Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

They just weren’t ready for distance learning, and a big part of that was that too many students lacked adequate WiFi access to get to virtual class. Cases like 2020’s Cayla J. Then, there are states that lacked laws prior to 2020, but began responding to the at-home learning requirement with new legislation for future needs.

Broadband 144

Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 144

Edsurge

OCTOBER 23, 2023

From the earliest stages, as Pre-K parents search for activities and resources to nurture their child's growth, to K-12 schools adopting technology to improve student outcomes and operational efficiencies, the impact of modern learning tools is undeniable. Meanwhile, a trend that began in the 1990s was picking up steam — one-to-one computing.

EdTech 117

EdTech Outcomes Data Education 117

Education Superhighway

MAY 24, 2022

In our work to close the broadband affordability gap for the 18 million U.S. To date, only 23% of Americans who qualify for federal broadband affordability programs have enrolled. Find out how local leaders across the nation can take action to close the broadband affordability gap. Learn more.

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Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Online Learning 52

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

After schools went remote in 2020, Jessica Ramos spent hours that spring and summer sitting on a bench in front of her local Oakland Public Library branch in the vibrant and diverse Dimond District. You don’t have a computer, you don’t have internet, you can’t even access distance learning,” Silver said. OAKLAND, Calif.

Digital Divide 111

Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 111

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

Almost no district was truly ready to plunge into remote learning full time and with no end in sight. There is no one-size-fits-all remedy and no must-have suite of digital learning tools. on March 18, 2020. Related: Teachers need lots of training to do online learning well. Credit: Kershaw County School District.

Learning 69

Learning Laptops Smartphone Accessibility 69

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

When we posted our 2020 predictions on January 1 last year, we–along with the majority of the world–definitely didn’t anticipate the curveball that was (and continues to be) the global COVID-19 pandemic. 2020 has been called a dumpster fire, the worst year in recent memory, and more. education system. Dr. As the U.S.

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EdTech Digital Divide Broadband PresenceLearning 140

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2021

As districts across the United States consider how to get student learning back on track and fortify parent interest in public schools, they’re asking the same question as Steve Joel: What should we keep after the pandemic? Hints of a remote learning legacy are emerging. Learning from Lockdown. Eva Moskowitz, Success Academy. “We

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Learning Accessibility Personalized Learning Digital Divide 142

Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

Her boldest claim: That her administration would close the digital divide by 2020 with 100 percent of American families having the "option" of quality broadband. At a June 27 rally in Denver, Hillary Clinton outlined her Tech and Innovation Agenda that included a number of edtech items.

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STEM Digital Divide Broadband Policies 90

MindShift

MARCH 26, 2020

Just over half of the nation’s public school children are from families considered low-income, and an estimated 12 million lack broadband Internet access at home. And that’s true even when online teachers have experience and training with online teaching. .” “I’ve spoken to his mom.

Learning 52

Learning Training Blended Learning Laptops 52

Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

” that by 2019 half of all high school classes will be taught over the internet ; Raised questions about a new study on personalized learning ; Added four new incidents to the K-12 cyber incident map ; and. Enter personalized learning (PL)." Been quoted in an article on ransomware in K-12 education.

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Software Data 150

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Dr. Gonzales’s district is reaching out to local non-profits for help with the shift to 100% online learning, which cannot be done quickly or cheaply, especially at a time when the district is receiving less state funding. Understanding ESSER, ESF-REM, and GEER.

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EdTech Guidelines Policies Secondary 95

MindShift

JULY 31, 2020

They posted it to the library’s YouTube channel as part of their new summer programming, the majority of which is taking place online due to COVID-19. . all of which is happening online. includes reading challenges, craft projects, and games where students can earn digital badges online. .

Libraries 68

Libraries Social Media Digital Badges Accessibility 68

MindShift

MARCH 17, 2020

And, as colleges shift to online learning for the remainder of the semester, not everyone can afford the necessary laptops and broadband. ” Copyright 2020 NPR. “We are hoping to come in and fill in those gaps and support students.” To see more, visit [link].

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Laptops Broadband Survey Facebook 36

Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2020

and since learning inside was deemed dubious at best, the classroom was moved outdoors, where group gatherings were considered safe. Neither insufficient money, limited outdoor space, nor inclement weather should stand in the way of a school doing outdoor learning. The National COVID-19 Outdoor Learning Initiative's 10 working groups.

