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Schools and States Continue to Seek Connectivity Solutions for Students

EdTech Magazine

Although some districts were able to distribute mobile hotspots or direct families to low-cost residential broadband options, schools in rural locations faced an additional hurdle — a lack of available internet service that students could connect to.

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Edtech Reports Recap: Video Is Eating the World, Broadband Fails to Keep Up

Edsurge

The broadband gap isn’t only a problem for remote learning. That Broadband Gap Bar? schools had high-speed broadband connections. A different nonprofit, Connected Nation, has picked up EducationSuperHighway’s broadband baton. Early childhood” videos on YouTube nearly all have advertising. All in this Edtech Reports Recap.

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The Pandemic Put the Pressure on School Technology Leaders. What Did They Learn?

Edsurge

More off-campus broadband access. These are some of the trends that emerged in a recent survey of district technology leaders, reflecting the dramatic changes and unprecedented demand that school-based technology teams experienced during the pandemic. New ways of engaging with families.

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OPINION: College in a pandemic is tough enough — without reliable broadband access, it’s nearly impossible

The Hechinger Report

Sadly, though, the reality is that millions of Americans — in rural and urban areas alike, and including many underrepresented minorities — lack the reliable broadband connections needed to access postsecondary and K-12 education in a nation that remains in partial lockdown. Related: A school district is building a DIY broadband network.

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3 Levels of Connectivity K–12 Schools Should Consider

EdTech Magazine

Individual Classroom Technology Use. Technology has become an integral part of day-to-day classroom activities, used for everything from improving personalized learning initiatives to cutting down on unwanted behavior. Everyday 1:1 Technology Use. He is a contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines.

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Could the Bridge Across the Digital Divide Be Paved With TV Signals?

Edsurge

Although digital technologies hold great promise in the realm of education, access remains limited for many communities worldwide. When combined with state-of-the-art cloud technology, it is also a secure, effective way to share customized digital content with students. We asked where it fits in the journey toward universal broadband.

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Private wireless is the key to K-20 digital transformation

eSchool News

Educational institutions across the United States are investing in digital technologies that, aside from transforming the learning experience, promise to improve campus operations, security and communications, and open the door to new e-services for students and staff. It’s also prone to disruptions caused by interference and obstacles.

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