EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Q&A: Kim Buryanek on Bringing Digital Equity into Classrooms. School districts can’t just invest in laptops, mobile devices and other hardware, then call it a day. Buryanek recently talked with EdTech about how her district is tackling the challenge of digital equity one teacher and one mobile hotspot at a time.

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Digital Divide Classroom Laptops Elementary 186

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Turns out — and not really a surprise — the cost of the digital devices was minor compared to the cost of the websites and webtools required to meet goals. Listen and Read.

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Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 386

eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2022

This funding opportunity will allow K-12 schools and districts, colleges and universities, and public libraries to connect students to safe, reliable internet outside of the classroom. “At At Kajeet, we believe internet access is a basic human right and are fully committed to efforts aimed at closing the digital divide,” said Daniel J.

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Libraries Digital Divide Broadband Software 98

Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2023

In the classroom, AR technology can enhance learning by providing students with interactive and immersive experiences, improving their understanding of complex concepts and enabling them to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios. The use of AR can make learning more accessible while increasing the engagement of all students.

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Digital Divide Mobility Android Chromebook 188

Digital Promise

MAY 27, 2020

With digital learning likely to stretch into the fall due to COVID-19, how can we ensure every student has equitable access to powerful learning opportunities? The crisis has shone a harsh light on the digital divide in the United States, surfacing thoughtful debate and long-overdue discussion around the equity gap.

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Digital Divide Education Accessibility E-rate 308

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2020

For students across Texas and around the country, bridging the digital divide and providing reliable Internet connectivity that enables distance learning for students without Internet access are among the top priorities for state governments, school districts, teachers and parents alike. Many students across the U.S.

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Digital Divide Education Learning Secondary 105

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Prior to the pandemic, students participating in College Connect gathered at a local school after school to access applications and resources while receiving support from staff, including the superintendent. The district invested in mobile hotspot vehicles that are deployed daily across eight areas of town.

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Advocacy E-rate Digital Divide Meeting 417

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

A Digital Divide — Or Bridge? If the use of virtual reality in higher education grows without careful planning, it could make this digital divide even more severe. A virtual reality headset costs hundreds of dollars. Or it might mean taking research off campus.

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EdTech Digital Divide Training Smartphone 186

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The conversation has quickly shifted from whether technology should be used in learning to how we can use it to improve learning and ensure that all students have access to high-quality educational experiences. students are unable to access school online, and 42 million Americans don’t have the means to purchase internet access.

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EdTech Digital Divide Learning Social Media 145

Edsurge

JANUARY 20, 2020

In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. With 28 campuses spread across the Southern California district, each managing its own technology decisions, some schools regularly enjoyed the benefits of technology in the classroom, while those in higher poverty areas had minimal tech interaction, if any.

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Digital Learning Digital Divide Classroom Learning 131

Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2020

The bilingual (English/Spanish) mobile-first digital tool was informed by what parents say they need and developed by leading content experts. Bridging The Digital Divide. Across the country, several school districts are diligently working to try and bridge the digital divide as best they can.

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Digital Divide Social Media Online Learning Examples 335

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2022

To further the mission of closing the Digital Divide for students across the United States, each grant recipient will receive up to $25,000, which they may use for any combination of Kajeet Education Broadband solutions, including WiFi hotspots, school bus WiFi, LTE-embedded Chromebooks and routers. “The

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Broadband Digital Divide Chromebook Libraries 98

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2016

While 96 percent of Americans in urban areas have access to fixed broadband, only 70 percent of New Mexicans have broadband access at home. In rural communities, the problem is even worse — only one in three can access the internet at home. However, students may have no internet access when they get home.

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Digital Divide E-rate Broadband Laptops 40

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Well, that was at the Federal Communications Commission’s 2014-15 short-term target of 100 Kbps per student for using tech in the classroom. But when kids and their devices return to classrooms, school bandwidth will again be in the spotlight. schools had high-speed broadband connections. Podcasts, anyone?

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Broadband Report Video EdTech 186

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2023

When classrooms and conference rooms abruptly moved online three years ago, we all experienced moments of technical frustration. And we introduce technologies in ways to make them more affordable and accessible to schools, districts and educational agencies. How else does Qualcomm address the digital divide among students?

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Laptops Education Digital Divide Smartphone 208

EdTechSandyK

MARCH 6, 2013

But we can use mobile devices to help. It''s becoming more socially acceptable to talk about school outside of school because of mobile devices. Studies have shown that low SES students test scores go up 30% when they have access to mobile devices. Access is a basic right in our country. Michael Mills [link] Bit.ly/BYODResources

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BYOD Digital Divide Mobility Survey 94

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Sponsored post Bridging the digital divide is a monumental task. It begins with providing learners with access to devices and high-quality Internet. I watched some districts go 1:1 in a matter of days while also providing mobile hotspots for disadvantaged students. Here is where Verizon is stepping up.

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Digital Divide Common Core Learning Outcomes 408

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Educators across the nation can now access Teacher Training Pathways , a free platform offering courses aligned to micro-credentials on remote and hybrid learning, instructional technology coaching and more. Applications are now being accepted by Digital Promise from districts with Title I schools across the nation.

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Training Digital Divide Tools Education 109

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 19, 2016

In the last week’s post I promised to address exactly 10 BYOD concerns that keep schools reluctant to allowing students to use their mobile devices in the classroom. This way, all students will be able to access the internet at school, and have a great user experience when doing so. I invite you to check them out again.

