edWeb.net

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Rural school districts face many unique trials, and access to educational technology is no different. But in order to take advantage of edtech, they first need broadband access. Thus, the price tag for getting connectivity can be expensive; in fact, the schools and some businesses may be the only place with reliable access.

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Neo LMS

JULY 12, 2018

A counterpoint to these figures, is also the finding that 70% of teachers assign homework requiring broadband access. 4 Examples of the best digital access initiatives. Between September 2016 and May 2017 the program donated 1,600 computers and 870 4G mobile hotspots to low-income families in Denver, Colorado. EveryoneOn.

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SETDA Says

JUNE 23, 2021

OET Roundtable Blog Convened by SETDA, CoSN, & Digital Promise By Julia Fallon, Executive Director, SETDA Equity of Access As the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us, reliable, robust broadband access both at school and away from campus is required to equitably engage all learners no matter where they live and learn.

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edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

If the workday of an adult typically requires seamless broadband access, then it’s reasonable that today’s students need the same access during their school day. The key is the state leadership to make broadband accessible to all. Schools feel free to approach CEN when they need more bandwidth.

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Education Superhighway

APRIL 10, 2024

We analyzed all NTIA-approved challenge process plans and rounded up three key recommendations for states still finalizing their Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposals to help yield more accurate broadband maps. WHAT IS THE NEW MODIFICATION? WHY INCLUDE THE NEW MODIFICATION?

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 18, 2021

She wrote , “Equitable access to digital learning means that every student has a device and access to the internet regardless of location, allowing for critically important connections with teachers and peers, instant feedback on mathematical problem sets, the ability to research, ask questions, find answers and explanations, and so much more.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 24, 2017

Episode 40 of #10MT Interviews Daisy Dyer Duerr From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Additionally, only 55% of rural America has broadband access versus 94% of urban America. ” In today’s show, we’ll discuss: Promoting more broadband access.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 4, 2018

Welcome to NEO Blog 2018! Today we launch right in with a topic that is on the minds and hearts of many teachers – the “digital divide”; that silent, pernicious socioeconomic gap between students that have and students that do not have access to technology. Now, however, access to technology is becoming a rights issue.

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Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s digital age, access to the internet is more critical than ever. Accessible We offer multilingual support, ensuring language barriers do not hinder enrollment. At EducationSuperHighway, our contact center plays a vital role in removing these obstacles, making the program accessible to a broader audience.

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techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

Updates to the school broadband comparison tool make finding what neighboring and similar school districts are paying for broadband services even easier. Direct access to free resources and support: Districts using the tool can now access RFP templates, school network tips, webinars, and technical assistance.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

In fact, the biggest question I get from teachers in my online classes and on my blog is: “How do I do it?” How to I provide equity for those without computers or internet access at home is challenging? Access the required site through mobile devices. If I am online, students can access me any time.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

“Since our nation’s beginning, the farm has been a foundation of American society , but too often rural communities do not have broadband access or don’t have access to the digital skills needed on today’s modern farms,” Snapp wrote in a blog post. “As by Eli Zimmerman.

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Education Superhighway

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

EducationSuperHighway conducted a desktop assessment in Colorado that highlighted the importance of states following NTIA’s guidance to go beyond the FCC National Broadband Map to determine the connectivity status of MDUs that could benefit from Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2021

Many people witnessed the change in technology from dial-up modems to broadband. Cybercriminals can access their information through an unencrypted network. It’s highly possible that they venture onto websites that can access their data and use it for illegal activities. There are numerous tools available for parental control.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

We also have learned that every student needs a working device with internet access, and that schools need to rethink the provision of one-to-one devices so students can continue to have equitable learning experiences regardless of the setting. The views expressed in this blog post are those of Digital Promise and not Verizon.

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Edthena

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Earlier this month, the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) released their report, The Broadband Imperative II: Equitable Access for Learning. In it, education leaders advocate strongly for policymakers to increase broadband internet access in support of student learning. Vrain Valley Schools.

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Education Superhighway

APRIL 30, 2019

Robust broadband that fully supports digital learning requires that each part of a district’s network be working in unison and at full capacity. If one or more of the pieces of the network is broken or underperforming, then high-speed broadband and therefore rich, digital learning content cannot reach students’ devices.

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Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

households lack home broadband internet access because they cannot afford to connect. in Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) funding included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to deploy Free Apartment Wi-Fi programs to address these inequalities. 17 million U.S.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The key takeaways from this study are relevant beyond the context of Puerto Rico as well: Teachers need to have a stable environment–namely, broadband and device access–to use technology effectively in their classroom practice.

