Neo LMS

DECEMBER 14, 2017

When it comes to innovation and developing economies there are a lot of reports and studies that conclude with a large amounts of “shoulds” and “coulds”. I have tried to focus instead on actual case studies demonstrating the success of e-learning models in these environments. Community Health Volunteer Training. Descomplica.

E-rate 150

E-rate Blended Learning Case Study Mobility 150

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Each month during their one-year term, the board member presents a report to the board and school community to share the input and feedback of students. The district invested in mobile hotspot vehicles that are deployed daily across eight areas of town. Their trainings and materials were used across the country.

Advocacy 416

Advocacy E-rate Digital Divide Meeting 416

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Since the Switch is a handheld device with a touch screen, it offers a combination of console-based and mobile game functions, which may make video gameplay easier for young children. The rating system includes markers for content appropriateness on games. When you relaunch on mobile, it really does depend on self-report.”

Video 171

Video E-rate Mobility Tablets 171

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 2, 2018

In the previous posts on this topic our examination found that technology can and does help when it comes to improving completion rates , reducing tuition costs and helping universities to bridge the revenue gap. Almost half of all Ontario secondary school teachers report using YouTube or video elements in their classrooms. Skills gap.

Secondary 300

Secondary LMS E-rate Dropout 300

Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2020

When Americans see crisis we mobilize. The FCC should use this opportunity to understand how our networks are performing and stay ahead of potential problems—because if we wait for those problems to be reported to us, it is already too late. We have a sound statutory basis to do so through the E-Rate program.

Broadband 173

Broadband E-rate Data Accessibility 173

Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 23, 2016

Special education teachers are more likely to use mobile apps with their students than general education teachers, but are not receiving enough formal training on the use of mobile technology for instructional purposes, according to a report released today as part of a new initiative examining the role of mobile technology in special ed.

Mobility 40

Mobility Technology Classroom E-rate 40

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Studies show that this largely unwanted national experiment in widespread distance education has not been very successful thus far, with schools across the US reporting rampant online absenteeism , and mounting frustration and discouragement among students, parents, and teachers alike. Use social media and class message boards.

Social Media 195

Social Media Gamification Learning E-rate 195

Edsurge

MARCH 23, 2023

birth rate has been declining since the 1970s. economy reporting the addition of 4.8 Compared to the cost of average tuition and fees at public four-year universities, which comes out to $9,400, these microcredentials create more affordable academic options that lead to economic mobility and high returns on investment for students.

Industry 174

Industry Education E-rate Conference 174

Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Will more schools embrace student-centric mobile devices? “There will be more momentum for mobile devices in classrooms with an eye toward affordable alternatives to traditional 1:1 rollouts.” Parents are engaged via student activity reports on school-owned devices. Will the cloud continue to reign?

EdTech 176

EdTech Common Core Chromebook iPad 176

eSpark

APRIL 13, 2022

In 2014, Alabama received a D- on a Digital Learning Now state report card , a grade that was partially based on students’ access to high-speed internet and learning devices in school and at home. Piedmont students that lived outside the city limits were given access to mobile wi-fi hotspots for $15-$40 a month.

EdTech 52

EdTech E-rate Education Data 52

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 8, 2020

But that’s not always enough, especially for students who already live in education deserts, which means they struggle with spotty cell signals as they try to access mobile broadband, or they might have to drive an hour or more to work from within their car in a college’s parking lot. Sign up here for Hechinger’s newsletter.

Broadband 108

Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Libraries 108

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

We were starting to [exceed] our bandwidth capacity… With our goals as a district to move towards mobile technology and online curriculum, we needed to begin focusing on [increasing bandwidth].” They turned to E-rate, the $3.9 Still, the tool isn’t for everybody.

Broadband 60

Broadband E-rate Tools Data 60

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Industrialization, Economic Mobility and Community Colleges Reflecting on the advancements of the 19th century, the age of industrialization brought about great prosperity for the U.S., These schools served as the gateway to social and economic mobility and played a significant role in the movement toward greater gender and racial equity.

