Neo LMS

JANUARY 27, 2022

I want to focus on this evolution, highlighting how the pandemic has offered opportunities for education to change for the better. When schools closed, education had to go on. The pandemic triggered some beneficial changes for education, which will surely last beyond this period.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Internet connectivity is a big deal for learner equity and access. Unfortunately, between 15 and 16 million K — 12 learners and 400,000 educators in the United States lacked adequate connectivity , a device or both in 2020. As Ken Shelton, educator, consultant and designer, states so clearly in a Sept.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Access to high-quality education is widely recognized as a pivotal tool for alleviating poverty, mitigating the spread of disease and malnutrition, fostering children's overall welfare and empowering women. billion people worldwide without internet access. billion people worldwide without internet access.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 11, 2021

Experiencing this new reality in various ways, teachers and students around the globe tried their best to move education online almost overnight. However, after months of screen time, a new phenomenon emerged in the educational system, called digital fatigue. The impact of digital fatigue in the educational system.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

A recent report shared by Google and KPMG reveals that the education tech industry would cater to about 9.6 Even more appealing is that edtech has the potential to get education back on track in a post-pandemic world. Below are three ways edtech can make a difference in the education sector.

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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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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 5, 2021

October 5th is all about celebrating all the wonderful educators around the world. At the same time, this day is also about supporting teachers so that every learner can have access to quality education. Teacher wellbeing and work-life balance are essential to a sustainable education system. Happy World Teachers’ Day!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 20, 2020

With education turning on the technology skills of students and teachers, its important to gain a rudimentary understanding of foundational technology. Dr. Paul Perry, former teacher, administrator, and nonprofit exec, has put together a brief guide for educators looking to expand learning opportunities for students using technology.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Access to education fundamentally changes life outcomes. And after all, isn’t that the penultimate goal of our overworked educational community? For a long time, technology enabled access to education. Seemingly overnight, education moved from paper and pencil to a massive global supply of online tools.

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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. Some of the ideas they explore include homework hotspots, school bus wi-fi and the ambitious project of rolling out the community’s own LTE infrastructure.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 13, 2020

Many education experts have offered ideas on how to improve what was, in essence, an emergency service for which the majority of teachers were not prepared. A common thread among education articles from the past few months has been the emphasis on supporting families during the learning process. Cultivate relationships.

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Neo LMS

MAY 14, 2020

Specifically, many teachers are wondering: What’s in store for the future of education? However, we can make at least some educated guesses about what needs to change from now on. The problem might stem from the fact that in general, we view traditional, teacher-centered education to be the best way to teach.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 18, 2021

There’s no question that educators at all levels are navigating uncharted waters, making the challenges of reopening last year seemingly easier than those of this year. I often say that I am living the entire education continuum. It’s one of adequate access to devices and the internet. But what does that look like?

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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. Today Daisy Dyer Duerr @DaisyDyerDuerr reimagines what rural education can be. Rural education has a significant majority of perpetually impoverished counties in America. Blog: [link].

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Teacher Tech with Alice Keeler

JANUARY 15, 2024

and educational equity, it's vital that we address the digital divide, a significant barrier to equal access to learning opportunities. stood for – a relentless quest for equity, particularly in education, where every student deserves a fair chance to succeed. In our pursuit of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Here are a list of sites that offer digital books for kids to adults: Bookopolis Bookopolis is a large collection of fiction and nonfiction books for ages 7-12. Educators sign up with a Teacher account and then set up classes and accounts for students. Access this catalog via the website. Access this collection via the website.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

As digital equity discussions matured and hyperbole became reality, educators found that those loudly-touted digital devices often became paperweights. Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Listen and Read.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This summer, educators need to get some rest so that we can be our best. As I look ahead to this summer and listen to educators, here are 21 hot topics that I think we should consider including in our summer PD. We have to relate to educate.

