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Addressing the Digital Divide: 5 Goals Every District Must Reach

edWeb.net

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Ninety percent of jobs require digital skills,” said Ji Soo Song, Director of Projects and Initiatives at SETDA. We know from research how humans learn, thats not effective. Having access to technology critically affects student academic achievement, career advancement, and pay equity.

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3 Ways edtech can help education get back on track

Neo LMS

Despite claims that technology is negatively affecting learning schedules, edtech is a valuable tool for students. That’s because edtech solutions, advanced research, practical assessments, and improved communication give them maximum control over their learning.

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Only 27 percent of states plan to sustain K-12 digital access as federal programs end

eSchool News

“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.

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Equitable access to AI in classrooms is a problem–the solution is professional learning

eSchool News

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.

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Can Affordable Computing Education Bridge the Global Digital Divide?

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Despite the promise of digital technologies, not all communities around the world have the access they need. One way to lessen the global digital divide is to provide affordable and accessible computing education to all, regardless of socioeconomic background. We measure success in two ways.

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Q&A: Kim Buryanek on Bringing Digital Equity into Classrooms

EdTech Magazine

To make the best use of the technology, and to try to give every student a comparable digital learning experience, teachers need professional development, says Kim Buryanek, associate superintendent of Sioux City Community School District in Iowa. EDTECH: What challenges related to digital equity are you facing in your district?

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Is There Still Time to Build Equity into Virtual Reality Edtech?

Edsurge

A Digital Divide — Or Bridge? If the use of virtual reality in higher education grows without careful planning, it could make this digital divide even more severe. So whether the spread of virtual reality edtech worsens or alleviates inequities depends on whether it follows—or breaks with—historical patterns.

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