The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 10, 2020

The biggest danger that higher education faces as a sector, though, is the loss of gains that we have made over the past 20 years in access to a college education — with all of the accompanying benefits to individuals and our entire society — for first-generation and minority students. This story about access to U.S.

Accessibility 138

Accessibility Broadband Survey Digital Divide 138

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Our extensive work at MCJ culminated in a report that showcased an unsettling reality: Affordability and availability are formidable barriers to internet access, while reading and math proficiency rates are significantly below the state averages in grades 3-8. A significant challenge for Delta communities is the ever-growing digital divide.

Broadband 117

Broadband Digital Divide Report Guidelines 117

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

It involves understanding how to communicate respectfully online, including considerations of tone, language, and cultural sensitivity in digital interactions. Digital access: Digital access addresses the equitable availability and use of digital technologies.

Digital Citizenship 93

Digital Citizenship Digital Divide Analysis Accessibility 93

Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2021

To set the foundation for technology-empowered learning during and beyond the pandemic, education leaders are actively tackling internet and device access issues to narrow the digital divide. Much work remains. State leadership is crucial to advancing this strategic vision at this unique moment.

Analysis 199

Analysis Education Digital Divide Policies 199

Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

The data was then sent to Baker’s team at UPenn for analysis. Uneven access to devices makes getting assignments a challenge. About 1 in 5 students said it is “sometimes” or “never” easy to access assignments and classwork remotely. Having the technology necessary to access online learning opportunities isn’t enough.

Report 217

Report Survey LMS Digital Divide 217

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The end goal is not to just provide access to digital devices — it’s to develop the skills to use these tools for heightened learning, critical thinking and self-expression. Related: Digital divide: Gap is narrowing, but how will schools maintain progress?

Training 127

Training Digital Divide System Analysis 127

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 25, 2024

ChatGPT Enterprise differs from the free version of the product in what it can process (it has greater data analysis capabilities and doesn’t limit the number of requests), how quickly it can process requests and how secure the information is (with this type of account, OpenAI won’t use the data for its training models).

Digital Divide 104

Digital Divide Company Training Data 104

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 19, 2021

Schools’ struggles to engage English learners’ families during the pandemic partly stem from another pre-pandemic inequity — gaps in access to digital learning devices and the internet. For English learners, the pandemic is both a crisis and a revelation. By and large, English learners aren’t thriving under distance learning.

Education 133

Education Digital Divide Advocacy Report 133

Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2019

Digital Divides While some may end up with too much of the latest media, others are completely cut off, due to persistent lack of broadband. These divides, in turn, can lead to unequal educational access. There’s also a new kind of class divide when it comes to tech.

Digital Divide 100

Digital Divide Social Media Broadband Analysis 100

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

So far, the pandemic has revealed the challenges of conducting education remotely as well as uneven access to Wi-Fi and devices such as laptops. The Miami-Dade school district, for example, adopted a plan back in 2012 to close the digital divide. million kids statewide lacked access to Wi-Fi and computers.

Digital Divide 119

Digital Divide Laptops Accessibility Online Learning 119

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Automation of grading, attendance tracking, and data analysis facilitates efficient classroom management. There are privacy issues associated with the collection and analysis of extensive student data. AI also expands access to education. Human educators bring empathy, mentorship, and nuanced understanding that AI lacks.

Education 52

Education Adaptive Learning Personalized Learning Gamification 52

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 27, 2020

We must continue to provide access to software, online libraries and educational videos. A 2018 meta-analysis found that summer interventions are likely most effective for improving outcomes for low-income students and narrowing the achievement gap between students who are poor and those who are not.

Learning 120

Learning Software Digital Divide Broadband 120

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

While the potential benefits are immense, there are also ethical considerations, concerns about data privacy, and challenges associated with equitable access. Global accessibility: AI facilitates online education, providing access to quality learning resources and courses globally.

Education 52

Education Data Personalized Learning Adaptive Learning 52

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2021

times the rate of white students, according to an analysis of federal data by the New York Civil Liberties Union. The program also bolstered access to learning opportunities at times limited by availability and affordability. Federal funds help narrow the digital divide. Millions of students still face access issues.

Learning 142

Learning Accessibility Personalized Learning Digital Divide 142

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

It will provide more support for students who are struggling in the online environment, it will take some of the burden off of the teachers, and it will help schools support educational equity by creating greater access to services that previously were only available to families that could afford it. –

EdTech 140

EdTech Digital Divide Broadband PresenceLearning 140

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Key points: A federal outline for education technology intends to close access gaps How to work for equity of access in classrooms How schools can help students overcome the digital divide For more news on digital access, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page The latest iteration of the U.S.

Digital Divide 105

Digital Divide Technology Education Equity of Access 105

Marketplace K-12

JULY 5, 2016

The new analysis, titled “Teachers and Technology Use in the Classroom: Exclusive Survey Results,” represents an in-depth follow up to the Education Week Tech Confidence Index , released earlier this month as part of Education Week’s 2016 Technology Counts report. Read more about the Education Week Tech Confidence Index.

Survey 66

Survey Analysis Digital Divide Report 66

Education Superhighway

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

An 2016 EdWeek analysis showed that 2 in 5 high schools did not offer physics, which is problematic in an era when S.T.E.M. It does, however, require that students have sufficient digital access to take such courses. They will have to consider this not only for A.P. proficiency only becomes more critical with each passing year.

Learning 85

Learning Digital Divide Course Analysis 85

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

This is especially true in the tech industry where African-American founders like Morrison have limited access to venture capital investments. Another analysis by digital divide expert Kathryn Finney found that black women-led start-ups comprised less than .2

Digital Divide 55

Digital Divide Company Analysis Video 55

Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2018

It’s no great overstatement to say that the Federal Communications Commission’s recent decision to rollback net neutrality protections has shaken the education community’s faith in open and equitable internet access for all students. Since it began in the 1990s, E-Rate has helped bring high-speed internet access to 97 percent of U.S.

