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.

Digital Divide 172

Digital Divide Broadband Khan Academy eBook 172

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. The newly released National Education Technology Plan from the U.S. Subscribe today!

Digital Divide 112

Digital Divide Advocacy Policies Report 112

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

As schools strive to make information accessible to all students, technology provides great solutions. So, the question remains, is technology in the classroom a hindrance or an opportunity? At the same time, it often presents its own set of challenges to overcome. Take our quiz, and see what you learn! Having trouble viewing?

Digital Divide 138

Digital Divide Technology Classroom Accessibility 138

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.

Digital Divide 290

Digital Divide Broadband EdTech Chromebook 290

Neo LMS

APRIL 26, 2022

The connection to technology. The divide comes when you consider how these generations were raised in connection to technology. The differences between these current generations are considered singular and anomalous because they bridge the digital divide — reflecting the varying ways we communicate, interact, and learn.

Online Learning 332

Online Learning Digital Divide Learning Adaptive Learning 332

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.

Learning 370

Learning Smartphone Accessibility Social Media 370

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

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 5, 2021

This is undoubtedly a global trend — and a major problem. 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. Be a volunteer.

Education 363

Education Digital Divide Laptops Trends 363

Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

The need for new K-12 classroom technology has never been greater. In this situation, teachers need technology tools that allow them to provide the same high-quality experience for students learning at home and in person. The need for new K-12 classroom technology has never been greater.

Technology 194

Technology Classroom EdTech Software 194

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Edtech is poised to guide students to success in 2024 Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Current Trends in Education In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has spread the word about how edtech has witnessed transformative trends shaping the future of learning.

Trends 98

Trends Technology EdTech Digital Divide 98

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. What are the projections for edtech?

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2017

Every day at Digital Promise, we work with leading educators, researchers, and developers across the country to help close the Digital Learning Gap and improve learning for all. Advances in technology and hardware have reinvigorated interest and experimentation in immersive video. Applying Research to Truly Personalize Learning.

Digital Divide 241

Digital Divide iPad EdTech Competency Based Learning 241

The Hechinger Report

MAY 1, 2020

The coronavirus-induced shift of learning off campus was dramatic, but it accelerated a trend that has been growing over the past several years. But many faculty members at traditional colleges struggled, not only with the technology required, but with the challenge of adapting classroom lessons to a digital medium.

Trends 109

Trends Learning Digital Divide Course 109

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

When new trends become the norm, report findings sometimes elicit more shrugs than surprise. smartphone and Wi-Fi adoption, which continues to grow unabated as evidenced in latest internet trends deck from renowned investor Mary Meeker. A different ‘digital divide’ has emerged. That’s arguably the case for U.S.

EdTech 167

EdTech Survey Classroom Digital Divide 167

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. What no one talks enough about is that “we have a digital divide right within suburban and urban areas as well,” he said.

Accessibility 144

Accessibility Broadband Digital Divide Policies 144

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.

EdTech 145

EdTech Digital Divide Learning Social Media 145

Edsurge

JANUARY 20, 2020

In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. With 28 campuses spread across the Southern California district, each managing its own technology decisions, some schools regularly enjoyed the benefits of technology in the classroom, while those in higher poverty areas had minimal tech interaction, if any.

Digital Learning 147

Digital Learning Digital Divide Classroom Learning 147

Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2021

To set the foundation for technology-empowered learning during and beyond the pandemic, education leaders are actively tackling internet and device access issues to narrow the digital divide. Educators tell us that they need more support when it comes to their knowledge of using technology in ways that best accelerate learning.

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Analysis Education Digital Divide Policies 211

Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The digital divide between rich and poor students isn’t what it used to be. As educational technology continues to proliferate, and as today’s careers demand tech-savvy job candidates who already know how to use devices, the argument over the right amount of screen time is getting louder. Here’s what they shared with us.

Trends 167

Trends Social Media Robotics Digital Divide 167

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Thanks to — or because of — technology change happens at a faster rate than ever before, and education makes no exception. Edtech trends come and go. But any of what currently happens in edtech couldn’t be possible without the driving passion for education and technology of people. Edtech is always changing. Jennie Magiera.

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Microsoft Trends 150

Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

Recognition that the digital divide prevents academic progress has prompted colleges to do more to connect students with tech tools. In the midst of these trends, we wanted to hear how academic innovation leaders are thinking and feeling about higher education right now. Here are the top trends they’re seeing.

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Flipped Classroom Course Digital Divide Trends 214

The Mobile Native

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

SMCS Mobile Learning Technology 2. mLearning Trends 40. mLearning: Beyond the Digital Divide 41. Smart phones (MLDs) 1. The Mobile Learning Portal 3. Learning in Hand 4. Cybrary Man''s Mobile Learning Page 5. 100 Mobile Tools for Teachers 6. Breaking the Cell Phone Ban 7. Go Mobile 4 Learning 8. 50+ Tips and Resources 10.

