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

Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2015

Students were excited about learning. Something else that was immediate and dramatic: the gap between students who had Internet access at home, and those who didn’t. “You can’t just send them home with an assignment or some research to do, because they have no access.”

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Resources E-rate Broadband Digital Divide 120

Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2017

For educators, the survey data help us better understand what’s going on at home and can guide our thinking about the role teachers play in shaping students’ media use. Become an advocate for digital equity in your school and community by learning more about programs that subsidize high-speed internet for low-income families.

Mobility 40

Mobility Digital Divide Digital Citizenship Mobile Learning 40

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Bring Your Own Device (BOYD) is becoming an increasingly popular option for schools as they look to give students more access to technology. The potential benefits of BOYD for learning and teaching are significant, including increased collaboration and engagement among students. BYOD poses serious problems with data security.

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BYOD Digital Divide Education Guidelines 100