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Learning Analysis Assessment Groups 218

Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2021

Libraries Close, Internet Access Ends There have been several studies about how the lack of fast home broadband has hurt kids’ access to online learning during school closures. adults lost their main source of internet access as libraries started to shut down in March 2020. 1,182) and Australia (1,040) in December 2020.

Libraries 147

Libraries Survey E-rate Report 147

edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

The 2021 Driving K-12 Innovation report released by CoSN selected the most critical Hurdles (challenges), Accelerators (mega-trends), and Tech Enablers (tools) that school districts are facing with personalized learning, innovation, and digital equity. The world has changed. It is going to be different moving forward.

Learning 77

Learning Broadband Elementary Professional Learning 77

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 16, 2020

He was commissioned by the White House on January 24, 2020, following his confirmation by the United States Senate. Kemper is a dedicated advocate for education and learning for people of all ages and backgrounds. Crosby Kemper is the sixth director of Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Libraries 41

Libraries Conference Pearson Advocacy 41

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 27, 2020

Her high school had recently closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic and shifted to distance learning. The coronavirus pandemic closed schools and launched a national experiment in remote learning that has been chaotic and stressful for millions of American families. Widespread lack of broadband access complicates learning.

Broadband 145

Broadband Digital Divide Education Accessibility 145

MindShift

APRIL 8, 2020

With most schools closed nationwide because of the coronavirus pandemic, a national poll of young people ages 13 to 17 suggests distance learning has been far from a universal substitute. This broad lack of engagement with online learning could be due to many factors. Copyright 2020 NPR. There are also resource gaps.

Online Learning 37

Online Learning Survey Broadband Learning 37

MindShift

DECEMBER 5, 2020

That was before 2020. The number has fluctuated as cases rise across the country, but throughout this fall pandemic semester, between 40% and 60% of students have been enrolled in districts that offer only remote learning, according to a tracker maintained by the company Burbio. Here are five lessons learned so far: 1.

Digital Divide 28

Digital Divide Learning Laptops Broadband 28

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Our two-month, free, online summit focused on home-based and home-centered learning officially started last week. Sessions are free to watch for five days, then become part of the Home Learning Summit library. Understanding when, where, and how learning takes place has never been more important. Blended Learning ?

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Conference Learning OER Blended Learning 34

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Black parents have written about the ways that online learning can in fact be a less biased, less harmful experience for their children than in-person school and the pandemic has hit Black and Latinx communities the hardest , so they have seen the dangers of the coronavirus first hand.

Online Learning 140

Online Learning Broadband Report Guidelines 140

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

But there is one essential that has always been scarce in this part of the country and that she couldn’t stock up on: Broadband access. Perry’s home isn’t wired for broadband access. The school district, where Perry works as an education assistant, gave the family a hot spot in August 2020, but it didn’t function well.

Broadband 131

Broadband Accessibility Report Company 131

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 27, 2020

After his high school on the Hopi Reservation in Arizona shut down in March, he finished about three weeks of distance learning via his family’s computer. The coronavirus pandemic closed schools and launched a national experiment in remote learning that has been chaotic and stressful for millions of American families.

Report 125

Report Elementary Online Learning System 125

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 6th most-read story focuses on the predictions educators and industry experts made for learning in 2022.

EdTech 115

EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 115

The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2021

“Here, it’s necessary to learn English,” Rosa said in Spanish. The coronavirus pandemic has disproportionately affected immigrant students and, more generally, English learners, who have struggled with hurdles such as language barriers, subpar broadband and limited at-home learning support, according to the Migration Policy Institute.

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Policies Elementary Report System 97

Edthena

DECEMBER 18, 2020

This month’s recommendations include creating virtual literature circles, making remote learning work, and strategies learned on how to combat the Covid learning loss. Santa’s elves have made remote learning work, how do you think they go to school year-round? There is a place for both, the authors argue.

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Resources Broadband Strategy Exercises 52

Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2017

Still in its early stages, this ambitious project relies on a little-known public resource – a slice of electromagnetic spectrum the federal government long ago set aside for schools – called the Educational Broadband Service (EBS). Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Facebook , an Online Learning Platform?”

Education 44

Education Coursera MOOC Kaplan 44