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Learning in the Digital Age

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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.

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A Tale of Two American Education Systems: An Edtech Investor’s Perspective

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She shares one computer with her family of five, lacks home internet access and uses a smartphone to connect online. As the years pass, the gap between Jennifer’s and Maria’s access to technology widens: Jennifer has everything she needs at her fingertips, while Maria does not. I think we all know the answer.

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Edtech Reports Recap: Video Is Eating the World, Broadband Fails to Keep Up

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On the home front, three organizations have released a “guidebook” to help schools and states close the internet access and device gap. Connect All Students: How States and School Districts Can Close the Digital Divide” is a follow up to a June analysis by Boston Consulting Group and Common Sense. Podcasts, anyone?

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Why Hidden Artificial Intelligence Features Make Such an Impact in Education

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And we introduce technologies in ways to make them more affordable and accessible to schools, districts and educational agencies. How else does Qualcomm address the digital divide among students? Not all AI is cloud-based, and much of it runs in the background on everyday devices we use, such as laptops and smartphones.

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Technology Tools Used in Teaching and Learning

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Learning management systems (LMS) streamline course administration, enabling educators to organize content, assess student progress, and facilitate online discussions. E-books and online libraries provide instant access to an extensive range of reading materials, fostering literacy in digital formats.

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Rufus Glasper to Community College Leaders: “Online is Not Evil”

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Another thing that I don't hear about that much these days, but I know you have views on is the digital divide. Where do you see the digital divide today in terms of education? The digital divide is still a problem, and it's a growing problem. How do we assess that?

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Tools That Help English Language Learners Online and In Person

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When the English proficiency assessment her program uses moved online several years ago, many of its corresponding course materials also went virtual, making her program’s transition to distance learning less difficult materials-wise. And when you lower that stress factor, they are more readily able to access the content of the lesson.” .

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