Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Students can practice persuasive writing, comprehension, and typing skills by completing reviews, reports, and reading logs online. The online activities can be used for one-on-one instruction using a computer, tablet, or class instruction on an interactive whiteboard. Books are read on the website or a tablet.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Students can practice persuasive writing, comprehension, and typing skills by completing reviews, reports, and reading logs online. The online activities can be used for one-on-one instruction using a computer, tablet, or class instruction on an interactive whiteboard. Books are read on the website or a tablet.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. “We We have this huge digital divide that’s making it hard for [students] to get their education,” she said. David Silver, the director of education for the mayor’s office, said people talked about the digital divide, but there had never been enough energy to tackle it.

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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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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Rory Kennedy examines the gaps computer and internet access between wealthy and impoverished schools in her latest documentary, “Without a Net: The Digital Divide in America.”. But that won’t close what has come to be known as “the digital divide.”. How long has the “digital divide” been on your radar?

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2017

For years policymakers have fretted about the “digital divide,” that poor students are less likely to have computers and high-speed internet at home than rich students. When it comes to mobile devices, such as smartphones or tablets, the gap has virtually vanished.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

kids live in a house with some form of a mobile device—and those smartphones and tablets are gobbling up a greater portion of kids' screen time than ever. But time with tablets and smartphones is triple what it was in 2013. Today, 42 percent of children have their own tablet.) A whopping 98 percent of U.S.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 4, 2020

Only 24 percent of public school teachers reported that all of their students had access to a computer or tablet to use for school work, according to a nationally representative survey of 600 public school teachers conducted in early May by Educators for Excellence (E4E). Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 24, 2025

In affluent areas, 70% of teachers report receiving adequate support to incorporate technology into their teaching. When both students and teachers are short on tools and support, the digital divide doesnt shrinkit grows. And the problem isnt limited to students. In under-resourced schools? Only half say the same.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

Students can practice persuasive writing, comprehension, and typing skills by completing reviews, reports, and reading logs online. The online activities can be used for one-on-one instruction using a computer, tablet, or class instruction on an interactive whiteboard. Books are read on the website or a tablet.

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Libraries Mobility eBook Android 161

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 19, 2016

However, here’s a refresher of the previous post and the five BYOD concerns that are already put on the table: BYOD deepens the digital divide; BYOD will distract students; BYOD encourages students to cheat; Students might forget to bring/charge their devices; Parents may need to pay more for BYOD.

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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.

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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. The partnership aims to bridge the digital divide in Pittsburg by offering parents refurbished computers free of charge.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2021

During a forum hosted by public policy think tank New America to discuss this new data, Jessica Rosenworcel, the acting FCC Chairwoman, called the homework gap “an especially cruel” part of the digital divide that existed long before the pandemic. An additional $7.17 Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

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Broadband Survey Digital Divide Accessibility 125

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 18, 2021

Morgan suspects that parents of hyperactive or aggressive children are unintentionally reinforcing the habit of using a smartphone or a tablet. This story about technology overuse was written by Jill Barshay and produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2021

This story is a part of Learning from Lockdown , a series about education solutions in the pandemic, produced in partnership with the Education Labs at AL.com , the Dallas Morning News , Fresno Bee and Seattle Times partnered with The Christian Science Monitor , Hechinger Report and Solutions Journalism Network. With JumpStart, says Ms.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Further, most parents report technology use has become more prevalent in the last year as schools and families turned to technology to assist with remote learning activities during COVID-19. As a team of digital natives, we bridge the digital divide between students and adults by offering a comprehensive curriculum and school presentations.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2021

Kajeet is mission-focused on closing the digital divide, not just in the U.S., nearly one in 10 families (9%) do not have access to a laptop, desktop or tablet at home. Further, a recent study from Sutton Trust reveals that only 10% of teachers report that all of their students have access to the internet. In the U.K.,

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 22, 2021

A meta-analysis of 39 studies of children’s picture books finds that children score better on comprehension tests after reading a paper book than after reading a digital book. Photo: Sarah Garland/The Hechinger Report. Digital picture books have been a godsend during the pandemic. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 14, 2018

This research is important because children are watching more videos on tablets and smartphones, often while commuting in cars or on public transportation or waiting for an appointment. Related: Technology overuse may be the new digital divide. appeared first on The Hechinger Report. She’s seeing mixed results.

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Marketplace K-12

JULY 5, 2016

For example: These teachers are far more likely than their less-confident counterparts to report daily use of digital curricula, learning management systems, and parent communication tools. . In fact, just 1 percent of this group of teachers reported being “resistant to new technologies.”

