Maine’s Statewide Laptop Program Boosts Tech Access, but Digital Divide Persists
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017
By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Classroom computers can’t boost student outcomes if educators don’t know how to use them innovatively.
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6 Practical strategies for teaching across the digital divide
Neo LMS
JANUARY 9, 2018
Last week we discussed the digital divide , and today I thought we could explore some practical strategies that teachers, as individuals, can adopt in an effort to bridge the digital divide in their classrooms. 59% of teachers feel the digital tools they use frequently are effective.
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The Universal Laptop Program Helping One State Narrow the Digital Divide
Edsurge
OCTOBER 5, 2021
And one, Mississippi, has made important strides in closing the digital divide through a pandemic response plan that took each school district’s unique needs and challenges into account. It is worth remembering that the digital divide is not an all or nothing phenomenon.
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Debunking 3 myths about BYOD in the classroom
Neo LMS
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Not long ago, mobile devices were considered perfect for any past-time activity, and had no place in the classroom. There are plenty of concerns about implementing BYOD in the classroom, which makes many educators unwilling to plunge in this still new pool. Top 3 myths about BYOD in the classroom.
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Ray Allen Foundation Gifts Computer Lab to Miami-Dade Middle School to Help Bridge the Digital Divide
EdTech Magazine
MAY 29, 2018
Ray Allen Foundation Gifts Computer Lab to Miami-Dade Middle School to Help Bridge the Digital Divide. Our classrooms still look the same as when most of us adults went to school,” said Allen. I want to say thank you for your accomplishments and your efforts to close the digital divide,” Bulnes told Allen.
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Digital Divide 2.0: a few facts and figures
Neo LMS
JANUARY 4, 2018
Today we launch right in with a topic that is on the minds and hearts of many teachers – the “digital divide”; that silent, pernicious socioeconomic gap between students that have and students that do not have access to technology. Digital divide: facts and figures. Income vs. Access: The Digital Divide in the US.
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The looming threat that could worsen the digital divide
eSchool News
JANUARY 19, 2024
This funding, which was crucial in bridging the digital divide, now stands at a crossroads, potentially leaving many educational institutions grappling with outdated technology and hindering access to the digital resources necessary for effective learning.
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Digital divide: Gap is narrowing, but how will schools maintain progress?
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 25, 2021
BRUNSWICK, Maine—Like many school districts, Brunswick School Department in Maine suddenly has a lot more laptops and tablets to manage than it planned for. My goal for this year is to see how I’ll make [digital tools] effective in the classroom.”. This story also appeared in The Christian Science Monitor.
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Could the Bridge Across the Digital Divide Be Paved With TV Signals?
Edsurge
DECEMBER 22, 2023
One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information. So, three PBS member stations came together, recognizing they could use their television spectrum to directly serve kids on the other side of the digital divide.
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The Device Conundrum - 1:1 vs BYOD
A Principal's Reflections
MARCH 28, 2013
Competition resulting from the continuous evolution of tablets, laptops, and now Chrome books, puts schools in a better position to make large-scale investments in mobile technology. 1:1 laptop program 21st Century Leadership 21st Century Learning BYOD Change Innovation Opinion educational technology'
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Tools and strategies to make remote learning click for all students
Neo LMS
AUGUST 17, 2021
While there are video and audio tools that help bridge the physical distance, your communications strategy needs to include cognizance of the digital divide and your students’ access to these tools. Read more: 6 Practical strategies for teaching across the digital divide.
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13 Websites That Provide Lots of Digital Books for Summer Reading
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 20, 2022
At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Here are a list of sites that offer digital books for kids to adults: Bookopolis.
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How one city closed the digital divide for nearly all its students
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 14, 2022
Ramos would connect to the library’s Wi-Fi — sometimes on her cellphone, sometimes using her family’s only laptop — to complete assignments and submit essays or tests for her classes at Skyline High School. Ramos’ parents promised to buy her a laptop eventually, but bills mounted and it wasn’t in the family’s budget.
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Q&A: Kim Buryanek on Bringing Digital Equity into Classrooms
EdTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Q&A: Kim Buryanek on Bringing Digital Equity into Classrooms. School districts can’t just invest in laptops, mobile devices and other hardware, then call it a day. EDTECH: What challenges related to digital equity are you facing in your district? It’s a digital divide too. keara.dowd_i47Z.
