Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Once you find a book, you access a scanned version (if available, say from Project Gutenberg) or purchase it at a linked bookstore. Access this catalog via the website. Access this collection via the website. Resources include The Raven, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and The Road Not Taken.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

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 470

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Forming Community Partnerships to Access Educational Resources In this course for school leaders, you will explore methods for seeking out and partnering with community members to gain a variety of resources for your school. Education Technology Accessibility for All Students. As educators, we want what’s best for our students!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Innovation and access are two major learning trends in 2024 Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Current Trends in Education In 2024, K-12 learning experiences are evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements and educational paradigms. What are the trends in learning in 2024?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 20, 2020

Address the digital divide. As thousands of school districts across the country have rolled out remote learning, many have discovered that students have very different sets of resources when it comes to digital education tools. This raises the question: How exactly should schools invest in technology to keep up?

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Technology Digital Divide Education Digital Citizenship 247

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 365

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Additionally, cybersecurity education will gain prominence, addressing the importance of responsible digital citizenship. Lastly, ensuring equitable access to technology and addressing the digital divide will be paramount, reflecting a commitment to inclusive and accessible K-12 education technology in 2024.

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Trends Technology EdTech Digital Divide 98

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 30, 2020

As the Coronavirus has changed the landscape of education, I have become more and more aware of inequity and the digital divide. In my reflection, I have attempted to present ideas for all schools across the digital divide. What can be provided with low bandwidth and quick access limitations?

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LMS Digital Divide Blended Learning Survey 217

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

BYOD deepens the digital divide. Even when schools provide for these students — like making them beneficiaries of a BYOD funding program, or letting them check out a device from the school’s library — the digital divide doesn’t disappear completely. Top 10 BYOD concerns: 1.

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BYOD How To Digital Divide Mobility 150

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 20, 2016

The best method to reach them is with a short, pithy message that’s informative and easy to access. Some parents are not comfortable with or do not have access to text messages and/or the Internet. It straddles the digital divide between those with the tech-infused family and those who feel pretty plugged in just having a phone.

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Tools Digital Divide Report Digital Citizenship 150

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 124

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 3, 2023

Then, of course, the digital divide between students with and without ready access to technology may be destined to widen by generative AI in education, adversely impacting underserved and minority students. Also, there’s the standing threat of a student’s data security, privacy and online safety.

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Education Data Training Digital Divide 52

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. Introduce digital citizenship skills early.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. By improving access to district systems and processes, school leaders will be able to better serve and meet the needs and expectations of the families they serve.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

NeverEndingSearch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

It’s happened to all of us– we’re at school trying to access the perfect website for a learning activity at school and… it’s blocked. While banning books is commonly recognized by librarians as detrimental to the student educational experience, restricted website access isn’t on everyone’s radar.

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E-rate Digital Citizenship Libraries Social Media 40

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

At the same time, smartphones, tablets and laptops can be used to access the school LMS , with the corresponding courses and learning materials, conduct research online for a school paper, check facts fast, make use of productivity tools, and even access educational apps. Read more: DOs and DON’Ts of teaching digital citizenship.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

The Webinars are free, but when you purchase the "Mattering IS the Agenda" toolkit you get exclusive access to the recordings. Yet participating in the digital world is essential for learning, career, and life. What can colleges do to help foster strong digital citizens? More information and login details at YouMatter.me.

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Conference Digital Citizenship Libraries Common Core 53

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. By improving access to district systems and processes, school leaders will be able to better serve and meet the needs and expectations of the families they serve.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

The Innovative Educator

AUGUST 2, 2020

Participants didn’t need a conference to access workshops. We decided on the following tracks: Equity As we moved online it became more important than ever to address the digital divide. Digital Accessibility Approximately 20% of our students have a disability. We also eliminated workshops.

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Conference Accessibility Microsoft Digital Citizenship 110

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Common Sense Education – Great free PD resources for digital citizenship and online learning for all educators. As the Coronavirus has changed the landscape of education, I have become more and more aware of inequity and the digital divide. What can be provided with low bandwidth and quick access limitations?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 10, 2017

The end result is a learning tool that is powerful, robust, scalable, and because it’s free, is the equitable solution to so many concerns over education’s digital divide. Because work is created and shared in the Cloud, users can access it from Internet-connected locations by logging into their Google account.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

From gamification to digital citizenship to PD for teachers to classroom robots and everything in between, the 102 posts that have been published on the NEO Blog in the last 12 months covered oh so many subjects related to education technology and e-learning for educational institutions. A big cake for a long year. We learned a lot.

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Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

On February 5, 2014, educators and students around the country participated in Digital Learning Day (#DLDay). A Day to Celebrate, Explore, Question, and Look Ahead. The National Writing Project and Educator Innovator , along with the Afterschool Alliance , were among the core partners and sponsored a set of #Make4DLDay challenges.

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Digital Learning Learning Digital Divide Education 28

eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

Challenge #1: Inequitable access to resources Some thought leaders have openly worried about how access to AI tools might impact today’s existing digital divide. Generative AI can be a driving force in democratizing access to high-quality education.

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Digital Divide Gamification Digital Citizenship Future Ready 136

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: Digital tools are powering a new era of K-12 learning Still, challenges remain–among them, equity and access Stay up to date on the latest trends about learning in the digital age In today’s digital age, learning has gone through a profound transformation, reshaping traditional educational models.

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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. However, implementing BOYD in schools also presents some challenges such as data security, digital divide, and compatibility issues.

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