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BYOD How To Digital Divide Smartphone 150

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

More and more schools adopt BYOD policies and allow students to bring their own mobile phones, tablets, eBooks, and other devices in the classroom, and use them as tools to enhance learning. BYOD deepens the digital divide. The teacher will not disappear from the classroom when students bring their devices to school.

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BYOD How To Digital Divide Mobility 150

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

If the workday of an adult typically requires seamless broadband access, then it’s reasonable that today’s students need the same access during their school day. The key is the state leadership to make broadband accessible to all. More important, states are starting to recognize the need for equitable access off site.

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Broadband Accessibility E-rate Mobility 41

Shake Up Learning

APRIL 25, 2023

Introducing Verizon Innovative Learning HQ, an easy-to-use, free online portal that empowers educators to bring new ways of learning into the classroom. It’s all part of Verizon’s commitment to helping close the digital divide. Working with existing technology in your classroom like smartphones and tablets.

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Digital Divide Smartphone Tablets Technology 99

Connecting 2 the World

JULY 14, 2014

Mobile Technology is here to stay. Many of us may try to resist integrating mobile technology into our classrooms. However, the fact is that it is now a part of our students'' lives and it is something as teachers we need to think about whether we work in a traditional classroom or online. It is a fact of academic life.

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Mobility Smartphone Edmodo Digital Divide 54

Learning with 'e's

MARCH 12, 2016

Much was discussed during the UNESCO Mobile Learning Week in Paris. The image presented here was ironic, appearing as it did on the door to the main venue of the conference, but as several pointed out, the device in the image is a reference to a bygone age when mobile phones were primitive. don't have internet capability).

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Mobility Mobile Learning Digital Divide Broadband 28

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Digital equity is one of the most complex and urgent issues facing 21st-century educators. Digital equity is one of the most complex and urgent issues facing 21st-century educators. It’s an economic concern, as schools consider how they can ensure equal access for all. Palmer High School in Colorado Springs. Palmer High School.

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Accessibility STEM Robotics Elementary 89

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Even as distance-education removes the spatial component from public education — lessons no longer happen in a particular classroom, or at a particular school, but on the (ostensibly worldwide) web — these lines still separate children from one another. This led to the spectacle, early in the pandemic, of Arizona Gov.

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Digital Divide Laptops Accessibility Report 103

TeacherCast

JANUARY 1, 2016

Widespread public interest surrounds new technologies in the classroom. These changes will impact both the way students learn and the appearance of traditional classroom settings. The company has developed a number of sophisticated software programs and mobile apps designed to encourage greater customization in education.

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Technology LMS Classroom Trends 68

Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2015

Something else that was immediate and dramatic: the gap between students who had Internet access at home, and those who didn’t. ” The suburban district is perceived by some as well-to-do, Nicol says, but he estimates that in any given year, roughly 15 percent of students don’t have Internet access outside of school.

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Resources E-rate Broadband Digital Divide 120

Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2017

Technology can make this growing body of research accessible and practical so developers and educators can use it to truly support the full diversity of learners. Bridging the Digital Divide with Anytime/Anywhere. Bridging the Digital Divide with Anytime/Anywhere.

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Digital Divide iPad EdTech Competency Based Learning 239

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Turns out — and not really a surprise — the cost of the digital devices was minor compared to the cost of the websites and webtools required to meet goals. Listen and Read.

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Libraries Mobility eBook Android 126

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 20, 2016

Keeping parents informed about classroom activities is a challenge. The best method to reach them is with a short, pithy message that’s informative and easy to access. This is an excellent service for schools, clubs, or a classroom teacher who needs to reach people dependably and quickly. Education Applications.

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Tools Digital Divide Report Digital Citizenship 150

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? To provide a safe and effective learning environment, educators will reimagine schools to improve accessibility and inclusivity. Kathy Isaacs, Regional Manager, 22Miles.

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EdTech Digital Divide Broadband PresenceLearning 144

Digital Promise

APRIL 4, 2016

For those preparing to take on the challenge, Digital Promise can provide guidance and help planning for each step along the way. Each section represents one of the major phases a school undergoes as it works to provide learners with ubiquitous access to technology and powerful learning opportunities. Always Available Access.

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Digital Divide Broadband Accessibility Mobility 96

MIND Research Institute

MAY 15, 2020

Unfortunately, school closures have meant a step backward for many when it comes to the digital divide. 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 Broadband Learning Elementary 124

EdTechSandyK

MARCH 6, 2012

Previously via laptop computers, but more recently via mobile devices. The Digital Tipping Point - moment in a young person''s life when they migrate to the digital world. Think of these 21st Century kids entering 20th Century classrooms. Was inspired by the concept of digital divide - technology rich vs. technology poor.

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Digital Divide Technology Social Media Mobility 61

Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Mobile Access Is Nearly Universal Perhaps it’s no surprise to learn that mobile device use has become nearly universal, with 98 percent of kids age 8 and under living in a home with some type of mobile device. Consider the following tips: Educate yourself on high-quality mobile tools that are great for learning.

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Mobility Digital Divide Digital Citizenship Mobile Learning 40

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Kajeet, a provider of safe mobile student internet connectivity, has launched its 2016 campaign to highlight the “real action heroes” in school districts working to close the Homework Gap for their students. 1 million Homework Gap hours ‘rescued’ by Kajeet Customers.

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Broadband Digital Divide Mobility Accessibility 40