eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Education leaders expect school internet needs to increase over the next several years, highlighting the need for increased bandwidth and resources to support growing digital learning demands on school networks. Related content: 5 school and library applicants weigh in on E-rate.

E-rate 72

E-rate Mobile Learning Mobility Broadband 72

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

While vendors and e-learning service providers promote microlearning as an off-the-shelf solution to be used like a genie’s lamp to solve all the learning and development issues in your organization, they fail to understand that microlearning is not a technological solution—it is a learning strategy.

LMS 195

LMS E-rate Training Survey 195

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.

Technology 208

Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 208

Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Both have had long careers at Brevard and have worked closely to implement technology into the schools’ digital learning programs. Overcoming Obstacles to Digital Access. Shifting Their Strategy. Mr. Fitzgerald saw an opportunity to plan ahead and set the schools up for future digital learning success.

Digital Learning 74

Digital Learning E-rate Broadband Learning 74

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

It comprises the whole world of computer-aided education and training, along with the use of digital tools and resources. Students learn at different rates, and from diverse ways. These tools deliver personalized learning and training that can automatically adjust to an individual’s learning competence.

EdTech 124

EdTech Trends E-rate Learning 124

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. As the Executive Director of ICWE , Rebecca Stromeyer has been a champion of e-learning for decades, organizing some of the world’s most popular education events: OEB Global and eLearning Africa.

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EdTech E-rate Microsoft Trends 150

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

In a previous post I discussed in detail strategies to help ensure the effective use of technology to improve learning outcomes. As teachers and administrators we must be more intentional when it comes to digital learning. The students worked with Mrs. Fleming on Google Chromebooks in the library to design their e-books.

Blended Learning 240

Blended Learning E-rate Social Media Digital Learning 240

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2020

Content is strong throughout CoSN2020 with sessions ranging from artificial intelligence in education, digital equity strategies, cybersecurity risks, universal design for learning, interoperability and much more. . Our large district summit, which received rave reviews at the 2019 conference, returns for its second year.

Student Data Privacy 150

Student Data Privacy E-rate Conference EdTech 150

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

Content is strong throughout CoSN2020 with sessions ranging from artificial intelligence in education, digital equity strategies, cybersecurity risks, universal design for learning, interoperability and much more. . Our large district summit, which received rave reviews at the 2019 conference, returns for its second year.

Student Data Privacy 150

Student Data Privacy E-rate Conference EdTech 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Content is strong throughout CoSN2020 with sessions ranging from artificial intelligence in education, digital equity strategies, cybersecurity risks, universal design for learning, interoperability and much more. . Our large district summit, which received rave reviews at the 2019 conference, returns for its second year.

Student Data Privacy 150

Student Data Privacy E-rate Conference EdTech 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Content is strong throughout CoSN2020 with sessions ranging from artificial intelligence in education, digital equity strategies, cybersecurity risks, universal design for learning, interoperability and much more. . Our large district summit, which received rave reviews at the 2019 conference, returns for its second year.

Student Data Privacy 150

Student Data Privacy E-rate Conference EdTech 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Content is strong throughout CoSN2020 with sessions ranging from artificial intelligence in education, digital equity strategies, cybersecurity risks, universal design for learning, interoperability and much more. . Our large district summit, which received rave reviews at the 2019 conference, returns for its second year.

Student Data Privacy 150

Student Data Privacy E-rate Conference EdTech 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Content is strong throughout CoSN2020 with sessions ranging from artificial intelligence in education, digital equity strategies, cybersecurity risks, universal design for learning, interoperability and much more. . Our large district summit, which received rave reviews at the 2019 conference, returns for its second year.

Student Data Privacy 150

Student Data Privacy E-rate Conference EdTech 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Content is strong throughout CoSN2020 with sessions ranging from artificial intelligence in education, digital equity strategies, cybersecurity risks, universal design for learning, interoperability and much more. . Our large district summit, which received rave reviews at the 2019 conference, returns for its second year.

Student Data Privacy 150

Student Data Privacy E-rate Conference EdTech 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Content is strong throughout CoSN2020 with sessions ranging from artificial intelligence in education, digital equity strategies, cybersecurity risks, universal design for learning, interoperability and much more. . Our large district summit, which received rave reviews at the 2019 conference, returns for its second year.

Student Data Privacy 150

Student Data Privacy E-rate Conference EdTech 150

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Nevertheless, as virus rates continue to surge in many parts of the US and more and more schools are choosing to keep their buildings shuttered through at least the first half of the fall semester, it looks as though distance learning may be here to stay for a while. Use customization and gamification.

Social Media 195

Social Media Gamification Learning E-rate 195

Hapara

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Explore how to use SEL to benefit learners and retain your teachers Check out our SEL strategies that can help you create a more positive and equitable school and district culture. The following strategies and activities span grade levels. Self-awareness strategies 1. Self-management strategies 3.

Strategy 147

Strategy Hapara E-rate Differentiated Instruction 147

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Since engagement is something students have to provide, and teachers can not just apply engagement to any lesson, it is important to create a learning experience that is engaging, both in the digital and the physical classroom. Other programs fail to provide appropriate digital resources for students and learning goals.

Blended Learning 147

Blended Learning Pearson Learning E-rate 147

Education Superhighway

DECEMBER 14, 2017

One of the most important features of E-rate is that it allots $3.9 This is a critical resource now, because schools need robust Wi-Fi to keep up with rising digital learning demands, including 1:1 device policies and multimedia learning programs. That amounts to $150 in Category 2 funding per student.

