eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Straddling the classroom and business sector, edtech companies are uniquely positioned to help students connect their education to potential careers beyond the classroom in new and engaging ways. Industry coalitions, technology companies, and local businesses are increasingly recognizing the shared benefits of deeper alignment with schools.

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Learning STEM Industry Digital Divide 138

eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Another study found companies using e-learning for employee training require up to 60 percent less time compared to traditional classroom instruction. Satellite connectivity can bridge the digital divide The benefits of e-learning are substantial and will only increase as technologies improve.

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Digital Learning Digital Divide Broadband Learning 103

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Nationwide, significant progress has been made since March 2020 on closing the digital divide – the chasm between those K-12 learners who have access to reliable internet and computing devices at home and those who don’t. The post Digital divide: Gap is narrowing, but how will schools maintain progress?

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Digital Divide Broadband Laptops Chromebook 145

eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

To continue helping bridge the digital divide and reach more students, the Un-carrier is also partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to hold enrollment campaigns and sign-up events nationwide. To date the company has provided $6.9 6 in Dallas, and the other one in the Bronx, New York, on Sept.

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Mobility Accessibility Digital Divide Data 108

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 20, 2020

Address the digital divide. As thousands of school districts across the country have rolled out remote learning, many have discovered that students have very different sets of resources when it comes to digital education tools. Think about how major companies provide substantial professional development for their employees.

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Technology Digital Divide Education Digital Citizenship 302

Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

The digital divide in accessing learning and teaching tools and large gaps in teacher’s access to digital training are other areas of concern. However, edtech companies must do much more than relying on the technological aspect of education technology. Address new education challenges and changing needs. Conclusion.

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EdTech Education Industry Digital Divide 389

Marketplace K-12

APRIL 21, 2020

In this new instructional environment caused by the coronavirus outbreak, educators are worried about screen time, the digital divide and more. The post 4 Lessons Educators Can Teach Companies Amid Remote-Learning Shift appeared first on Market Brief.

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Company Digital Divide Education Learning 104

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2020

It’s a longstanding national crisis, often referred to as the “digital divide,” which at Kapor Capital we identify as one of the cumulative barriers across The Leaky Tech Pipeline. And it means funding companies and founders who are committed to closing the digital divide.

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EdTech System Digital Divide Education 176

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Privacy and Student Data During these pressing circumstances, many educators are curating and sharing digital tools, strategies, and tips for remote teaching with their networks. The digital divide has been around as long as technology has, but the move to remote teaching has made it even more apparent.

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Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 218

Digital Promise

MAY 27, 2020

With digital learning likely to stretch into the fall due to COVID-19, how can we ensure every student has equitable access to powerful learning opportunities? The crisis has shone a harsh light on the digital divide in the United States, surfacing thoughtful debate and long-overdue discussion around the equity gap.

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Digital Divide Education Accessibility E-rate 317

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 5, 2021

For example, do this directly by donating supplies, funding a GoFundMe page set by a teacher, or by pitching in their Amazon (or any other company) wish list. That’s why neglecting this area can lead to a bigger digital divide among students. And while the entire system needs to change, you can still help a teacher out.

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Education Digital Divide Laptops Trends 363

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

Our society relies on the internet for education, jobs, and personal needs, yet our country’s digital divide has been an ongoing issue, affecting the 14.5 The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have access to modern information and technology that support info-sharing and those who have little to no access.

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Digital Divide Broadband Education STEM 119

Edsurge

JUNE 15, 2022

There are always new products coming out in the edtech landscape, but somehow a couple software platforms monopolize the industry and are used by teachers everywhere, leaving smaller companies and edtech startups facing an uphill battle. Also, many edtech companies have engineers who don’t have teaching experience or knowledge about pedagogy.

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Industry EdTech Digital Divide Blackboard 188

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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Accessibility Digital Divide E-rate Tablets 116

Edsurge

MAY 29, 2020

Unfortunately, for many schools and districts, the need for digital services and software to support basic communication between teachers, parents and students across the digital divide is one that is often overlooked and underfunded. For schools across the country, there is a digital chasm.

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Digital Divide Broadband Software Smartphone 144

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Savvas enables teachers to better connect with students by helping to close the digital divide. We can’t think of a more meaningful way to honor teachers for all their hard work than by doing something that really matters to them: helping advance digital equity.”. About EveryoneOn.

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Company Digital Divide Digital Learning Learning 76

Edsurge

OCTOBER 6, 2020

For its second impact fund, Salesforce is doubling the size of its pockets to support start-up companies working to solve problems in education, workforce training and climate science, and to create economic opportunities for minority and underrepresented populations. There’s also Trailhead, its online platform for employee training.

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Digital Divide Education Company Training 155

The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Samsung, along with other companies, are working with districts across the U.S. to help figure out the best ways to overcome this digital divide and get that access to where it is needed the most. I encourage you to check out the whitepaper to learn more. What can be done?

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Accessibility Digital Divide Broadband Digital Citizenship 239

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

You kow, we haven’t closed that digital divide quite yet. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend.

