MindShift

JULY 31, 2020

But this year the STEM projects, maker space designs and story hours that usually take place within the library’s walls have moved online, and the library itself has found itself innovating quickly to meet the needs of their community. includes reading challenges, craft projects, and games where students can earn digital badges online. .

Libraries 68

Libraries Social Media Digital Badges Accessibility 68

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 28, 2020

Administrators at Dorchester School District Two in suburban Summerville, South Carolina, were well aware of the digital divide when they decided to give students both paper and online resources after shuttering schools because of coronavirus. She received her first response on the morning of April 9 and opened it immediately.

Digital Divide 145

Digital Divide Policies Resources Study 145

Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2018

John Harrington, Funds for Learning Among the groups commenting on the issue, both ISTE and the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) raised the possibility that digital education providers can pay to deliver their content more quickly, and wondered aloud if the move would deepen the digital divide.

E-rate 78

E-rate Broadband Digital Divide Libraries 78

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2019

Nationwide, one out of four teenagers from low-income households lacks access to a home computer and, overall, Latino students have less access than their black and white peers, according to a 2018 survey by the Pew Research Center. Here the digital divide for access is now almost zero,” Porter says of his Chromebook program.

Technology 105

Technology Chromebook Laptops iPad 105

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

According to an April 2018 Department of Education report, 18 percent of 5- to 17-year old students in “remote rural” districts have no broadband access at home. In total, the homework gap hits some 12 million school-aged kids nationwide, according to a 2017 congressional report, “ America’s Digital Divide.”.

Broadband 82

Broadband Chromebook Accessibility Mobility 82

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

They collaborate to make sure the technology and services are meeting their current and future needs. By providing these examples of state leadership to support technology in education, though, states can work towards bridging the digital divide. Most important, CEN has advisory councils made up of their stakeholders.

Broadband 41

Broadband Accessibility E-rate Mobility 41

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2023

To meet this challenge, Jhone Ebert, Nevada State Superintendent of Public Instruction, in the summer of 2020 announced the launch of the Nevada Digital Learning Collaborative (DLC). Our entire partnership has really helped our district to continue to thrive.

Edmentum 84

Edmentum Digital Divide Professional Learning Industry 84

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

First, districts need to address the digital divide/homework gap in meaningful ways. Another aspect of the digital divide includes teachers. What’s needed to address the digital divide for all is sustainable, dedicated funding that allows districts to meet the needs of the community.

System 54

System Digital Divide E-rate Education 54

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 14, 2021

The school’s PTSA had zero assets or income as of 2018, according to a local public radio report. “I The parent associations at Green Lake and Rising Star elementary schools co-sponsored the event so students at the two schools could meet for the first time. Related: A parent-led effort to close the digital divide.

Elementary 145

Elementary Education Report Groups 145

Shake Up Learning

MARCH 20, 2018

Just because you are using technology doesn’t ensure you are meeting any objectives or learning outcomes. If you cannot explain how the digital tool enhances or improves the learning experience, you are just using technology for technology’s sake. We still have a huge digital divide. © Shake Up Learning 2018.

Google 78

Google Tools Technology Outcomes 78

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 12, 2022

Meeting needs. During his tenure, the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) was named the 2018 National Library of the Year by Library Journal. Offering hope. He was appointed to the position in March 2019 by Mayor London Breed. The Houston Public Library embraces the philosophy of Continuous Improvement.

Libraries 65

Libraries Conference Accessibility System 65

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 7, 2022

Meeting needs. During his tenure, the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) was named the 2018 National Library of the Year by Library Journal. Offering hope. He was appointed to the position in March 2019 by Mayor London Breed. The Houston Public Library embraces the philosophy of Continuous Improvement.

Conference 61

Conference Libraries Accessibility System 61

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 17, 2022

During his tenure, the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) was named the 2018 National Library of the Year by Library Journal. He was appointed to the position in March 2019 by Mayor London Breed. Michael Lambert has championed increased and equitable access to libraries through expanded hours and a fine-free library system.

Libraries 45

Libraries Conference Digital Divide System 45

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 21, 2022

During his tenure, the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) was named the 2018 National Library of the Year by Library Journal. He was appointed to the position in March 2019 by Mayor London Breed. Michael Lambert has championed increased and equitable access to libraries through expanded hours and a fine-free library system.

Libraries 36

Libraries Conference Digital Divide System 36

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 23, 2022

During his tenure, the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) was named the 2018 National Library of the Year by Library Journal. He was appointed to the position in March 2019 by Mayor London Breed. Michael Lambert has championed increased and equitable access to libraries through expanded hours and a fine-free library system.

Conference 36

Conference Libraries Digital Divide System 36

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2017

Greeley offers a lens into how wide the digital divide in the US has become, how much it is contributing to a two-tiered society, and, perhaps most important, whether it can be bridged – something that will be crucial to keeping the country competitive in the global economy of tomorrow. Sign up for our Blended Learning newsletter.

Laptops 40

Laptops Digital Divide Software Blended Learning 40

Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2019

It’s time to close the digital divide and focus on making sure communities with broadband access have the skills and knowledge to take full advantage of the internet. The meetings around this legislation began as early as September 2018, according to Christine Fox, deputy executive director of SETDA. It's good stuff.

Digital Divide 167

Digital Divide Broadband Libraries Advocacy 167

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

You can read the series here: 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019. The implication, according to one NYT article : “the digital gap between rich and poor kids is not what we expected.” Teachers Are Moonlighting As Instagram Influencers To Make Ends Meet,” Buzzfeed reported in 2018.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

JUNE 10, 2016

” From the story: “Online education company Udacity plans to branch out of its core technology market to meet growing demand for digitally-skilled workers in areas such as banking and the car industry, its co-founder told Reuters as the company launched in Germany.” Oh VR promises. Never change.

Education 48

Education MOOC Company Report 48