Marketplace K-12

MAY 18, 2016

Cross-posted from the Digital Education blog. In 2015, 47 percent of K-12 teachers and almost two-thirds of K-5 teachers reported using game-based learning environments in their classes, up from 23 percent of K-12 teachers in 2010. . Connect what they are learning to the real world (54 percent).

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Education Superhighway

DECEMBER 13, 2018

As digital learning transforms education across the country, how can board members ensure that their policies and budget decisions support digital learning opportunities and the robust infrastructure needed to support it? Get started with our blog: Network essentials for school board members.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

We’ve been using distance learning tools for years. James Tiggeman Digital Learning Coordinator, Irving Independent School District. Learn more about the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program and apply to become a Verizon Innovative Learning School by March 12. It wasn’t a shock to continue using them.

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 17, 2023

Defined by the National Education Association , digital equity ensures all school-aged children have the basic resources — broadband internet and computer access — to meaningfully participate in remote learning from home. The difficulty, of course, is realizing a digital equity.

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Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Be explicit with districts about expectations for access to technology in schools and classrooms. It should not be controversial in 2016 that there is a baseline expectation of access to technology in schools, just as there are baseline expectations for access to textbooks and desks.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The CoSN Meeting the Needs of Students Without Home Internet Access webinar on September 19, 2018 reflects the growing concern and call to action for school districts, business communities and state and federal government to address what has been termed as the homework gap.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In education technology, a litany of surveys published this decade have touted the growing adoption of digital learning tools. The bird’s-eye results: 65 percent of teachers say they use digital learning tools every day; 87 percent report using them at least a few days each week. That’s arguably the case for U.S.

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

In partnership with The School Superintendent’s Association (AASA), this post originally appeared on The Leading Edge Blog. As the largest education technology program in the country, the Schools and Libraries program (E-rate) has transformed Internet access in our nation’s schools.

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Education Superhighway

JUNE 14, 2019

With technology playing a pivotal role in creating incredible learning opportunities for America’s students, it’s vital that every classroom has the bandwidth needed to access media-rich educational tools and implement digital learning. Factor in concurrency when planning Internet Access.

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edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2018

SETDA’s latest research, Navigating the Digital Shift 2018: Broadening Student Learning Opportunities , highlights how state policies are supporting the transformation to digital learning. Of course, schools can’t make the switch to digital overnight.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

As school leaders work to implement digital learning practices, they must commit to navigating roadblocks, problem solving, and planning for sustainable, systemic transformation. Commit to Ensuring Equity in Access and Opportunity. With the new year now upon us, listed below are six edtech resolutions for 2016.

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Education Superhighway

JUNE 14, 2018

In Alaska, where we recently announced a partnership with Governor Bill Walker to address statewide school connectivity, the challenges that rural Alaska communities typically face in getting scalable broadband infrastructure are especially acute. How Have Other Communities Secured Broadband Access?

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ExcelinEd

APRIL 5, 2019

Visit EducationSuperHighway.org to learn how your state can upgrade internet access in every public school classroom to empower more students to take advantage of the promise of digital learning. ” USED Office of Educational Technology , Building Technology Infrastructure for Learning. . million U.S.

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Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Digital Learning Day (DLD), held on February 5, immersed kids from coast to coast in activities like tinkering with robotics, penning blog posts, and painting digital canvases. As educators know, integrating meaningful digital learning into the classroom is a 365-day effort. By Kathleen Costanza.

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Inspire teachers to regularly embrace digital learning. As a former teacher, Dr. Langenhorst understands first-hand the importance of reliable Internet access. ” With broadband that no longer cuts out and interrupts lessons, the increased stability has positively impacted both teachers and students. A third time?

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2015

" In other words, as education becomes increasingly digital, we must ask ourselves: Do all students have the at-home tools they need to complete their assignments? This blog series and focus arrive at an exciting moment for the CoSN team. Approximately 70 percent of teachers assign homework that requires access to broadband.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Now that the pandemic has subsided, designers should consider whether their education product caters to all-digital learning or hybrid teaching by offering the best user experience. Improve Product Accessibility. External factors that affect a product’s accessibility should also be considered.

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 16, 2016

In this session, we document specific steps accessible to nontechnical people. Equity * Access * Learning: Broadband 2.0. Do you want to ensure effective digital learning experiences for all learners? Practical Privacy and Security. Helping Parents Guide Kids' Media Use.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

CoSN’s new tools aim to solve ‘homework gap’ and help students benefit from digital learning. A new toolkit aims to improve digital equity in school systems across the nation by helping district leaders develop thoughtful and measured strategies to narrow the homework gap in their communities. Repurpose educational spectrum.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 18, 2019

For me, students' access to tech at school wasn't the issue. Because the majority of my students lacked internet access at home, I never assigned homework that required technology. Today, using tech for teaching and learning -- both in class and for homework -- is a lot more common than it was. featured_content_1%%.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 26, 2019

A survey of 30 superintendents and CTOs from rural districts revealed four key challenges to implementing technology: broadband access, funding, people and understanding the “why.” CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

According to Davis, Fuller, Jackson, Pittman, and Sweet (2007) , the definition of digital equity is “equal access and opportunity to digital tools, resources, and services to support an increase in digital knowledge, awareness, and skills.” Overcoming Barriers. Innovative Approaches.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 14, 2016

These commitments are connecting 20 million more students to next-generation broadband and wireless. And, students who were absent could access the materials from home and arrive prepared upon their return. The VILS initiative provides the tools and learning opportunities to help students become creative, innovative problem solvers.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 18, 2019

For me, students' access to tech at school wasn't the issue. Because the majority of my students lacked internet access at home, I never assigned homework that required technology. Today, using tech for teaching and learning -- both in class and for homework -- is a lot more common than it was. featured_content_1%%.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 25, 2018

This can cause several issues from inequity in how students are taught to network issues as teachers access their personal playlists. In addition, PD leaders can’t possibly provide appropriate professional learning on using tools in the classroom when no two teachers have the same ones.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

To give further context, I’ve sorted them alphabetically, into four categories; (1) those organizations that are instructionally-focused; (2) those that provide supports for technology leadership; (3) those that focus on connectivity and access; and (4) those that focus on data privacy and security. Organization: Code.org ®. URL: code.org.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 15, 2021

But even during the crisis, they dug in, designing creative digital learning experiences, using technology for enhanced remote engagement, and leveraging local phenomena and investigations for students and their families to do at home. All students, Krehbiel emphasized, should have universal access to broadband internet.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

And, there seems little political will within the education system for a balanced consideration of potential cons to data collection in the event that modern digital learning innovations might be ‘good for [some] kids’ or surveillance might prevent ‘something bad from happening.’ Like what you’ve read? .

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

And, there seems little political will within the education system for a balanced consideration of potential cons to data collection in the event that modern digital learning innovations might be ‘good for [some] kids’ or surveillance might prevent ‘something bad from happening.’ Like what you’ve read? .

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 2, 2016

DeVos herself sat on the Board of Directors of the Acton Institute from 1995 to 2005, an organization that recently blogged about repealing child labor laws. ” Accessibility and Technology (and the Role of Governments and Corporations). What will happen to “net neutrality”? What will happen to the FCC?

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