eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

“Universal connectivity is more than just internet access–it’s about addressing the digital divide to ensure every student is prepared for post-secondary success,” said Julia Fallon, executive director at SETDA. ” The report provides specific policy recommendations to close the digital divide in education.

Digital Divide 112

Digital Divide Accessibility Broadband Secondary 112

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Key points: Rapid AI adoption in well-resourced classrooms is deepening the digital divide How much AI is too much? Most parents know AI will be crucial to their children’s future For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Generative AI is transforming the nature of work in many fields.

Professional Learning 128

Professional Learning Digital Divide Accessibility Classroom 128

Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2019

Proponents of digital learning, as well as those committed to closing the nation's “homework gap,” rejoiced on Thursday when the U.S. students without home internet access, many of whom are now expected to use digital learning every day to access class materials and complete homework assignments. The same holds for U.S.

Digital Divide 167

Digital Divide Broadband Libraries Accessibility 167

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The report also offers ways that those digital divides can be mitigated. “We And divides in access to technologies remain a big problem, with students at wealthier schools and from more affluent families tending to have better internet connectivity and more reliable access to devices and digital learning materials, the report says.

Digital Divide 116

Digital Divide Advocacy Policies Report 116

eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Reliable internet access is fundamental to modern education, allowing students to participate fully in digital learning environments. This is a monumental step towards closing the digital divide and ensuring equitable access to educational resources for all.

E-rate 130

E-rate Broadband Libraries Digital Divide 130

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 2, 2017

We have made great strides to level the technology playing field in education, but unfortunately the digital divide still exists between those who have the tools to research, learn and collaborate online at home, and those who don’t. 1 Further, there’s a second level digital divide 2 that’s emerging in the classroom.

Digital Divide 225

Digital Divide Technology Hapara Training 225

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. Understanding challenges that may arise in the education sector is key to developing practical solutions to streamline teaching and learning.

EdTech 389

EdTech Education Industry Digital Divide 389

Digital Promise

AUGUST 28, 2020

Teachers across the region reported that students were more engaged and had higher attendance during digital learning due to the excitement of working with artists and other partners. As schools continue digital learning, and the demands and stresses on educators increase, Kendall sees educator supports like these as even more vital.

Digital Divide 296

Digital Divide STEM Digital Learning Strategy 296

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. They might also have their location data and IP address tracked without their knowledge.

Digital Divide 218

Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 218

Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2017

Every day at Digital Promise, we work with leading educators, researchers, and developers across the country to help close the Digital Learning Gap and improve learning for all. Bridging the Digital Divide with Anytime/Anywhere. Can Students Create VR? Short Answer: Yes!

Digital Divide 245

Digital Divide iPad EdTech Competency Based Learning 245

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In education technology, a litany of surveys published this decade have touted the growing adoption of digital learning tools. The bird’s-eye results: 65 percent of teachers say they use digital learning tools every day; 87 percent report using them at least a few days each week. A different ‘digital divide’ has emerged.

EdTech 165

EdTech Survey Classroom Digital Divide 165

Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2022

Addressing the digital divide requires a human-centered approach In the early days of the pandemic, schools raced to provide devices and hotspots to students, responding to concerns over a widening digital divide. We must consider this same effect when introducing technology into the learning environment.

Digital Divide 173

Digital Divide Education Data Technology 173

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 29, 2023

An important issue in today’s digital learning-fueled K-12 educational environment is the concept of digital equity and closing the digital divide. Digital equity and closing the digital divide have risen to become a top priority for school district administrators across the country.

Digital Divide 52

Digital Divide EdTech Digital Learning System 52

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

schools were connected to high-speed internet, a boon to digital learning. EducationSuperHighway created a tool to help schools identify students without internet access at home and, in the process, learned a lot more about the digital divide. But then—as we all know too well—the pandemic hit. “My million U.S.

Broadband 150

Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Report 150

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Expansion of Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program to include additional student connectivity and teacher professional development for Title I schools. This new option under the Verizon Innovative Learning program will provide hotspots to students who need access the most so that their learning never stops.”.

Training 109

Training Digital Divide Tools Education 109

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

That schools rely on the mega-rich to fund their digital learning at all—and that those funds could dry up at any time—illustrates some of the fundamental problems with K-12 technology spending: It is inconsistent, pieced together haphazardly, and as a result impacts student technology access in disproportionate ways.

Technology 207

Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 207

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology is not without its pitfalls–and equity is a big issue Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover The Impact of Technology on Education While technology has revolutionized K-12 education, its integration has not been without challenges.

Digital Divide 98

Digital Divide Technology Education Accessibility 98

Neo LMS

JULY 12, 2018

Mobile Beacon is a mobile data provider established by the North American Catholic Educational Programming Foundation (NACEPF), and provides high quality 4G data to nonprofits and schools, for as little as $10 a month. Find the full, and very helpful toolkit here. Mobile Beacon. EveryoneOn. All in all.

Examples 150

Examples Accessibility Broadband Mobility 150

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Smart K-12 learning in the digital age represents a paradigm shift in education, leveraging technology to enhance and personalize the learning experience for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. In this model, the importance of learning in the digital age is emphasized. Why is digital learning important?

Digital Divide 104

Digital Divide Learning Digital Learning Adaptive Learning 104

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

I had the chance for a sneak peek and some background insight with Julia Fallon, Executive Director of SETDA (The State Educational Technology Directors Association), to discuss key findings of the survey data. This emphasizes the digital divide’s persistent impact on education.

