Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

Gaps also exist between high-performing and low-performing public schools based on differences in access to funding and resources, community engagement and commitment, and the ability and willingness of district and school leaders to embrace innovation and try new strategies. These present as follows: 1. school and library to the internet.

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Digital Learning E-rate Learning Mobility 317

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Can you guess what students said was their most-used mobile device in 2003? In 2014, only one in four students had direct access to technology in class. Today, 95% of high school students access schoolwork on their smartphones whenever and wherever they need it. Hint: It burned.

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Digital Learning Learning Mobility Smartphone 96

SpeechTechie

APRIL 15, 2014

Holland: mobile tech is most important development in aphasia tx in past 10 years: apps, Skype, youtube, Skype, games #slpeeps — Sean Sweeney (@SpeechTechie) April 11, 2014 Oops, I said Skype twice. I guess I thought it was important.

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iPad Mobility Accessibility Conference 55

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Pearson/Harris Poll reveals new findings on mobile device ownership and how wi-fi access impacts learning in school. Just 68 percent of grades 4-12 students in a recent survey said they have wi-fi access at school, though 96 percent of those same students have wi-fi access at home.

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Mobility Pearson Tablets Smartphone 40

Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

As w/ the previous year''s list, more and more mobile apps are making the list as mobile learning continues to be the rising trend in education. Otus - A fantastic and easy to use 1:1 learning solution for mobile classrooms (i.e Otus - A fantastic and easy to use 1:1 learning solution for mobile classrooms (i.e

Game-Based Learning 74

Game-Based Learning Common Core iPad Mobility 74

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2021

More off-campus broadband access. Before the outbreak of COVID-19, about half of districts provided some off-campus broadband services to their students, helping connect them to the internet from their homes—most often through the use of mobile hotspots. Just 6 percent said that all of their students have home internet access.

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Broadband Technology Survey Learning 176

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2018

School districts across the country are under pressure to get the biggest bang for the buck, and the federal E-rate program is a way to address internet connectivity needs cost-­effectively, while supporting the growing use of mobile computing devices and digital learning in classrooms. E-rate provides $3.9 K–12 Schools Consider WAN Options.

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E-rate Broadband Mobility Twitter 203

Learning with 'e's

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Mobile technology is a game changer. I have previously written on this blog about how mobile technology can give the edge and also about some of the social implications of learning on the move. We see this happening on a global scale through increasing mobile phone subscriptions. For many that is already a reality.

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Mobile Learning Mobility BYOD Learning 57

Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2023

While advocates welcome the national initiative’s goals to boost after-school options, they say challenges remain regarding programming accessibility and sustainability due to barriers that include limited funding and staff shortages. Low-income, Black and Latino households were also more likely to note these barriers, the report found.

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Accessibility Report Survey Examples 156

eSchool News

MAY 28, 2015

In fact, many middle and high school students have access to mobile devices and are using those devices for schoolwork. And, according to a 2014 report by Project Tomorrow, almost a third of those students are using a mobile device issued by their schools. Personal tablets and styluses have taken over the classic No.

Mobility 40

Mobility Tablets Smartphone Mobile Learning 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

We had a great opening day of sessions and keynotes, and the recordings of any sessions that have taken place are accessible on the conference recordings page. Join the movement to all children everywhere access to education. Tuesday, November 18th, is day two of the fifth annual Global Education Conference.

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Conference Education STEM Adobe 71

Digital Promise

MAY 30, 2019

Educators who design learning experiences that are personal and accessible , authentic and challenging , collaborative and connected , and inquisitive and reflective create deeper, more meaningful learning experiences for their students. Powerful use of technology contributes to closing the Digital Learning Gap.

Learning 186

Learning Microsoft Blended Learning Robotics 186

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

It is set to be published by Corwin Press on January 14, 2014. social media, mobile apps, video conferencing) to meet stakeholders where they are in order to convey a message and elicit feedback on initiatives. Currently there is a pre-publication discount of 15% for any orders before this date.

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Social Media Strategy Mobility Tools 270

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 3, 2015

First, mobile learning. Sure, there were lots of devices released in 2014 and the years before, but 2015 was the mobile age. And learning platforms are starting to get mobile developers to publish mobile apps and have them updated on a regular basis. Just to get things going, here’s a recap of 2015.

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Trends Gamification BYOD Learning 150

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Since 2014, Salesforce has spent hundreds of millions of dollars to develop curriculum for Trailhead, its free online learning platform. But for others, providing work-integrated learning that is tied to opportunities for jobs and upward mobility can make the difference between surviving and folding. These partnerships are emerging.

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Training Company E-rate Software 186

Kitaboo on EdTech

JULY 15, 2022

Before considering the differences between them in detail, consider how you consume content on your mobile. While consuming content on your mobile phone, you may have noticed that in the case of some apps and websites, the content ‘flows’ to fit your screen size. Images in this format are exactly positioned relative to the text.

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eBook Mobility Guidelines Tablets 52

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Well, that was at the Federal Communications Commission’s 2014-15 short-term target of 100 Kbps per student for using tech in the classroom. On the home front, three organizations have released a “guidebook” to help schools and states close the internet access and device gap. schools had high-speed broadband connections.

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Broadband Report Video EdTech 164

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 5, 2015

InvolvEdu is free web and mobile app for high school and university students that allows them to get credit for what they do outside of class. In 2014, the University of Minnesota’s annual “Biz Pitch” gave InvolvEdu the “Most Socially Beneficial Business Concept” Award and InvolvEdu was also a semi-finalist in the 2014 Minnesota Cup.

