EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Frank Smith Next year's budget proposal for education is all about equity of access — but to get there, some educational technology items need to be funded.

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More Verbs

MARCH 21, 2016

The Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) was not designed to be primarily an equity of access to technology program (although that was part of it). Over the years, MLTI has drifted to emphasizing the equity of access to technology. MLTI was designed to be primarily a learning initiative.

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EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

By Kevin McFarland In this time of the Coronavirus pandemic and an all too sudden shift to virtual learning, equity of access has become perhaps the single largest obstacle to educating our children. Part of this problem can only be corrected with funding to bridge Internet and device access to communities in need.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Through the STEM Careers Coalition, all K-12 students in the United States and educators are supported with high-quality careers resources, equity of access to key resources, volunteer employee engagement activities, and research. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts STEM jobs will grow by 23% by 2030.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 23, 2021

Read blogs on other roundtables hosted by Digital Promise, SETDA, and CoSN: SETDA: Equity of Access. We must continue to build upon the progress and skills built during the pandemic to make personalized, student-driven learning education’s new normal. Roundtable Participants.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2017

Unfortunately, teachers and students are often unable to be sure there will be dependable, robust access outside of school depending on family and community circumstances. The post SETDA Provides Tips on Equity of Access for Students Outside of School appeared first on edWeb.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The problems we’ve experienced educating students who are learning at home, either full time or in a part time model, spotlight needed improvements (particularly with equity of access) and spark new ways of thinking. .

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2021

For Wautoma High School in rural Wautoma, Wisconsin, adding technology courses to the high school offering afforded equity of access to an online solution that would otherwise be prohibitive to a smaller district.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Equity of Access: Gary says Unrulr ensures equity of access by offering a web browser version in addition to a mobile version, accommodating various devices and school policies regarding technology use. This reflective approach is seen as essential for meaningful learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2022

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts across the country have seen an influx of funding for student devices, internet access, and a variety of edtech tools.

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Doug Levin

MAY 12, 2015

What we need more of and what has been under-invested in (in terms of mindshare and money) are efforts that foster institutional change at the K-12 level with respect to the selection, use, and refinement of instructional materials – including professional development for teachers and a focus on equity of access to the tools to access and use (..)

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eSchool News

MAY 31, 2024

Equity of access is often one of the biggest problems when discussing advantages and disadvantages of AR and VR. The two technologies are immersive and engaging, but access to devices through which to experience immersive and augmented learning experiences can be limited. What is the main problem with VR and AR?

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Doug Levin

MAY 19, 2018

Among the places where our ‘rules of the road’ seem lacking, I’d count the following: Access and use , which I define to include the myriad issues of equity of access, but also of our orientation toward student use of devices (i.e.,

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Digital Promise

APRIL 20, 2022

In what ways can we be more intentional about addressing equity of access to our programs? In what ways are we including and excluding important stakeholders in the framing of our program opportunities? Our reflections helped us realize we were moving too quickly.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2019

Springfield (MA) Public Schools (SPS) is committed to ensuring all students in the district are able to learn computer science and computational thinking, and during a CoSN 2019 session, Paul Foster, the district’s chief information officer, outlined how SPS is taking steps to ensure equity of access for all students.

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2021

For Wautoma High School in rural Wautoma, Wisconsin, adding technology courses to the high school offering afforded equity of access to an online solution that would otherwise be prohibitive to a smaller district.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

Conduct targeted data collection: Targeted data collection, at a local or statewide level, provides context about whom programs are serving and insight into equity of access for underserved groups.

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Tom Murray

APRIL 22, 2016

While acknowledging the ongoing need to provide greater equity of access to technology itself, the plan goes further to call upon all involved in American education to ensure equity of access to transformational learning experiences enabled by technology.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Key points: In today’s schools, leaders must be prepared for continuous learning See article: For school leaders, routine decisions aren’t so routine See article: How to work for equity of access in classrooms For more news on school leadership, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page There was a time when we believed that once you knew (..)

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Digital Promise

MAY 25, 2017

First, equity of access has always been a central tenet to library missions, so if you want all students to have access to something, there’s no better place than the library.​ It is important to remember who we serve to make sure we’re meeting their needs, not doing what we’ve always done because it is comfortable.

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eSchool News

APRIL 28, 2021

“In this unprecedented time of the student-educator experience, The Social-Emotional Learning Coalition brings together industry leaders to step-up for the K-12 community by helping ensure equity of access to critical SEL content.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

These types of funds are difficult to track and are even harder to analyze in terms of equity of access. Of course, esports players can also earn money that is not earmarked for scholarships, including general tournament prizes, sponsorships, and streaming revenue. Who are these scholarships supporting?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Library Leaders: Lead the digital charge in your library or media center with sessions focused on digital resource curation, equity of access, and innovative learning installations. Discover the benefits of esports in education and how to implement successful programs. This track is new for 2025. 15 at 1 p.m.,

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eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2024

The latest data shows that the number of public school students who miss at least 10 percent of their school days–whether excused or unexcused–has nearly doubled.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Key points: Inclusive learning can lead to improved academic outcomes for students with disabilities and their peers Advancing educational equity with UDL and generative AI How to work for equity of access in classrooms For more news on inclusive classrooms, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), (..)

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2018

JJ Johnson, among others, touted the importance libraries will continue to play in supporting equity of access to information, now maybe more than ever. Perhaps, some posited, access issues could inspire real change in our cultural attitudes toward net neutrality. But others were a bit more hopeful.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 24, 2024

We can do what little bits we can in our district, but it needs to be from the top down.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

It takes all of us working together to ensure equity of access in education so students can reach their full potential.”.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Ultimately Renton decided that the benefits outweighed the risks, and that this change would bring the district one step closer to its commitment to equity of access. As part of the decision process, the district considered the risks such as making the network more vulnerable to attack or providing free internet to everyone.

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More Verbs

MARCH 3, 2016

Information – equity of access to resources – not limited by location or time of day. Critical and creative thinking. Engaged in problem solving; both real world and simulations. Group – more collaboration and integration. Independent & self directed. Initiative – connections to student interest.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2017

Unfortunately, teachers and students are often unable to be sure there will be dependable, robust access outside of school depending on family and community circumstances. Communicate with Families.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2024

Key points: Our education system produces inequitable outcomes–it’s time to change that See article: How to work for equity of access in classrooms See article: How schools can help students overcome the digital divide For more news on equity, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page As we all struggle down the path toward true educational (..)

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

If we really want to get to a place where we truly have equity of opportunity, equity of access, and equity of a rich learning world for all students, then we have to really look at the structures we have, and imagine what would it look like if those structures didn't exist.

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SETDA Says

DECEMBER 18, 2014

ConnectED Digital Content E-Rate Equity of Access FCC In the News OER Policy Professional Learning' As the calendar year draws to a close and we take time to celebrate family and the holiday season, all of us at SETDA.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

It takes all of us working together to ensure equity of access in education so students can live to their full potential. Discovery Education is proud to provide educators critical resources and partner with leading organizations to help take learning even further.”.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2015

The 2016 Plan, Future Ready Learning: Reimagining the Role of Technology in Education , articulates a vision of equity, active use, and collaborative leadership to make everywhere, all-the-time learning possible, according to the plan’s website.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2015

The 2016 Plan, Future Ready Learning: Reimagining the Role of Technology in Education , articulates a vision of equity, active use, and collaborative leadership to make everywhere, all-the-time learning possible, according to the plan’s website.

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