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Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

For those with access, it makes opportunities plentiful, as connectivity is a lifeline for progress. Yet, it’s imperative to note, that according to the Pew Research Center, about 5 million of our nation’s families, disproportionally our black and hispanic families, lack sufficient broadband access at home.

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Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

By 2025, we aim to increase digital access by 5 percent, with a particular focus on families with low incomes. We also work in partnership with the state’s broadband office, Broadband Ohio. Q: How does your organization prioritize digital inclusion? Digital inclusion is our major focus within our financial empowerment pillar.

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Key activities have included: Mobile hot-spot and Chromebook check-outs include our GetACP.org postcards along with information on how to access help directly from a representative of the Library. This positions these institutions in a way that could support granting millions of people access to reliable internet both in-branch and at home.

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Marketplace K-12

MAY 18, 2016

Cross-posted from the Digital Education blog. Are easy to find and easy to access on mobile devices (53 percent). CoSN Calls Broadband Access Outside School a ‘Civil Right’ for Students. Make it easier to understand difficult concepts (55 percent). Fit their learning styles (53 percent).

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 31, 2020

This shift to technology-mediated teaching and learning puts a spotlight on the homework gap -- the divide between students who have home broadband access and those who do not. Here are five things you can do to ensure your students get the access they need: 1. Getting all students online will take some elbow grease.

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Education Superhighway

MARCH 24, 2020

Here are a few ways the E-rate and broadband community is working to help connect your students during the crisis. The FCC waived a rule prohibiting E-rate program participants from accepting free broadband services and devices. School, Health, & Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB). Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

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Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2021

Then came the Internet, along with alternative news sources, social media, podcasts, blogs and the rest. A small percentage of audiophiles still opt for those recordings, but the majority of listeners have clearly opted for access, choice and control. Newspaper circulation dropped by nearly half between 2005 and 2018, from 53.3

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 11, 2020

Unequal internet access is just the tip of the iceberg of a massive equity crisis facing U.S. According to the latest survey data from the Pew Research Center, 73 percent of adults have broadband internet at home. About 17 percent of adults access the internet from home through a smartphone only.

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 17, 2023

Defined by the National Education Association , digital equity ensures all school-aged children have the basic resources — broadband internet and computer access — to meaningfully participate in remote learning from home. One particularly important challenge is digital equity. What is Digital Equity?

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The CoSN Meeting the Needs of Students Without Home Internet Access webinar on September 19, 2018 reflects the growing concern and call to action for school districts, business communities and state and federal government to address what has been termed as the homework gap.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

should be asked by all CIO’s, teachers, administrators and policymakers in this changing landscape of data access, student privacy and interoperability. Fruth describes this new data access landscape as a teeter-totter effect. The challenge, as highlighted by Fruth, is how much data should be accessible to the stakeholders.

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ExcelinEd

APRIL 5, 2019

Visit EducationSuperHighway.org to learn how your state can upgrade internet access in every public school classroom to empower more students to take advantage of the promise of digital learning. edWebinar 4/9 State Leadership for K12 Broadband Implementation @ENAconnects @Kajeet @mobilebeacon @SETDA [link] pic.twitter.com/XmL5wKfgZT.

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Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Be explicit with districts about expectations for access to technology in schools and classrooms. It should not be controversial in 2016 that there is a baseline expectation of access to technology in schools, just as there are baseline expectations for access to textbooks and desks.

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

In partnership with The School Superintendent’s Association (AASA), this post originally appeared on The Leading Edge Blog. As the largest education technology program in the country, the Schools and Libraries program (E-rate) has transformed Internet access in our nation’s schools.

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Education Superhighway

JULY 17, 2019

Monthly broadband fees. Over the last five years, the cost of school broadband has decreased by 85%. We’ve seen that when armed with the knowledge of other school districts’ broadband deals, district leaders can significantly increase the bandwidth they receive within their existing budgets. Other blogs in this series. #1

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

Commit to Ensuring Equity in Access and Opportunity. Equity in access, from broadband to devices is a concern and something that districts need to work to meet head on. “ Equity in access, from broadband to devices is a concern and something that districts need to work to meet head on. “

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Neo LMS

JUNE 11, 2019

For example, there is no point spending thousands of dollars on new equipment if you don’t have the required WiFi connectivity, infrastructure or broadband speed for it. The post 5 Tips for schools to harness the power of edtech in the classroom appeared first on NEO BLOG. Train the teachers.

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Education Superhighway

JUNE 14, 2018

In Alaska, where we recently announced a partnership with Governor Bill Walker to address statewide school connectivity, the challenges that rural Alaska communities typically face in getting scalable broadband infrastructure are especially acute. How Have Other Communities Secured Broadband Access?

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