eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

This funding, which was crucial in bridging the digital divide, now stands at a crossroads, potentially leaving many educational institutions grappling with outdated technology and hindering access to the digital resources necessary for effective learning. Another innovative approach involves the recycling and upcycling of technology.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 4, 2020

He started The Ayers Foundation in 1999, and through it has been quietly changing how people in some rural communities think about postsecondary education. Given the educational and economic divide between rural and nonrural America, this may be the most important college access program you’ve never heard of.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

In addition, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools educators participate in workshops about blended learning and digital collaboration throughout the school year, strategies that became even more valuable when school buildings closed and instruction moved online. In December 2020, Congress appropriated $3.2

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Edsurge

MAY 24, 2023

For example: The Santa Cruz County Office for Education spells out a number of “equity initiatives ” used by schools in that part of California, including professional development for educators, improved strategies for grading student work and a support group for ethnically diverse educators.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

“Thankfully I have an amazing staff who are very seasoned … I had a number of meetings and said, ‘Here’s the problem, how do we even begin to solve it?’” Innovating on the Fly Among the earliest challenges CTOs faced was how to get thousands of laptops and tablets for students and staff?while

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 22, 2023

Use your social media accounts to explain what the benefit provides and how to qualify. Community members who don’t have high-speed home broadband, often access the internet at a local library or a community center. Discover more channels and strategies to increase ACP adoption in your community, or get in touch.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 24, 2021

With increased federal support to fund technologies in the classroom, expand broadband access, and put devices in the hands of more students, education technology continues to play an important role in the lives of educators and students. Educators should be given strategies to create safe, connected learning environments.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

One big barrier to sustaining education via remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic has been students’ unequal access to advanced technology tools. Here are three alternative ideas for how to ensure students can learn from home when necessary. Tapping Cell Signal Remote learning depends not only on tools, but also on signals.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 20, 2023

Under-resourced students and those in rural areas without internet access could not consistently attend classes, either in person or virtually. These tailwinds produce new tailwinds, such as the creation and adoption of effective educational solutions s that collect actionable data on how to better support students.

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Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 6, 2021

An initial needs assessment by CCSD found that 70,000 respondents did not have a device, 18,000 did not have Internet access, and 120,000 did not respond at all. The survey results demonstrated the urgency of eliminating broadband accessibility as a barrier to remote learning. 3 | OUTREACH STRATEGY.

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Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2021

It’s been a busy few months for schools reopening—and perhaps an even busier time for the agencies releasing guidance on how to do those reopenings safely. There are a variety of strategies that schools can use—oftentimes a combination [of strategies] is what’s needed to get that air change. That same month, the U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 15, 2018

Cruzan was joined by LaShona Dickerson, technology director for Lafayette Parish School System in Louisiana, to give CoSN attendees tips on how to better plan for E-rate funding and avoid unnecessary audits. It also brought about more equity — not equity in terms of access for students, I’m talking about equity among my school buildings.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 15, 2020

Much of what I’ve heard has been about ST Math , but many of these strategies are applicable to any program or situation. The Austin Independent School District equipped 110 school buses with WiFi and positioned them in neighborhoods and apartment complexes with the highest need for internet access. Supporting Students and Families.

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Education Superhighway

JULY 18, 2018

“We need to make sure there’s equal access [for] all kids. All kids need to have access to these tools… when that didn’t exist, it created this sense of urgency.” The California state team provided guidance on the E-rate RFP process and developed a Form 470 strategy.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2019

Take the perennially-popular “50 Best Apps” or “How to Make a Google Form” sessions that crop up every year. However, some of these examples are coming from gifted or specialized programs that are not accessible to most of the student body. Is the software accessible on any device, operating system or browser?

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund, more commonly known as E-rate, is a federal program through which schools and libraries can apply for funds to purchase hardware, internet access, and telecommunications to connect their students to learning opportunities. USAC online training video series.

