Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

The tests will be device-agnostic, meaning students will be able to complete them at home using computers, tablets or mobile phones , or even write their responses by hand and take a photo of them to submit. Tapping Cell Signal Remote learning depends not only on tools, but also on signals.

Tablets 211

Tablets Laptops Smartphone Mobility 211

Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2015

In December, the district won a $15,000 grant from Cellcom, a local cellphone company. The funds will go toward purchasing MiFi devices, which provide mobile broadband access, so that 15 percent can connect at home for free. ” That’s about to change, though. Howard-Suamico ’s situation is not unique.

Resources 120

Resources E-rate Broadband Digital Divide 120

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

At the very dawn of digital education, Canada introduced one of the very first learning management systems, WebCT, a pivotal application, invented at the University of British Columbia in 1997. and Canada for some time, and even today the company is in second place, with DTL Brightspace, a Canadian firm, close behind.

Online Learning 159

Online Learning Learning Mobility Blackboard 159

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 43

Broadband Accessibility Mobility E-rate 43

eSchool News

MARCH 1, 2020

We put a spotlight on examples of how real IT leaders make innovation a priority for their district, and we examine priorities such as content accessibility, broadband access, and supporting UDL. You also can find a complete list of IT hardware and management partners and companies in the guide.

UDL 52

UDL Broadband Blended Learning Mobile Learning 52

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

The district’s “Wi-Fi-on-the-Go” program aims to provide students the opportunity for mobile learning on the school buses. Students can study, learn, communicate with teachers and collaborate on class assignments to and from school and extra-curricular excursions.

Broadband 40

Broadband Data Mobility Mobile Learning 40

eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2016

The largest, Idaho Virtual Academy, uses a curriculum developed by a national, for-profit education company and targets the general population. Some of Idaho’s state-authorized virtual charter schools specifically target at-risk, minority or under-served students, and some were set up locally.

Analysis 40

Analysis Strategy Report Company 40