The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Even after service providers launched discounts for broadband services during the pandemic — often targeting online learning — Black Americans across the South saw little change in their access to broadband services. But nowhere is the digital divide larger than in the Black rural South.

Broadband 112

Broadband E-rate Digital Divide Accessibility 112

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Advocates of online learning cite flexibility and access, while proponents of in-person instruction emphasize social interaction and hands-on learning. In online learning vs. classroom learning research debates, both sides grapple with balancing effectiveness and equity.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Classroom Learning E-rate 52

Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

I have a bit more to say about some of these topics, so stay tuned… Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye these past two weeks – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. million federal grant to study online credit recovery | LA Times → L.A.

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Software Data 150

Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye the week of March 13, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. It is a massive innovative market with supportive government policies and strong market demand. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 170

EdTech Chromebook iPad Laptops 170

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Beal’s story is symbolic of a larger trend in underperforming online charter schools, according to a recent report published in the academic journal, Educational Researcher , by Dr. Andrew McEachin, a policy analyst at RAND, and Dr. June Ahn, an associate education professor at New York University. Analyzing data from 1.7

E-rate 108

E-rate Policies Report Analysis 108

Marketplace K-12

MARCH 23, 2015

Assessment Common Core E-rate Ed-tech Online Learning ltlf assessment testing' Department of Education, said amid a growing anti-testing backlash, state and local officials need to evaluate how their assessments are used.

E-rate 40

E-rate Common Core Policies Assessment 40

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

A new kind of credential has entered the crowded market for online learning. EdX, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit that provides online courses, announced last week the creation of 19 “ MicroMasters ” courses, a new type of online educational program. The completion rates for these free, open courses remain very low.

Online Learning 40

Online Learning MOOC E-rate Blended Learning 40

The 21st Century Principal

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Policymakers are often beholden to politicians because they are left with trying to create policy that follows the letter of the law and regulations developed by politicians. School and district administrators and staff are more engaged in carrying the dictates of policy from on high, and often do not see their place as “One to question why.”

Industry 89

Industry Policies E-rate Meeting 89

EdNews Daily

JULY 8, 2019

Cleon Franklin, a great innovator and former Director of Virtual Schools and Online Learning at Shelby County Schools, said a very interesting thing about what happens when you ungate students. This is similar to the comments anyone can see on Amazon or other major e-commerce hubs about any product.

Learning 100

Learning Software E-rate Industry 100

Learning with 'e's

SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

It's about the front page story covering the announcement that some colleges are planning to offer 'cut price' qualifications that rely on a combination of podcasting, online learning and remote self study. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e's. I think not. Image by Steve Wheeler Cut price education?

E-rate 53

E-rate Education Dropout Online Learning 53

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 22, 2023

As your school district seeks to optimize the effectiveness of its web content filtering across a wide spectrum of considerations that include teaching, learning, safety, security, privacy, and of course, return on investment, keep the following tips at the front of your mind. #1 to help identify and proactively fix vulnerabilities. #4

Policies 52

Policies E-rate System Accessibility 52

eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2018

In a letter to the Institute of Education Sciences , a number of ed-tech and advocacy organizations point out that many students lack home access to the internet connectivity they need to complete homework and use online learning resources. “This is critical.”

Groups 69

Groups Accessibility Report Broadband 69

Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

After winning the battle to expand the federal E-rate program , education leaders are beginning to look beyond the struggle of connecting all schools to high quality Internet, and toward the next challenge of connecting all students while outside of school. See also: E-Rate Undergoing Major Policy, Budget Upgrades.

Accessibility 40

Accessibility E-rate Broadband Blended Learning 40

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Advocates of online learning say programs like UPSTART, which is free for most families, may increase access to educational opportunities, which can be critical to ensuring the youngest learners don’t start behind and stay behind. a month for the first student in the family who enrolls, with a discounted rate for additional students.

Laptops 169

Laptops Accessibility Online Learning Company 169

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Here’s what they had to say: The demand for online learning will continue to grow in 2022 and possibly lead to the creation of virtual schools, which would introduce new AR and VR learning processes. Schools, districts and states will work to figure out policy changes to help reduce the inequities in education.

EdTech 145

EdTech Learning Data Classroom 145

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

While the federal government awards billions of dollars annually to get schools and libraries online, through its E-rate program, Albemarle’s project is technically ineligible for that because it’s “off campus,” even though it will be an extension of the school network with all its security, filters and firewalls.

Broadband 104

Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Blackboard 104

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Here’s what they had to say: The demand for online learning will continue to grow in 2022 and possibly lead to the creation of virtual schools, which would introduce new AR and VR learning processes. Schools, districts and states will work to figure out policy changes to help reduce the inequities in education.

EdTech 117

EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 117

Evelyn Learning

JUNE 7, 2023

Universities and colleges are no longer just institutions of learning and teaching. A classroom has become an e-classroom, with tablets on each and every desk. Online learning is now the primary focus, with learning resources readily accessible on the internet, surpassing the significance of traditional learning methods.

How To 40

How To Education Secondary E-rate 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Promoting Innovation and Creativity During the School Day - Philip McIntosh, Math and Science Teacher STEM Can Lead the Way: Rethinking Teacher Preparation and Policy - Marcella Klein Williams Ed.D., Cantwell, Instructional Services Librarian (Asst.

STEM 43

STEM Maker Movement MOOC Common Core 43

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

It’s time for states to step up and realize that proper technology and WiFi connectivity are a must-have in public school districts, and that state policy is dangerously lagging behind. COVID-19 shed light on the huge gap in policy relating to tech and infrastructure provisioning—what many are now referring to as a civil rights issue.

