eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

Some studies have suggested that non-native language speakers struggle to access effective healthcare, while others have found increases in negative interactions. Parents and/or guardians, of course, want to be updated on the progress of their children and what they are learning.

EdTech 120

EdTech Education Policies Assessment 120

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. But there are options for districts that want to foster students’ digital skills and steer them away from more mischievous or devious outlets for their hacking. And those are just a few examples from recent months. Such misbehavior is not new.

Digital Learning 150

Digital Learning Digital Citizenship Mobility Learning 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. But there are options for districts that want to foster students’ digital skills and steer them away from more mischievous or devious outlets for their hacking. And those are just a few examples from recent months. Such misbehavior is not new.

Digital Learning 150

Digital Learning Digital Citizenship Mobility Learning 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Some accessed sensitive information, such as students’ GPAs and SAT scores. But there are options for districts that want to foster students’ digital skills and steer them away from more mischievous or devious outlets for their hacking. And those are just a few examples from recent months. Such misbehavior is not new.

Digital Learning 150

Digital Learning Digital Citizenship Mobility Learning 150

Education Superhighway

AUGUST 1, 2017

Building out the infrastructure to support high-speed Internet access requires multi-layered collaboration between state and district leaders, school administrators, and service providers. students equal access to a robust, modern education, regardless of their socioeconomic background. FOUR WAYS TO IMPROVE RURAL BROADBAND ACCESS.

Broadband 58

Broadband Accessibility Digital Learning E-rate 58

Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. ” How would the program operate? The post U.S.

Policies 150

Policies Technology Program Evaluation Education 150

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Federal and State AI Policy Lags: While 55% of respondents observed an increased interest in AI policy development, only 2% reported having active AI initiatives in their states. The pandemic also revealed disparities in access, both in rural and urban settings.

EdTech 97

EdTech Digital Divide Policies Survey 97

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Federal and State AI Policy Lags: While 55% of respondents observed an increased interest in AI policy development, only 2% reported having active AI initiatives in their states. The pandemic also revealed disparities in access, both in rural and urban settings.

EdTech 92

EdTech Digital Divide Policies Survey 92

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Who doesn’t want all students to access and participate in powerful learning opportunities? With an intentional focus on students at the margins, it is possible to create equitable access, participation, and outcomes. Why hasn’t innovation in teaching and learning cascaded to underserved populations?

Digital Divide 231

Digital Divide Policies Outcomes Report 231

Edsurge

APRIL 27, 2018

But a common problem prevented that: some faculty have been slow to catch up with technological advances, and many wait until students ask for accomodations rather than having accessible materials from the start. “I It’s often up to faculty themselves to ensure all students can access their learning materials.

Accessibility 144

Accessibility Guidelines Assistive Technology Course 144

Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

They prioritize student achievement, drive continuous improvement and implement policies that will ensure success for all. The infrastructure must facilitate students having ubiquitous access to broadband so that they are learning skills for tomorrow but not hindered by with dial-up speeds from the past. Learn more.

Digital Learning 45

Digital Learning Future Ready Broadband Digital Divide 45

Education Superhighway

AUGUST 1, 2017

Building out the infrastructure to support high-speed Internet access requires multi-layered collaboration between state and district leaders, school administrators, and service providers. students equal access to a robust, modern education, regardless of their socioeconomic background. FOUR WAYS TO IMPROVE RURAL BROADBAND ACCESS.

Broadband 40

Broadband Accessibility Digital Learning E-rate 40

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Digital learning not only plays a crucial role in preparing today’s students for the jobs of tomorrow, it also has an important role in providing equity and access to education, especially in smaller and remote school districts. Links to Local Learning. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. Broadband’s Big Picture.

Broadband 62

Broadband Accessibility Instructional Materials Education 62

Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

As a result of their efforts, teachers have seen far greater opportunities to marry critical thinking with digital learning in their classrooms. By the time two years had passed and the school had 800 students, Merritt had fully implemented a 1:1 student-to-device policy. The Path to a Successful Upgrade.

Digital Learning 92

Digital Learning Guidelines E-rate Edcamps 92

Digital Promise

MAY 19, 2021

What was it like to have to learn new technology skills under uncertainty and pressure? What did you learn about safety and equitable access to technology? Reflection: What was it like for you and your students to teach and learn every day using technology? What are you most proud of?

Technology 300

Technology Software Digital Learning Assessment 300

Lightspeed Systems

JUNE 26, 2023

Through Lightspeed Filter, districts now have access to three new filtering categories–Artificial Intelligence, AI Generative, and AI Detective–giving flexible filtering options and immediately recognizing more than 3,000 AI-using websites. To learn more, visit [link].

System 52

System Digital Learning Report Learning 52

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Department of Education aims to highlight that disparity and many other inequities in the use and design of ed tech, as well as access to it. The report also offers ways that those digital divides can be mitigated. “We

Digital Divide 101

Digital Divide Advocacy Policies Report 101

Education Superhighway

DECEMBER 13, 2018

They prioritize student achievement, drive continuous improvement and implement policies that will ensure success for all. The infrastructure must facilitate students having ubiquitous access to broadband so that they are learning skills for tomorrow but not hindered by with dial-up speeds from the past. Learn more.

