Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2020

She points to Boston Public Schools as a positive example of a school district trying to reach every student; they worked to provide online curriculum, Chromebooks and wifi for their 20,000 students this week. It also includes digital access and quality online learning opportunities. And, how are the children?

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Digital Divide Social Media Online Learning Examples 288

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

You don’t have a computer, you don’t have internet, you can’t even access distance learning,” Silver said. RELATED: Racial segregation is one reason some families have internet access and others don’t, new research finds. In May 2021, Think College Now elementary students sit in class after returning to in-person learning.

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Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 112

Edsurge

JULY 29, 2020

While some schools offer experiential learning as optional programming, at MetWest and Rooted it is a core part of the model. In schools such as these, real world work experience, including visits to offices and meetings with mentors is a big part of learning. Schools scrambled to get internet access for students.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 1, 2020

When teachers at Cable Elementary in San Antonio couldn’t reach four siblings who attended the school this spring, Monica Williams of Communities in Schools was able to arrange a meeting with them at their grandmother’s house. Williams arranged to meet the children at their grandmother’s. Credit: Monica Williams.

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Elementary Online Learning Report Laptops 145

ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2019

Accessibility to computing power is no longer constrained by time and place. Portable computing power offers learning advantages in virtually any educational environment. Yet, iPads and Chromebooks have their limitations. Does your school issue laptops or Chromebooks to all students? Workstations Have More to Offer.

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Laptops Libraries STEM Chromebook 179

TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 1, 2021

They have tutorials and eLearning resources for teachers here and are also Chromebook-compatible. In short, the modern classroom requires students to have access to connectivity through technology. The XP-Pen Star G640 is Chromebook compatible. and Chromebook-compatible. XP-Pen’s Deco mini7W ($59.99)is

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Tablets Classroom Khan Academy Chromebook 86

Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2020

Fourteen percent of households with school-age children do not have internet access, most of which earn less than $50,000 a year. And research indicates that students from low-income backgrounds could fall further behind their peers if learning stops too long and the country sinks into recession.

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Technology Digital Divide Broadband Accessibility 217

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

His schools have been scrambling to set up online learning, connect students with virtual counseling and get laptops into the hands of families — steps McKneely says will be invaluable if another hurricane disrupts education. “We million kids statewide lacked access to Wi-Fi and computers. Credit: AP Photo/Kantele Franko.

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Digital Divide Laptops Accessibility Online Learning 117

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

This includes typical LMS (Learning Management Systems) functions like homework, classwork, schedules, quizzes, resources, and gradebooks so stakeholders–teachers and students–can access them from any location and any digital device. workshops and online meetings. various online webtools that sync with Moodle.

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Moodle Google Classroom LMS 154

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

Elsewhere, teachers hold daily virtual office hours to check on the academic and emotional well-being of students they can no longer meet face to face. As the struggle continues, a few overarching lessons learned — about equity, expectations and communication — are now helping schools navigate this crisis on the fly. on March 18, 2020.

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Learning Laptops Smartphone Accessibility 75

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 31, 2020

Not only does she need more specialized support than many students, but her vision challenges and other impairments can make online learning difficult. Advocates, educators and parents say that kids with disabilities are particularly vulnerable as schools shut down to slow the spread of the coronavirus and turn to remote learning.

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Online Learning Report Chromebook Laptops 143

Edthena

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Distance teaching provides an opportunity to use project-based learning, which ultimately encourages authentic work and creativity from your students. I believe that project-based learning (PBL)—often a key strategy in physical classrooms—can be a critical component of rigorous online learning, and to turning frowns upside down.

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Resources Meeting Chromebook Laptops 52

MindShift

JULY 31, 2020

“The idea was that Rachel would lead me in a craft that I didn’t know how to do, so the kids get the dynamic back-and-forth of someone learning how to do something,” said Hunter, who is the youth services librarian. “We And we put it on YouTube to make it as easy as possible to access.” . all of which is happening online.

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Libraries Social Media Digital Badges Accessibility 68

EdTechTeam

AUGUST 22, 2019

With 1:1 technology access now the norm, classroom management around devices is another piece of the planning. We hope these top 5 tips will help you to maximize learning while minimizing distractions in your technology rich, student-centered classroom. Personalized and differentiated learning meets the needs of our students.

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Classroom Chromebook Laptops Tablets 83

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Caine oversees the school’s Chromebooks. Like much of rural America, Garfield County is on the wrong side of the “homework gap” — a stubborn disparity in at-home broadband that hinders millions of students’ access to the array of online learning, collaboration and research tools that are enjoyed by their better-connected peers.

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Broadband Chromebook Accessibility Mobility 87

Shake Up Learning

MAY 20, 2021

Share this tip with friends so you don’t have to listen to their email notifications during a Zoom meeting or Google Meet! Access ALL the Google Quick Tips Here! The Google Meet Master Class. This course contains everything TEACHERS need to become a Google Meet master! How to Mute a Tab in Google Chrome.

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Google How To Meeting Policies 57

MindShift

MAY 4, 2020

schools initially closed in March, distance learning emerged as a way to keep kids learning. Classroom teachers scrambled to learn how to put lessons online and tens of thousands of Chromebooks and other devices were distributed in a matter of weeks in large school districts.

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Learning Chromebook Broadband Meeting 68

ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Educators are striving to transform learning environments to meet changing needs. 84% said that school tech adds value to their child’s learning. Blended learning combines traditional classroom learning with self-paced online learning. Amidst this rapid change is a sense of urgency.

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Video Classroom Flipped Classroom Blended Learning 229

Education Superhighway

DECEMBER 16, 2014

As a small rural district about an hour outside of Phoenix, Stanfield appreciates the power of digital learning to expand students’ educational opportunities and improve academic outcomes. With devices and online learning tools purchased and deployed, Maurice and the district have much to be proud of.

