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How to Achieve Powerful Digital Learning

Digital Promise

Most districts have figured out how to temporarily narrow the digital divide by creating a patchwork of coverage achieved by distributing classroom devices, purchasing some new ones, and buying hotspots. 87 percent of teachers said VILS enhanced their ability to differentiate instruction.

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Where Open Education Meets Generative AI: OELMs

Iterating Toward Openness

Their list includes: Digital Divide and Educational Inequality GenAI may exacerbate existing inequalities within education: Unequal Access: High costs of advanced GenAI tools along with infrastructure requirements limit accessibility for underprivileged students and institutions. Can I trust its responses to be accurate?

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The pandemic’s remote learning legacy: A lot worth keeping

The Hechinger Report

Federal funds help narrow the digital divide. I think we’ve learned how to more individualize and differentiate instruction,” says Dr. Joel in Nebraska. “I With JumpStart, says Ms. Nearman, “all of our students could have the same access to programming and not have to worry about, well, my parents can’t afford it.”.

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Meeting the Educational Challenges of COVID-19 Together

MIND Research Institute

This paper projected that students will return to school next year with “more variability in their academic skills,” and that “educators may need to consider ways to further differentiate instruction or provide opportunities for individualized learning.”. Digital Divides and the COVID Slide. References. Ascione, L.

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Education Technology

eSchool News

Tools like learning management systems (LMS), educational apps, and gamified platforms allow teachers to differentiate instruction, providing students with content tailored to their needs and pace. However, the rise of edtech also brings challenges, including concerns about equity, privacy, and the digital divide.

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Technology Tools Used in Teaching and Learning

eSchool News

This approach supports differentiated instruction, addressing varied learning paces and preferences within the classroom. While celebrating the positive impact of technology, it is crucial to address challenges such as the digital divide, distractions, and the need for ongoing professional development.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

By the end of this course, you’ll have the knowledge and tools you need to create or modify digital learning materials to be more accessible to all students Equity in the Digital Classroom In this course, you’ll take a deep dive into the “digital divide” that can develop when education moves online.

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