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What's Really Getting in the Way of Teachers Embracing Edtech?

Edsurge

Ertmer first distinguished between “first- and second-order barriers” to the effective use of technology in the classroom in 1999, referring to categories of challenges that are sometimes called “external and internal barriers.” Digital divides persist, but schools have made some progress in addressing these barriers.

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K-12 Tech Innovation News

eSchool News

The integration of cutting-edge technology has transformed traditional classrooms into dynamic hubs of innovation, fostering a more interactive and engaging educational experience. Digital learning platforms have transformed the way lessons are delivered and consumed.

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The Friday 4: Your weekly ed-tech rewind

eSchool News

Read on for more: Can your internet service provider help close the digital divide? The digital divide is a reality for three out of four American families, meaning approximately eight million individuals under the age of 18 are living without internet access. Distance learning fills core gaps at rural school.

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What the flip?

Learning with 'e's

Another objection to the flipped classroom is the digital divide. What happens to all those students who cannot afford or access the technology they need to participate in this kind of learning? All we are doing, under the guise of new technology is perpetuating previous errors on a grand scale.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. Of course, AI also comes with its challenges, including concerns around data privacy, the potential for misuse and the importance of human oversight.

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Education Technology

eSchool News

However, the rise of edtech also brings challenges, including concerns about equity, privacy, and the digital divide. Additionally, safeguarding student data in a digital age is critical, requiring stringent policies and protections. Moreover, education technology extends learning beyond the traditional classroom setting.

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65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. Of course, AI also comes with its challenges, including concerns around data privacy, the potential for misuse and the importance of human oversight.

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