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Chromebook Digital Learning Survey Outcomes 63

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 24, 2020

Students planning to enroll at community colleges are in many cases just starting their applications, sometimes without access to the internet at home. Goulart’s district is providing Chromebooks to all students and wifi hotspots to those who don’t have access to the internet at home. Photo: AP /Rick Bowmer.

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Accessibility Policies Chromebook Exercises 104

Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Students use Slides to create and demonstrate their learning. One struggle many teachers have faced is presenting their Slides during a remote learning class via Google Meet, Zoom, or other video-conferencing applications. #1 These two extensions are super handy when managing multiple windows and screens during remote learning.

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Google Learning Meeting Mobility 101

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

In my last blog, I focused on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of representation. I described how blended and online learning can help educators provide opportunities for students to perceived and engage with information presented in multiple modalities.

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Blended Learning UDL Learning Guidelines 546

iLearn Technology

JANUARY 12, 2021

At Anastasis, we start every day with a whole-community meeting. In one email, families had access to all teacher’s plans for the day as well as a way to share feedback about what was going well or what they were struggling with. Obviously, 2020 wreaked havoc on that daily tradition.

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Video Libraries Survey Chromebook 50

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 19, 2017

Kaswell — now in his tenth year teaching at MS 88 , a large middle school in the South Slope section of Brooklyn — has always been drawn to combining face-to-face instruction with online learning. But now he’s implementing a particularly intense approach to it, known as personalized learning. Every computer and iPad has it.”.

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Assistive Technology Technology Software Learning 40

Shake Up Learning

MARCH 2, 2021

During “ Learning with Google ,” a free online learning event for educators, Google shared a lot of updates to our favorite Google products. We have updates to Google Classroom, Google Meet, Chromebooks, and even Google Forms! Learn more: GetGoogleCertified.com. Google Meet Updates.

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Google Chromebook Android Education 101

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Before the tax hike, just 10 percent of elementary school children had access to a mental health professional, now there’s at least one mental health care professional in every school building, and in some cases a team with multiple counselors, social workers and psychologists. We meet regularly, we brainstorm solutions, we do case reviews.

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Report Training Elementary Survey 136

iLearn Technology

JANUARY 11, 2021

At Anastasis, we start every day with a whole-community meeting. In one email, families had access to all teacher’s plans for the day as well as a way to share feedback about what was going well or what they were struggling with. Obviously, 2020 wreaked havoc on that daily tradition.

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Video Libraries Survey Chromebook 36

EdTech Magazine

MAY 22, 2020

While the district had been a strong proponent of using technology in the classroom, it still had numerous hurdles to overcome to continue teaching and learning online. IT teams had to teach staff how to use videoconferencing tools and walk them through online learning platforms, such as Google Classroom.

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Software Learning Knowledge Base Chromebook 195

EdTech Magazine

MAY 22, 2020

While the district had been a strong proponent of using technology in the classroom, it still had numerous hurdles to overcome to continue teaching and learning online. IT teams had to teach staff how to use videoconferencing tools and walk them through online learning platforms, such as Google Classroom.

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Software Learning Knowledge Base Chromebook 195

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 1, 2020

While the district had been a strong proponent of using technology in the classroom, it still had numerous hurdles to overcome to continue teaching and learning online. IT teams had to teach staff how to use videoconferencing tools and walk them through online learning platforms, such as Google Classroom.

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Software Learning Knowledge Base Chromebook 150

EdTech Magazine

MAY 30, 2020

While the district had been a strong proponent of using technology in the classroom, it still had numerous hurdles to overcome to continue teaching and learning online. IT teams had to teach staff how to use videoconferencing tools and walk them through online learning platforms, such as Google Classroom.

Software 150

Software Learning Knowledge Base Chromebook 150

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 20, 2020

“My biggest worry is the kids I’ve gotten no response from,” said Rose, who is retiring in June and never expected to end her career struggling with online teaching. Some might not have a Chromebook or internet. Related: Teachers need lots of training to do online learning. I’m calling and emailing them constantly.

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Broadband Chromebook Laptops Meeting 139

Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

Top reported teachers’ apps have adapted to meet pandemic purposes. There was Zoom, of course, but also Flipgrid, Bitmoji, Google Meet, Screencastify and Nearpod. Apparently 1:1 device access. Home may be the new classroom, but instructional approaches are slower to change. All in this Edtech Reports Recap. Accelerated?

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EdTech LMS Survey Classroom 177

Edsurge

AUGUST 11, 2020

Meet the First-Year Teachers. Wong Baesa’s district did not meet in person again after that, and there was no live instruction during remote learning. So that was definitely difficult—wrestling with how to make this accessible on technology in a way that [students] can understand. I have a Zoom meeting!’

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Elementary Video Meeting Technology 215

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The program he’s referring to is an online learning platform, Edgenuity. During the 2016-17 school year, 71 schools in the state used online learning platforms, according to the Mississippi Department of Education. Online learning platforms like that where you don’t have a teacher just scream, ‘Nobody cares about you.’”.

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Edmentum Education Course Online Learning 111

eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

He has successfully built the architecture for a connected campus that enhances the campus experience, drives operational efficiency, and provides education in a manner that all can access. When the pandemic started, Upchurch knew this would permanently change how students learn. And for Seage, the best has yet to come.

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Education Learning EdTech Data 122

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Many academic goals can be supported by online, blended, and digital learning, including: Improving math or reading proficiency. Widening access to a range of opportunities for all students, especially in small schools and rural regions. Student Jemar Lee explains why blended learning was ideal for him.

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Digital Learning Learning Outcomes Blended Learning 145