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Smartphone Learning

IT Bill

According to the ECAR 2016 Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology , 96% of undergraduate students now own a smartphone. This means lower costs up-front and lower costs overall when compared to the combined costs of cellular and monthly broadband Internet service to the home. ANDERSON, T (2003). Cochrane, T.,

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The History of the Future of E-rate

Hack Education

The agency issued an order to support affordable access to high-speed broadband in particular (not merely “access to the Internet”) and to boost access and bandwidth of schools’ WiFi networks. A $3 million settlement paid by the New York City DOE in 2016 over accusations of mishandling the bidding process.

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Climate change threatens America’s ragged school infrastructure

The Hechinger Report

In October 2003, one year after a flood that forced people to evacuate their homes, residents voted to tax themselves — an action locals here do not take lightly — and create the Seward-Bear Creek Flood Service Area. The compromise does provide for electrifying school buses, lead pipe removal and expanded broadband access.

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The Politics of Education Technology

Hack Education

And now, the final weeks of 2016 revolve around what will happen after January 20, 2017. In February, CoSN, the Consortium for School Networking, called broadband access outside of school a “ civil right ” for students. The US Presidential Campaign. million in E-Rate rebates.). In March, the FCC approved a $9.25