Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And one, Mississippi, has made important strides in closing the digital divide through a pandemic response plan that took each school district’s unique needs and challenges into account. It is worth remembering that the digital divide is not an all or nothing phenomenon.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Blair Levin, a senior fellow at Brookings Metro , formerly of the Federal Communications Commission, says that the government has effectively connected schools to what they need for internet access, leaving homes the next frontier of the digital divide in education.

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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. Despite incremental progress made to narrow the digital divide, students’ success today hinges on having access to a connected device and high-speed internet in the classroom and at home.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 23, 2024

Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Digital Divide Digital Citizenship Trends Outcomes 401

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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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

Non-digital assignments have just as much value and can give kids a much-needed break from screens. When technology is used, sound planning ensures there is a balance between synchronous and asynchronous learning while building in breaks for movement, mindfulness, and other essential brain breaks. Pedagogy Let’s begin with engagement.

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Learning Digital Divide Blended Learning Professional Learning 546

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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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2020

Technology plays a huge role, which is why all efforts need to be made to eliminate the digital divide. Keep in mind that some rely on technology, while others don't. Another great resource to incorporate self-paced activities is CK-12. Adaptive Technologies Nothing replaces sound instructional design and pedagogy.

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Khan Academy Learning Blended Learning Educreations 545

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. Incorporate movement (i.e.,

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Khan Academy Learning Blended Learning Schoology 545

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 248

Neo LMS

MARCH 11, 2021

While the causes of this phenomenon can vary, we can pinpoint the following: Social inequalities regarding the quality of the technology used. A sense of overload because of the myriad of online resources. Read more: 6 Practical strategies for teaching across the digital divide. Connectivity issues. Poor sound quality.

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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 111

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. Many had trouble coping, even though they had resources to draw on, she said. Credit: Courtesy of Valeria Gurr. Credit: Courtesy of Valeria Gurr. You have to have a process.

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Digital Divide Laptops Social Media Groups 145

Neo LMS

JANUARY 27, 2022

Some of these are: different approaches to teaching adapted to students’ needs, developed ICT skills, professional development for teachers, attempts to bridge the digital divide, improvement of resource accessibility, funding and curriculum changes. Most students were familiar with using technology before the pandemic.

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Future Ready Education Digital Divide MOOC 437

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Resources include The Raven, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and The Road Not Taken. Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. Once you’ve located a resource, you check it out from that local library. Listen and Read.

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Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 519

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Equity The lesson here is that many learners have suffered from inequity because of socioeconomic status, inefficient resources, or insufficient pedagogy. At the same time, the digital divide has to be tackled where all learners have equitable access to a device, reliable WIFI, and quality resources.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 17, 2020

Blended Learning We have seen schools make considerable investments in technology during the pandemic. Schools can seize on the opportunities inherent with the purposeful use of technology aligned with high-agency strategies to create a more personalized experience. Additionally, the digital divide is wider than many perceived.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2020

Even with all the progress being made and practical innovations taking place, COVID-19 has unearthed on a global scale the inequity that persists when it comes to access to high-speed WIFI and technology. As such, educators are in need of ideas that can be implemented without the use of technology.

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Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2020

Think about resources that encourage parents to connect offline with their children,” suggests Nicol R. Maybe it is about learning new technology, but it also could be about reading a book together.” Brown : When I think about digital equity, I think about ensuring that everyone has equal access and opportunity. PT / 2 p.m.

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Technology Digital Divide Broadband Accessibility 218

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. We have this huge digital divide that’s making it hard for [students] to get their education,” she said. efore the pandemic, the digital divide was often considered a rural problem. We can’t afford not to.”.

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Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 126

Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

Despite claims that technology is negatively affecting learning schedules, edtech is a valuable tool for students. With this understanding, the edtech industry should ensure that technology and remote learning are essential aspects of PD (professional development). Provide technology for effective teaching and learning.

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2020

We also knew that not every learner in our community had the technology resources to access these opportunities. To counter these gaps, we provided our students with laptops and hot spots where necessary. For some students, we also needed to provide headsets to help mitigate in-home distractions and improve communication.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

To help the country close this digital divide, a goal of meeting or exceeding internet access at speeds of at least one megabit per second (Mbps) per student was set by the FCC. However, truly achieving educational equity will depend on what we do with technology once learners, educators and schools are connected.

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Accessibility Technology Digital Citizenship Hapara 246

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Resources include The Raven, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and The Road Not Taken. Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. Once you’ve located a resource, you check it out from that local library.

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eBook Libraries Mobility Tablets 404

EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 24, 2023

Nowadays, technology is ubiquitous in people’s lives, including K-12 education. Despite the technology’s undeniable benefits, teachers and school leaders must take into account the downsides of technology before incorporating it into the classroom. How does technology help promote student engagement and learning?

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Technology Guidelines Digital Divide Education 187

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

But when schools support students in transferring their skills to their parents, they are narrowing the digital divide. Organizing family technology education nights can reap big rewards but they also require some planning. Most districts have interpreter resources they can use for the event.

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Digital Divide Laptops Training Libraries 109

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Resources include The Raven, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and The Road Not Taken. Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. Once you’ve located a resource, you check it out from that local library. Listen and Read.

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Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 413

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 Laptops 85

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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Digital Divide BYOD Policies Accessibility 105

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

This quick move to emergency remote teaching has left educators scrambling to figure out how to use digital tools, online resources, and apps to continue their teaching at a distance. Unfortunately, across the board, educators have not been prepared to teach well with technology, let alone teach remotely with technology.

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Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 218

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

OCTOBER 20, 2023

However, the study also found that educators lack centralized resources and direct support necessary to successfully overcome barriers to the digital divide. Addressing these will be critical to ensuring that school districts and digital navigator programs are effective in closing the digital divide for students.

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Digital Divide Broadband Survey Outcomes 90

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Districts are leveraging the coaches and resources from Verizon Innovative Learning Schools by conducting training sessions for their colleagues to support other schools across the district. To help ensure powerful learning opportunities for all are supported by technology, we must understand and work to close this gap.

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Digital Learning How To Digital Divide Learning 295

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. 10 Edtech people to watch in 2018 [INFOGRAPHIC].

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LMS E-rate Digital Divide Blended Learning 279

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 196

Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2020

While this new reality won’t be easy, the good news is there are many resources to help educators and parents navigate the road ahead. Bridging The Digital Divide. She added that “the challenge is supporting parents who can’t engage with the infrastructure/technology.” Parents aren’t getting the message.”

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Digital Divide Social Media Online Learning Examples 308

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic upended nearly every aspect of life, how school districts leveraged technology, engaged students in powerful learning, and supported learners and their families fundamentally shifted. The new cohort extends the network’s reach to 125 districts across 34 states, and expands its cumulative impact to 3.8

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Advocacy E-rate Digital Divide Meeting 419