Broadband 173

Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 173

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The education department plans to develop a special council made up of federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments to coordinate policy and communication between government and the education sector to strengthen school district’s cyber defenses, according to Kristina Ishmael, deputy director of the Office of Educational Technology.

E-rate 133

E-rate Advocacy Data Libraries 133

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 16, 2013

There are eight conference strands covering a wide variety of timely topics, such as MOOCs, e-books, maker spaces, mobile services, embedded librarians, green libraries, doctoral student research, library and information center "tours," and more! We have 146 accepted conference sessions and ten keynote addresses.

Libraries 45

Libraries Conference MOOC E-rate 45

Hack Education

DECEMBER 12, 2017

. “Faculty,” as this year’s ECAR study put it , “have a love-hate relationship with online teaching and learning. Most faculty agree that online learning makes higher education available to more students, but few agree that online learning helps students learn more effectively.”

MOOC 56

MOOC Coursera Education Broadband 56

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Via ProPublica : “Another Unrealistic Trump Policy Proposal: Homeschool Vouchers.” ” Libertarian (and longshot) presidential hopeful Gary Johnson says his education policy proposals would involve scrapping the Department of Education. Via Buzzfeed : “ Clinton Touts Plan That Would Make College Free For Most.”

Education 40

Education Report MOOC E-rate 40

Hack Education

MAY 20, 2016

Via NPR : “ Wyoming School District Stalls On Transgender Student Policy.” “ Strayer University Sees Success With Predictive Analytics in Online Learning,” Edsurge contends in an article showcasing how the for-profit Strayer and Civitas Learning track students’ behavioral data.

Education 46

Education Pearson Report Company 46

Hack Education

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Via CNET : “ Verizon to pay $17M to resolve FCC, Justice E-Rate probes.” Online Education and the Once and Future “MOOC” Via The GW Hatchet : “Oversight of online learning programs lacking in some schools, report finds.” ” More via Buzzfeed. The Business of Student Loans.

Education 49

Education Coursera MOOC Report 49

Hack Education

JUNE 2, 2017

“A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled in favor of a transgender student ’s challenge to a Wisconsin school district’s policy limiting his restroom usage – a big win for those seeking to advance transgender rights in the courts,” Buzzfeed reports. The e-book subscription service has raised $21.45

Education 49

Education MOOC Report Company 49

Hack Education

JULY 28, 2017

” The story contains some machinations at the Department of Education in which the White Hous e tried to fire a Jeb Bush-supporting staffer. Bloomberg reports that “ Trump Administration Tapping Tech CEOs for STEM Policy Approach.” “Now that MOOCs are mainstream, where does online learning go next?”

Education 43

Education MOOC Company Report 43

Hack Education

MARCH 10, 2017

” Via NPR : “ Trump ’s International Policies Could Have Lasting Effects On Higher Ed.” More about Trump’s immigration policies in a separate section below. And more about Trump and for-profit higher ed policies in the for-profit higher ed section below. ” asks Graham Attwell.

Education 46

Education Robotics E-rate Social Media 46

Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

Here’s what caught my eye the week of March 6, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. This reversal in policy is a bad decision for all of us." " Hopefully, not shades of future conversations about learning analytics.

EdTech 170

EdTech E-rate OER Coursera 170

Hack Education

JULY 21, 2017

” Via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “More than 50 groups have signed a letter demanding that Candice E. Rebecca Schuman is back with her annual “ Rate My JIL ,” where she skewers the higher ed job market. Jackso n, acting assistant secretary for civil rights at the U.S. ” From the HR Department.

Education 46

Education LMS Robotics Coursera 46

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

Via The New York Times : “ Trump Orders Review of Education Policies to Strengthen Local Control.” “5 Reasons Why e-textbooks in Egypt Would Be Inequitable” by Maha Bali. Online Education and the Once and Future “MOOC” Online education pioneer Tony Bates asks “ What is online learning ?”

Education 47

Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Via Inside Higher Ed : “Frank Brogan, the chancellor of the Pennsylvania State University System from 2013 until retiring this year, has joined the Department of Education in the Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development – likely ahead of a nomination to a separate position.” ” asks WonkHE.

Education 46

Education Facebook Company Report 46

Hack Education

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Foxx , a North Carolina Republican who just won election to her seventh term in Congress, was named on Friday as the new chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce , the main policy-making panel for higher education in the chamber.” ” In a move that should surprise no one, Jeb Bush has joined a lobbying firm.

Education 40

Education Report Company E-rate 40

Hack Education

MARCH 16, 2018

Via The New York Times : “ Trump Finds Unlikely Culprit in School Shootings: Obama Discipline Policies.” ” Via The Wall Street Journal : “ Visas Issued to Foreign Students Fall, Partly Due to Trump Immigration Policy.” 17zuoye has raised $200 million in Series E funding from Toutiao. Memos from HR.

Education 47

Education MOOC Company Report 47

Hack Education

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Via Inside Higher Ed : “New report finds big-time college football players at wealthiest programs graduate at rates lower than their nonathlete male peers. ” Online lending company SoFi (one of the companies in Peter Thiel ’s portfolio) runs invitation-only cocktail parties, according to this NYT profile on the company.

Education 40

Education Company Pearson E-rate 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

And certainly the expectation of many ed-tech products (and increasingly school policy) is that parents will do just this — participate in the incessant monitoring of student data. To Save Students Money, Colleges May Force a Switch to E-Textbooks,” The Chronicle of Higher Education reported in 2010. 3D Printing.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145