Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

But what will ensure that these opportunities for making the most of virtual reality aren’t limited to a select few educational institutions—or to the same groups of people who have made out best during past cycles of technology development? A Digital Divide — Or Bridge? A virtual reality headset costs hundreds of dollars.

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EdTech Digital Divide Training Smartphone 211

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. In fact, there are so many digital tools, apps, and online learning resources being shared, some educators are feeling overwhelmed.

Digital Divide 218

Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 218

ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The metaverse is most commonly associated with extended reality technology (virtual reality and augmented reality), as well as with social media capabilities and the use of digital avatars controlled by users. Additionally, the use of avatars within the metaverse delivers something akin to student-centered learning.

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Learning Smartphone Accessibility Social Media 370

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Digital learning offers huge opportunity Digital learning unlocks a virtual (no pun intended) treasure chest of opportunity. With digital learning, teachers might consider each student’s abilities and cater learning plans and curriculum to offer personalized instruction.

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2020

Each week, Ann Vinson ticks off the items one-by-one on the voluminous remote learning checklist her school requires. Next, she plans small-group reading and math sessions. At some large districts, such as Los Angeles Unified, up to 25 percent of the student body does not log in to remote learning in a given week.

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Guidelines Online Learning Digital Divide Study 218

Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2020

This is our opportunity to support families and students in moving forward in their digital learning. We started a couple of years ago with a digital equity group to focus on this issue when we started seeing issues related to the digital divide. But access is maybe the first part of the digital divide.

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Technology Digital Divide Broadband Accessibility 218

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.

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Digital Divide Education Data Technology 173

Education Superhighway

APRIL 10, 2019

Seven years ago, a wide-scale digital learning conference was unheard of because the majority of school districts across the country weren’t equipped with the infrastructure or technology to implement a robust digital curriculum. We’re looking forward to DLAC20!

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Digital Learning Conference Blended Learning Digital Divide 65

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Recently, EdSurge spoke to Brantley about her experiences using McGraw Hill AR , a free app created by McGraw Hill in partnership with Verizon for Verizon Innovative Learning , an educational initiative that seeks to help bridge the digital divide with a goal of providing digital skills training to 10 million students by 2030.

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Digital Divide EdTech Smartphone Collaborative Learning 192

eSchool News

MAY 23, 2024

Create collaborative platforms for sharing best practices: Establish platforms where educators can share experiences, strategies, and lesson plans that incorporate generative AI, fostering a community of practice that supports peer learning.

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Survey Education Digital Divide Digital Citizenship 130

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 19, 2021

While a striking amount of uncertainty remains, experts largely agree on one thing: Pandemic education has exacted the greatest tolls from the children of historically marginalized groups. By and large, English learners aren’t thriving under distance learning. For English learners, the pandemic is both a crisis and a revelation.

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Education Digital Divide Advocacy Report 144

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Digital resources such as interactive e-books, educational apps, and multimedia content enrich the learning experience, making lessons more engaging and accessible. Gamification elements are also employed to make learning more enjoyable and to incentivize student participation. Why is digital learning important?

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Digital Divide Learning Digital Learning Adaptive Learning 103

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Yet, as we expand computing opportunities in schools and encourage students to be creators and critical users of digital media rather than simply end consumers, we must recognize that our evolving world of technological innovation is still (deliberately or inadvertently) reinforcing systemic injustice.

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Training Digital Divide System Analysis 141

Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

Shifting practices regarding grades may inspire students to take risks and study for the sake of learning. Recognition that the digital divide prevents academic progress has prompted colleges to do more to connect students with tech tools. The ones who are caring for families and working full time alongside school.

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Flipped Classroom Course Digital Divide Trends 212

EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

ELI is a comprehensive three-year plan to close the digital divide and empower every learner through investment in technology?, McClary’s plan to provide digital equity to the DC community through its schools was created in his Georgetown University Executive Master’s in Leadership program, which he enrolled in last year.

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Future Ready Digital Divide Digital Learning Broadband 130

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

One key issue that emerged was an ongoing digital divide. After all, remote learning that relies on video calls and emails doesn’t work well for students who don’t have internet access. Kim Hunter Reed “You want us to give a return on investment for the outcomes you want in the workplace?” Thompson said.

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Policies Broadband Digital Divide Outcomes 156

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

“Next year, many traditional education strategies will fade away as educators help students recover from the pandemic’s impact, especially with harder-hit groups like students who learn and think differently. These reports may provide recommendations for grouping students or next steps for instruction.

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EdTech Digital Divide Broadband PresenceLearning 145

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The nonprofit launched in 2012, and when it explored school connectivity data the following year, it found that just 30 percent of school districts had sufficient bandwidth to support digital learning, or 100 kbps per student. There is still a digital divide in classrooms based on what technology is being used and how.

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E-rate Digital Divide Classroom Laptops 60

Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

CoSN is a professional association and advocacy group for district technology leaders with a goal of “empowering educational leaders to leverage technology to create engaging learning environments and provide the tools essential for their success”. The organization also organizes the Speak Up survey each year. Technology Leadership.

