Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Key activities have included: Mobile hot-spot and Chromebook check-outs include our GetACP.org postcards along with information on how to access help directly from a representative of the Library. The System has found that many users have at least a mobile device to facilitate scanning QR codes, leading to enrollment assistance.

Libraries 98

Libraries Broadband Chromebook Mobility 98

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Many depend on accessing course resources and lessons seamlessly from online textbooks or other digital resources. or in disadvantaged countries abroad that lack robust broadband options depend on mobile devices to participate online. Others find it enriching to participate in online chat and polling.

Survey 197

Survey Broadband Course Analysis 197

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

Access the required site through mobile devices. Provide mobile hotspots distributed by school. Check with your local broadband provider to see if they have free access programs. Amazing Education Resources –sorted by topic and age group. LiveBinders Remote Learning resources. San Diego Virtual Zoo.

Khan Academy 246

Khan Academy LMS Broadband Digital Citizenship 246

Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2015

The funds will go toward purchasing MiFi devices, which provide mobile broadband access, so that 15 percent can connect at home for free. The following three resources can help students and families realize the powering of digital learning at home. Howard-Suamico ’s situation is not unique.

Resources 120

Resources E-rate Broadband Digital Divide 120

Neo LMS

JULY 12, 2018

A counterpoint to these figures, is also the finding that 70% of teachers assign homework requiring broadband access. Mobile Beacon. Some studies have shown that enabling such households with mobile, rather than broadband, internet creates a more flexible solution, as these types of households tend to relocate more frequently.

Examples 150

Examples Accessibility Broadband Mobility 150

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2021

Many people witnessed the change in technology from dial-up modems to broadband. These tools enable you to monitor their mobile devices and computers, so you know whatever your child is doing online. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

Social Media 377

Social Media Data Broadband Digital Citizenship 377

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

As iPads, laptops and other learning gadgets increasingly make their way into K-12 schools, there’s one resource that more than 21 million students still lack access to in the United States: high-speed internet. “We billion Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that helps 96 percent of schools get more affordable broadband.

Broadband 60

Broadband E-rate Tools Data 60

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Tracy Smith, Parkland’s assistant to the superintendent for operations, spoke with EdTech about the district’s strategies and best practices for improving digital equity and shared her hopes for bringing broadband to every home in the Lehigh Valley region. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn how mobile apps might help close the “homework gap.”.

Digital Divide 201

Digital Divide Broadband EdTech Chromebook 201

eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2022

“Providing a more equitable future for students everywhere is a top priority at Kajeet and we are thrilled to once again offer a grant opportunity that will help schools and libraries provide critical resources.”. and Canada lack home broadband access, putting a staggering number of school-aged children at a serious learning disadvantage.

Libraries 91

Libraries Digital Divide Broadband Software 91

Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2020

When Americans see crisis we mobilize. We are thankful for those who broadcast the news and the broadband providers that have opened their networks, lifted data caps and fees, and promised not to discontinue service. Millions of these students fall into the Homework Gap because they do not have broadband access at home.

Broadband 183

Broadband E-rate Data Accessibility 183

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2022

To further the mission of closing the Digital Divide for students across the United States, each grant recipient will receive up to $25,000, which they may use for any combination of Kajeet Education Broadband solutions, including WiFi hotspots, school bus WiFi, LTE-embedded Chromebooks and routers. patents in mobile technologies.

Broadband 90

Broadband Digital Divide Chromebook Libraries 90

eSchool News

MAY 3, 2022

Stay Connected K-12 provides schools the ability to offer high-speed, reliable broadband internet access directly to their students in their own homes so learning and teaching are uninterrupted. Los Angeles Unified is relentless in our efforts to equip our students with the resources they need to achieve their full academic potential.”.

Broadband 98

Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Company 98

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

All state districts will have access to high-speed broadband connections. Counties across the state have worked to increase their broadband capacity as online assessments, video resources, and mobile devices have become more prevalent in schools.

