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How Offline-First Edtech Addresses Education Disparities Worldwide

Edsurge

Closing global education gaps How is Learning Equality addressing the challenge of the digital divide and the 2.6 The term digital divide often refers to not having affordable access to the internet or specific hardware. But another important aspect is thinking about digital literacy skills and digital rights.

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Verizon launches free trainings and tools to help educators navigate digital instruction

eSchool News

These initiatives build upon Verizon’s efforts to help under-resourced communities bridge the digital divide. Verizon is committed to creating a digitally inclusive and equitable society, helping more students than ever stay connected and thrive in today’s virtual learning environment.

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How Librarians Continue Their Work Digitally Even as Coronavirus Closes Libraries

Edsurge

To get a sense of what the widespread closure of libraries could mean, and hear some creative ways libraries are reaching out digitally, we talked with Jessamyn West, an educational technologist who runs the librarian.net blog and is author of "Without a Net: Librarians Bridging the Digital Divide." I live in Orange County.

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Teaching Kids with “Paper Packets” due to Coronavirus closures with Dee Ross Kalman

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Some teachers (and students) don’t have a choice. Dee Ross Kalman Dee Ross Kalman (she/her) is a middle school STEM teacher in Hackensack, NJ. Because they have no internet connection, school closures mean “paper packets.”

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Solving Mysteries on Mars: TimePod AR – SULS0202

Shake Up Learning

This is a super cool app that encourages problem-based learning and STEM skills for students. It’s all part of Verizon’s commitment to help close the digital divide. I wish this app had been around when I was a kid! Solving Mysteries on Mars: TimePod AR Click To Tweet Listen to this article. What do you think?

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PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Also remember to subscribe to this blog by RSS or email and follow me on twitter at mjgormans.

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AI in the Classroom: A Complete AI Classroom Guide

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter The conversation is about Artificial Intelligence. Website: www.theaieducator.io Twitter: @ danfitztweets Amanda Fox Amanda Fox, is the Chief Content Officer for Teachergoals.com and currently resides in Louisville, Kentucky. Is it helpful?

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