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Awareness, Assessment, and Access: Improving Adult Digital Literacy

Digital Promise

” To help increase digital literacy awareness in underserved communities, Broadband Rhode Island , a partner with RIFLI, created a curriculum in 2011 for adult education teachers to promote digital literacy among adult learners. But lending the tablets is only part of the access puzzle. As a result, Ms. ”'

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The power of ed-tech in the developing world

Neo LMS

One of the challenges, from an African perspective is Internet access, as well as consistent power. What researchers have found is that mobile technology is widespread and heavily utilized, although the majority of mobiles are still non-smart phones with basic features. The initial phase was a 12 month pilot to train 318 CHVs.

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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

Securly

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.” However, it was the Chromebook (2011) that truly revolutionized 1:1. Will the cloud continue to reign?

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Renaissance Learning to Acquire Nearpod in Blockbuster $650M All-Cash Deal

Edsurge

It’s a big deal for a startup that was founded in 2011 on the bet that as internet connectivity and mobile devices became more affordable and accessible in classrooms, teachers and students would need a way to create and share digital content and resources.

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Outdoor classrooms should outlast COVID

eSchool News

I “discovered” it as a teacher in 2011. Green Schoolyards America led a beautiful collective effort to document outdoor learning practices in a National Outdoor Learning Library. I also know widespread adoption of learning outdoors in nearby nature is simple and could happen almost overnight in schools with access to green spaces.

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Libraries without walls

Learning with 'e's

I recently wrote about how libraries are adapting to the digital age. The traditional library is viewed by many as a place for stacks of books to gather dust, and where stern librarians in tweed jackets tell you to keep quiet. In Library 2.0 In Library 2.0 Was this a trend that was a threat to the library?

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Kahoot Launches First-Ever Premium Version for Schools.

Edsurge

Until today, Kahoot’s website and mobile app, which feature nearly 60 million multiple-choice quizzes, have been completely free for students and teachers. But schools that sign on to Kahoot Pro will get special access to time-saving, collaborative features for teachers to use.