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Groups Mobility Data Study 150

Waterford

JULY 9, 2020

Her speech at the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit, which you can access on YouTube , is a great way to show students that everyone—even young people—can do their part to take care of our planet. In 2014, Jaylen was named a World of Children award honoree for his work as an anti-bullying advocate. Jaylen Arnold. Param Jaggi.

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Advocacy Mobility Conference Twitter 299

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 31, 2014

This is how I saw social media and mobile technology back in 2009. The problem is that the majority of educators in 2014 still feel this way. Social media levels the playing field by providing access to educators from across the globe. It is up to each individual to decide the level of participation in this space.

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Social Media Personal Learning Network Personalized Learning Mobility 360

Mark Smithers

JANUARY 20, 2014

Well I missed out on writing a review for 2013 so I thought I’d get in reasonably early and write some predictions for what might happen in 2014. It will get louder in 2014. Expect MOOCs to continue to be the most high profile focus of academic angst in 2014. The focus is on tertiary education. The MOOC backlash.

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MOOC Technology Education Online Learning 32

Edsurge

JANUARY 20, 2020

In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. Part of our Palmdale Promise was to provide equitable access to technology for all students, regardless of school or location. So, in 2015, the “ Palmdale Promise ” was born.

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Digital Learning Digital Divide Classroom Learning 113

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

To meet this challenge, we needed to address the fact that digital deserts exist within neighboring communities, and students in schools across the county may not have equitable access to modern technology at home or at school. the deployment of mobile devices. The initiative involved three projects: wireless networks at schools.

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Mobility Assessment Laptops Course 79

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update October 21st, 2014 In a gentle way, you can shake the world. Updates Partner Spotlight Partner Announcements Calendar of Events Deadlines Highlighted Recordings NMC Navigator Top Stories Conversations Updates GlobalEdCon 2014 - Call for Proposals Open Until November 1st. More information.

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Conference Digital Citizenship Libraries Common Core 53

eSpark

APRIL 13, 2022

This holds true for any school district, but in rural communities, where general access to technology is often limited, it is especially important. 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.

EdTech 52

EdTech E-rate Education Data 52

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

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. In 2014, it was acquired for $1.1

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IXL Learning Learning Company Assessment 168

Edsurge

MARCH 22, 2017

When Tulsi Parida joined Newsela in August 2014, she was the 19th employee at the fast-growing New York City-based startup. At Khan Academy, employees have been focusing their efforts on mobile devices in order to achieve one-to-one for students. During her time there, the company tripled in size and she earned a promotion.

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Khan Academy Technology Laptops Education 143

TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 12, 2020

The definition of asynchronous learning helps us understand the need for asynchronous access to this content, especially when this access is not through a dated university learning management system, but something more authentic to the student, maybe even accessed on their own mobile devices. ’, Dustin Swanger, Ed.D

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Examples MOOC Education Competency Based Learning 141

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

First launched in 2014, Google Classroom is now used by more than 30 million students and teachers around the world, the company claims. Teachers can also sign up for beta access to test-drive the new tools before their public release. Before, they had to create it outside of Classroom, and copy and paste the URL over.)

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Google Classroom Chromebook Tablets 150

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 25, 2014

We have gotten much more mobile-friendly , as there are Collaborate apps for iOS and Android, and the conference schedule and session links can be easily accessed on mobile devices by going to [link] from your mobile device or clicking on the "mobile schedule" link in the Summit menu.

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Common Core Conference Blackboard Digital Citizenship 71

eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Georgia’s Liberty County School System to outfit its school bus fleet with wi-fi in an effort to extend the school day — the first school district in Georgia to provide students free internet access through mobile wi-fi units. to 11:30 p.m.

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iPad Mobility Accessibility Study 100

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.” “Teachers will have access to expanded professional development programs.” Will the cloud continue to reign?

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EdTech Common Core Chromebook iPad 176

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

As the 2014 competition finalist Shiv Gaglani, cofounder of Osmosis, recently shared, “The impact Milken-Penn had on our business was significant. Mobile internet access in homes has mushroomed from 9 percent in 2010 to 92 percent in 2017. Winners and finalists have gone on to secure more than $140 million in funding.

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EdTech Education Mobility Company 117

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 7, 2021

Grand challenges facing society, like social mobility, sustainability, equity and the preservation of democracy, grow in complexity and urgency each day. We’ve seen that clearly when it comes to student success — and, ultimately, social and economic mobility.

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Education Mobility Report Examples 99

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Educators and legislators must remember that the key to closing the poverty gap in this country and alleviating citizen need for social services is educational attainment , which opens the door to social and economic mobility through employment. According to the Center for American Progress, students paid $1.3

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Handbook Education Digital Divide Course 157

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2019

First announced in 2014, the challenge invited organizations to submit open-source software that showed potential to help children in developing countries improve basic reading, writing and math skills. Children can’t access quality schools,” Chung says. This is a point in education where we can do things differently,” she says.

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Tablets Game-Based Learning Company Learning 121

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Students monitor and control it all, on site or with a mobile app. Using a wall-mounted keyboard or a mobile app, the student farmers can monitor their crops, tweak the climate, make it rain and schedule every ultraviolet sunrise. Students monitor and control it all, on site or with a mobile app. Photo: Chris Berdik.

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Mobility Blended Learning Data Course 40