational environment. Another significant advantage is enhanced access to resources.

Technology 52

Technology Learning Personalized Learning Digital Divide 52

Education Superhighway

AUGUST 29, 2022

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) allocated over $45 billion to states for broadband deployment through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) and Digital Equity Act (DEA) programs. The No Home Left Offline Coalition will. The No Home Left Offline Coalition will.

Broadband 52

Broadband Digital Divide Advocacy Policies 52

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

While online learning offers flexibility and accessibility, challenges such as technological barriers, limited social interaction, and the need for self-directed learning can impact success rates. Do students learn better online or in a classroom: statistics help shed light. What is the success rate of online learning?

Classroom 76

Classroom Online Learning Learning Outcomes 76