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Mobility BYOD iPad Mobile Learning 111

Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2019

This semester I’m teaching a graduate seminar on education and technology for Georgetown University. When students in my graduate seminar on education technology were given the chance to select a topic for a class session, they wanted to devote time to the digital world’s dark side. This is part 5.

Digital Divide 127

Digital Divide Social Media Broadband Analysis 127

Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

“I worked as an administrator for 10 years, so I think about edtech from both sides — both how an administrator makes decisions about edtech tools, but also how we can support our teachers,” Ballard shared in a focus group that was part of a larger project designed to better understand the gap between teaching practices and technology use.

EdTech 216

EdTech Groups Digital Divide Training 216

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

If the results from today’s release of the 2023 State Ed Tech Trends Repor t are any indication, it’s long and complicated. This emphasizes the digital divide’s persistent impact on education. Promising practices and effective use of technology are areas of focus. How is your district to-do list looking?

EdTech 111

EdTech Digital Divide Policies Survey 111

eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2023

As schools shifted to remote learning, a digital divide emerged, leaving countless students on the wrong side of the equation. The unequal access to technology and the internet has widened the gap, hindering the academic progress of many young minds.

Software 98

Software Digital Divide Learning EdTech 98

eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2023

Relief funds stemming from the pandemic have only sharpened the focus, particularly on infrastructure and technology investments. From an infrastructure standpoint, that means eliminating the digital divides that exist within our own campus.

Digital Divide 105

Digital Divide Future Ready Education Trends 105

Edsurge

MAY 25, 2017

EdSurge: Despite great interest in community colleges these days, there are also plenty of challenges, including falling enrollments and trying to keep up with technology change. Another thing that I don't hear about that much these days, but I know you have views on is the digital divide.

Digital Divide 127

Digital Divide Smartphone System Outcomes 127

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Innovation and access are two major learning trends in 2024 Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Current Trends in Education In 2024, K-12 learning experiences are evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements and educational paradigms. What are the trends in learning in 2024?

Trends 52

Trends Digital Divide Learning Adaptive Learning 52

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

In addition to hosting a public K-8 charter school, the former factory was recently outfitted with augmented and virtual reality stations, 3D printers and interactive screens in preparation for Saturday’s announcement: that it’s the first school in the country equipped with 5G wireless technology. But it will take years to get there.

Education 167

Education Digital Divide Technology Accessibility 167

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

If the results from today’s release of the 2023 State Ed Tech Trends Repor t are any indication, it’s long and complicated. This emphasizes the digital divide’s persistent impact on education. Promising practices and effective use of technology are areas of focus. How is your district to-do list looking?

EdTech 102

EdTech Digital Divide Policies Survey 102

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2019

We’re doing a disservice if we’re not teaching the next generation how to use technology. Using computers and online resources in the classroom is part of a growing trend in education. Using long-term debt to pay for technology that may be obsolete in a couple of years, he says, is “like taking out a mortgage to buy groceries.”

Technology 111

Technology Chromebook Laptops iPad 111

EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The landscape of education is undergoing a seismic shift, thanks to the advent and integration of Educational Technology (EdTech). From digital classrooms to interactive learning tools, EdTech is not just a fleeting trend but a fundamental change in the educational paradigm.

EdTech 113

EdTech Gamification Education Digital Divide 113

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

Educators led energizing sessions on integrating technology. And as a person interested in digital equity, I had a chance to connect experts who were national leaders on the digital divide. When we fail to talk about the nuances of racism and technology at tech conferences, we ultimately fail all of our students.

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Conference EdTech Digital Divide Personal Learning Network 167

Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Travis Litman, the chief of staff and senior legal advisor for Jessica Rosenworcel, the FCC commissioner who coined the term “homework gap,” emphasized the growing urgency of addressing the digital divide. “It It matters at school, and it matters for our future competitiveness as a nation, when you think about it,” Litman said.

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Broadband Digital Divide Libraries Company 167

Edsurge

JUNE 15, 2022

Monitoring student activity online has become a hot button issue for districts, schools and parents alike in the digital age, where information is often shared freely and copiously via email, social media and other channels. It also raises potential concerns that the data collected through the activity monitoring will be used out of context.

Software 159

Software Chromebook Data Social Media 159

TeacherCast

JANUARY 1, 2016

Widespread public interest surrounds new technologies in the classroom. With many communities anxious to enhance local school systems and increase opportunities for students, teachers and pupils, 2016 appears poised to witness a lot of exciting new developments in the world of education technology. Ubiquitous Computers on The Horizon.

Technology 68

Technology LMS Classroom Trends 68