The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Two students who received laptops because of a parent-led effort to close the digital divide for Spanish-speaking families in Clark County, Nevada. A student shows off the laptop she received thanks to of a parent-led effort to close the digital divide for Spanish-speaking families in Clark County, Nevada.

Digital Divide 145

Digital Divide Laptops Social Media Groups 145

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Department of Education aims to highlight that disparity and many other inequities in the use and design of ed tech, as well as access to it. The report also offers ways that those digital divides can be mitigated. “We The post How can we close the digital divide? Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter.

Digital Divide 107

Digital Divide Advocacy Policies Report 107

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

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 519

Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 519

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

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 193

Digital Divide STEM Laptops Software 193

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

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 417

Advocacy E-rate Digital Divide Meeting 417

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

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 141

Accessibility Broadband Digital Divide Policies 141

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 218

Digital Divide Survey Learning Broadband 218

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 130

Digital Divide Technology Classroom Accessibility 130

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 400

eBook Libraries Mobility Tablets 400

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

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 218

Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 218

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 408

Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 408

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

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

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 23, 2012

He began his keynote by sharing a video montage of Khan Academy highlights and then presenting some impressive statistics on usage. The video resources and associated services provided for free by Khan Academy are powerful learning tools, if they can be accessed by populations (rural and urban) that need them the most. And they do.

Khan Academy 280

Khan Academy Flipped Classroom Digital Divide Common Core 280

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

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 244

Technology Digital Divide Education Digital Citizenship 244

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

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 166

Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 166

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 130

Digital Divide Learning Chromebook Accessibility 130

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

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 159

Digital Divide Mobility Laptops Tablets 159

Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2021

To set the foundation for technology-empowered learning during and beyond the pandemic, education leaders are actively tackling internet and device access issues to narrow the digital divide.

Analysis 207

Analysis Education Digital Divide Policies 207

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

suffer on the no-internet side of the digital divide , according to the Federal Communications Commission. And this spring, 60 percent of low-income parents expressed that their children are likely to experience at least one digital obstacle doing their K-12 homework online. Roughly 21 million people in the U.S.

Education 193

Education Handbook Digital Divide Course 193

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 212

EdTech Groups Digital Divide Training 212

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

These one-time gifts from billionaires and multinational corporations are welcomed by most schools, but they are not enough to close gaps in access to learning technologies nor ultimately a sustainable financing solution for technology infrastructure. More than Devices The “digital divide” was not quite a household term two years ago.

Technology 193

Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 193

Edsurge

JANUARY 20, 2020

In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. Part of our Palmdale Promise was to provide equitable access to technology for all students, regardless of school or location. There was huge disparity.

Digital Learning 141

Digital Learning Digital Divide Classroom Learning 141

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

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. You kow, we haven’t closed that digital divide quite yet. Pause the video and add your voice just in certain spots. Listen Now.

Classroom 83

Classroom Khan Academy Flipped Classroom Video 83

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

So far, the pandemic has revealed the challenges of conducting education remotely as well as uneven access to Wi-Fi and devices such as laptops. The Miami-Dade school district, for example, adopted a plan back in 2012 to close the digital divide. million kids statewide lacked access to Wi-Fi and computers.

Digital Divide 131

Digital Divide Laptops Accessibility Online Learning 131

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

Neo LMS

APRIL 27, 2017

There is also a concern that BYOD creates digital divides in the classroom between well-resourced students and those from families that simply cannot afford to give their children devices. Be sure that parents have full access to your privacy and security policies.

BYOD 154

BYOD Digital Divide Online Learning Policies 154

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 20, 2016

The best method to reach them is with a short, pithy message that’s informative and easy to access. Some parents are not comfortable with or do not have access to text messages and/or the Internet. It straddles the digital divide between those with the tech-infused family and those who feel pretty plugged in just having a phone.

Tools 150

Tools Digital Divide Report Digital Citizenship 150

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Given its growing influence, students must be equipped with computational thinking skills to genuinely connect and contribute to our digital world. Public school students’ computer use must move beyond consuming information and performing routine tasks like reading, writing and presenting.

Training 136

Training Digital Divide System Analysis 136