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eSchool News
APRIL 27, 2017
For a while now, there’s been a great deal of concern over the digital divide—the gap between students who have easy access to technology and those who don’t. Most debates center on choosing the best classroom hardware to bridge the gap: ‘Should we try to get a laptop on every desk? Two-in-ones?’
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eSchool News
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
We talk about training all educators to integrate digital tools in their classrooms in meaningful ways. But when schools support students in transferring their skills to their parents, they are narrowing the digital divide.
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MLTI is not a Tech Buy or Commodity. It’s a Learning Initiative.
More Verbs
FEBRUARY 3, 2019
It’s easy to walk into a big box store or search eBay and look at some of the inexpensive tablets and laptops that are available, then look at the per-pupil cost of a MLTI and think that it could be made less expensive. The first misunderstanding is that MLTI simply buys a laptop or tablet for each student.
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How K–12 IT Leaders Can Support Digital Equity
EdTech Magazine
MAY 26, 2020
Bridging the digital divide is more critical than ever. Milton Area School District in central Pennsylvania, for example, found that purchasing laptops and tablets for students was not enough to prepare them for virtual instruction.
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Making educators’ lives easier for World Teachers’ Day
Neo LMS
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Instead of assuming that teachers need this or that, make sure to understand what they need for their students, classrooms, or even what they need to make improvements in their personal lives. Helping with classroom supplies. Read more: How to redesign your classroom on a budget. Donating tech teaching equipment. Be a volunteer.
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MLTI is not a Tech Buy or Commodity. It’s a Learning Initiative.
More Verbs
FEBRUARY 3, 2019
It’s easy to walk into a big box store or search eBay and look at some of the inexpensive tablets and laptops that are available, then look at the per-pupil cost of a MLTI and think that it could be made less expensive. The first misunderstanding is that MLTI simply buys a laptop or tablet for each student.
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New documentary explores ‘the digital divide’
The Hechinger Report
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
Rory Kennedy examines the gaps computer and internet access between wealthy and impoverished schools in her latest documentary, “Without a Net: The Digital Divide in America.”. But that won’t close what has come to be known as “the digital divide.”. How long has the “digital divide” been on your radar?
Developing a Video Solution for Low-Bandwidth Classrooms
Ed Tech from the Ground Up
APRIL 21, 2016
Most classrooms in the United States are Internet enabled. That leaves us with at least five more years of classrooms with insufficient broadband. Beyond internet capability, not every student has access to a laptop or tablet necessary for most ed-tech tools. When Is an Educational App Classroom Worthy? The Challenge.
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12 Websites for Digital Books Summer Reading
Ask a Tech Teacher
MAY 14, 2021
At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Here are eight sites that offer free books for kids to adults: Bookopolis.
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How K–12 IT Leaders Can Support Digital Equity
EdTech Magazine
JUNE 3, 2020
Bridging the digital divide is more critical than ever. Milton Area School District in central Pennsylvania, for example, found that purchasing laptops and tablets for students was not enough to prepare them for virtual instruction.
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EdTech Magazine
JUNE 1, 2020
Bridging the digital divide is more critical than ever. Milton Area School District in central Pennsylvania, for example, found that purchasing laptops and tablets for students was not enough to prepare them for virtual instruction.
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EdTech Magazine
MAY 29, 2020
Bridging the digital divide is more critical than ever. Milton Area School District in central Pennsylvania, for example, found that purchasing laptops and tablets for students was not enough to prepare them for virtual instruction.
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EdTech Magazine
MAY 26, 2020
Bridging the digital divide is more critical than ever. Milton Area School District in central Pennsylvania, for example, found that purchasing laptops and tablets for students was not enough to prepare them for virtual instruction.
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EdTech Magazine
JULY 30, 2018
Each student has a brand-new laptop and has easily mastered Google Classroom and the other educational apps you carefully chose for them. Like other K–12 school districts around the country, you’re closing the digital divide — making sure your students have access to technology that paves the way for their future successes.
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Why Hidden Artificial Intelligence Features Make Such an Impact in Education
Edsurge
MARCH 6, 2023
When classrooms and conference rooms abruptly moved online three years ago, we all experienced moments of technical frustration. My Windows on Snapdragon laptop gets up to 28 hours of battery life, which helps me as I’m constantly on the go. How else does Qualcomm address the digital divide among students? No prototype.
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Increasing K-12 tech accessibility
eSchool News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Key points: Schools must ensure greater access to the tech tools students and teachers need The digital divide still holds students back DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable For more news on classroom equity, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Believing that all students have the same access to technology is a mistake.