Digital Learning 45

Digital Learning Future Ready Broadband Digital Divide 45

eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2024

This disparity made us realize that we needed to implement a robust digital sustainability strategy to deliver equitable and secure digital learning opportunities to all OCPS students. Access: As CIO of OCPS, I am often reminded of the delicate balance that must be maintained between access and security.

Broadband 102

Broadband Guidelines Laptops Accessibility 102

Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 7, 2024

Access Control Encryption Licensing Watermarking IV. Benefits of DRM-Protected Digital Publishing Enables Customization of Access Tracks eLearning Content Usage Prevents IP Theft Ensures Regulatory Compliance Facilitates Secure Global Distribution V. Licensing This DRM-protection measure helps manage access to digital content.

Moodle 52

Moodle eBook LMS Guidelines 52

Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Some education experts have already penned that the vote is likely to pass , potentially raising the cost of accessing learning and student-success tools, prioritizing commercial and entertainment traffic over education and research, and slowing the pace of research and innovation.

Coursera 124

Coursera Digital Learning Company Learning 124

Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Today we celebrate Digital Learning Day across the country by taking time to highlight the impact of technology on teaching and learning. . Any educator will tell you digital learning includes: Frozen screens. Coming up with a digital citizenship lesson plan and behavior policy. Lost passwords.

Digital Learning 49

Digital Learning Digital Citizenship Learning Tablets 49

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Here’s what we learned. North Carolina has been supporting digital learning longer than many other states. It was among the first in the nation to draft a Digital Learning Plan , published in 2015. “We A Vision for Digital Learning. Melissa Thibault is all about collaborative learning.

Digital Learning 95

Digital Learning Learning Broadband STEM 95

eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2018

A federal report on students’ home access to digital learning resources is months late, and ed-tech groups say the delay is impeding efforts to close the homework gap. ” Next page: Why low-income students could be even more at risk for losing internet access. . “This is critical.”

Groups 49

Groups Accessibility Report Broadband 49

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2018

In education, software programs lend a helping hand just about everywhere, from device ­management to digital learning. The district is more interested in protecting students and their data than punishing violators of the acceptable-use policy, Harvey says. eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 10/03/2018 - 08:56.

Tools 362

Tools E-rate Chromebook Policies 362

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.

Digital Learning 40

Digital Learning Instructional Materials Learning Policies 40

eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

It is the newest addition to SETDA’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Collection , available for access in their OER Commons site. “As Microsoft is committed to increasing access to cybersecurity tools to help schools address this challenge. state and territorial educational technology and digital learning leaders.

Resources 86

Resources Microsoft Advocacy OER 86

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Policy Development: Establish clear policies around the responsible use of AI, keeping in mind to align them with existing federal guidelines and best practices. Data Governance and Privacy: Make sure you have robust data governance policies in place and that you are compliant with privacy regulations.

Policies 109

Policies Guidelines Data Training 109

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.

Accessibility 64

Accessibility Digital Citizenship E-rate Broadband 64

Education Superhighway

JULY 8, 2019

He’s been a tireless advocate for schools across the state, doing everything he can to make sure school districts have affordable, high-quality broadband so that students can use digital learning technologies. What experiences led you to become passionate about expanding broadband access?

E-rate 61

E-rate Accessibility Broadband Examples 61

Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Personalized Professional Learning. In future ready schools, technology and digital learning expand access to high-quality, ongoing, job-embedded opportunities for professional learning for teachers, administrators, and other education professionals. Such environments enable anytime, anywhere learning.

Future Ready 279

Future Ready Classroom Student Data Privacy Professional Learning 279

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

“The guidelines align with our approach to integrating AI to enhance education and provide a framework for a future where AI technologies drive positive educational outcomes in a manner that is understandable and accessible to all. Two panel discussions were also conducted. The panel AI in the Classroom: What is it? How is it Made?

Pearson 120

Pearson Education Industry Guidelines 120

The Hechinger Report

JULY 16, 2021

The pivot to emergency remote learning differed greatly from what is considered high-quality online education, said Deb Adair, executive director of Quality Matters, a nonprofit that seeks to measure and guarantee quality in online courses.?Top-notch Alejandra Acosta, higher education policy analyst, New America.

Report 144

Report Education Policies Outcomes 144

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2016

Statewide ed-tech inventories are helping state leaders assess their digital learning needs. In the meantime, the organization offers an online resource to help states assess their digital learning needs. In some Alaskan communities, you have to fly in and out because there is no land-based access,” Legg said.

Digital Learning 40

Digital Learning Assessment E-rate Survey 40

eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2024

Districts call for guidance in developing classroom AI policies For more news on AI in education , visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub In a recent report by ACT Inc. Key points: Using AI in the classroom isn’t bad–here are some tips to make sure it’s used correctly AI: Can it think like your students do?

Tools 82

Tools Guidelines Training Survey 82

SETDA Says

MAY 26, 2020

In support of state leadership, SETDA recently published the State Education Agency Considerations for CARES Act Funding as Related to Digital Learning.

Digital Learning 50

Digital Learning Learning Education Equity of Access 50

Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2017

Students need access to tools that work. School, district, and state leaders make technology decisions every day that will affect student tech fluency, not to mention learning outcomes. We hope this will kick off a more intense effort to advance research that leads to better policy and practice in both adopting and using technology.

EdTech 60

EdTech Accessibility Future Ready Academic Standards 60