Accessibility Case Study Digital Divide Education 
A Principal's Reflections
JULY 12, 2020
The COVID19 pandemic unearthed many harsh realities for education across the globe. One of the more glaring issues was the vast digital divide that still exists in many places, especially the United States. Inadequate WIFI and the availability of computers at home for kids to use for learning caught many educators off guard.
Education Superhighway
JULY 31, 2020
With the possibility of remote learning returning this fall, the City of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the philanthropic community, and leading Internet Service Providers (ISPs) recognized a historic opportunity to eliminate broadband accessibility as a barrier to digital learning. On June 25, 2020, Mayor Lori E.
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Digital Promise
JULY 25, 2017
In 2014, I wrote – The problem with education in America is not the lack of excellence. Although we’ve made progress, inequities with regard to education opportunities remain a pressing issue. To close this divide, we must fully support educators with the skills and tools they need to power up the learning environment.
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
And as video dominates online instruction, more educators need easy-to-use resources for video creation. On the home front, three organizations have released a “guidebook” to help schools and states close the internet access and device gap. The broadband gap isn’t only a problem for remote learning. All in this Edtech Reports Recap.
Kitaboo on EdTech
MAY 8, 2024
By integrating technology into education, students benefit from interactive activities and multimedia content that enhance their understanding and participation. Blended learning has gained attention for the following reasons: Students can learn at their own pace and access materials outside of class hours.
Edsurge
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
That’s arguably the case for U.S. In education technology, a litany of surveys published this decade have touted the growing adoption of digital learning tools. Recent studies by Deloitte and the Gates Foundation have shed light into how educators engage with edtech. A different ‘digital divide’ has emerged.
edWeb.net
MAY 1, 2019
If the workday of an adult typically requires seamless broadband access, then it’s reasonable that today’s students need the same access during their school day. The key is the state leadership to make broadband accessible to all. More important, states are starting to recognize the need for equitable access off site.
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