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"Digital-Divide" Is Not an Excuse to Avoid Implementing a BYOD Policy at Your School

The 21st Century Principal

Recently, I found myself entangled with several people in a Twitter debate about whether BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies actually perpetuate or aggravate the digital divide our students currently experience. Having a BYOD policy would seem to perpetuate the divide between the tech-haves and tech-have-nots.

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Kajeet Announces Launch of 2022 Homework Gap Grant Program for K-12 Schools and Districts, Colleges and Universities, and Public Libraries

eSchool News

At Kajeet, we believe internet access is a basic human right and are fully committed to efforts aimed at closing the digital divide,” said Daniel J. For a decade, Kajeet has been working with education and community leaders to close the digital divide for students, known as the “Homework Gap.” Kajeet holds 40 U.S.

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Can BYOD Narrow the Digital Divide? #SXSWedu

EdTechSandyK

rubrics Follow #BYODchat on Twitter Nothing is the magic tool for getting our kids where they need to be. A BYOD policy is a bridge for low SES students. Notes from SXSWedu presentation by Dr. Michael Mills [link] Bit.ly/BYODResources BYODResources Bit.ly/byoddocs byoddocs Bit.ly/rubrics But we can use mobile devices to help.

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Kajeet Awards $550,000 To 22 Organizations for Purchasing Connectivity Solutions That Drive Digital Inclusion in Education

eSchool News

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. and follow us on Twitter at?

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Generative AI, Chat GPT, and Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter So, I’ve spent this week looking at and testing many AI tools. As I shared in my podcast this week, we've adapted our acceptable use policy to include AI considerations and allow its use with teacher permission and proper supervision.

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Kajeet Announces Launch of 2021 Digital Inclusion Grant Program

eSchool News

While much work has been done to help close the digital divide, according to the FCC’s Eighth Broadband Report, an estimated 19 million American citizens still lack reliable broadband internet access at home. Kajeet remains laser-focused on closing the digital divide, and this grant program is another step in our journey.”.

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10 AR Math Lessons You Need to See – SULS0196

Shake Up Learning

It’s all part of Verizon’s commitment to helping close the digital divide. About Jaime Donally Twitter : @jaimedonally + @GlobalMaker Websites : ARVRinEDU.com + GlobalMakerDay.com Bio : Jaime Donally is a passionate technology enthusiast. See: Copyright Policy. Start your journey at verizon.com/shakeup.