EdTech Magazine

MARCH 7, 2018

Virtual Classrooms and VR Help Schools Get Qualified Teachers. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! VR Preps Teachers for the Classroom. meghan.bogardu…. Wed, 03/07/2018 - 10:00. Virtual reality can be more than just a source of entertainment. Rural districts in the mainland U.S.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Finding the correct digital education and EdTech solution provider can be challenging, but choosing the best fit for you will save you time and money, and help you avoid frustration. The most important factors to consider are the type of software and hardware offered by the provider and how they can benefit your classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 20, 2018

How to Embrace Unconventional Classroom Designs. Despite the abundant technology advances that have taken place over the past century, many classrooms still have something in common with the one-room schoolhouses of yore. Each collaborative area must have access to a digital display. Modernize Classrooms with Open Spaces.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The increasing digitalization of education has put even more emphasis on internet access in K–12 schools , leading more school districts, nonprofits and government agencies to invest in programs and services to ensure each student is connected. . Individual Classroom Technology Use. wireless APs per classroom.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Recent studies by Deloitte and the Gates Foundation have shed light into how educators engage with edtech. And about 70 percent of students say that they use edtech tools outside of schools on a weekly basis. Those numbers suggest edtech is steadily marching into schools and classrooms. Last year, a U.S.

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EdTech4Beginners

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

There’s no doubt that education technology or ‘EdTech’ is an important and fast-evolving entity in the digital age, and one that is having a dramatic impact on the quality of students’ learning. The Rise of Hybrid Environments. Introducing Asynchronous Learning.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 29, 2023

The change would, of course, be biggest for the nearly 700,000 incarcerated adults who will gain access to federal funds this July through the expansion of the Second Chance Pell program , in terms of lower rates of recidivism and increased hope. However, thoughtful support will mean nothing if we don’t increase access to programs.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

What can we take from this when we return to our classrooms? And will we return to our classrooms to teach in the same manner as we did before COVID? We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2021.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Despite the influx of capital, employers, schools and policymakers are only just beginning to harness the sector’s advancements in the delivery, accessibility and effectiveness of education technology. A recent study by the University of Pennsylvania, only 30 percent of edtech licenses are actually used. hours on social media.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

With the new year now upon us, listed below are six edtech resolutions for 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. “ Commit to Long-term Sustainability.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 districts are trying to bolster access to broadband in schools! MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K–12 districts can boost their current Wi-Fi! “The most recent tests have recorded 5G latency times — how fast a signal goes to and from a device — at under 10 milliseconds.

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Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Now, Title IV is a complex, layered program and marks a significant departure in structure and operation from past federal edtech investments. Be explicit with districts about expectations for access to technology in schools and classrooms. In 2016, this includes a statewide strategy for technology in K-12 education.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Guest speakers from around the world enter classrooms through a screen. Economically disadvantaged students get Wi-Fi access through backpacks. MORE FROM EDTECH : Learn how project-based learning fosters skill building and real-world relevance for students. As Karen Cator told EdTech earlier this year, the No.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 27, 2020

If you’ve been paying attention to education news lately, you’ve probably noticed that the conversation around technology in the classroom is shifting. When edtech first burst onto the scene almost three decades ago, access to more technology – devices, broadband – was everything. Edtech should adapt with the learner.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2019

It didn’t cover every classroom, and it used the 802.11n specification. E-rate , which helps schools and libraries obtain affordable high-speed internet access , last underwent big change in 2014. MORE FROM EDTECH : Find the information you need to prepare for your E-Rate application. Enhances Classroom Connectivity .