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Digital Promise

MAY 13, 2021

Highlights from the survey include: Keeping Up Academically and the Digital Divide : Eighty-two percent of teachers say it’s been difficult for their students to keep up academically during the pandemic, though only 45 percent of parents have the same concern for their own child. Digital Divide.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Edtech is poised to guide students to success in 2024 Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Current Trends in Education In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has spread the word about how edtech has witnessed transformative trends shaping the future of learning.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The abrupt transition to remote learning was a shock to our national education system. Districts, schools, educators, and families scrambled to get plans in place for distance learning. While many districts figured out ways to support educators in their schools, others did not. Bridging the Digital Learning Gap.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Lines between school and the home became blurred, and in that haze, new forms of innovation emerged at local, national, and individual levels across the education landscape. A Broader View of Education Innovation. This year’s League of Innovative Schools cohort is demonstrative of that innovation. Shaler Area School District.

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

To get a sense of what the widespread closure of libraries could mean, and hear some creative ways libraries are reaching out digitally, we talked with Jessamyn West, an educational technologist who runs the librarian.net blog and is author of "Without a Net: Librarians Bridging the Digital Divide."

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2022

It’s a digital world where internet users retain ownership of their online activities—their intellectual property, or IP—which are tracked by blockchains, which help everyone make money without having to rely on governments, institutions or corporations. Some edtech entrepreneurs are eager for Web3 to arrive and change education.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 2, 2017

We have made great strides to level the technology playing field in education, but unfortunately the digital divide still exists between those who have the tools to research, learn and collaborate online at home, and those who don’t. 1 Further, there’s a second level digital divide 2 that’s emerging in the classroom.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 8, 2024

By integrating technology into education, students benefit from interactive activities and multimedia content that enhance their understanding and participation. Blended learning has gained attention for the following reasons: Students can learn at their own pace and access materials outside of class hours.

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ExcelinEd

MARCH 27, 2020

Welcome to ExcelinEd’s ongoing roundup of creative solutions states and districts are taking to meet the education needs of their students affected by school closures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bridging the Digital Divide. CRPE blog – Brave New World at Success Academy . More Information: .

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Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2020

While this new reality won’t be easy, the good news is there are many resources to help educators and parents navigate the road ahead. Bridging The Digital Divide. Across the country, several school districts are diligently working to try and bridge the digital divide as best they can.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

As digital equity discussions matured and hyperbole became reality, educators found that those loudly-touted digital devices often became paperweights. Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Listen and Read.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Who doesn’t want all students to access and participate in powerful learning opportunities? The challenge is equity efforts in public education often fall short of their intentions. The world is inequitable by design—therefore, so is our education ecosystem. The word “equity” inspires good feelings.

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Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s digital age, access to the internet is more critical than ever. It’s not just a luxury; it’s a necessity for education, job opportunities, and overall well-being. Accessible We offer multilingual support, ensuring language barriers do not hinder enrollment. million U.S.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Digital equity is one of the most complex and urgent issues facing 21st-century educators. Digital equity is one of the most complex and urgent issues facing 21st-century educators. It’s an economic concern, as schools consider how they can ensure equal access for all. Palmer High School in Colorado Springs.

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Education Superhighway

JUNE 28, 2023

This month, Maine became one of the first states to share their draft Broadband Action Plans and companion Digital Equity Plan as part of the $42.45 Their strategies and initiatives are organized into four categories 1) access and adoption, 2) innovation and investment, 3) digital literacy and skills, and 4) accountability and transparency.

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Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Leader-Educators seek out opportunities for leadership to support student empowerment and success and to improve teaching and learning. Educators: Shape, advance and accelerate a shared vision for empowered learning with technology by engaging with education stakeholders. Empowered Professional 2. In theory, yes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 12, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Some teachers (and students) don’t have a choice. Editor’s Note Why such an affluent country as the United States cannot ensure that every child have internet access astounds me. ” Three weeks of them.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In education technology, a litany of surveys published this decade have touted the growing adoption of digital learning tools. Recent studies by Deloitte and the Gates Foundation have shed light into how educators engage with edtech. A different ‘digital divide’ has emerged. That’s arguably the case for U.S.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 13, 2020

This situation has sparked a lot of conversation across the education landscape about how student learning will be impacted. At MIND, we know that school closures are exacerbating the existing problems with both traditional math education, and with society’s relationship with math. Digital Divides and the COVID Slide.

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