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

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 8, 2020

This longstanding digital divide for learners of all ages has morphed into a divide that is keeping these vulnerable students offline during a critical period. Related: How to reach students without internet access at home? Distance education isn’t new, of course, but the coronavirus pandemic made it a reality everywhere.

Broadband 127

Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Libraries 127

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Thanks to — or because of — technology change happens at a faster rate than ever before, and education makes no exception. How to know which is which? A blogger , speaker, author, technology advocate and prominent voice in social media, Rafranz Davis aims to bridge the digital divide in schools. Edtech is always changing.

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Microsoft Trends 150

Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

But school district leaders are not of one mind of how to best spend the money. The partnership aims to bridge the digital divide in Pittsburg by offering parents refurbished computers free of charge. It isn’t even good direct instruction." " Readers respond.with gusto.

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

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.

How To 53

How To Broadband E-rate Digital Divide 53

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Dan developed Prep, which is all about how to prep the machine in prompt prompted to get the desired output. You know, we all remember that teacher that study hall teacher who walked you through your first college application or the social studies teacher who taught you what taxes were and how to file them.

Classroom 523

Classroom Tools Data Twitter 523

eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2016

billion increase in E-rate funding over the last 18 months. E2D, Eliminate the Digital Divide , a non-profit organization has been formed, and together, their collective impact is making strong headway. Next page: How to take action on the homework gap.

Broadband 65

Broadband E-rate Digital Divide Survey 65

eSchool News

JULY 25, 2018

Despite a brighter spotlight on digital equity, gaps still remain, including the troubling and persistent homework gap–but a newly-relaunched digital equity toolkit aims to highlight the important work districts across the nation are taking to address equity differences.

E-rate 73

E-rate Strategy Accessibility Data 73

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

But a few pioneering districts have shown that it’s possible, and Albemarle County has joined a nascent trend of districts trying to build their own bridges across the digital divide. Read more about the Digital Divide. We can extend the learning day. We can flip the classroom. Photo: Chris Berdik.

Broadband 104

Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Blackboard 104

Education Superhighway

AUGUST 1, 2017

HOW TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD FOR RURAL AMERICA. Equal digital access is important everywhere in America, for all students. Rural schools are the primary reason that the E-rate program exists, as they are the least servedand have the most need – their students. at home either. This meeting is open to the public.

Broadband 58

Broadband Accessibility Digital Learning E-rate 58

Evelyn Learning

JUNE 7, 2023

A classroom has become an e-classroom, with tablets on each and every desk. How to Make Education Affordable? All of these speakers made some really interesting points about how to make education affordable. A lot of problems are going around related to social-economic aspects, historical aspects, digital divide, etc.

How To 40

How To Education Secondary E-rate 40

eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2016

. “Internet access is no longer an afterthought in education; instead high-speed broadband and wi-fi are now a vital component of K-12 school infrastructure, there is an increased emphasis on digital learning,” according to the report. Even fewer schools have met the long-term goal of 1 Gbps/1,000 users.

Report 40

Report Broadband E-rate Advocacy 40

Education Superhighway

AUGUST 1, 2017

HOW TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD FOR RURAL AMERICA. Equal digital access is important everywhere in America, for all students. Rural schools are the primary reason that the E-rate program exists, as they are the least served and have the most need – their students. at home either. This meeting is open to the public.

Broadband 40

Broadband Accessibility Digital Learning E-rate 40

ExcelinEd

AUGUST 3, 2020

How to make operational adjustments so schools are safe for students and staff. . How to re-engineer the school experience so students reach high academic outcomes, with the same or better proficiency in 2021 as they did pre-COVID. . Bridging the Digital Divide. Student-Centered Response to COVID-19 .

Digital Divide 28

Digital Divide E-rate Laptops Assessment 28

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 120

EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 120

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

Trends 144

Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

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

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.

System 55

System Digital Divide E-rate Education 55

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2021

The interactive view, including the last six months, encourages deeper dives into what might be driving these digital K-12 trends and to spur meaningful discussions and action about how to address persistent gaps, as they occur.

EdTech 70

EdTech Digital Divide Trends E-rate 70

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

An overview of how to collaborate across functions to ensure student safety 24/7. And we want to know what are the response rates that you’re getting on your parent surveys. 4:02 So, 80% of our audience today said they have less than 50% response rates on their surveys. 3:45 So, you just click right there. 3:48 Great.

Survey 52

Survey Data Report E-rate 52

Lightspeed Systems

JUNE 15, 2023

Fill out the form below to view this webinar Read the Transcript Overcoming Obstacles to Bridging the Digital Divide in K-12 Learning 0:21 Hi, everyone, welcome to our webinar, We’re going to give everyone about 30 more seconds to join us, and then we’ll dive in. Thank you. 0:58 Hello, welcome everyone. 3:48 Great.

Survey 52

Survey Data Report E-rate 52

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 7, 2023

IT Leaders & Decision Makers, Digital Learning and Instructional Technologists, IT Admins, Network Admins, IT Security, IT Infrastructure roles, School Counselors, Safety leaders, and SROs. And we want to know what are the response rates that you’re getting on your parent surveys. Thank you. 0:58 Hello, welcome everyone.

EdTech 52

EdTech Learning Survey Data 52

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

An overview of how to collaborate across functions to ensure student safety 24/7. And we want to know what are the response rates that you’re getting on your parent surveys. 4:02 So, 80% of our audience today said they have less than 50% response rates on their surveys. 3:45 So, you just click right there. 3:48 Great.

Survey 40

Survey Data Report E-rate 40

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

The digital divide is showing real signs of narrowing—but there are still 6.5 million students in under-connected schools, according to a new report by the nonprofit EducationSuperHighway , which analyzes data from E-rate applications. We have seen a real change in the FCC approval rates for these projects.

E-rate 91

E-rate Report Broadband Digital Divide 91

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Again and again, the media told stories — wildly popular stories , apparently — about how technology industry executives refuse to allow their own children to use the very products they were selling to the rest of us. The implication, according to one NYT article : “the digital gap between rich and poor kids is not what we expected.”

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

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. Sarah Butrymowicz Affirmative action Harris has long supported affirmative action in college admissions.

Education 135

Education E-rate Policies Accessibility 135