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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse
ViewSonic Education
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
The Impact of Education’s Digital Transformation In recent years, education has undergone a digital transformation , and this will be apparent when you consider the average classroom today compared to the average classroom 20 or 30 years ago.
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Championing Students to be a Force for Good in Their Communities
Edsurge
MAY 1, 2023
Recently, EdSurge sat down with Brigitta Witt , vice president of social impact and sustainability at T-Mobile, to discuss how teachers can support students’ bold ideas beyond the classroom. We encourage youth to submit ideas focused on one of the following three categories: Digital Empowerment, Equity In Action and Thriving Planet.
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4 ways we can use edtech for engaging, high-quality learning experiences
eSchool News
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Close the Digital Gap for Students As technology becomes more ingrained in education, the digital divide is becoming an ever-larger driver of educational inequity. While some students remain unconnected, Oakland’s effort has emerged as an example of how to tackle a citywide digital divide. The result?
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The Hero Awards Program honors standout educators
eSchool News
JUNE 27, 2022
The great education beta test brought on by the pandemic has resulted in discoveries and innovations across education — from distance learning and closing the digital divide, to addressing the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools, and so much more,” Hogan said.
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3 Resources to Help Connect Students and Families
Digital Promise
JANUARY 16, 2015
When Howard-Suamico School District went digital, giving every student in grades 3 and up tablets or laptops, the change was immediate and dramatic. The following three resources can help students and families realize the powering of digital learning at home. Teachers were transforming their instruction.
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T-Mobile Enhances Project 10Million Program and Announces New Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs to Boost Digital Access for Even More Students
eSchool News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Technology use in education has seen a massive 226% surge over the past five years that spans classroom and homework. School-related tasks from digital assignments to research, video streaming, video lessons, and web calls require more data. . — Since 2020, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS)’s $10.7 To date the company has provided $6.9
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Verizon launches free trainings and tools to help educators navigate digital instruction
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
The program is now expanding to include a new model for schools that already have 1:1 device programs, with Verizon providing hotspots equipped with a 30GB 4G LTE monthly data plan for students who have a school-issued tablet or laptop but lack reliable home internet access.
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OPINION: Here’s why chronically underfunded HBCUs are needed now more than ever
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 11, 2021
Recognizing that student success in the classroom hinges on student wellness, new campus partnerships among faculty, staff and administration — such as student success centers and campus health counseling centers — give students support when they most need it. Second, we’ve taken ownership of the digital divide at the institutional level.
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Digital divide hits small towns hard
eSchool News
MAY 10, 2016
Unfortunately, the digital divide is a very real barrier to success in our community,” said Audra Bluehouse, an English teacher at Hatch Valley High. “We Next page: What policymakers are doing to close the digital divide. In rural communities, the problem is even worse — only one in three can access the internet at home.
Coronavirus is the practice run for schools. But soon comes climate change
The Hechinger Report
MAY 23, 2020
His schools have been scrambling to set up online learning, connect students with virtual counseling and get laptops into the hands of families — steps McKneely says will be invaluable if another hurricane disrupts education. “We The Miami-Dade school district, for example, adopted a plan back in 2012 to close the digital divide.
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OPINION: U.S. public schools should be federally funded
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Even as distance-education removes the spatial component from public education — lessons no longer happen in a particular classroom, or at a particular school, but on the (ostensibly worldwide) web — these lines still separate children from one another. State and local budgets are shrinking and, absent federal support, schools will flounder.
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Educators Share What’s Working in Distance Learning
MIND Research Institute
MAY 15, 2020
Unfortunately, school closures have meant a step backward for many when it comes to the digital divide. DMPS distributed nearly 21,000 laptop computers to students throughout Des Moines during two weeks in mid-April. Des Moines Public Schools distributed nearly 21,000 laptop computers to students during two weeks in mid-April.
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Online program expands to combat early learning disruptions caused by coronavirus closures
The Hechinger Report
MAY 15, 2020
Waterford.org also provides families with laptops and internet service, helping reduce the digital divide that would have prevented many low-income kids from logging on. The rural district has only one public preschool classroom. He also sees an upside to more children gaining access to technology devices like laptops.
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Edsurge
DECEMBER 3, 2018
The digital divide between rich and poor students isn’t what it used to be. But some more affluent parents are starting to pull back, setting stricter limits on device use both in and out of the classroom. EdSurge: How is the race to equip every student in the classroom with a device playing out right now?
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