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.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. The report also offers ways that those digital divides can be mitigated. “We Subscribe today!

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices. However, true immersion is not guaranteed, and issues, such as accessibility, are always important to consider. However, making this kind of immersion accessible for everyone, regardless of their circumstances, is a major barrier that must be overcome.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. The post The affordability gap is the biggest part of the digital divide appeared first on The Hechinger Report.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Parkland School District in Pennsylvania, like many of the nation’s public school systems, is seeing increases in student poverty rates and English language proficiency — trends that could make any existing digital divides worse. But Parkland school leaders are taking proactive steps to improve digital equity.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. What no one talks enough about is that “we have a digital divide right within suburban and urban areas as well,” he said.

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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?

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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. This is undoubtedly a global trend — and a major problem. That’s why neglecting this area can lead to a bigger digital divide among students. Offer to help with technology.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Here are 10 of the NEO Blog’s best posts from the third year of its existence: 6 Practical strategies for teaching across the digital divide. The figures in that report indicate that the digitization of the classroom is not happening as rapidly as the tech media would have us think. Top 5 LMS benefits for HE students.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 4, 2020

Students who haven’t had access to technology since mid-March could face significant problems, said Karen Cator, CEO of Digital Promise, a nonprofit that works for innovation in schools. “If If we can’t get every student access, that’s going to exacerbate the gaps even more.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 24, 2017

Additionally, only 55% of rural America has broadband access versus 94% of urban America. This digital divide and poverty create unique challenges. ” In today’s show, we’ll discuss: Promoting more broadband access. ” In today’s show, we’ll discuss: Promoting more broadband access.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2017

We will team up to guess research trends and key findings in maker education. 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.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 1, 2020

The coronavirus-induced shift of learning off campus was dramatic, but it accelerated a trend that has been growing over the past several years. On the other end of the digital divide are more than 1,000 colleges where 95 percent of students or more do no online coursework. When I write, I write formally.’”.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 10, 2020

The biggest danger that higher education faces as a sector, though, is the loss of gains that we have made over the past 20 years in access to a college education — with all of the accompanying benefits to individuals and our entire society — for first-generation and minority students. What needs to happen?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Edtech is poised to guide students to success in 2024 Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Current Trends in Education In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has spread the word about how edtech has witnessed transformative trends shaping the future of learning. What are the trends in education in 2024?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

When new trends become the norm, report findings sometimes elicit more shrugs than surprise. smartphone and Wi-Fi adoption, which continues to grow unabated as evidenced in latest internet trends deck from renowned investor Mary Meeker. A different ‘digital divide’ has emerged. That’s arguably the case for U.S.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The conversation has quickly shifted from whether technology should be used in learning to how we can use it to improve learning and ensure that all students have access to high-quality educational experiences. students are unable to access school online, and 42 million Americans don’t have the means to purchase internet access.

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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. How do you combat this trend?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2018

boast broadband access these days, and plenty of assignments require the internet, when students head home, their connections are not quite in lockstep with schools. Thus, there is a homework gap—the problem created when students who use digital learning in class can’t get online at home to finish up their schoolwork.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2023

As schools shifted to remote learning, a digital divide emerged, leaving countless students on the wrong side of the equation. The unequal access to technology and the internet has widened the gap, hindering the academic progress of many young minds.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

If the results from today’s release of the 2023 State Ed Tech Trends Repor t are any indication, it’s long and complicated. This emphasizes the digital divide’s persistent impact on education. The pandemic also revealed disparities in access, both in rural and urban settings.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The digital divide between rich and poor students isn’t what it used to be. We talked to them about the race to equip students with devices, the role that content plays in the overall equation, what schools with limited resources should know about these trends and what’s in store for the future. Here’s what they shared with us.

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2023

From an infrastructure standpoint, that means eliminating the digital divides that exist within our own campus. Students in Building A must have access to the same level of high-quality Internet as students in Building B, regardless of a school building’s age or geographic location.

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Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2019

Here were the three biggest trends they identified (in no particular order): Tech Addiction Rich media—gaming, VR, mixed reality—can be so powerful that they distract us from the offline world. Digital Divides While some may end up with too much of the latest media, others are completely cut off, due to persistent lack of broadband.

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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.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Related: The affordability gap is the biggest part of the digital divide. Subscribe today! The program received $7.17

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

Recognition that the digital divide prevents academic progress has prompted colleges to do more to connect students with tech tools. In the midst of these trends, we wanted to hear how academic innovation leaders are thinking and feeling about higher education right now. Here are the top trends they’re seeing.

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Flipped Classroom Course Digital Divide Trends 214

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.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Innovation and access are two major learning trends in 2024 Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Current Trends in Education In 2024, K-12 learning experiences are evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements and educational paradigms. What are the trends in learning in 2024?

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Edsurge

MAY 25, 2017

Another thing that I don't hear about that much these days, but I know you have views on is the digital divide. Where do you see the digital divide today in terms of education? The digital divide is still a problem, and it's a growing problem. The League for Innovation did a trend study in 1997.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

If the results from today’s release of the 2023 State Ed Tech Trends Repor t are any indication, it’s long and complicated. This emphasizes the digital divide’s persistent impact on education. The pandemic also revealed disparities in access, both in rural and urban settings.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

One thing we can do to support teachers is make AI accessible in a practical way to educators, [making it as easy as] asking about what's for dinner tonight or how I can plan my vacation. Johnson: If we want to ensure equitable access, I want to really hammer home the point that teachers need training.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Our extensive work at MCJ culminated in a report that showcased an unsettling reality: Affordability and availability are formidable barriers to internet access, while reading and math proficiency rates are significantly below the state averages in grades 3-8. A significant challenge for Delta communities is the ever-growing digital divide.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

By supporting schools in low-incomes areas and helping them access high-quality learning technology, the program aims to increase equity and close the digital divide in education. I think the opportunity to make inaccessible things become real is one of the big bonuses of 5G access.”

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2021

In Washington state, where Navas is the director of the Equity in Education Coalition (EEC), many families either didn’t know how to access the tech support provided by districts and companies like Apple, or didn’t feel comfortable because of language barriers. Subscribe today!

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2021

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. Any place that a kid lives in this country, any place that a family is in this country needs to have high-speed access.”.

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