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Future Ready EdTech Advocacy Data 100

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2023

To meet this challenge, Jhone Ebert, Nevada State Superintendent of Public Instruction, in the summer of 2020 announced the launch of the Nevada Digital Learning Collaborative (DLC). After months of research and a successful pilot, the district chose enVision because of its rigor, digital learning components, and engaging lessons.

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Edmentum Digital Divide Professional Learning Company 98

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

After months of research and a successful pilot, the district chose enVision to be that core mathematics curriculum because of its rigor, digital learning components, and engaging lessons. Aaron’s efforts identified a problem, found a solution to protect students, and provided for a safer learning environment.

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Education Advocacy EdTech Elementary 130

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Proposed legislation would ensure students have access to digital learning resources, internet outside of school. New legislation introduced in Congress would support “innovative strategies and methods to increase out-of-school access to digital learning resources” in an effort to boost both student and educator engagement.

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E-rate Digital Divide Digital Learning Industry 40

Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

As students get older and afterschool participation decreases, opportunities to engage in high-quality digital learning are few and far between for high-school aged students who need it most. These findings support the notion that out-of-school programs can be critical partners in the effort to reduce the digital divide.

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Technology Digital Divide Blackboard Outcomes 46

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Perhaps a digital learning journal could be employed to promote reflection. The technology may provide a solution that allows the continuation of activities that promote deeper learning. This task requires students to huddle in a group and write ideas on a large sheet of paper. MARCH 30, 2020 · 11:02 PM | EDIT.

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Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

Shake Up Learning

MARCH 20, 2018

The post Top 20 Tech Tips for Teachers appeared first on Shake Up Learning. As a digital learning coach and consultant with more than ten years working in instructional technology, I have learned quite a few ways to help teachers integrate technology. When you are planning a digital learning experience, be goal oriented!

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Google Tools Technology Outcomes 78

Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

As students get older and afterschool participation decreases, opportunities to engage in high-quality digital learning are few and far between for high-school aged students who need it most. These findings support the notion that out-of-school programs can be critical partners in the effort to reduce the digital divide.

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Technology Digital Divide Blackboard Outcomes 36

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Additionally, not all students have equal access to devices or internet, leading to digital divide issues. Through digital platforms, students can work on group projects, share ideas, and receive instant feedback from peers and teachers, even if they are not physically in the same location.

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Technology Learning Personalized Learning Digital Divide 52

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The future of K-12 education with AI also includes the integration of data-driven insights, helping educators identify learning trends, assess student performance, and refine teaching strategies for continuous improvement. Access to AI-driven resources may vary among schools and students, leading to a digital divide.

Education 52

Education Trends Digital Divide Assessment 52

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. Many silver linings emerged and digital learning cemented itself as a “must have” in schools. –Remco Bergsma, CEO, MiEN Company. Territorium.

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EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 117

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Tools like Google Classroom, Zoom, and interactive whiteboards enable remote learning, making education accessible beyond the physical classroom. However, the rise of edtech also brings challenges, including concerns about equity, privacy, and the digital divide. Additionally, technology fosters collaboration and communication.

Technology 52

Technology Education LMS Adaptive Learning 52

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This raises concerns about fairness and equity, as students from underrepresented groups might face further disadvantages. While AI can provide personalized learning experiences, the emotional and social aspects of education may be compromised. This could lead to disparities in learning outcomes among different student groups.

Education 52

Education Adaptive Learning Personalized Learning Gamification 52

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

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. The shift towards digital learning has been palpable, and this trajectory is poised to persist, shaping the way individuals access and engage with educational content.

Trends 144

Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

You’ll learn how to identify conditions such as PTSD and how to help students through natural and healthy grieving processes. In addition, you’ll look at design principles and technical tools that will help you make online learning a reality for learners with a variety of different needs. Learn More. Learn More.

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Course Assessment Online Assessments Strategy 545

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by the pandemic, present hurdles for all students–especially underrepresented students groups who were already at a disadvantage. The role of schools in providing accessible and equitable education will come into focus.

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EdTech Learning Data Industry 70

Edsurge

JULY 13, 2020

One key problem prevalent in many low-socioeconomic communities around the nation—like San Antonio, which now has the highest poverty rate of the country's 25 largest metro areas —is the digital divide. Together we can close the gap on the digital divide. That’s been a goal at my institution.

Digital Divide 206

Digital Divide Laptops Mobility Accessibility 206

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

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. The shift towards digital learning has been palpable, and this trajectory is poised to persist, shaping the way individuals access and engage with educational content.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2023

The forced move to digital learning and work made the consequences of inadequate internet access glaring. “We In part, this data can give community leaders who are struggling a place to find models they can learn from. A Bright Spotlight Since the pandemic, there’s been a spotlight on developing broadband capabilities.

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Broadband Chromebook Accessibility Digital Divide 138