E-rate 72

E-rate Digital Learning Policies Tools 72

Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

A New Strategy. As he was searching for ways to use state match funding to affordably upgrade his district’s Internet access, Dr. Williams consulted with State E-rate Coordinator Milan Eaton and sought the support of the Arizona Broadband for Education Initiative. Revised E-rate RFP Strategy.

E-rate 72

E-rate Broadband Comparison Tablets 72

Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 23, 2017

We look forward to working with Indiana’s leaders to ensure that all of the state’s public school students have equal access to digital learning opportunity through high-speed broadband.

Broadband 73

Broadband E-rate Digital Learning Accessibility 73

Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

Finally, somewhat for the sake of brevity, I have excluded consideration of the role of the E-rate (which is overseen by the Federal Communications Commission and not the U.S. State Strategies and Practices for Educational Technology: Volume II- Supporting Mathematics Instruction with Educational Technology (SRI International, 2007).

Policies 150

Policies Technology Program Evaluation Education 150

Education Superhighway

JUNE 24, 2019

As the Director of Digital Learning at the Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Education office, Ken Klau is focused on the strategy for rethinking the structure and delivery of learning, building a more student-centered system of public education, and creating the next generation of K–12 learning environments.

Technology 74

Technology E-rate Broadband Outcomes 74

eSchool News

MAY 31, 2017

Since education has been focusing more on adapting itself to its students, rather than students learning to adapt to its educators, there’s never been a better time to re-examine strategies ranging from classroom pedagogy to campus-wide technology initiatives.

Kaplan 106

Kaplan E-rate Smartphone Mobility 106

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Because digital devices and online environments can simultaneously be transformatively empowering and maddeningly disruptive, the work of integrating digital learning tools into schools is usually difficult and complex. Fears about digital learning tools are especially tricky because they’re primarily emotional, not logical.

Digital Learning 113

Digital Learning Technology Mobility E-rate 113

Education Superhighway

JUNE 14, 2018

The Alaska K-12 Broadband Initiative aims to help state leaders, service providers, and school districts navigate these challenges so that Alaska’s students have the same access to digital learning as their peers in other states and locales. What Connectivity Challenges do School Districts in Alaska Communities Face?

Meeting 53

Meeting Broadband E-rate Digital Learning 53

Education Superhighway

JULY 9, 2019

A shared vision for digital learning. With personalized student learning at the center, the Future Ready Framework provides a roadmap to support school leaders in building a digital plan that prepares students for success in college, career, and citizenship. While ensuring decision-makers are aware of the $3.9B

E-rate 65

E-rate Broadband Comparison Future Ready 65

Education Superhighway

JULY 18, 2018

Dr. Haggard knew that updating the broadband infrastructure would help enhance their technology capabilities and greatly improve their ability to offer digital learning, but with the challenges of time, resources, and lack of technical support, he knew he needed assistance.

Broadband 58

Broadband E-rate Digital Learning Accessibility 58

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This year’s Future of Education Technology Conference landed in New Orleans, and the conference was abuzz with post-pandemic learning recovery tools, solutions to promote equity among students and parents, strategies for digital access, student mental health, social and emotional learning tools, and more.

EdTech 138

EdTech Lenovo Robotics Laptops 138

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Digital equity remains a troubling issue with far-reaching consequences. Digital learning is reaching a tipping point. Thanks to E-rate, as well as other state and local policy efforts, the education community has largely achieved the original 1997 goal of connecting every classroom to the internet. Crossroads.

E-rate 40

E-rate Broadband Survey Digital Learning 40

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. Many silver linings emerged and digital learning cemented itself as a “must have” in schools. Suraj Monhandas, Senior Director of Education Strategy, Jamf.

EdTech 145

EdTech Learning Data Classroom 145

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

The results also detail the impact of changes to the E-rate program, as well as the growing issue of digital equity for technology access outside of the classroom. Education is going digital. Impact of E-rate Changes. Rising Digital Inequity. Network Speed & Capacity.

E-rate 40

E-rate Broadband Survey System 40

Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

This year, school districts seeking broadband upgrades are contending with the shortest-ever E-rate filing window, which means that there are just a few weeks left for service providers to find and bid on school district network services. Luckily, Compare & Connect K-12 can help. New Features for Service Providers.

E-rate 40

E-rate Broadband Comparison Tools 40

Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 19, 2016

This initiative will focus on ensuring that every public school classroom in Colorado has access to high-speed, affordable broadband connections that can support digital learning. “A Ultimately, we will identify schools in need of support with their networks, and we will pinpoint strategies to increase access and affordability.

E-rate 40

E-rate Broadband Accessibility Digital Learning 40

Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 19, 2016

.” This initiative will focus on ensuring that every public school classroom in Colorado has access to high-speed, affordable broadband connections that can support digital learning. “A student in Crested Butte should have access to the same online resources as a student in downtown Denver,” said Hickenlooper. “We

E-rate 40

E-rate Broadband Accessibility Digital Learning 40

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Proposed legislation would ensure students have access to digital learning resources, internet outside of school. New legislation introduced in Congress would support “innovative strategies and methods to increase out-of-school access to digital learning resources” in an effort to boost both student and educator engagement.

E-rate 40

E-rate Digital Divide Digital Learning Industry 40

Education Superhighway

MARCH 19, 2019

Utilizing the combined power of several anchor institutions, the Nevada Connect Kids Initiative has been instrumental in upgrading K-12 schools so that students can take advantage of digital learning in the classroom. It lacked the process to turn strategies and plans into action for the state of Nevada.

Broadband 40

Broadband E-rate Social Media Survey 40