E-rate 94

E-rate Broadband Digital Divide Libraries 94

Marketplace K-12

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Students participating in the program will receive either a free smartphone, tablet, laptop, or “hotspot” device that offers them access to the web. history to bridge the digital divide.”. families with children in school do not have home broadband access. The Pew Research Center has estimated that 5 million U.S.

Broadband 40

Broadband Smartphone Digital Divide Company 40

edWeb.net

JULY 26, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed and, in many ways, worsened the digital divide and other inequitable aspects of America’s education system. However, it also created opportunities to develop more equitable outcomes, based on the widespread switch to digital learning experiences and new education models. Learning Transformation.

Technology 64

Technology Education Professional Learning Outcomes 64

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

As schools and districts strive to meet their existing technology needs and prepare for the future, access to federal and state funding, along with other grants, is making a major difference in whether students engage in 21 st century learning or are left behind. Accessing the E-Rate and Matching State Funds. Sheryl Abshire, Ph.D.,

E-rate 42

E-rate EdTech Broadband Digital Divide 42

Mistakengoal.com

JUNE 25, 2014

Two weeks ago, I defended my dissertation NON-RESPONSE BIAS ON WEB-BASED SURVEYS AS INFLUENCED BY THE DIGITAL DIVIDE AND PARTICIPATION GAP. I worry that the data are too old – Internet access and use data collected in 2010 – to be publishable. I’m not sure what my next steps will be.

Survey 40

Survey Digital Divide Analysis Data 40

Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

There are a lot of factors to consider, including current development of technology and its future proofing, existing systems and interoperability, access and provision of networked resources, skills and capabilities of teaching staff, market forces and socio-economic influences, to name a few. But these are just the tip of the iceberg.

Strategy 70

Strategy Training Digital Divide Guidelines 70

MindShift

APRIL 12, 2020

The digital divide is real. Namely, can they provide hardware and Wi-Fi access to every student who needs it? ” According to an Associated Press analysis of census data , Detroit is not alone. . ” According to an Associated Press analysis of census data , Detroit is not alone. LA Johnson/NPR).

Elementary 49

Elementary Accessibility Google Digital Divide 49

Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Young people] have views, insights and analysis that they’re doing all the time,” said Lissa Soep, senior producer and research director at Youth Radio. In it, Goodman sheds light on how tough it is to stay on top of coursework without a computer at home—even though she has a smartphone with internet access.

Social Media 41

Social Media Digital Divide Smartphone Analysis 41

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 27, 2020

Her cellphone’s data plan — the only way she could access the internet at home — wasn’t up to the task. Widespread lack of broadband access complicates learning. Without access to quality healthcare,” she said, “entire rural communities can be lost to this pandemic and other diseases.”. ‘We This story also appeared in HuffPost.

Broadband 145

Broadband Digital Divide Education Accessibility 145

Digital Promise

JULY 25, 2017

There are pockets of inspiration and excellence where students and teachers are leveraging technology to solve complex problems, work with big data sets, connect across borders, access experts, collaborate with peers, and engage in compelling projects. This dichotomy is especially pronounced in underserved schools. Blazar, D., & Hogan, D.

Digital Learning 265

Digital Learning Digital Divide Learning Education 265

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

These one-time gifts from billionaires and multinational corporations are welcomed by most schools, but they are not enough to close gaps in access to learning technologies nor ultimately a sustainable financing solution for technology infrastructure. More than Devices The “digital divide” was not quite a household term two years ago.

Technology 180

Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 180

Connecting 2 the World

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

Information becomes content when there is a situation to apply it (Nonaka, 1999, Yaklief, 2010), but does not require a depth of understanding to access or transfer. Once created, individual, groups, departments, or the organization can control the dissemination and access to a larger number of people. 2000; Moreland & Levine, 2001).

Groups 52

Groups Outcomes Training Study 52

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 22, 2021

A meta-analysis of 39 studies of children’s picture books finds that children score better on comprehension tests after reading a paper book than after reading a digital book. Digital picture books have been a godsend during the pandemic. Bottom line, if it’s a digital book that gets your kid to read, that’s great.”.

Analysis 145

Analysis Study Smartphone Report 145

Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2024

Despite claims by producers of digital story-making tools to democratize access to story production, poorly designed digital books may inadvertently widen the gap between digitally produced narratives and those crafted by professional authors.

EdTech 152

EdTech Company Digital Divide Trends 152

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: Digital tools are powering a new era of K-12 learning Still, challenges remain–among them, equity and access Stay up to date on the latest trends about learning in the digital age In today’s digital age, learning has gone through a profound transformation, reshaping traditional educational models.

Digital Divide 93

Digital Divide Learning Digital Learning Adaptive Learning 93

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 12, 2022

Michael Lambert has championed increased and equitable access to libraries through expanded hours and a fine-free library system. Throughout his career, he has prioritized equity and the democratization of access to information, including nontraditional patrons and resources beyond traditional library materials.

Libraries 65

Libraries Conference Accessibility System 65

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 7, 2022

Michael Lambert has championed increased and equitable access to libraries through expanded hours and a fine-free library system. Throughout his career, he has prioritized equity and the democratization of access to information, including nontraditional patrons and resources beyond traditional library materials. Meeting needs.

Conference 61

Conference Libraries Accessibility System 61

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 17, 2022

Michael Lambert has championed increased and equitable access to libraries through expanded hours and a fine-free library system. Throughout his career, he has prioritized equity and the democratization of access to information, including nontraditional patrons and resources beyond traditional library materials.

Libraries 45

Libraries Conference Digital Divide System 45