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MindShift

OCTOBER 19, 2017

The nationally representative parent survey found that 98 percent of homes with children now have a mobile device — such as a tablet or smartphone. ” Other eye-grabbing highlights from the survey: 42 percent of young children now have their very own tablet device — up from 7 percent four years ago and less than 1 percent in 2011.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Foundation grant will fund educational computer tablets for 1,500 low-income families. The grant will fund a pilot program providing 1,500 tablet computers, preloaded with educational content, to families in Georgia who are enrolling in Cox Communications’ Connect2Compete discounted internet service program. The James M.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 3, 2014

The blockbuster science fiction movie Minority Report featured gestural computing, targeted advertising through biometric data scanning and augmented reality technologies. Other Star Trek technologies are also becoming common, including medical scanners (tricorder), video conferencing, touch screen tablets and even 3D printers (replicators).

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Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Likely, you’ll find them huddled in groups and learning from their peers with the assistance of tablets and laptops loaded with the latest educational programs and apps. Of particular relevance to the afterschool community is the finding that the learning context plays an important role in digital learning outcomes.

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Technology Digital Divide Blackboard Outcomes 46

Educator Innovator

MARCH 7, 2014

Nearly three-quarters (73%) of teachers surveyed by Pew reported using mobile phones in the classroom or to complete assignments, while almost half (45%) reported using e-readers and tablet computers. Teachers in rural areas, in particular, reported being hindered by lack of reliable high-speed internet.

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Broadband E-rate Digital Divide Survey 46

Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Likely, you’ll find them huddled in groups and learning from their peers with the assistance of tablets and laptops loaded with the latest educational programs and apps. Of particular relevance to the afterschool community is the finding that the learning context plays an important role in digital learning outcomes.

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Technology Digital Divide Blackboard Outcomes 36

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Data released at the end of the 2021-22 school year showed the district increased math scores by double digits in grades 3-8, outperforming pre-COVID levels. To meet this challenge, in the summer of 2020, Jhone Ebert, Nevada State’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced the launch of the Nevada Digital Learning Collaborative (DLC).

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Educator Innovator

MARCH 7, 2014

Nearly three-quarters (73%) of teachers surveyed by Pew reported using mobile phones in the classroom or to complete assignments, while almost half (45%) reported using e-readers and tablet computers. Teachers in rural areas, in particular, reported being hindered by lack of reliable high-speed internet.

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Broadband E-rate Digital Divide Survey 36

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

–Michele Dick, Education Specialist, Wacom With the release of the Nation’s Report Card and ongoing school staffing shortages, states and professional organizations will need to rethink the benefits of technology in supporting students in special education programs. . It is all about the balance.

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EdTech Learning Industry Data 70

Evelyn Learning

JUNE 7, 2023

Reasons for Hike in Education Expenses According to the 2017 research report of College Board, tuition fee in colleges at four-year private and public colleges have increased by 36%. A classroom has become an e-classroom, with tablets on each and every desk. Now, the time has changed. These problems are impacting the cost of education.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

However, the rise of edtech also brings challenges, including concerns about equity, privacy, and the digital divide. Additionally, safeguarding student data in a digital age is critical, requiring stringent policies and protections.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The pandemic highlighted the massive digital divide that exists between marginalized communities and affluent communities that enjoy well-established digital infrastructure. Maria Armstrong, Executive Director, Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents. This is where my Wacom Intuos has been so very helpful.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

With the ambitious goal of closing the digital divide, Congress approved and President Biden recently signed into law $65 billion for broadband infrastructure—the largest federal investment in history. A new report from the nonprofit EducationSuperHighway found that 28.2 million households remain unconnected.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

However, it also shows that the share of parents who report reading to their child only “infrequently” (i.e. reading two times or less per week using a book or a tablet) has increased significantly from last fall, from 18 to 28 percent. An urgent task for the year ahead is to close this digital divide.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 5, 2017

A 2015 Pew Research Center report revealed that the disconnected included 5 million households with school-aged children, who either couldn’t afford home broadband or lived in rural areas avoided by for-profit internet companies. Related: Many low-income families get on the Internet with smartphones or tablets. That matters.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

But America’s persistent digital divide has greatly hampered efforts toward this goal. Miami-Dade County Public Schools has distributed some 100,000 tablets and other mobile devices, and more than 11,000 smartphones that double as Wi-Fi hot spots. Inequity looms large. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

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