Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

She is the current Digital Access Coordinator for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois (LTC) and an Illinois State E-rate Coordinator. Moreover, Mindy serves on several state and national associations such as the State Education Technology Directors Association (SETDA) and State E-rate Coordinator Alliance (SECA).

E-rate 76

E-rate Accessibility Broadband Industry 76

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2020

“There's a big giant access issue, both in terms of what happens when there’s no internet and then also what happens when you don’t have a device that can go on the internet,” says Beth Holland, the digital equity and rural project director at the Consortium for School Networking, an industry group for school tech directors.

Accessibility 218

Accessibility Broadband E-rate Smartphone 218

Neo LMS

JUNE 12, 2018

I won’t rehash what I have written previously — but in terms of future-proof work, I found another great resource by McKinsey , that is a well-thought through, rational analysis of the future of work, and well worth a read for anyone interested in the rapid rate of change in the labor economy. What role will ed-tech play?

E-rate 213

E-rate Robotics Comparison Industry 213

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Microlearning is a buzzword used widely in the edtech industry, with many learning designers simply chunking learning content into small pieces of three to five minutes without actually solving competency-based problems like learner engagement, lack of time and the shorter memory span of modern learners. Would anyone understand it?

LMS 195

LMS E-rate Training Survey 195

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Thanks to — or because of — technology change happens at a faster rate than ever before, and education makes no exception. She believes that every classroom can be a place for these educational adventures — or student-centered, passion-based learning experiences — despite the many challenges facing schools today. Jennie Magiera.

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Microsoft Trends 150

Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2018

As we look ahead to the future in edtech, we see an industry marked by significant change and stubborn challenges. These challenges—and the tools and solutions the industry responds with—have real implications on student outcomes. Within this framework, what significant developments might we expect to see emerge over the coming year?

Trends 154

Trends EdTech E-rate LMS 154

Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Now, we know that edtech has been proven to improve test scores and overall classroom engagement. “There will be more momentum for mobile devices in classrooms with an eye toward affordable alternatives to traditional 1:1 rollouts.” This is a bonanza for the tech industry and other vendors. 7 YEARS LATER… 1.

EdTech 176

EdTech Common Core Chromebook iPad 176

Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2019

classrooms, the nonprofit is preparing to shut down. But it’s a move both the industry and founder and CEO Evan Marwell are celebrating. District technology leaders, she adds, couldn’t fathom that internet service providers would come out and deliver fiber to their schools, much less at affordable rates.

Broadband 148

Broadband E-rate Advocacy Industry 148

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Tagged on: April 22, 2017 Leaked Microsoft document confirms Windows 10 Cloud and a Chromebook competitor | PCWorld → Google’s Chrome OS-powered Chromebooks have quickly insinuated themselves into American classrooms. Windows 10 Cloud appears to be Microsoft's attempt to compete. It offers a more experiential learning experience.

EdTech 170

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 170

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

During a recent edWebinar , edtech experts provided an overview of the E-Rate program, state matching funds, and ways to obtain grants for technological development. Accessing the E-Rate and Matching State Funds. Sheryl Abshire, Ph.D., Sheryl Abshire, Ph.D., Cynthia Schultz, Esq.,

E-rate 45

E-rate EdTech Broadband Libraries 45

eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction For more news on STEAM, visit eSN’s STEM & STEAM hub According to the National Math and Science Initiative , STEM education helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fosters communication, and bolsters teamwork.

Resources 133

Resources STEM Education E-rate 133

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Online learning has come a long way since its early champions saw it as a supplement to classroom learning. And while online learning has more than proven itself to be both an alternative to and complementary offering for traditional classroom instruction, some misconceptions still persist. Dispelling the myths about virtual learning.

E-rate 111

E-rate Learning Trends Industry 111

Doug Levin

APRIL 23, 2017

Tagged on: April 22, 2017 Leaked Microsoft document confirms Windows 10 Cloud and a Chromebook competitor | PCWorld → Google’s Chrome OS-powered Chromebooks have quickly insinuated themselves into American classrooms. Windows 10 Cloud appears to be Microsoft's attempt to compete. It offers a more experiential learning experience.

EdTech 150

EdTech OER E-rate Microsoft 150

Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2021

Policies issued in July by China’s government restricting the country’s massive tutoring industry may aim to give birth to a new era of education in China, one that eases pressure on kids to excel at all costs and diminishes the power of edtech companies. Watching industry giants fall has Jiao conflicted.

EdTech 157

EdTech Company Industry E-rate 157

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.

Accessibility 114

Accessibility Digital Divide E-rate Tablets 114

Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

Tagged on: March 17, 2017 E-learning day a breeze for tech-savvy students | Dubois County Herald → But for as helpful as the eLearning days can be, Hubster said they probably won’t grow too much in number in the near future. It isn’t even good direct instruction." " Readers respond.with gusto.

EdTech 170

EdTech Chromebook iPad Laptops 170

The Hechinger Report

MAY 20, 2024

and Lisa Hamilton, CEO of the Annie E. Many companies and organizations don’t disclose the exact discounts offered to employees, but they tend to be more affordable than or at least competitive with local rates. Those employers represent the technology, medical, banking, academic, and public service industries, among others.

Company 117

Company E-rate Report Survey 117

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 5, 2022

And those who quit early can be pursued by debt collectors and blacklisted among other companies in the industry, making it difficult for them to find a new job. With e-commerce leading Americans to expect quick delivery, trucking companies face pressure to haul more and do it faster. That training program is like a money mill to them.