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Classroom Khan Academy Flipped Classroom Video 104

Edsurge

MAY 1, 2023

We encourage youth to submit ideas focused on one of the following three categories: Digital Empowerment, Equity In Action and Thriving Planet. Digital Empowerment ideas can be solutions that help bridge the digital divide. The Changemaker Challenge is a great opportunity for your company to be a positive force.

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Digital Divide Mobility Tablets Laptops 161

Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

Baker’s experience was reflected in the results of a survey sent by BrightBytes, an education data company, from April to June 15. Not all parents have the luxury of working from home, and many households lack sufficient technology to support their children’s online learning.

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Report Survey LMS Digital Divide 218

The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 20, 2022

Pre-pandemic there was an enormous digital divide. Access to the Internet The pandemic no longer allowed elected officials to ignore the digital divide. Normal was a digital divide. Here are five pandemic learning gains. All citizens need access to the internet to function in modern society.

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Digital Divide Learning Accessibility Chromebook 130

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

have received billions of dollars in combined donations and gifts from private companies and individuals. Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter, gave $10 million to a single school district in California, aimed at closing digital disparities. More than Devices The “digital divide” was not quite a household term two years ago.

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Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 197

ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

While there are still challenges associated with the digital divide and access to technology, this gap is shrinking all the time, especially with smartphones widening access to digital content and software. That’s because this allows companies to onboard multiple new recruits and train many employees at the same time.

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Learning Smartphone Accessibility Social Media 370

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

These initiatives build upon Verizon’s efforts to help under-resourced communities bridge the digital divide. The company offers data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.

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Training Digital Divide Tools Education 108

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

This would be a fantastic opportunity for private corporations with extensive IT infrastructures to partner with their local communities to accelerate digital transformations in the public schools. While some students remain unconnected, Oakland’s effort has emerged as an example of how to tackle a citywide digital divide.

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EdTech Digital Divide Learning Social Media 145

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 30, 2020

As the Coronavirus has changed the landscape of education, I have become more and more aware of inequity and the digital divide. In my reflection, I have attempted to present ideas for all schools across the digital divide. Welcome to a post that has taken be a while to write.

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LMS Digital Divide Blended Learning Survey 217

Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Endless Network , a global organization dedicated to promoting equity and accessibility, invests strategically in companies worldwide to address challenges such as limited access to quality education. Closing global education gaps How is Learning Equality addressing the challenge of the digital divide and the 2.6

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EdTech Digital Divide Education Khan Academy 151

Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2023

While there is still work to do in closing the digital divide, access is becoming less of a limiting factor for game-based learning. Nearly all of these skills are required for jobs in a digital world with an increasingly distributed workforce. COVID has also accelerated funding for broadband in underserved neighborhoods.

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Game-Based Learning Broadband Learning Company 176

Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2024

Overall, while these tools hold potential, they also may exacerbate the existing digital divide , particularly for children who either lack access to the technology or a qualified adult to work with them on using it effectively. However, answering the question also involves determining who ultimately benefits from these tools.

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EdTech Company Digital Divide Tools 201

Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Travis Litman, the chief of staff and senior legal advisor for Jessica Rosenworcel, the FCC commissioner who coined the term “homework gap,” emphasized the growing urgency of addressing the digital divide. “It It matters at school, and it matters for our future competitiveness as a nation, when you think about it,” Litman said.

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Broadband Digital Divide Libraries Company 159

eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2022

At Kajeet, we believe internet access is a basic human right and are fully committed to efforts aimed at closing the digital divide,” said Daniel J. For a decade, Kajeet has been working with education and community leaders to close the digital divide for students, known as the “Homework Gap.”

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Libraries Digital Divide Broadband Software 98

Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

Creating an itemized budget may require some research and preliminary conversations with edtech and software companies. Samsung’s unique portfolio of in-classroom technology can help bridge the digital divide once funding is secured. Make sure you involve teachers and administrators in these discussions.

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Technology Classroom EdTech Software 190

eSchool News

MAY 3, 2022

The Stay Connected K-12 offering is part of the District’s broader efforts to help close the digital divide in its communities and make it easier for all students to fulfill their academic potential. Robust and reliable internet connectivity at-home plays a key role in bridging the digital divide and helping students to succeed.

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Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Company 98

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2023

How else does Qualcomm address the digital divide among students? Some of the other companies have tried to build a database of noises that they will analyze and block, which is more machine learning. These are very tangible improvements that also help ensure learning continues after class.

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Laptops Education Digital Divide Smartphone 212

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

So, for example, I know of an ed tech company in the U.K. So, for example, I know of an ed tech company in the U.K. So I think there's a big role for kind of those those third party companies say we're going to build applications around this. Yeah, I think we'll solve it. I think it's a major problem at the moment.

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Classroom Tools Data Twitter 522

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 4, 2020

In an online press conference May 27, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said that while the state has worked with companies and foundations to distribute more than a 100,000 hotspots and 21,000 computers, “there’s a gap in supply.” By the end of May, the problem had not been resolved.

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Accessibility Online Learning Tablets Learning 145