Education Superhighway

AUGUST 10, 2017

In today’s classrooms, basic Internet access is not enough. Having high-speed access in school networks is now a necessity in every child’s education. WHY HIGH-SPEED CONNECTION MATTERS. What deals have Internet providers offered other school districts in your area? Better connectivity is not just important; it is attainable.

Broadband 63

Broadband E-rate Digital Learning Tools 63

Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2018

For more than 20 years, the Federal Communications Commission has directed the multi-billion dollar E-rate program, which provides taxpayer-supported construction and service discounts that districts and libraries can use toward internet costs. A quarter of respondents rated the system neither easy nor difficult in the 2017 survey.

E-rate 81

E-rate Broadband Survey Analysis 81

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. families with children in school do not have home broadband access. The Pew Research Center has estimated that 5 million U.S. District Extends Wi-Fi to Students in Public Housing.

Broadband 40

Broadband Smartphone Digital Divide Company 40

IT Bill

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Considering that community college students oftentimes have access to fewer resources, it seems at first that this would be counter-intuitive. However, when you consider that the smartphone may be the main source of Internet access, it begins to make more sense. Such media can be submitted to an e-portfolio or blog (e.g.

Smartphone 28

Smartphone Learning Mobility Social Media 28

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2018

As America’s classrooms become increasingly connected, the nation inches ever closer to reaching a major milestone: 100 percent of schools with high-speed internet access, defined as at least 100 kbps (or 100 thousand bits per second) per student. students with access to at least 100 kbps of broadband has increased from 4 million to 44.7

Digital Learning 141

Digital Learning Broadband E-rate Learning 141

MindShift

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Schools across the country are nervously watching to see if the Federal Communications Commission chooses to repeal Obama-era regulations that protect an open internet, often referred to as “net neutrality.” Companies can’t block access to any websites or apps, and can’t meddle with loading speeds.

E-rate 58

E-rate Classroom Libraries Broadband 58

Hack Education

OCTOBER 14, 2016

.” “Modern E-Rate Puts Telephones On Hold in K–12,” Education Week reports , noting that schools are struggling to pay for phone service (still totally necessary) as well as expanded broadband. ” These colleges no longer offer federal loans because of students’ high default rates.

Education 40

Education lynda.com Knewton E-rate 40