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eSchool News

MAY 10, 2017

Textbooks and blackboards have become a thing of the past in K-12 schools as educators collaborate with IT teams to shape a full digital core curriculum as part of their educational strategy for 2017 and beyond. billion in 2017. What does this mean for schools?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

It will provide more support for students who are struggling in the online environment, it will take some of the burden off of the teachers, and it will help schools support educational equity by creating greater access to services that previously were only available to families that could afford it. – Adam Geller, Founder and CEO, Edthena.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 17, 2021

It has a vital role in providing access to quality education on a more permanent basis. As an educator, you need to establish strategies that make certain the approach is right for every learner. In this article, we’re going to look at a few tools and strategies you can use to approach remote education in a positive, inclusive way.

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NeverEndingSearch

OCTOBER 12, 2020

A recent press release from the National Coalition for Digital Equity shared: A group of fourteen past-presidents of the American Association of School Librarians has come together to pool their expertise and experience to assist school librarians with strategies and resources helpful in addressing pandemic-exacerbated challenges.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 1, 2016

While the technical know-how to develop a blockchain application is significant, the success of a blockchain is at least as dependent on the continuous social negotiations required to meet the needs of its user base. The post Blockchain Misconceptions and the Future of Education appeared first on EdTech Strategies.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2021

And we’ve only seen the beginning—within the next few years, the company is poised to disrupt the healthcare market, become the market leader in online advertising, establish itself as a competitor to USPS, FedX and UPS, and provide global access to broadband internet through a network of satellites orbiting the planet… to name but a few examples.

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Edthena

MARCH 26, 2021

Here are some helpful tips on how to properly discuss race when teaching American history. . The CDC recently released its operational strategy guide for K-12 schools around implementation tips for safe in-person learning and school reopenings. Read more on EducationDive: 3 Strategies For Helping Students In Crisis Return To School.

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eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2016

The growing ubiquity of internet access and pervasive use of online information has changed the learning landscape forever. A holistic approach will ensure that school-aged children aren’t reduced to little or no access. Next page: How to take action on the homework gap. Together, we’re better.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

The problem is that many schools haven’t figured out how to leverage technology to accelerate and enrich learning. Most classrooms have access to at least one computer or mobile device, and 77% of school districts have high speed broadband. Developers need to hold a sky-high quality bar for uptime, usability, and accessibility.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

So far, the pandemic has revealed the challenges of conducting education remotely as well as uneven access to Wi-Fi and devices such as laptops. The coronavirus offers an opportunity to rethink how education is delivered in ways that could make school systems nimbler and more effective in serving students going forward, according to Runcie.

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edWeb.net

JULY 16, 2018

Today’s school districts have just only begun to scratch the surface of how the cloud can be used to support their data center strategies. According to one technology coordinator, IT staff needs to be in a “constant state of alert” in order to stay ahead of new technology and know how to support it. So, what is the cloud?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Cotton has committed his own community to making sure its students learn how to write effectively; here too technology plays a role. teacher may say, ‘I’m not sure this is good writing’ or ‘I’m not sure how to score this writing.’ Along with that, you have to provide support because a math teacher or a P.E.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 4, 2020

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2016

School and district leaders have to figure out how to measure student outcomes under a personalized learning model, find the right tools for their students in a confusing edtech market, and train and support teachers.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 25, 2016

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will soon consider adopting a new version of its Lifeline program to increase broadband access for the millions of low-income Americans who do not have consistent service. Address the lack of broadband Internet access in many lower-income homes.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 25, 2016

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will soon consider adopting a new version of its Lifeline program to increase broadband access for the millions of low-income Americans who do not have consistent service. Address the lack of broadband Internet access in many lower-income homes.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 16, 2020

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2020

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 19, 2020

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 14, 2020

You will want access to this library long-term, I promise! Lock in now for the best deal if you want "forever" access to all of the content. Check them out! Sessions are free to watch for five days, then become part of the Home Learning Summit library. Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School? hours a day. (UCA)

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Digital Promise

JUNE 30, 2020

Developed by the University of New Mexico-Taos Education and Career Center and local business partners, Taos HIVE was designed to solve challenges unique to rural communities, such as geographic isolation, education deserts , and lack of access to broadband and other services. How do we blur the lines between business and education?

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