Industry 117

Industry E-rate Mobility Meeting 117

Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2017

In many cases, the use of digital tools, platforms, and applications has helped to boost student engagement, grow pass rates, and increase retention. RCCC’s e-Text initiative has saved students up to 50 percent on the cost of their course materials, and has increased classroom engagement and retention. And it’s a good thing she did.

Data 60

Data E-rate Course Tablets 60

Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

Note that the last category is the most subjective and one might reasonably argue some reports (including those conducted under contract with the U.S. Finally, somewhat for the sake of brevity, I have excluded consideration of the role of the E-rate (which is overseen by the Federal Communications Commission and not the U.S.

Policies 150

Policies Technology Program Evaluation Education 150

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

In a recent edWebinar , Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director of SETDA, offered highlights from the report, and Ryan Kocsondy, Director of Connecticut Education Network (CEN), gave an inside look at why Connecticut schools don’t worry about running out of bandwidth. Schools feel free to approach CEN when they need more bandwidth.

Broadband 41

Broadband Accessibility E-rate Mobility 41

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The ninth annual E-Rate Trends Report from Funds For Learning shows that the federal E-rate program is still critical in establishing broadband connectivity for schools and libraries. Related content: 5 school and library applicants weigh in on E-rate.

E-rate 58

E-rate Mobile Learning Mobility Broadband 58

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. Huntsville City Schools reported a 70 percent drop in discipline problems. Step 4: Seek mobile-hot-spot programs.

Broadband 40

Broadband Mobility E-rate Survey 40

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2016

The Hatch Valley schools receive the FCC’s E-Rate initiative, which reimburses schools and libraries for expenses related to internet access. However, students may have no internet access when they get home. Some students reportedly do their homework in the parking lot at Pic Quik, which offers free Wi-Fi access.

Digital Divide 40

Digital Divide E-rate Broadband Laptops 40

IT Bill

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

For the past several years the Horizon Report has listed mobile learning, in one form or another, as an emerging educational technology (e.g. mobile computing, mobile apps, social media, BYOD, mobile learning). Such media can be submitted to an e-portfolio or blog (e.g. affordances of mobile Web 2.0.

Smartphone 28

Smartphone Learning Mobility Social Media 28

Educator Innovator

MARCH 7, 2014

Students now interview authors across the country via Skype and access books that match their interests and reading levels on e-readers. Nearly three-quarters (73%) of teachers surveyed by Pew reported using mobile phones in the classroom or to complete assignments, while almost half (45%) reported using e-readers and tablet computers.

Broadband 41

Broadband E-rate Digital Divide Survey 41

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 10, 2022

She is certified through the IAPP as a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP), Privacy Management (CIPM), and US and EU Privacy Law (CIPP/US, CIPP/E) and as a Data Privacy Solutions Engineer through ISACA. Udall Professor of Law OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL Rebecca Tsosie is a Regents Professor at the James E.

Libraries 85

Libraries Conference Data E-rate 85

Marketplace K-12

MARCH 30, 2016

The district is expected to sign a contract with Amazon to create an e-book marketplace for educators. That deal, worth $30 million for the first three years, creates a hub that allows schools and educators to choose content, and recommend and rate materials, similar to how Amazon consumers do. Searching and Sorting by Need.

E-rate 40

E-rate Education Company Resources 40

eSpark

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

In 2014, Alabama received a D- on a Digital Learning Now state report card , a grade that was partially based on students’ access to high-speed internet and learning devices in school and at home. Piedmont students that lived outside the city limits were given access to mobile wi-fi hotspots for $15-$40 a month.

EdTech 40

EdTech Education E-rate iPad 40

Learning with 'e's

AUGUST 23, 2016

One recent disruptive innovation is mobile technology. Gadgets such as the Fitbit help users to track their calorie intake, monitor heart rate and capture several other key biometrics. Cautionary tales will be reported in the media. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e's. Unported License.