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eSchool News

MAY 27, 2019

For me, students’ access to tech at school wasn’t the issue. However, I knew that things were a lot different once students left my classroom. Because the majority of my students lacked internet access at home, I never assigned homework that required technology.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The lasting impact of the pandemic has become clearer as students and educators returned to the classroom this year. While state- and district-level leaders are investing in technology solutions to help their schools recover and meet students where they are, the problem is that not all edtech products are created equal.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Guest speakers from around the world enter classrooms through a screen. Economically disadvantaged students get Wi-Fi access through backpacks. MORE FROM EDTECH : Learn how project-based learning fosters skill building and real-world relevance for students. As Karen Cator told EdTech earlier this year, the No.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Guest speakers from around the world enter classrooms through a screen. Economically disadvantaged students get Wi-Fi access through backpacks. MORE FROM EDTECH : Learn how project-based learning fosters skill building and real-world relevance for students. As Karen Cator told EdTech earlier this year, the No.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2018

School districts across the country are under pressure to get the biggest bang for the buck, and the federal E-rate program is a way to address internet connectivity needs cost-­effectively, while supporting the growing use of mobile computing devices and digital learning in classrooms. E-rate provides $3.9

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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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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2023

Tailwinds: An Enabling Ecosystem A baseline enabling condition for game-based learning is access to computers and broadband. COVID has also accelerated funding for broadband in underserved neighborhoods. At the same time, schools and teachers are increasingly comfortable with the idea of games in the classroom.

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eSchool News

APRIL 13, 2020

If you’ve been paying attention to education news lately, you’ve probably noticed that the conversation around technology in the classroom is shifting. When edtech first burst onto the scene almost three decades ago, access to more technology – devices, broadband – was everything. Edtech should adapt with the learner.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

As iPads, laptops and other learning gadgets increasingly make their way into K-12 schools, there’s one resource that more than 21 million students still lack access to in the United States: high-speed internet. “We billion Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that helps 96 percent of schools get more affordable broadband.

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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.,

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

In my time as a classroom teacher, principal and superintendent, I became professionally and emotionally vested in leading and supporting a vision for educational equity, which is shared by many of my colleagues. students still lack the broadband capability necessary for digital learning.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 17, 2019

There are many things to consider when deciding which digital education solution will best suit your needs, but having a clear idea of the purpose and functionality of these edtech resources will help make these purchasing decisions easier. Has internet connectivity been ensured? So, before you do anything, check this.

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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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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

According to a recent Pew survey , just 61 percent of those surveyed thought K–12 schools were properly teaching reading, writing and math, and only 25 percent thought schools were giving STEM classes enough time in the classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 15, 2018

It also brought about more equity — not equity in terms of access for students, I’m talking about equity among my school buildings. Now every school has access. Catch all of our coverage of CoSN 2018 on EdTech ’s conference landing page. CoSN 2018: Broadband and Cybersecurity Are Top IT Concerns. Content Subtype.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2016

While device penetration is increasing and edtech products are proliferating, adequate infrastructure in schools lags behind. only to discover that there wasn’t adequate broadband to execute the lesson. What if we could provide all schools with affordable consultants and researchers to aid in the edtech selection process?

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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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Graphite Blog

APRIL 18, 2019

As a former middle school teacher who taught in a lower-income, majority-minority school equipped with lots of "high tech" tools, I often wondered about equity when it came to edtech. For me, students' access to tech at school wasn't the issue. But that was over 10 years ago, and a lot has changed since then.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 9, 2020

As the start of the 2020-21 school year approaches, states and school districts are wrestling with decisions about when, how and whether school will take place inside brick-and-mortar classrooms. But access alone wasn’t enough. But access and vetting were only part of the equation. This was a critical first step.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2018

The access to technology that students have is just as varied as the students and schools themselves. After conducting a survey in 2015, district leaders found that while a surprising number of students have access to broadband, the biggest obstacle to technological access rural students face is the lack of devices.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Mention edtech, and the first thought that usually comes to mind is collecting data to evaluate students’ progress. By asking three key questions, leaders can get a better sense of their K-12 edtech ecosystem. Thus, while a school may think it has 20 official edtech tools in the classroom, the unofficial list could be over 200.

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The Innovative Educator

JUNE 24, 2019

Dr. Curran explained that what should be trending in social media is the learning that happens in the classroom. School bus wifi In communities where students spend a lot of time on a bus, consider using a company like Kajeet to provide internet access during the commute. Is Culatta right? Are these the trends of the year?

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