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Ensuring Access and Opportunity; Supporting At Home Connectivity

Tom Murray

According to a report released by the Pew Research Center, approximately 5 of the 29 million households with school-aged children lack access to high quality broadband internet while at home. Whether it’s continuing education, applying for a job, or access to the world’s information, the ability to connect is vital for economic opportunity.

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K–12 Leaders Get Creative to Make the Case for Network Upgrades

EdTech Magazine

I told them we were at 1 gig in 2013, we went up to 2 gigs in 2015, and now we need 10 gigs,” Phillips says. “We During a school board meeting, Phillips arrived with a set of props: three PVC pipes she borrowed from the school division’s plumbing shop. She showed a 1-inch, 2-inch and 10-inch pipe, labeling them as 1Gbps, 2Gbps and 10Gbps. “I

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5 Ideas to Improve Rural Education in America

The CoolCatTeacher

Episode 40 of #10MT Interviews Daisy Dyer Duerr From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Additionally, only 55% of rural America has broadband access versus 94% of urban America. ” In today’s show, we’ll discuss: Promoting more broadband access. Stream by clicking here.

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Technology I use on a Daily Basis - 2015 Version

Educational Technology Guy

Here's my updated version for Summer, 2015. I have both my personal and work profiles on here, with offline Drive access for both setup. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. In the past, I've written about the technology I use on a daily basis (see bottom of page for links). I'm a huge user of Google Apps and Evernote.

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Remembering Ned Kirsch

Digital Promise

Since 2015, Ned has contributed to the League of Innovative Schools in powerful and tremendous ways—by asking tough questions, by doing hard work, and by creating joy in places that needed it. He led Twitter chats. He was a remarkable collaborator, partner, and friend.

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4 Powerful Twitter Apps for Teachers Professional Development

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

October 28, 2015 Twitter is absolutely one of the best social media platforms where you can access, curate and share educational content with others. It is also an effective way to build and grow.read more.

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Part 1: Forty Educational Websites For Your Summer 2015 Toolkit

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Welcome to a post and the summer of 2015… at least in the USA. As always, I invite you to follow me on twitter ( @mjgormans ). I am almost booked through August and fall dates for 2015 are now over half full. Part 1: Forty Educational Websites For Your Summer 2015 Toolkit. Please give this post a retweet and pass it on.