E-rate 28

E-rate Mobility Technology Data 28

Educator Innovator

JANUARY 30, 2014

That’s according to a new survey-based report by Sesame Workshop’s Joan Ganz Cooney Center, which documents parents’ perspectives on their children’s informal use of educational media—including apps, games, websites, and TV shows. Teachers on the ground provide a fuller picture of some of the experiences the survey reported on.

E-rate 29

E-rate Survey Education Mobility 29

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

While the federal government awards billions of dollars annually to get schools and libraries online, through its E-rate program, Albemarle’s project is technically ineligible for that because it’s “off campus,” even though it will be an extension of the school network with all its security, filters and firewalls.

Broadband 93

Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Blackboard 93

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 16, 2016

The last couple years have brought a renaissance in virtual guidance counseling—both new services and existing ones upping their game with mobile, social media and data analytics. It’s e-counseling 2.0. Besides editing Abdi’s essays and helping her navigate financial aid applications, Collins was a ready source of moral support.

E-rate 40

E-rate Training Advocacy Mobility 40

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 5, 2022

With e-commerce leading Americans to expect quick delivery, trucking companies face pressure to haul more and do it faster. The Hechinger Report interviewed more than 30 current and former truckers with knowledge of company training programs, including 15 who had gone through them. appeared first on The Hechinger Report.

Training 27

Training Company E-rate Industry 27

Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2020

A self-taught programmer, he found on-and-off work building websites, managing social media and handling e-commerce for dental offices, toy shops and other clients. According to the most recent quarterly report issued by SDWP, job openings fell by one-third between the first and second quarter of 2020. Things were on pause for a while.

Training 98

Training Company Analysis E-rate 98

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

The recordings of recent FutureofEducation.com shows are posted: David Loertscher on Library 2.0 , Gina Bianchini on Mightybell , Tim Wilson on Redirect , Peter Cookson on a Children''s Education Bill of Rights , and an iPads in the Classroom report. Launches Rated JPG reports that beloved toy-maker LEGO is building its own social network.

Knewton 43

Knewton Pearson E-rate Education 43

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The company has built several tools to do that, including a customizable reading challenge platform and a mobile app, reading challenge templates, and diverse book recommendations. From corporate organizations to educational institutions, the increasing number of connected mobile devices introduces security risks to users and networks.

EdTech 130

EdTech Lenovo Robotics Laptops 130

Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2020

E-commerce purchases of all types have surged. Restaurants have rapidly shifted to online and mobile ordering, and are speeding up the deployment of digital kiosks that replace human workers. And workers who are not at desk jobs may be more likely to consume learning in short bites of mobile microlearning.

Learning 177

Learning Digital Badges E-rate MOOC 177

Neo LMS

JUNE 12, 2018

I won’t rehash what I have written previously — but in terms of future-proof work, I found another great resource by McKinsey , that is a well-thought through, rational analysis of the future of work, and well worth a read for anyone interested in the rapid rate of change in the labor economy. What role will ed-tech play?

E-rate 213

E-rate Robotics Comparison Industry 213

Doug Levin

JULY 31, 2017

Here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. school districts’ reports on their readiness for online testing. No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

EdTech 150

EdTech Company Data Blended Learning 150

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Supported by the 2014 modernization of the federal government’s E-Rate program and state funding efforts, a majority of schools now meet the FCC’s short term connectivity goal of 100 Mbps/1000 students. Deploy Mobile Hotspot Programs 4. Partner with Community Organizations to Create “Homework Hotspots” 2.

How To 44

How To Broadband E-rate Digital Divide 44

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

WorldCat also features open source e-books, articles, and downloadable audiobooks and photos. ResearchGate provides you with analytic reports detailing the performance of your papers in terms of the number of people viewed it, number of citations, level of interaction, and many more.

Libraries 117

Libraries Google Accessibility Elsevier 117