Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information. So, three PBS member stations came together, recognizing they could use their television spectrum to directly serve kids on the other side of the digital divide.

Digital Divide 167

Digital Divide Broadband Khan Academy eBook 167

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

BRUNSWICK, Maine—Like many school districts, Brunswick School Department in Maine suddenly has a lot more laptops and tablets to manage than it planned for. But, he adds, ”We really found early on that home broadband is our priority and has to be the priority for closing the digital divide.”.

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Digital Divide Broadband Laptops Chromebook 145

eSchool News

APRIL 27, 2017

For a while now, there’s been a great deal of concern over the digital divide—the gap between students who have easy access to technology and those who don’t. The subtler, but no less harmful, digital divide is between the students who are empowered to be creators and problem solvers with technology, and those who aren’t.

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Digital Divide Digital Citizenship Tablets Laptops 109

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

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. Thanks to this wide and varied collection of reading resources, no child should be consigned to the wrong side of the digital divide.

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eBook Libraries Mobility Tablets 404

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

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. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. “We

Digital Divide 126

Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 126

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

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. Thanks to this wide and varied collection of reading resources, no child should be consigned to the wrong side of the digital divide.

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Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 413

More Verbs

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

It’s easy to walk into a big box store or search eBay and look at some of the inexpensive tablets and laptops that are available, then look at the per-pupil cost of a MLTI and think that it could be made less expensive. The first misunderstanding is that MLTI simply buys a laptop or tablet for each student. .”

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Digital Divide Laptops Tablets Learning 210

EdTech Magazine

MAY 26, 2020

Bridging the digital divide is more critical than ever. Milton Area School District in central Pennsylvania, for example, found that purchasing laptops and tablets for students was not enough to prepare them for virtual instruction.

Digital Divide 195

Digital Divide Laptops Tablets Online Learning 195

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 83

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 Divide Survey Learning Broadband 218

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2013

Competition resulting from the continuous evolution of tablets, laptops, and now Chrome books, puts schools in a better position to make large-scale investments in mobile technology. Is that reminiscent of the real world that we are supposedly preparing them to flourish and succeed in?

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BYOD Laptops Digital Divide Tablets 331

More Verbs

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

It’s easy to walk into a big box store or search eBay and look at some of the inexpensive tablets and laptops that are available, then look at the per-pupil cost of a MLTI and think that it could be made less expensive. The first misunderstanding is that MLTI simply buys a laptop or tablet for each student. .”

Digital Divide 195

Digital Divide Laptops Tablets Learning 195

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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Digital Divide Technology Survey Smartphone 80

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 3, 2020

Bridging the digital divide is more critical than ever. Milton Area School District in central Pennsylvania, for example, found that purchasing laptops and tablets for students was not enough to prepare them for virtual instruction.

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Digital Divide Laptops Tablets Online Learning 150

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 1, 2020

Bridging the digital divide is more critical than ever. Milton Area School District in central Pennsylvania, for example, found that purchasing laptops and tablets for students was not enough to prepare them for virtual instruction.

Digital Divide 150

Digital Divide Laptops Tablets Online Learning 150

EdTech Magazine

MAY 29, 2020

Bridging the digital divide is more critical than ever. Milton Area School District in central Pennsylvania, for example, found that purchasing laptops and tablets for students was not enough to prepare them for virtual instruction.

Digital Divide 150

Digital Divide Laptops Tablets Online Learning 150

EdTech Magazine

MAY 26, 2020

Bridging the digital divide is more critical than ever. Milton Area School District in central Pennsylvania, for example, found that purchasing laptops and tablets for students was not enough to prepare them for virtual instruction.

Digital Divide 150

Digital Divide Laptops Tablets Online Learning 150

eSchool News

JULY 17, 2024

This article aims to clarify key terms, discuss the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) recent changes to minimum speed requirements, and explore how school districts can use this information to address the digital divide. The dashboard includes information on broadband access, device availability, and digital literacy.

