Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

The partnership aims to bridge the digital divide in Pittsburg by offering parents refurbished computers free of charge. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and arts education is developing rapidly," said Shenzhen Capital Group in a statement. It isn’t even good direct instruction."

EdTech 170

EdTech Chromebook iPad Laptops 170

Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

graduation rates — up to a record 83 percent — and whether it is real or an elaborate scam. Tagged on: July 23, 2017 ED warns schools of another widespread ransomware attack | Future of Ed Tech e-Newsletter → In light of a recent widespread ransomware attack, the U.S. So why do I still want schools to use them? Unified gets a $3.26-million

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Software Data 150

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

So we always have to be careful of that because there might not be as much information, inputed from certain groups of people, ethnicities, cultures and things like that. So when you're looking at giving some feedback on what you're doing and asking ChatGPT or another Chatbot, you know, to look at this and how would you rate this?

Classroom 523

Classroom Tools Data Twitter 523

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2019

And 85 percent of teachers support even greater use of digital learning in their schools, according to a recent survey by NewSchools Venture Fund and Gallup. There is still a digital divide in classrooms based on what technology is being used and how. Marwell acknowledges internet connectivity is only a starting point.

E-rate 62

E-rate Digital Divide Classroom Laptops 62

Learning with 'e's

MARCH 3, 2014

The group used deep learning to zero in on the molecules most likely to bind to their targets. Will such a universal translation tool become available to all, or will the social gulfs be amplified because of a new digital divide? Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e''s. Unported License.

Learning 59

Learning E-rate Microsoft Digital Divide 59

Educator Innovator

MARCH 7, 2014

Along with the increase in speed, there’s been an exponential increase in the use of digital tools in the classroom. Students now interview authors across the country via Skype and access books that match their interests and reading levels on e-readers. Teachers attend training sessions via webinar.

Broadband 46

Broadband E-rate Digital Divide Survey 46

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Supported by the 2014 modernization of the federal government’s E-Rate program and state funding efforts, a majority of schools now meet the FCC’s short term connectivity goal of 100 Mbps/1000 students. The real issue could be that the content on educational sites was not made to appeal to or connect with this population group.”

How To 51

How To Broadband E-rate Digital Divide 51

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

would call for a national study on what is known as the “Homework Gap” and would support pilot programs to extend digital learning opportunities for students when they are not in the classroom. The Homework Gap is the cruelest part of the new digital divide. David McKinley (R-W.Va.), ”

E-rate 40

E-rate Digital Divide Digital Learning Industry 40

Educator Innovator

MARCH 7, 2014

Along with the increase in speed, there’s been an exponential increase in the use of digital tools in the classroom. Students now interview authors across the country via Skype and access books that match their interests and reading levels on e-readers. Teachers attend training sessions via webinar.

Broadband 36

Broadband E-rate Digital Divide Survey 36

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

Many times, the funding is not enough, and schools supplement from outside sources, including the E-Rate program. There are no cap limits, no throttle rates, and no chastising schools when they need extra bandwidth. Included in the new report and accompanying website are case studies of success stories. About the Presenters.

Broadband 42

Broadband Accessibility Mobility E-rate 42

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

This includes navigating the often politicized issues related to immunizations, the high student absence rate due to quarantines or parents wanting to keep their children home, and the negative impact the pandemic had on student and staff mental health. 5G promises reliability, lightning-fast speeds, and much higher data capacities.

EdTech 117

EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 117

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. billion people are still without internet, and the rate of internet growth has actually slowed. Today, over 2.9 The impact of the pandemic is coming to a head.

Trends 144

Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

1560 , and proposed adding sections designed “to close the digital divide in California.” The FCC’s E-Rate program , a K-12 broadband subsidy, provides methods for districts and libraries to acquire discounts on WiFi connectivity. Jennifer E. For instance, prior to COVID-19, Section 12100.8

Broadband 173

Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 173

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. billion people are still without internet, and the rate of internet growth has actually slowed. Today, over 2.9 The impact of the pandemic is coming to a head.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

First, districts need to address the digital divide/homework gap in meaningful ways. Another aspect of the digital divide includes teachers. What’s needed to address the digital divide for all is sustainable, dedicated funding that allows districts to meet the needs of the community. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

System 55

System Digital Divide E-rate Education 55

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2021

and across different groups. For the first time, national daily edtech trends are aggregated and visible to understand and identify digital learning disparities.

EdTech 67

EdTech Digital Divide Trends E-rate 67

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The implication, according to one NYT article : “the digital gap between rich and poor kids is not what we expected.” The real digital divide, this article contends, is not that affluent children have access to better and faster technologies. (Um, The key word in that headline isn’t “digital”; it’s “force.” Um, they do.)

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

DECEMBER 2, 2016

I mentioned in the previous article in this series that Palmer Luckey, the founder of the VR company Oculus Rift (acquired by Facebook in 2014), had funded an unofficial pro-Donald Trump group dedicated to “shitposting” and spreading hateful memes about Hillary Clinton. million in E-Rate rebates.).

Technology 40

Technology Education Facebook Company 40

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 12, 2024

But the Biden administration has sought to require accreditors to create minimum standards on student outcomes such as graduation rates and licensure-exam pass rates. This spring, Walz signed a budget that increased funding for scholarships for students from underrepresented racial groups to teach in Minnesota schools. —

Education 137

Education E-rate Policies Accessibility 137