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Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Recognized for Addressing Digital Divide During Pandemic

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Closing the digital divide became even more important last year as students without reliable internet access at home struggled to connect to their classes. Courses such as “Moving Forward with Hybrid Learning” and “Creating Digitally Inclusive and Accessible Learning Experiences” are aligned with Digital Promise micro-credentials.

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How Community Coalitions Are Bridging the Digital Divide

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Tackling the Digital Divide with Device Deployment in Kansas City. When schools closed in mid-March, Kansas City was confronted by the region’s deep digital divide. As districts shifted to digital learning in the spring, schools strived to ensure teaching and learning continued.

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How to Achieve Powerful Digital Learning

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Bridging the Digital Learning Gap. 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. Cohort 4 Teacher.

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How Can We Close the Digital Learning Gap This School Year?

Digital Promise

Last year, my predecessor, Karen Cator outlined ways in which we can finally close the Digital Learning Gap. Digital learning also strengthens each teacher’s ability to meet the needs of each student, regardless of whether they are in the classroom or at home.” appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Addressing the Digital Divide: 5 Goals Every District Must Reach

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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. Ensure Digital Learning Is Accessible When we think about how districts and schools procure edtech tools, its typically on popularity, which is the largest, or what others are doing.

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Addressing the Digital Learning Gap with Effective Educator Coaching

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This is leading to an emerging “second level digital divide” in US schools, fueled by differences in how technology is utilized to advance teaching and learning. To close this divide, we must fully support educators with the skills and tools they need to power up the learning environment.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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Not all students have reliable internet connections or devices, creating a digital divide that exacerbates existing inequalitiesespecially for younger learners in an online elementary school setting where consistent access is critical for foundational development. Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology.

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