Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

International Children’s Digital Library The ICDL offers over 4,600 digital children’s books in over 59 languages that exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages, and ideas. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress. Books are read online.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

International Children’s Digital Library. The ICDL offers over 4,600 digital children’s books in over 59 languages that exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages, and ideas. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress. Open Library.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

We can no longer overlook the importance of the use of technology in schools. However, the education system must prepare students for the adult life, and we, adults, use technology more than we would like to admit. Myths No 3: BYOD will deepen the digital divide. Top 3 myths about BYOD in the classroom.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In July, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the use of E-rate funds to loan Wi-Fi hotspots that support students, school staff, and library patrons without internet access. The federal E-rate program provides discounts to help schools and libraries obtain affordable telecommunications and internet access.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Key points: Without continued funding, schools and libraries may struggle to maintain or upgrade technological infrastructure See article: 3 ways the E-rate program helps level up learning See article: Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Although digital technologies hold great promise in the realm of education, access remains limited for many communities worldwide. One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 24, 2025

While tech has brought a lot of exciting changes to education, there are some real disadvantages of technology in the classroom. So read on for some of the key disadvantages of technology in the classroom and a few teacher-tested strategies that can help. Progress is greatbut its not always perfect. The good news? Globally, about 2.6

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

As the district prepares to reopen for full in-person learning on August 30, teachers are attending training sessions and figuring out just what role technology will play in their classrooms. There’s a simmering sense of anticipation about how far educators have come with technology, and its potential to enhance student learning. “I

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Inequities in student access to reliable internet service and personal technology are not insurmountable. School districts can improve digital equity through investments, partnerships with businesses and national grants, says Steve Langford, CIO of Beaverton School District in Oregon. shauna.miller_miJ5. Fri, 11/08/2019 - 15:29.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Parkland School District in Pennsylvania, like many of the nation’s public school systems, is seeing increases in student poverty rates and English language proficiency — trends that could make any existing digital divides worse. But Parkland school leaders are taking proactive steps to improve digital equity. by Wylie Wong.

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Digital Promise

MAY 13, 2021

Highlights from the survey include: Keeping Up Academically and the Digital Divide : Eighty-two percent of teachers say it’s been difficult for their students to keep up academically during the pandemic, though only 45 percent of parents have the same concern for their own child. Digital Divide.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2023

It proved that people skilled with technology could navigate and succeed, and that many of the potential problems of the future could be solved by technology. Many institutions and people who embraced technology survived–and in some cases, thrived. In my local Connecticut, schools are answering the call. Our own Lt.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2023

It proved that people skilled with technology could navigate and succeed, and that many of the potential problems of the future could be solved by technology. Many institutions and people who embraced technology survived–and in some cases, thrived. In my local Connecticut, schools are answering the call. Our own Lt.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

But when schools support students in transferring their skills to their parents, they are narrowing the digital divide. Even in districts where student do not take home their school-issued computers, many students still offer computer guidance to their parents at places like public libraries.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

After schools went remote in 2020, Jessica Ramos spent hours that spring and summer sitting on a bench in front of her local Oakland Public Library branch in the vibrant and diverse Dimond District. Ramos knew there were many kids like her, eager to keep up with school but lacking the technology to do so. OAKLAND, Calif.

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The 21st Century Principal

JULY 21, 2012

Recently, I found myself entangled with several people in a Twitter debate about whether BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies actually perpetuate or aggravate the digital divide our students currently experience. Still, we do need to be concerned about the effects of the digital divide under our BYOD policy.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Q&A: Kim Buryanek on Bringing Digital Equity into Classrooms. To make the best use of the technology, and to try to give every student a comparable digital learning experience, teachers need professional development, says Kim Buryanek, associate superintendent of Sioux City Community School District in Iowa. keara.dowd_i47Z.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

COVID-19 did not create the digital divide for students, added Robin Lake, the panel moderator and the director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE), which is based out of the University of Washington and has been tracking school districts’ transitions to distance learning.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2020

Organizations and coalitions including Learning Keeps Going , Tech for Learners , Google , and Digital Promise have also compiled lists of resources from various education organizations as well as available edtech products. Bridging The Digital Divide. Parents aren’t getting the message.” And, how are the children?