Company 28

Company Training E-rate Industry 28

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

I’d send instructors off into virtual classrooms, practically on their own, with little or no support. After all, most professors started out believing they were destined to do scholarly work, perform research, publish results and teach in classrooms; but for most, teaching online was not what they had in mind. Sink or swim.

Online Learning 157

Online Learning MOOC Learning Coursera 157

Edsurge

JUNE 22, 2017

Amazon has become one of the most valuable companies in the world—with a current market value of $475 billion —based on its domination of e-commerce (holding an astounding 50 percent share of all online retail sales); its leadership in the cloud computing business ; and the strength of its software algorithms. Earlier this month, M.I.T.

Software 140

Software Trends E-rate Coursera 140

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

USA, announced the launch of the A30 , the world’s first All-in-One Camera with AI Audio for the Classroom. The A30 is a multi-functional classroom tool that enhances the teaching experience by combining a document camera, web camera, microphone, and speaker.

EdTech 138

EdTech Lenovo Robotics Laptops 138

eSchool News

MAY 31, 2017

A major generational clash is underway, says a foremost expert, and it’s affecting all industries, including education. For education, this means heavy focus should be placed on incorporating not only digital materials in the classroom, but incorporating mobile devices in class and mobile strategies within the school or institution.

Kaplan 106

Kaplan E-rate Smartphone Mobility 106

eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

I had the honor of being recognized for my use of technology in the classroom when I was named one of Discovery Education’s “ Educators of the Year.” During this professional development, I was able to further my understanding of AI and how to best implement its capabilities into my classroom to increase student engagement in instruction.

EdTech 117

EdTech Resources STEM AEM 117

Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

Showing the Algorithms Behind New York City Services | New York Times → Algorithms can decide where kids go to school, how often garbage is picked up, which police precincts get the most officers, where building code inspections should be targeted, and even what metrics are used to rate a teacher.

EdTech 150

EdTech Tablets Policies E-rate 150

Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

Showing the Algorithms Behind New York City Services | New York Times → Algorithms can decide where kids go to school, how often garbage is picked up, which police precincts get the most officers, where building code inspections should be targeted, and even what metrics are used to rate a teacher.

EdTech 150

EdTech Tablets Policies E-rate 150

The 21st Century Principal

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Maintaining a “traditional” school calendar was not about helping schools do a better job teaching kids, it was mostly about preservation of the status quo, and preserving the school calendar they enjoyed while attending Industrial Age schools, not to mention profit.

Industry 89

Industry Policies E-rate Meeting 89

Graphite Blog

AUGUST 24, 2021

So you want to stream a movie, TV show, or documentary as part of a lesson in your classroom? But you probably have a lot of questions: Will my district allow me to show movies in my classroom? How does copyright law apply to schools and classrooms? What are the best video streaming services for schools?

Video 90

Video Classroom Digital Citizenship Libraries 90

Education Superhighway

JANUARY 16, 2018

With a Master’s Degree in Education in Instructional Technology, he understood both the technical nuances of school broadband and the real-life implications of classroom connectivity. In an ideal classroom, teachers and students wouldn’t even think twice about their devices, because those devices would simply work.

E-rate 65

E-rate Broadband Industry Technology 65

EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2019

PublicSchoolWORKS became possible in the late ’90s when the government launched the E-Rate Program. This required a business service model that was absolutely unique in the school safety industry, and my primary role as CEO is to keep this vision alive across all departments.”.

E-rate 100

E-rate Software Report Company 100

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 26, 2018

NEW YORK — Michael Gallin, a 34-year-old math teacher at KAPPA International High School in the Bronx, was winding his way through the cluttered aisles of his algebra classroom listening for sighs of frustration. In fact, down the hallway from his algebra class, two industrious history teachers were trying out their own strategies.

E-rate 110

E-rate Strategy Report Common Core 110

Education Superhighway

JUNE 24, 2019

What led you to become passionate about expanding broadband access, and what motivates you most about your role as Director of Instructional Policy and State E-rate Coordinator at DESE? They provided free technical assistance to education administrators in navigating the E-rate program.

Technology 74

Technology E-rate Broadband Outcomes 74

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

billion people are still without internet, and the rate of internet growth has actually slowed. Although AI is not new in other industries, it’s still an emerging trend in education and we are finally allowing ourselves a glimpse of hope, skepticism and wonderment. Today, over 2.9

Trends 144

Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

00:02:53 Speaker 2 So, I mean, I’ve always been involved in educational technology, you know, been a classroom teacher, came through 12, taught pretty much at every grade level. And then I received this wonderful e-mail that says, hey, you’re in and and then I, you know, booked the times that were available. Have a listen.

E-rate 103

E-rate Industry Accessibility EdTech 103

The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2018

In recent years, educators have been blamed by politicians and parents for an array of social problems, from bankrupt municipal pensions to low graduation rates in poor neighborhoods. Photo by E. Per-student spending has fallen fourteen per cent in the past decade, and some two thousand classrooms have no permanent instructors.

E-rate 100

E-rate Facebook Industry Groups 100

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. Now more than ever, students and teachers are seeing the real value edtech tools can bring to the classroom. Well, it did–but it also didn’t. billion by 2022.

EdTech 145

EdTech Learning Data Classroom 145

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. Classroom dynamics have evolved with the introduction of interactive whiteboards, tablets, and other devices.

Technology 95

Technology Education Adaptive Learning Accessibility 95

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

This year’s 6th most-read story focuses on the predictions educators and industry experts made for learning in 2022. Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. Well, it did–but it also didn’t. billion by 2022.

EdTech 117

EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 117