Broadband 40

Broadband Online Assessments Industry Meeting 40

Graphite Blog

MARCH 31, 2020

This shift to technology-mediated teaching and learning puts a spotlight on the homework gap -- the divide between students who have home broadband access and those who do not. Fortunately, a number of organizations offer resources to help with this challenge. These programs also provide resources on how to navigate new digital tools.

Broadband 97

Broadband Libraries Learning Laptops 97

Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

Laptops and internet connections are not available in every household , and even students who usually have such resources available may now find themselves competing for them with siblings or parents studying or working from home. And broadband Internet connections aren’t available everywhere, especially in rural parts of the U.S.

Laptops 197

Laptops Tablets Smartphone Mobility 197

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 17, 2023

Technology, both the internet and the mobile devices it enables, offers almost unlimited opportunity. 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.

Broadband 52

Broadband Trends Survey Mobility 52

Edsurge

OCTOBER 4, 2021

We simply didn’t have the human resources to do the same for the 10,000 families in our district. Recommended Resources from AllHere. VIDEO: Smart Mobile Messaging. In households with incomes under $30,000 a year, 44 percent lack home broadband and 46 percent lack a computer.

Tools 156

Tools Broadband Strategy Mobility 156

Marketplace K-12

MAY 18, 2016

Nevertheless, the survey found that while a vast majority of principals believe that effective use of ed tech is important to student success, 54 percent still say their biggest digital learning challenge is getting teachers to adapt their classroom practices to make better use of the new resources. Fit their learning styles (53 percent).

Survey 273

Survey Video Khan Academy Game-Based Learning 273

TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 12, 2015

12 Principles Of Mobile Learning. Mobile Learning is about self-actuated personalization. As learning practices and technology tools change, mobile learning itself will continue to evolve. As mobile learning is a blend of the digital and physical, diverse metrics (i.e., by Terry Heick. Transparent. Asynchronous .

Mobile Learning 40

Mobile Learning Mobility Learning Edmodo 40

Tom Murray

MAY 23, 2018

School districts can leverage this resource by sharing with families the low-cost Internet options that are available in their community. In this Lifeline Modernization Order , the Commission included broadband as a support service in the Lifeline program for those in need. Partner with Companies Such as Kajeet for Mobile Broadband.

Accessibility 239

Accessibility Broadband Future Ready Facebook 239

Learning with 'e's

MARCH 12, 2016

Much was discussed during the UNESCO Mobile Learning Week in Paris. The image presented here was ironic, appearing as it did on the door to the main venue of the conference, but as several pointed out, the device in the image is a reference to a bygone age when mobile phones were primitive. don't have internet capability).

Mobility 28

Mobility Mobile Learning Digital Divide Broadband 28

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

With the lowest internet access in the world in sub-Saharan Africa, average broadband penetration is at a mere 2 percent, with n early 90 percent of students without computers at home South Africa, the continent’s bright spot, is the strongest early adopter of digital education with 63 percent of the population online.

Online Learning 128

Online Learning Learning Mobility Blackboard 128

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

And yet, reliable broadband is far from guaranteed in this region of towering plateaus, sagebrush valleys and steep canyons. According to an April 2018 Department of Education report, 18 percent of 5- to 17-year old students in “remote rural” districts have no broadband access at home.

Broadband 83

Broadband Chromebook Accessibility Mobility 83

Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2021

Even before the pandemic, broadband and mobile technology was expanding connectivity across the globe, hybrid and virtual classrooms were gaining steam in providing personalized learning to students, and project-based learning was proving to be an effective, engaging and increasingly popular pedagogy.

Education 209

Education Advocacy Learning Broadband 209

techlearning

AUGUST 13, 2018

Comcast today announced it has now connected more than six million low-income Americans to the Internet through its Internet Essentials program, a broadband adoption program for low-income families in the U.S. Ultimate Resource Guide for the NEW Google Classroom!

