EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2015

By EdTech Staff E-Rate changes help ensure schools can spend funds effectively.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 17, 2016

By Meg Conlan Nearly 30 states across the country failed to claim E-Rate funding for schools and libraries.

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E-rate Libraries Broadband Mobility 150

Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2015

One of those programs is the Universal Service Program for Schools and Libraries, better known as E-rate. E-rate helps schools and libraries get affordable Internet access by discounting the cost of service based on the school’s location – urban or rural – and the percentage of low-income students served.

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E-rate Broadband Libraries Mobility 120

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Frank Smith One of our latest webinar panelists takes readers on a deep dive into E-Rate applications.

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E-rate Learning Mobility 150

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

E-rate & Edtech Funding: Essential Insights for Educators: What do edtech leaders need to know? Join our team of expert funding, E-rate, and edtech policy specialists for an insider’s guide to the latest issues and evolving policies impacting your district, school, organization, or company. – 12:45 p.m.;

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 5, 2015

By EdTech Staff What K–12 schools and districts need to know about changes to the E-Rate program.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 18, 2019

Because the district’s phone system used Primary Rate Interface voice lines, it would no longer qualify for federal assistance by the end of 2019 due to changes in the FCC’s E-rate program. Monterey Peninsula needed a cost-­effective solution, and fast. Parents didn’t even know the systems were down,” he says. “If

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E-rate Technology System Mobility 386

EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2016

By EdTech Staff The E-Rate application process can be daunting, but this list shows school districts exactly which services and products that are eligible for discounts.

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E-rate EdTech Mobility Data 150

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 20, 2015

Budgeting Management Mobile Broadband Mobility Networking Wireless' By Wylie Wong Changes made in 2014 are intended maximize spending, simplify administration and make sure that schools have affordable broadband.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 3, 2015

By EdTech Staff Changes to E-Rate means greater Wi-Fi and broadband access for K–12 schools and districts.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The e-learning industry is constantly evolving. E-learning trends come and go. E-learning trends come and go. Some current trends that shape up the e-learning industry at the moment are rather new, others are currently under the spotlight, while others are proven tactics that will continue to lead to great results.

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Industry Trends E-rate Gamification 274

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

Kajeet ’s ConnectEdNow campaign , announced in June, aims to make broadband access more affordable by providing students with portable Wi-Fi hotspot devices, a $200 mobile device subsidy and discounted data plans from Verizon , T-Mobile and other LTE providers. In March, a bipartisan group of U.S. by Erin Brereton.

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Broadband E-rate Mobility Smartphone 379

Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

Still, huge gaps exist in educational outcomes, high school graduation rates, college readiness and workforce advancements based on race, class, and geography. Technology, and especially the internet and mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones, has become ubiquitous in our daily lives and affordable even to our public schools.

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Digital Learning E-rate Learning Mobility 335

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Instead of singling out specific students to use some of the accessibility features built into their laptop, tablet, or mobile device, offer as an option for every student. Read more: How to create accessible e-learning design. Teachers could introduce the tool to the class, explain how to use it, and have everyone practice.

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Accessibility Assistive Technology E-rate BYOD 525

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The ninth annual E-Rate Trends Report from Funds For Learning shows that the federal E-rate program is still critical in establishing broadband connectivity for schools and libraries. Related content: 5 school and library applicants weigh in on E-rate.

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E-rate Mobile Learning Mobility Broadband 76

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 10, 2015

Budgeting Funding Management Mobile Broadband Mobility Networking Procurement Wi-Fi Wireless' By Wylie Wong These tips can help schools and districts as they apply for broadband funding. .

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E-rate Broadband Mobility 150

Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

With no guaranteed end in sight, we need Congress to take swift and decisive action to empower the federal E-rate funding program to support off-campus learning devices and connectivity, delivered via secure internet access. It is time that Congress and the FCC allow E-rate support of off-campus educational activities.

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E-rate Accessibility Libraries Learning 218

EdTech Magazine

MAY 20, 2015

Frank Smith 'These requests reflect long pent-up demand' says FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler.

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E-rate Broadband Mobility Online Learning 150

eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2017

In the beginning, E-rate focused principally on telephone service, which was the most basic and universal way individuals communicated 20 years ago. During this period, E-rate adapted by broadening the range of eligible services to include mobile phones, pagers, voicemail, email, school websites and basic collaboration tools.

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Marketplace K-12

MARCH 19, 2020

30, said the FCC, The post Feds Give E-Rate Applicants New Flexibility to Get Help From Vendors appeared first on Market Brief. Service providers can now offer free Internet and other technologies to schools through Sept.

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E-rate Technology Mobility Strategy 95

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2017

As the world undergoes a digital transformation—with connectivity and access to computers and mobile devices playing an increasingly prominent role in everyone’s lives—elementary schools know they need to incorporate technology in the educational process to prepare their students for future success.

