The Hechinger Report

MARCH 16, 2020

In addition, museums, recreation centers, libraries and other places that offer alternatives to schooling will also be closed, as they have been in Seattle and other parts of the country hit hard by the virus. “It Social distancing guidelines will mean fewer playdates and group activities, along with concerns about isolation and boredom.

Common Core 144

Common Core Digital Divide Online Learning Groups 144

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

She also recommends working with county and state officials to track what’s working in other districts, and she suggested keeping the district’s “external auditor on speed dial” to make sure that any new steps being taken are within the appropriate guidelines and deadlines, which also remain subject to change. Staying Organized and Healthy.

EdTech 98

EdTech Guidelines Policies Secondary 98

The Daring Librarian

AUGUST 25, 2018

Three years ago I shared with you what I was buying to boost our Makerspace area using four empty Library study carrels that no longer held desktop Macs. Our MHMS Makerspace How it works: Kids can come in before school, during lunch, or when they've finished their work to explore, craft, and create in the Library Media Center.

Gamification 63

Gamification Robotics Libraries Guidelines 63

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

But America’s persistent digital divide has greatly hampered efforts toward this goal. Inequity looms large. After dealing with the first priority — making sure students were safe and fed — schools had to figure out how to keep the learning alive.

Learning 88

Learning Laptops Smartphone Accessibility 88

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

ExcelinEd

AUGUST 6, 2020

Alabama is using its CARES Act funds to bridge the digital divide, improve remote learning opportunities and offer intensive academic supports. However, each state’s governor and education agency have the flexibility to direct funds to prioritized programs and needs, within federal guidelines. Highlights from Alabama’s Plan.

Digital Divide 28

Digital Divide Broadband Guidelines Libraries 28

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

Similarly, 28 states have policies and guidelines for external connections; 23 have them for internal wireless connections. By providing these examples of state leadership to support technology in education, though, states can work towards bridging the digital divide. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

Broadband 42

Broadband Accessibility Mobility E-rate 42