eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Federal and State AI Policy Lags: While 55% of respondents observed an increased interest in AI policy development, only 2% reported having active AI initiatives in their states. This emphasizes the digital divide’s persistent impact on education.

EdTech 114

EdTech Digital Divide Policies Survey 114

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Edtech is always changing. Edtech trends come and go. But any of what currently happens in edtech couldn’t be possible without the driving passion for education and technology of people. Top 10 edtech people to watch in 2018. He knows pedagogy isn’t something to be forgotten in any digital endeavor. Rafranz Davis.

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EdTech E-rate Microsoft Trends 150

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Federal and State AI Policy Lags: While 55% of respondents observed an increased interest in AI policy development, only 2% reported having active AI initiatives in their states. This emphasizes the digital divide’s persistent impact on education.

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EdTech Digital Divide Policies Survey 103

Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye the week of March 13, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 11 Edition). No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

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EdTech Chromebook iPad Laptops 170

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

The typical edtech conference buzzes with gadgetry, infrastructure and new ways to engage students. But when was the last time you hear someone talk about racism or digital equity? And as a person interested in digital equity, I had a chance to connect experts who were national leaders on the digital divide.

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Conference EdTech Digital Divide Personal Learning Network 167

EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2020

After all, they’ve had a lot to figure out — from finding ways to bridge the digital divide to ensuring student security and privacy online. MORE ON EDTECH: Learn how K–12 schools are bringing elective classes online. Another major challenge is maintaining student attendance.

Digital Divide 150

Digital Divide Learning Policies EdTech 150

EdTech Magazine

MAY 12, 2020

After all, they’ve had a lot to figure out — from finding ways to bridge the digital divide to ensuring student security and privacy online. MORE ON EDTECH: Learn how K–12 schools are bringing elective classes online. Another major challenge is maintaining student attendance.

Digital Divide 150

Digital Divide Learning Policies EdTech 150

EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2020

After all, they’ve had a lot to figure out — from finding ways to bridge the digital divide to ensuring student security and privacy online. MORE ON EDTECH: Learn how K–12 schools are bringing elective classes online. Another major challenge is maintaining student attendance.

Digital Divide 150

Digital Divide Learning Policies EdTech 150

EdTech Magazine

MAY 8, 2020

After all, they’ve had a lot to figure out — from finding ways to bridge the digital divide to ensuring student security and privacy online. MORE ON EDTECH: Learn how K–12 schools are bringing elective classes online. Another major challenge is maintaining student attendance.

Digital Divide 150

Digital Divide Learning Policies EdTech 150

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2021. The edtech community stepped up to accommodate students and teachers during remote and hybrid learning with an emphasis on core subject areas. Collin Earnst, CEO, LearnWell.

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EdTech Digital Divide Broadband PresenceLearning 145

eSchool News

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories. On the 7th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on DEI. Department of Educations recent edtech plans] discussed active vs. passive consumption of technology. And this creates a digital divide between those who can afford it and those who cannot.

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Chromebook EdTech Robotics Elementary 114

Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

Since the last edition of a ‘Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News”: I’ve joined efforts to support Net Neutrality protections ; Written further about the prediction made in the book, “Disrupting Class.” A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 28 and 29 Combined Edition).

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Software Data 150

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. What are the projections for edtech? We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2024.

Trends 144

Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

Yet, finding funds for edtech purchases poses a challenge for school districts. It again includes provisions for edtech, such as hardware/software to support hybrid classrooms, and adds many other uses related to the pandemic. Need more help securing funding for your edtech purchase?

Technology 191

Technology Classroom EdTech Software 191

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 214

Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 214

Edsurge

JULY 5, 2022

Yang: We were first prompted to address concerns over the digital divide. And we want to close the digital divide. And we want to empower all primary schools to embrace, sustain and evolve our mission with available resources and policy frameworks in the education sector. We want to close the wealth gap.

Digital Divide 152

Digital Divide STEM Flipped Classroom Future Ready 152

Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

Hillary Clinton may not be in office, but she has enough policy plans on her website for four full years. At a June 27 rally in Denver, Hillary Clinton outlined her Tech and Innovation Agenda that included a number of edtech items.

STEM 113

STEM Digital Divide Broadband Policies 113

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2022. The pandemic highlighted the massive digital divide that exists between marginalized communities and affluent communities that enjoy well-established digital infrastructure.

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EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 117

Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

The International Association for K-12 Online Learning, known as iNACOL, works to “catalyze the transformation of K-12 education policy and practice to advance powerful, personalized, learner-centered experiences through competency-based, blended and online learning.” Organization: International Association of K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL).

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Future Ready EdTech Advocacy Data 100

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Related: ‘Don’t rush to spend on edtech’. Edtech companies like STEMuli and Labster, and even Roblox, offer VR learning experiences, but no one as of yet is offering the kind of technology Platt says makes the metaverse really revolutionary. “I Related: Reframing edtech to save teachers time and reduce workloads.

