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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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Despite the promise of technology to improve access to learning opportunities for underserved adult learners, the adoption and use of technology for and by these learners is nascent. Our goal was to be sure the issues of technology adoption and use by this population were critical components of the Agenda.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

They just weren’t ready for distance learning, and a big part of that was that too many students lacked adequate WiFi access to get to virtual class. It’s time for states to step up and realize that proper technology and WiFi connectivity are a must-have in public school districts, and that state policy is dangerously lagging behind.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Chief technology officers and IT professionals in the K-12 field have a lot on their collective plates these days, what with the continued proliferation of technology in their schools, new governmental programs and compliance requirements, and the push to effectively integrate their technology in the classroom. Broadband equity.

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Edthena

JANUARY 23, 2018

Edthena users will have immediate access to the video tool inside Edthena when using Google Chrome. The upload technology was built with the variability of school broadband networks in mind. Designing for ease of use and equity of access. Record classroom video with just one click.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

A new report urges care when purchasing digital instructional materials, and notes that factors such as interoperability, accessibility, and device access should be considered during the process. When acquiring digital instructional materials, the cost associated with access to broadband and devices is a pivotal factor.

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edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2018

There are essential conditions for digital learning like state leadership, equity of access, accessibility for all students, interoperability considerations, and student data and privacy. Now, students always have access to current materials. Of course, schools can’t make the switch to digital overnight.

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