Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Lauren Lichtman Head of Strategy & Partnerships Learning Equality Learning Equality offers educational opportunities for the 2.6 Kolibri enables offline access to a curated library of educational content, supports customized curricula creation and facilitates self-paced, differentiated and project-based learning.

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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. They are motivated,” observes Zimmer, commenting on the topic of diversity in library collections.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2018

on Thursday, at the Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition conference. Travis Litman, the chief of staff and senior legal advisor for Jessica Rosenworcel, the FCC commissioner who coined the term “homework gap,” emphasized the growing urgency of addressing the digital divide. “It

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edWeb.net

JUNE 29, 2022

Through communication, innovation, and partnerships, Louisa County Public Schools is leading the way for digital equity. Like most rural communities, this created a significant digital divide when COVID-19 forced schools nationwide to close in March 2020. Communication. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here are five key strategies to ensure equity of access: 1. Digital inclusion and accessibility: Embrace digital tools while ensuring they are accessible to all students, regardless of socioeconomic background or ability. Ensuring equity of access in the K-12 classroom requires a comprehensive and multifaceted approach.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 24, 2025

So read on for some of the key disadvantages of technology in the classroom and a few teacher-tested strategies that can help. When both students and teachers are short on tools and support, the digital divide doesnt shrinkit grows. Or, start your classroom’s EdTech journey smoothly with ViewSonic Education Solutions.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Close the Digital Gap for Students As technology becomes more ingrained in education, the digital divide is becoming an ever-larger driver of educational inequity. While some students remain unconnected, Oakland’s effort has emerged as an example of how to tackle a citywide digital divide. The result?

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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2024

The edtech market is saturated with various tools designed to improve children’s literacy from e-readers to apps to digital libraries. If children are the intended beneficiaries, then the companies building these tools must reconsider their strategies for design and scaling. Recently, a new kind of tool has emerged.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Today is our third Library 2.021 mini-conference, " Libraries as Community Anchors ," being held online and for free. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Just a few days away, our third Library 2.021 mini-conference, " Libraries as Community Anchors ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Our third Library 2.021 mini-conference: " Libraries as Community Anchors ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy.

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Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Our third Library 2.021 mini-conference: " Libraries as Community Anchors ," was held online on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. You do need to be logged into Library 2.0 For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Just two weeks away, our third Library 2.021 mini-conference, " Libraries as Community Anchors ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 12, 2022

Our second Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Urban Librarianship: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities through Innovation, Leadership, and Best Practices ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, July 14th, 2022, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. This Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 28, 2013

LILAC was held in the heart of Manchester University , in a well appointed conference centre, where almost 300 library and information professionals gathered for three days to discuss information literacy. A social event in the spectacular surrounds of the iconic John Rylands Library was a fitting conclusion to Day 1.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 29, 2021

Our third Library 2.021 mini-conference: " Libraries as Community Anchors ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The district is in the middle of a digital equity revolution, being led by a particularly sharp Director of Education Technology and Library Programs, Dewayne McClary. ELI is a comprehensive three-year plan to close the digital divide and empower every learner through investment in technology?, It includes $4.6

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 27, 2020

Some of the strategies they’re using now might easily be extended through the summer months. We must continue to provide access to software, online libraries and educational videos. Our widespread foray into distance learning is forcing teachers to optimize technology.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 6, 2021

Our third Library 2.021 mini-conference: " Libraries as Community Anchors ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy.

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Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 23, 2021

Our third Library 2.021 mini-conference: " Libraries as Community Anchors ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 21st, 2021. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Continued research is necessary to assess the long-term effectiveness of online learning and identify strategies for optimizing student outcomes in both online and classroom settings. Are students more successful through online learning?

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NeverEndingSearch

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

While she learned to navigate and understand the value of her library’s network of databases, she knows that many kids don’t even know what a database is. She recognizes the library as a safe space for the individual and as an important space that creates community. See video at 28:40.) I am standing here in privilege.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

They have a wonderful lesson library that they've created as well. 00;25;30;25 – 00;25;54;29 Amanda Fox Word clouds, Q&A’s, open-ended discussions and there's a bunch of strategies that they have, we think, pair share having them team up, even using these text generative A.I.

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eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2016

In 2014, nearly 75 percent of school systems surveyed did not have any off-campus strategies for providing connectivity to students at home and after school. E2D, Eliminate the Digital Divide , a non-profit organization has been formed, and together, their collective impact is making strong headway. Together, we’re better.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2023

CCISD has been striving to bring its vision of digital equity to life through a broad approach to meet all student needs, including devices, curriculum integration, and processes and systems to access and effectively use technology easily. CCISD serves as a model for other nationwide communities seeking to narrow the digital divide.

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User Generated Education

JULY 7, 2016

If one of the characteristics of the maker movement is democratization of related tools, software, and techniques, then efforts need to focus on the education institutions that serve children (school, libraries, museums, after-school programs) especially underrepresented and underserved children. Dr. David A.

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 16, 2015

If one of the characteristics of the maker movement is democratization of related tools, software, and techniques, then efforts need to focus on the education institutions that serve children (school, libraries, museums, after-school programs) especially underrepresented and underserved children. Dr. David A.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 7, 2022

Our second Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Urban Librarianship: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities through Innovation, Leadership, and Best Practices ," will be held online (and for free) next week on Thursday, July 14th, 2022, from 12:00 - 3:00 US Pacific Time. This Library 2.0 This Library 2.0

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2016

Connecting our nation’s schools, libraries, health clinics and other community anchor institutions (CAIs) to next generation high-speed broadband is an important national priority. The SHLB Action Plan gives policy makers a road map for designing a broadband strategy that promotes education, health care and community enrichment.”.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 8, 2024

Online digital textbook platforms and interactive learning software like KITABOO offer a wide range of educational materials that encourage essential digital skills. Modern variations in the field of blended education include: Promotion of hybrid educational learning environments by blending traditional teaching with digital resources.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

From gamified educational apps that engage students to online resources that cater to diverse learning styles, K-12 technology tools empower educators to create interactive lessons, track student progress, and adapt teaching strategies in real-time. Provide real-time feedback: Use digital tools for formative assessment and immediate feedback.

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Marketplace K-12

OCTOBER 13, 2016

history to bridge the digital divide.”. Sprint says it will partner with nonprofits My Brother’s Keeper Alliance and EveryoneOn to recruit community organizations, including schools, libraries, and public housing authorities, to the program. Sprint is billing the efforts as the “largest corporate initiative in U.S.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Investment in these areas and a strategy for obtaining E-Rate discounts should be part of every district’s five- or ten-year technology plan, so that schools can continue to have reliable service that accommodates changing needs. In 2010 the FCC appointed her to the USAC board representing the nation’s schools and libraries on ERATE.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. This virtual conference will be hosted in Adobe Connect and registration is free for librarians and leaders of libraries.

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MindShift

MARCH 24, 2020

While there are plenty of best practice guides available for online learning, strategies for bridging the digital divide are scarce. . Although local libraries may be closed, their routers are likely still on. We regularly use our library’s wifi from outside when it’s closed. – Lisa Vreman.

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edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

While states are mainly providing strategies and not funding, there is a growing movement to create innovative solutions like wi-fi on buses and community partnerships to provide wi-fi access at home. ENA delivers comprehensive technology solutions supported by exceptional customer care to education and library institutions across the nation.

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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. Ryan Imbriale, Vice President of Education Strategy, PowerSchool Research-based interventions will be needed to help older students with reading fluency. Is your school growing?

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