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E-rate Blackboard Broadband Survey 76

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The district invested in mobile hotspot vehicles that are deployed daily across eight areas of town. To grow this learning culture beyond their district, Maine Township High School District 207 made all of their e-learning resources available to the public. Their trainings and materials were used across the country.

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Advocacy E-rate Digital Divide Meeting 420

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

This is a free desktop and mobile app that boasts a broad range of educational games. This is a mobile app that enables teachers to quickly assess their students. This is another mobile app, positioning itself as Astronomy for Everyone. 14 Quick ways to tech-up your classroom. Satellite Tracker. Book Creator.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

As schools closed and classes moved online, educators rushed to improvise solutions for families without robust connections, setting up mobile Wi-Fi access points in school buses, sending home portable hot spots to those who needed it and more. She calls for new federal legislation to “make these programs less vulnerable to political changes.”

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E-rate Smartphone Social Media Policies 192

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2011

Social media services paired with high rates of Internet connectivity allow multiple forms of information—web links, videos, audio files, images, text messages, and documents—to be delivered and consumed in multiple ways. Ferriter, W, Ramsden, J, & Sheninger, E. See figure 1.1 for a visual.) Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree.

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Social Media Twitter E-rate Mobility 265

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 2, 2018

In the previous posts on this topic our examination found that technology can and does help when it comes to improving completion rates , reducing tuition costs and helping universities to bridge the revenue gap. It seems that technical training is less relevant here than e-learning course design. Skills gap.

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Secondary LMS E-rate Dropout 300

Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2020

When Americans see crisis we mobilize. The FCC has rightly extended some deadlines for its E-Rate and rural healthcare programs, made certain the amount of rural health care funding available for the current funding year and relaxed its gift rules. We have a sound statutory basis to do so through the E-Rate program.

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Broadband E-rate Data Accessibility 216

eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2022

Royelles is on a mission to disrupt the $180B+ mobile gaming industry through transformational storytelling and inclusive role modeling, in an effort to dismantle the global identity crisis disproportionately impacting girls. WASHINGON D.C., About Royelles.

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Mobility E-rate Industry Education 98

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

In the survey, school district representatives also answered questions about E-rate, broadband connectivity, cloud computing and data interoperability. He put it this way: “Could you have an equal chance to apply for college if you’re at McDonald’s on your mobile device, versus if you’re at home on your desktop?”

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E-rate Broadband Survey Data 150

Neo LMS

JANUARY 8, 2016

E-learning, for some, can be boring if they just stick to the “rules”. You know like, not expanding the already-existing e-learning concepts and techniques instructors and educators already know. Mobile devices also have WiFi which makes for an on-demand access to school resources. They’re virtually ubiquitous.

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BYOD E-rate Khan Academy LMS 150

ViewSonic Education

JULY 30, 2023

For example, maybe some only connect with laptops while others allow for mobile devices. Mobility is one of the main pros of having a WPD. You can either have them mounted to the wall, placed on a trolley, or have an e-poster system for even more mobility of the display. With an impressive 120% rec.,

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 14, 2017

I have tried to focus instead on actual case studies demonstrating the success of e-learning models in these environments. What researchers have found is that mobile technology is widespread and heavily utilized, although the majority of mobiles are still non-smart phones with basic features. Community Health Volunteer Training.

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E-rate Blended Learning Case Study Mobility 150

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Since the Switch is a handheld device with a touch screen, it offers a combination of console-based and mobile game functions, which may make video gameplay easier for young children. The rating system includes markers for content appropriateness on games. When you relaunch on mobile, it really does depend on self-report.”

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Video E-rate Mobility Tablets 200

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Frank Smith E-Rate reforms have made it a lot easier to provide broadband to rural schools, but there are still hurdles to overcome.

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E-rate Broadband Mobility 150

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 9, 2016

Frank Smith This year’s E-Rate applications are expected to amount to $5.8 billion — but will that be enough to prepare schools for the future?

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E-rate Mobility 150

Digital Promise

MAY 27, 2020

So, we’ve been trying to advocate for those mobile hotspots. So, in other words, we’re looking at a two-year contract for getting the mobile hotspot set up in homes that are eight or 10 miles away from our little town,” said Tim Bobrowski, superintendent of Owsley County Schools.

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Digital Divide Education Accessibility E-rate 315

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

When the unemployment rate spiked during the spring of 2020, jobs that required a college degree declined more than those that didn’t, and new college graduates were hit the hardest. Not only did postings for bachelor’s level jobs fall the most, but entry-level jobs also dropped farthest and fastest. With two-thirds of U.S.

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Training Company E-rate Software 203