Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Reports highlight that many students struggle with self-discipline in an online environment, leading to higher dropout rates compared to traditional settings. Moreover, issues like digital dividewhere not all students have equal access to technologyraise concerns about equity in education.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 1, 2025

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Ninety percent of jobs require digital skills,” said Ji Soo Song, Director of Projects and Initiatives at SETDA. Having access to technology critically affects student academic achievement, career advancement, and pay equity. Digital skills are imperative for learning and working.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2021

As of December 2020, the number of students impacted by the digital divide has narrowed to 12 million. This progress is “significant,” write the authors of a report that details the groups’ findings. The majority of efforts since March 2020 are temporary, stop-gap measures,” according to the report. “In Money is an issue.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2024

Full Story: The Hechinger Report (4/11) –Image credit Deposit Photo Copyright ©2024 askatechteacher.com – All rights reserved. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Identify plagiarism or cheating But there are drawbacks educators must watch for and may take time to resolve.

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Digital Divide Digital Citizenship Trends Outcomes 435

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

“Universal connectivity is more than just internet access–it’s about addressing the digital divide to ensure every student is prepared for post-secondary success,” said Julia Fallon, executive director at SETDA.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The 14th annual E-rate Trends Report reveals the current successes and challenges of the E-rate program and evaluates how the program can most effectively support schools and libraries. This program ensures schools can access vital technology for student learning. educational institutions.

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E-rate Survey Digital Divide Libraries 114

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

January’s update was published alongside guidance concerning the use of technology for helping students with disabilities. These reports, some observers believe, mark a thoughtful step toward ensuring digital equity. To some, the update was overdue. It’s a mindset shift we need in education right now,” Jones says.

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Digital Divide EdTech Broadband E-rate 199

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

The digital divide has long been a simmering problem facing millions of students that took a global pandemic to bring to a boil. At the time, nearly 16 million students in the United States lacked home internet access, according to a widely cited report from Common Sense Media.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 20, 2020

With education turning on the technology skills of students and teachers, its important to gain a rudimentary understanding of foundational technology. Dr. Paul Perry, former teacher, administrator, and nonprofit exec, has put together a brief guide for educators looking to expand learning opportunities for students using technology.

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Technology Digital Divide Education Digital Citizenship 317

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Key points: Rapid AI adoption in well-resourced classrooms is deepening the digital divide How much AI is too much? Most parents know AI will be crucial to their children’s future For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Generative AI is transforming the nature of work in many fields.

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Professional Learning Digital Divide Accessibility Classroom 125

Neo LMS

JANUARY 4, 2018

Today we launch right in with a topic that is on the minds and hearts of many teachers – the “digital divide”; that silent, pernicious socioeconomic gap between students that have and students that do not have access to technology. Now, however, access to technology is becoming a rights issue.

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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. They report, It is surprising in some ways how normal it seems with the devices in the school.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

And a majority of students–70 percent–are concerned about having enough money to purchase the technology needed for college. an ACT lead research scientist and author of the report. an ACT lead research scientist and author of the report.

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Digital Divide Laptops Smartphone Tablets 122

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Students from historically marginalized backgrounds are more likely than their advantaged peers to be treated as passive users of technology. While they are completing digital worksheets, their peers in better-resourced schools are coding, collaborating, and designing and building tech tools.

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Digital Divide Advocacy Policies Report 118

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Two students who received laptops because of a parent-led effort to close the digital divide for Spanish-speaking families in Clark County, Nevada. Imagine what it is for Hispanic families that don’t speak English and … don’t have the technology.”. Credit: Courtesy of Valeria Gurr. Credit: Courtesy of Valeria Gurr.

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Digital Divide Laptops Social Media Groups 145

Securly

OCTOBER 24, 2024

But they’re also navigating new priorities and edtech challenges, including AI integration, student mental health, and digital equity, all while ESSER funding begins to sunset. The CoSN 2024 State of EdTech District Leadership report sheds additional light on these issues and the unique challenges they present.