EdTech 116

EdTech Digital Divide Policies Survey 116

eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Also key to the classrooms of today and tomorrow are support for real-time video conferencing and remote learning platforms. Moreover, smarter classrooms harness the power of data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to personalize the learning experience at an unprecedented scale.

Classroom 126

Classroom Digital Divide LMS Robotics 126

Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2015

As learning becomes increasingly connected, many districts are struggling to serve students who are disconnected at home. The following three resources can help students and families realize the powering of digital learning at home. Families can also go to EveryoneOn to search for discounted service based on their zip code.

Resources 120

Resources E-rate Broadband Digital Divide 120

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 9, 2021

These methods include an interrelated set of skills, such as pattern recognition, abstraction and decomposition, applied to solve complex problems using, for example, automation, data analysis or computational modeling. These skills and practices can be used to learn topics in many disciplines.

Training 141

Training Digital Divide System Analysis 141

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

I had the chance for a sneak peek and background conversation with Julia Fallon, Executive Director of SETDA (The State Educational Technology Directors Association), to discuss key findings of the survey data. This emphasizes the digital divide’s persistent impact on education.

EdTech 104

EdTech Digital Divide Policies Survey 104

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. Digital learning platforms have transformed the way lessons are delivered and consumed.

Trends 117

Trends Digital Divide EdTech Adaptive Learning 117

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The latest statistics come from Connected Nation’s (CN) Connect K-12 Program’s 2023 Report on School Connectivity , released in collaboration with Funds For Learning (FFL). “In fact, the cost is substantially higher for those school districts not meeting that level of connectivity. Key points: U.S. org website.

Meeting 113

Meeting E-rate Digital Divide Comparison 113

eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As stated in the white paper, “issues such as underfunding, understaffing, the digital divide and the impacts of the pandemic have set the stage for an ambitious revival.” The white paper, released under the brand ClassVR, Avantis’ award-winning all-in-one VR/AR headsets for schools, is available for download at [link].

Blended Learning 119

Blended Learning Classroom Digital Divide Flipped Classroom 119

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 19, 2021

In a spring survey in California, nearly one-third of Spanish-speaking families said that they could not understand the distance learning information sent home by their children’s schools. By and large, English learners aren’t thriving under distance learning. For English learners, the pandemic is both a crisis and a revelation.

Education 144

Education Digital Divide Advocacy Report 144

Digital Promise

APRIL 4, 2016

When we started thinking about how to support schools working to close the Digital Learning Gap , we knew we wanted school leaders to feel just as confident and prepared as athletes ready for a race. Distribute devices at a celebratory event that is focused on learning, empowerment, and shared responsibility.

Digital Divide 96

Digital Divide Broadband Accessibility Mobility 96

EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

limited data collection, limited program evaluation?, ELI is a comprehensive three-year plan to close the digital divide and empower every learner through investment in technology?, But we were fortunate to have leaders that actually understood the power of digital learning. no implementation support?,

Future Ready 130

Future Ready Digital Divide Digital Learning Broadband 130

My Paperless Classroom

JANUARY 19, 2014

This means that as an end user you could enjoy the same data speed if you were playing minecraft or if you were researching the effect of gamma rays on man in the moon marigolds. No one knows for sure, but I would bet this is really bad news for that digital divide we are always fretting about. This is a bummer.

Broadband 96

Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Company 96

Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

To give further context, I’ve sorted them alphabetically, into four categories; (1) those organizations that are instructionally-focused; (2) those that provide supports for technology leadership; (3) those that focus on connectivity and access; and (4) those that focus on data privacy and security. Data and Privacy and Security.

Future Ready 100

Future Ready EdTech Advocacy Data 100

EdTechTeam

JULY 27, 2017

Cross-posted from Digital Promise Addressing the Digital Learning Gap with Effective Educator Coaching JULY 26, 2017 | BY KAREN CATOR In 2014, I wrote – The problem with education in America is not the lack of excellence. You can learn more about the Dynamic Learning Project here. It’s lack of equity.

Digital Learning 73

Digital Learning Digital Divide Education Learning 73

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

I believe there will be a continued push toward bringing SEL to the forefront alongside core academic subjects, and to prioritize providing SEL in a distance learning environment. There is also a growing need for quality SEL data to ensure that educators are serving students’ SEL needs. Jeff Rubenstein, VP Product Strategy, Kaltura.

EdTech 145

EdTech Digital Divide Broadband PresenceLearning 145

Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 31, 2017

In 2014, the Federal Communications Commission modernized the E-rate program with the objective of closing the K-12 digital divide within five years. As a result, 35 million more students have been connected to digital learning and educational opportunity. Why has E-rate modernization worked so well?

E-rate 82

E-rate Broadband Digital Divide Digital Learning 82

Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Teachers and other stakeholders should also have considerable input into ethical considerations like student data privacy, potential bias, and misinformation associated with AI tools. Ensure Student Data Privacy and Digital Equity Expand the dialogue regarding AI applications to beyond what happens in the classroom.

Student Data Privacy 69

Student Data Privacy Digital Divide Guidelines Policies 69

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

We are extraordinarily proud of the Digital Equity module, as it unlocks visibility into students’ internet access and device health outside of school with real-time data districts can’t find elsewhere. Most importantly, they empower all students to excel!”

Digital Divide 52

Digital Divide EdTech Broadband Guidelines 52