Remove 2018 Remove BYOD Remove How To Remove Tablets
article thumbnail

Network Essentials for School Board Members

Education Superhighway

For example, today, students need a minimum of 100 kbps of Internet bandwidth—the FCC has anticipated that by 2018, 1 Mbps per student will be the minimum recommended bandwidth for digital learning. In a school environment, the two main drivers of how much network bandwidth you need are: 1. How to Fund Network Upgrades.

E-rate 70
article thumbnail

Calculating your school district’s bandwidth need: Network Essentials for Superintendents

Education Superhighway

For example, today, students need a minimum of 100 kbps of Internet bandwidth— by 2018, that will increase to 1 Mbps per student. The second factor—how often devices will be used—is a direct reflection of your district’s learning goals. Or download the full guide now: Network Essentials for Superintendents.

BYOD 40
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Getting Whole Community Buy-in for 1:1 Technology Initiatives

edWeb.net

Yet, 1:1 classrooms, BYOD, and tech-supported education are today’s reality. During the edWebinar, “ Leading Digital Learning: Successful Strategies for 1:1 Implementations ,” the presenters focused on how to get buy-in from within the school and across the community to improve chances for success and sustainability.

article thumbnail

Critical Steps for Safeguarding Data Privacy

edWeb.net

Yes, discuss how to protect the data, but also explain the benefits of the data and how the schools use it to positively impact student learning. Data-driven decision making may have become a cliche statement, but it really is at the center of how districts can help students. He was the 2018 recipient of MASA’s Robert L.

Data 98
article thumbnail

Charting a New Path for Strategic Edtech Planning

edWeb.net

Evolving school services: It’s not just the learning that’s become virtual; schools need to figure out how to continue all of their offerings, like speech therapy and counseling. He is a member of numerous professional associations and served as the 2018-2019 President of AASA, The School Superintendents Association. Louis University.

EdTech 54
article thumbnail

Getting Stakeholders to Back the Edtech Budget

edWeb.net

But since the tech keeps upgrading and evolving, teachers need to receive ongoing training on how to best use the resources to support their students. In May 2018, in part due to broad-based support for Vision 2023 goals, FSPS passed its first millage referendum in over 30 years. Have tech and business offices work together.

EdTech 65
article thumbnail

The Key Role of Tech in Accessibility for All

edWeb.net

And while teachers may embrace using technology, they won’t necessarily understand how to use it effectively. In May 2018, in part due to broad-based support for Vision 2023 goals, the district passed its first millage referendum in over 30 years. A dedicated funding stream for technology replacement has been a key accomplishment.