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EdTech How To Analysis Student Data Privacy 130

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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Digital Divide Broadband Laptops Chromebook 145

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

All in this Edtech Reports Recap. Connect All Students: How States and School Districts Can Close the Digital Divide” is a follow up to a June analysis by Boston Consulting Group and Common Sense. The report is based on existing research plus 18 interviews with stakeholders. That Broadband Gap Bar?

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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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Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

Not all parents have the luxury of working from home, and many households lack sufficient technology to support their children’s online learning. Here is the full report.) Not surprisingly, those who rely on cell phones to do so report having the hardest time. The data was then sent to Baker’s team at UPenn for analysis.

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Report Survey LMS Digital Divide 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Students can practice persuasive writing, comprehension, and typing skills by completing reviews, reports, and reading logs online. Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 543

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Ramos knew there were many kids like her, eager to keep up with school but lacking the technology to do so. 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. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report.

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Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 122

Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

A recent report shared by Google and KPMG reveals that the education tech industry would cater to about 9.6 Despite claims that technology is negatively affecting learning schedules, edtech is a valuable tool for students. For the best outcomes, education technology providers should remain agile. Conclusion.

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EdTech Education Industry Digital Divide 389

eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Industry coalitions, technology companies, and local businesses are increasingly recognizing the shared benefits of deeper alignment with schools. For example, For the Win Robotics helps schools and educators incorporate drones and drone technology into lessons for project-based and hands-on learning that is both educational and fun.

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Learning STEM Industry Digital Divide 138

EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2020

“This difference in the graduation rates is especially concerning because we know those without a high school diploma experience lower earnings and higher unemployment than those with a diploma,” states the DOE report. DISCOVER: Learn how a school district is solving the digital-equity problem for ELL students.

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Technology Digital Divide Data Meeting 195

EdTech Magazine

MAY 15, 2020

“This difference in the graduation rates is especially concerning because we know those without a high school diploma experience lower earnings and higher unemployment than those with a diploma,” states the DOE report. DISCOVER: Learn how a school district is solving the digital-equity problem for ELL students.

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Technology Digital Divide Data Meeting 195

EdTech Magazine

MAY 13, 2020

“This difference in the graduation rates is especially concerning because we know those without a high school diploma experience lower earnings and higher unemployment than those with a diploma,” states the DOE report. DISCOVER: Learn how a school district is solving the digital-equity problem for ELL students.

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Technology Digital Divide Data Meeting 195

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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Technology Classroom How To Smartphone 243

Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2018

First some good news: the divide in access to digital devices is decreasing. School districts across the country are upgrading networks and integrating more classroom technology, and smartphones have become increasingly ubiquitous across socioeconomic lines. Now the quality of digital participation is coming into question.

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Digital Divide Digital Citizenship Policies Smartphone 161

Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This year's National Educational Technology Plan focuses on three distinct types of digital divides. The post New Federal Report Underscores Tech Sector’s Role in Combating Disparities appeared first on Market Brief.

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Report Digital Divide Technology Education 134

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. A new 2017 survey of technology use at home shows the gap in computer access is rapidly closing.

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Digital Divide Technology Survey Smartphone 84

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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Digital Divide Broadband Accessibility Tablets 87

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

From gamification to digital citizenship to PD for teachers to classroom robots and everything in between, the 102 posts that have been published on the NEO Blog in the last 12 months covered oh so many subjects related to education technology and e-learning for educational institutions.

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LMS E-rate Digital Divide Blended Learning 279

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Students can practice persuasive writing, comprehension, and typing skills by completing reviews, reports, and reading logs online. Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. Some books are available in multiple languages and some are audio.

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eBook Libraries Mobility Tablets 418

Digital Promise

AUGUST 18, 2021

A few weeks ago, the VILS team published a guide to successful technology integration that highlights six elements for success that we’ve learned from working with the many schools in our networks. There is another consideration that we must take into account when aiming to close the Digital Learning Gap.

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Digital Learning Digital Divide Learning Broadband 296

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Students can practice persuasive writing, comprehension, and typing skills by completing reviews, reports, and reading logs online. Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 459

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Verizon has committed over $3 billion to help schools pay for technology, hoping “to leave no student behind.” Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter, gave $10 million to a single school district in California, aimed at closing digital disparities. More than Devices The “digital divide” was not quite a household term two years ago.

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Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 207