Internet Safety 40

Internet Safety Broadband Learning Company 40

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Kajeet, a provider of safe mobile student internet connectivity, has launched its 2016 campaign to highlight the “real action heroes” in school districts working to close the Homework Gap for their students. 1 million Homework Gap hours ‘rescued’ by Kajeet Customers.

Broadband 40

Broadband Digital Divide Mobility Accessibility 40

eSchool News

MARCH 1, 2020

eSchool News Guides are full of resources, tips, trends, and insights from industry experts on a variety of topics that are essential to the classroom, school, and district. We are excited to bring you the latest in the eSchool News Guides series.

UDL 52

UDL Broadband Blended Learning Mobile Learning 52

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Not just so students could keep learning during the shutdown, but so that the whole family had access to information and resources.”. “We According to a 2021 report from the think tank New America, 1 in 8 children from low-income families don’t have a computer at home, while 1 in 7 lack access to broadband internet.

Digital Divide 110

Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 110

Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The survey results demonstrated the urgency of eliminating broadband accessibility as a barrier to remote learning. The Task Force leveraged the influence and networks of its members to bring resources and expertise to bear. . This triage approach allowed for more efficient use of calling resources. . 3 | OUTREACH STRATEGY.

Case Study 52

Case Study Study Broadband Data 52

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The program, NOVA’s first focused effort to create educational resources to teach science communication to teens, grew out of a pilot program during the 2018-2019 academic year in the Boston area that worked with nearly 30 students. The first episode focuses on misinformation about mask usage during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Facebook 104

Facebook Broadband Twitter Mobility 104

The Innovative Educator

JUNE 24, 2019

A useful resource is the COSN Digital Equity Tookit. They explained the importance of hearing from the voices that need to be heard and the power we now have to share those voices. School bus wifi In communities where students spend a lot of time on a bus, consider using a company like Kajeet to provide internet access during the commute.

Trends 76

Trends Digital Citizenship Social Media EdTech 76

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Most classrooms have access to at least one computer or mobile device, and 77% of school districts have high speed broadband. Curate the right resources for your students. We need to get choosier about the resources we use. Think beyond individual resources, apps, and games when building a digital curriculum.

Technology 118

Technology Differentiated Instruction Broadband Academic Standards 118

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

This will create a new demand for online tutoring services and I anticipate and hope that more federal resources are allocated to school districts to offer this 1:1 tutoring to students. GHz frequency of the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band. This may assist with mitigating learning loss. Michael Arquin, Founder, KidWind.

EdTech 140

EdTech Digital Divide Broadband PresenceLearning 140

Buncee

MARCH 29, 2022

The American Library Association (ALA) wants to promote the idea that “libraries are places to get connected to technology by using broadband, computers, and other resources. Learn more about their resources here ! Libraries also offer opportunities to connect with media, programs, ideas, and classes—in addition to books.”.

Libraries 66

Libraries Broadband Digital Citizenship LMS 66

Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2015

In a sneak peek of the results from the forthcoming CoSN third annual E-Rate & Broadband Survey, which will be available by mid-October, the vast majority of U.S. Step 4: Seek mobile-hot-spot programs. Nearly 5 percent of school districts report they're implementing a mobile-hot-spot-loaner program.

Broadband 40

Broadband Mobility E-rate Survey 40

Tom Murray

JUNE 8, 2016

Organize and map the core curriculum, resources, and assessments the district is currently utilizing. In a typical school structure, resource decisions are made in silos based on curriculum area, grade, or building level. Assess and understand current infrastructure and broadband capabilities.

Chromebook 100

Chromebook Tablets Broadband Assessment 100

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Pew Research Center found that the share of lower-income Americans who rely on smartphones to go online instead of a broadband connection has nearly doubled from 2013 to 2019. Any serious engagement of this demographic with educational technology tools must have a mobile-first strategy in place,” Roden says.

Strategy 122

Strategy Video Company Smartphone 122