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 5, 2021

That’s why neglecting this area can lead to a bigger digital divide among students. Offer to help with technology. Other schools might simply lack the expertise of a full-time team dedicated to improving teaching with the help of technology. Some school IT departments are woefully understaffed. Be a volunteer.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2021

We’ve heard a lot of people talking about the digital divide over the past year, but it existed long before the pandemic. Now is the time to spread the word about this program in our communities so that schools and libraries can apply. Jackie, a United State of Women Ambassador in Norfolk, Va.,

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2023

I had the pleasure of speaking with Ryan Ross, CEO of Olivia Technologies, about their attempts to address this issue through synching techniques that don’t require access to the Internet outside the school campus. This represents around 30% of all public school students in the U.S.

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 7, 2016

When I was an Instructional Technology Director one of the challenges I faced was working to ensure that students, no matter where they lived in my district, had access to the same tools and opportunities. I could provide technology that could be used in the schools, and provided high speed network access while they were in schools.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The metaverse is an emerging technology that is gradually becoming more mainstream within education, in part because it delivers immersive learning experiences for students. This technology can also cater to a variety of other needs too.

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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. This current pot of money serves many needs, from K-12 schools to libraries and telemedicine. Related: How to reach students without internet access at home?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

It focuses on delivering quality teaching and learning through technology without the internet. Kolibri enables offline access to a curated library of educational content, supports customized curricula creation and facilitates self-paced, differentiated and project-based learning. billion people worldwide without internet access.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2022

This funding opportunity will allow K-12 schools and districts, colleges and universities, and public libraries to connect students to safe, reliable internet outside of the classroom. “At At Kajeet, we believe internet access is a basic human right and are fully committed to efforts aimed at closing the digital divide,” said Daniel J.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

International Children’s Digital Library. The ICDL offers over 4,600 digital children’s books in over 59 languages that exhibit tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages, and ideas. Books are made available from a variety of sources including the Library of Congress. Open Library.

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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. We must not let the flood of tech tools overshadow the necessary human element of education. Kyle Zimmer 4.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

So many times, I’m a techie guy, so I talk technology but it doesn’t necessarily have to be technology. You kow, we haven’t closed that digital divide quite yet. However, if you want to sign up for Edpuzzle, use this link as it will give your school access to the 50,000 curated video library on Edpuzzle.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

For a long time, technology enabled access to education. Now that digital learning is so engrained into our K-12 school systems nationwide, it’s difficult to understand how we succeeded without it. Disparities in digital access, also referred to as digital equity, remain challenging for K-12 education.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Hate it or love – technology in education is here to stay. The conversation has quickly shifted from whether technology should be used in learning to how we can use it to improve learning and ensure that all students have access to high-quality educational experiences. Parents can feel it, and the numbers back them up.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 2, 2012

What does the future hold for our university libraries? The library has long been seen by many as a very traditional, conservative institution, and is often portrayed as a place where rows upon rows of antiquated book shelves slowly gather dust. Just how are libraries adapting to the digital age and all it brings?

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 28, 2013

"Technology won't replace teachers, but teachers who use technology will probably replace teachers who don't" This was just one of the contentious and thought provoking statements made at Learning Through Technology this week in Glasgow. LTT2013 was one of two conferences I was invited to speak at this week.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2022

To further the mission of closing the Digital Divide for students across the United States, each grant recipient will receive up to $25,000, which they may use for any combination of Kajeet Education Broadband solutions, including WiFi hotspots, school bus WiFi, LTE-embedded Chromebooks and routers. patents in mobile technologies.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

According to the FCC and others, satellite technology holds promise. As high-speed internet service becomes more ubiquitous in American households, some readers might be surprised to find out that a “digital divide” exists in many of our schools.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Professional development for teachers: Equip teachers with the knowledge and skills to leverage technology effectively in diverse classrooms. Professional development should focus on integrating technology in ways that support different learning styles and address the needs of students with varying abilities.

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