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Education Digital Divide EdTech Company 143

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As we examine current events and issues on technology in the classroom, it helps to take a look at what education looks like in 2024 and where it will go in the future—and there are plenty of edtech updates and K-12 news to track. Edtech is transforming the learning experience for students and educators.

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Trends Digital Divide EdTech Adaptive Learning 114

Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2023

While there is still work to do in closing the digital divide, access is becoming less of a limiting factor for game-based learning. Youth screen time is now being regulated in countries like South Korea and China, and other countries are evaluating similar policies.

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Game-Based Learning Broadband Learning Company 176

EdTechSandyK

MARCH 15, 2014

On March 5, 2014, I was privileged to moderate and participate on a panel on Bridging the Digital Divide with BYOD Equity at the SXSWedu conference in Austin, Texas. Please see specifics on my re-use policy in the right-hand column of my blog before re-posting/re-using any of my blog content. Unported License.

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BYOD Digital Divide EdTech Policies 75

Shake Up Learning

APRIL 25, 2023

It’s all part of Verizon’s commitment to helping close the digital divide. She provides staff development and training on immersive technology as an edtech consultant. See: Copyright Policy. Start your journey at verizon.com/shakeup. © Shake Up Learning 2023.

Digital Divide 99

Digital Divide Smartphone Tablets Technology 99

Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Develop and Communicate Clear Guidelines for AI Use It’s essential to develop clear guidelines and policies to ensure students, teachers, and other staff fully understand the proper and responsible use of generative AI. Like with other guidelines, AI policies should not be created in a vacuum.

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Student Data Privacy Digital Divide Guidelines Policies 69

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 5th most-read story focuses on expert predictions for edtech. As we closed the door on 2022 , we approached 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole.

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EdTech Learning Industry Data 70

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund follows the same formula as Title I, so it can be used to help bridge the digital divide for students from low-income families. Susan Gentz is a partner at K20Connect, a consulting consortium of experts focused on education leadership, technology and policy.

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EdTech Guidelines Policies Secondary 98

Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

It’s all part of Verizon’s commitment to help close the digital divide. She provides staff development and training on immersive technology as an edtech consultant. See: Copyright Policy. This back-to-school season, new curricula are available from partners including Discovery Education, McGraw Hill, and NYU.

Digital Divide 93

Digital Divide Smartphone Tablets Resources 93

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As a result, administrators proactively identify students with poor or no internet access at scale, saving considerable time troubleshooting and maximizing the impact of digital learning. For more information on Lightspeed Digital Insight and the Digital Equity module, please visit [link].

Digital Divide 52

Digital Divide EdTech Broadband Guidelines 52

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

Related : How one city closed the digital divide for nearly all its students. Finally, we need to ensure that all young adolescents are able to access the benefits of digital technology. Candice Odgers is a professor at UC Irvine and co-director of the Connecting the EdTech Research EcoSystem (CERES) network.

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Smartphone Social Media Learning Digital Divide 104

Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 25, 2022

She’s been an educator for 21 years and has worn many hats, some of which include an EdTech specialist, an English teacher, and a high school librarian. . It seems that many teachers have begun using more digital tools in their in-person instruction as well. Jen also shares how the digital divide has become more apparent.

LMS 87

LMS Learning Google Digital Divide 87

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

During a recent edWebinar , edtech experts provided an overview of the E-Rate program, state matching funds, and ways to obtain grants for technological development. is one of the nation’s leading experts in E-rate and is passionate in her work to close the digital divide. Accessing the E-Rate and Matching State Funds.

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E-rate EdTech Broadband Libraries 45

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. What are the projections for edtech? We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2024.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It’s all part of Verizon’s commitment to help close the digital divide. See: Copyright Policy. This back-to-school season, new curricula are available from partners including Discovery Education, McGraw Hill, and NYU. Also, new professional development courses and lesson plans focused on esports and game design.

STEM 85

STEM Digital Divide Elementary iPhone 85

eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2024

As many experts will point out, DEI initiatives are prone to fail when they aren’t getting at the crux of the issue—existing systemic processes and challenges that prevent promising solutions and DEI-focused policies from being successful. Department of Education’s recent edtech plans] discussed active vs. passive consumption of technology.

Chromebook 124

Chromebook Robotics Elementary Accessibility 124

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 7, 2023

Lightspeed Learning Lab – Edtech Best Practices for a Smooth Return to School You’re working tirelessly to ensure a smooth transition back-to-school and your edtech ecosystem plays a big role. Thank you. 0:58 Hello, welcome everyone. Have a great day, and we look forward to talking with you soon.

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EdTech Learning Survey Data 52

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 3, 2023

Then, of course, the digital divide between students with and without ready access to technology may be destined to widen by generative AI in education, adversely impacting underserved and minority students. First, school districts must draft policies based on a clear understanding of emerging technologies.

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Education Data Training Digital Divide 52