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Broadband Mobility Digital Divide Data 122

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Key points: Schools must ensure greater access to the tech tools students and teachers need The digital divide still holds students back DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable For more news on classroom equity, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Believing that all students have the same access to technology is a mistake.

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Accessibility Digital Divide E-rate Tablets 119

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Privacy and Student Data During these pressing circumstances, many educators are curating and sharing digital tools, strategies, and tips for remote teaching with their networks. The digital divide has been around as long as technology has, but the move to remote teaching has made it even more apparent.

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Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 218

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

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. On the home front, three organizations have released a “guidebook” to help schools and states close the internet access and device gap.

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Broadband Report Video EdTech 203

Ed Tech from the Ground Up

APRIL 21, 2016

Beyond internet capability, not every student has access to a laptop or tablet necessary for most ed-tech tools. This digital divide is especially stark between low-income and affluent students. . That leaves us with at least five more years of classrooms with insufficient broadband. Trouble Shooting.

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Video Broadband Classroom Digital Divide 150

Edsurge

MAY 1, 2023

We encourage youth to submit ideas focused on one of the following three categories: Digital Empowerment, Equity In Action and Thriving Planet. Digital Empowerment ideas can be solutions that help bridge the digital divide. Project 10Million is one of our education initiatives aimed at closing the digital divide.

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Digital Divide Mobility Laptops Tablets 160

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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Survey Mobility Digital Divide Tablets 120

ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

While there are still challenges associated with the digital divide and access to technology, this gap is shrinking all the time, especially with smartphones widening access to digital content and software. Support for virtual reality headsets will also be available, providing optional extended reality experiences.

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Learning Smartphone Accessibility Social Media 370

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). Some students will have just the normal kind of summer learning loss.”.

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Accessibility Online Learning Tablets Learning 145

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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BYOD How To Digital Divide Smartphone 150

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The program is now expanding to include a new model for schools that already have 1:1 device programs, with Verizon providing hotspots equipped with a 30GB 4G LTE monthly data plan for students who have a school-issued tablet or laptop but lack reliable home internet access.

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Training Digital Divide Tools Education 111

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that enriches the classroom learning experience by overlaying digital content onto real-world content, simply using devices that already exist in most classrooms, like tablets and smartphones. In educational settings, AR can be used in numerous ways to enhance teaching and engage students.

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Digital Divide EdTech Smartphone Collaborative Learning 194

Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2015

When Howard-Suamico School District went digital, giving every student in grades 3 and up tablets or laptops, the change was immediate and dramatic. The following three resources can help students and families realize the powering of digital learning at home. Teachers were transforming their instruction.

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Resources E-rate Broadband Digital Divide 120

eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

To continue helping bridge the digital divide and reach more students, the Un-carrier is also partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to hold enrollment campaigns and sign-up events nationwide. billion in products and services and connected over 6 million students through P10M to help close the digital divide.

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Mobility Accessibility Digital Divide Data 111

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

More and more schools adopt BYOD policies and allow students to bring their own mobile phones, tablets, eBooks, and other devices in the classroom, and use them as tools to enhance learning. BYOD deepens the digital divide. It’s really happening. But this shouldn’t stop schools from giving BYOD at least a chance.

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BYOD How To Digital Divide Mobility 150

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

New research has unearthed a dramatic increase in the number of young children who have their own tablet device–42 percent compared to 1 percent in 2011. Next page: Has the digital divide between high- and low-income families closed?).

Digital Divide 85

Digital Divide Tablets Mobility Technology 85

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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Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 196

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

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. Thanks to this wide and varied collection of reading resources, no child should be consigned to the wrong side of the digital divide.

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Libraries Mobility eBook Android 130

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

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Broadband Survey Digital Divide Accessibility 130

Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

Ubiquitous Access – On-boarding is instant, simple, and works from any device, addressing the “digital divide” between those with a smartphone or tablet and those who just have an SMS-enabled mobile phone. ? Group communications can be moderated by one or more “curators” for relevancy, abuse, and redundancy. ?

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