The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

We have this huge digital divide that’s making it hard for [students] to get their education,” she said. David Silver, the director of education for the mayor’s office, said people talked about the digital divide, but there had never been enough energy to tackle it. We can’t afford not to.”.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Preparing for the unexpected is easier said than done – especially when it comes to education. Long-term school closures caused by a global pandemic were certainly not at the top of educators’ priority lists at this time last year. Related content: When the digital divide is made worse by a pandemic. million U.S.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

A recent report shared by Google and KPMG reveals that the education tech industry would cater to about 9.6 Despite claims that technology is negatively affecting learning schedules, edtech is a valuable tool for students. Even more appealing is that edtech has the potential to get education back on track in a post-pandemic world.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 27, 2022

I want to focus on this evolution, highlighting how the pandemic has offered opportunities for education to change for the better. When schools closed, education had to go on. The pandemic triggered some beneficial changes for education, which will surely last beyond this period.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 4, 2020

But more than two months after the switch to distance learning, many students still don’t have what they need. Students who haven’t had access to technology since mid-March could face significant problems, said Karen Cator, CEO of Digital Promise, a nonprofit that works for innovation in schools. “If

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

As the district prepares to reopen for full in-person learning on August 30, teachers are attending training sessions and figuring out just what role technology will play in their classrooms. There’s a simmering sense of anticipation about how far educators have come with technology, and its potential to enhance student learning. “I

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. The post The affordability gap is the biggest part of the digital divide appeared first on The Hechinger Report.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Internet connectivity is a big deal for learner equity and access. Unfortunately, between 15 and 16 million K — 12 learners and 400,000 educators in the United States lacked adequate connectivity , a device or both in 2020. As Ken Shelton, educator, consultant and designer, states so clearly in a Sept.

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Edsurge

JULY 23, 2021

Though about 12 million students in this country still lack any internet access at all—a problem cast into relief during the pandemic—there is good news: That number is steadily shrinking. Multiple studies and surveys have documented the ever-narrowing digital divide. We’re going to miss this huge number—millions—of families.”

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EdNews Daily

JANUARY 4, 2021

By Amy Valentine There’s always a crisis in education. Covid-19 is the most recent and most significant, and it has challenged our education system in innumerable ways. the digital divide, lack of access in rural areas, weather-related disruptions, overcrowded classrooms, understaffed school buildings, bullying, and many more.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. What no one talks enough about is that “we have a digital divide right within suburban and urban areas as well,” he said.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 20, 2020

With education turning on the technology skills of students and teachers, its important to gain a rudimentary understanding of foundational technology. I mean the basics of how to use the tech tools that are driving learning. Ready or not, digital transformation has come to education. Address the digital divide.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 13, 2020

Since the beginning of the school shutdowns, there have been debates about the effectiveness of online learning. Many education experts have offered ideas on how to improve what was, in essence, an emergency service for which the majority of teachers were not prepared. Cultivate relationships. Offer students voice and choice.

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Neo LMS

MAY 14, 2020

Specifically, many teachers are wondering: What’s in store for the future of education? However, we can make at least some educated guesses about what needs to change from now on. The problem might stem from the fact that in general, we view traditional, teacher-centered education to be the best way to teach.

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2020

For those working in education, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to rethink how we engage with young people. As the pandemic unfolded, our team at SMASH, a nationwide summer residential program for STEM education serving students of color, had to move an established, 17-year program into a virtual learning environment.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 7, 2020

Before the pandemic, we knew there was a digital divide in America. The need to close the divide can no longer be ignored because students of all ages are locked out from school – not just because of the virus itself, but from lack of an internet connection at home. Enter COVID-19. Still, the alarm bells didn’t sound.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Do students learn better online or in a classroom: statistics help shed light. What is the success rate of online learning? While some research suggests comparable outcomes between online and classroom learning, others indicate differences depending on specific contexts and methodologies.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities. For educators, it is crucial to not only understand what the metaverse is and its uses within education but to also realize the benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 8, 2020

Sadly, though, the reality is that millions of Americans — in rural and urban areas alike, and including many underrepresented minorities — lack the reliable broadband connections needed to access postsecondary and K-12 education in a nation that remains in partial lockdown. Schools get creative. Some solutions have been proposed.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Immersive technologies will change education in 2024 Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Current Trends in Education The year 2024 promises significant changes in K-12 education, reflecting a dynamic evolution in teaching and learning methodologies.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 19, 2020

Before the pandemic, we knew there was a digital divide in America. The need to close the divide can no longer be ignored because students of all ages are locked out from school – not just because of the virus itself, but from lack of an internet connection at home. Enter COVID-19. Still, the alarm bells didn’t sound.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 19, 2020

Before the pandemic, we knew there was a digital divide in America. The need to close the divide can no longer be ignored because students of all ages are locked out from school – not just because of the virus itself, but from lack of an internet connection at home. Enter COVID-19. Still, the alarm bells didn’t sound.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

This summer, educators need to get some rest so that we can be our best. However, our professional accreditation requirements are still on track and need to be renewed, as we have to learn and up our abilities for the fall. Social-Emotional Learning. Social-emotional learning (SEL) is right at the top of the list for many of us.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2021

We begin 2021 heartened by the resiliency of educators and students from around the country pushing through the disruptions of COVID-19. Even in the face of current challenges, many schools and districts are using this moment to design new approaches that will shape learning far into the future.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2020

And, what do teachers need to help them develop remote learning plans, while still attending to the social and emotional needs of each student? While this new reality won’t be easy, the good news is there are many resources to help educators and parents navigate the road ahead. Bridging The Digital Divide.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2021

As COVID made quite painfully clear, student access to reliable high-speed internet and engaging digital tools is essential. A new CoSN study , supported by a grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, gives educators and policymakers a detailed view of students’ at-home learning experiences during the pandemic.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Hate it or love – technology in education is here to stay. There is no question that edtech has brought new ways to support the learning process and was used extensively by schools to connect remotely to students who could not attend classes in-person during the worst parts of the pandemic. We can’t wait for the next pandemic.

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eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2020

With the onset of coronavirus (COVID-19), school districts, institutions of higher education, and educators are finding themselves in uncharted territory. And with that, so did the shift from in-school instruction to online learning, which brought to light very complicated issues and inequities.

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eSchool News

MAY 10, 2016

In New Mexico, educators and policymakers are working to close the digital opportunity gap. While 96 percent of Americans in urban areas have access to fixed broadband, only 70 percent of New Mexicans have broadband access at home. However, students may have no internet access when they get home.

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More Verbs

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Recently a new piece of “Concept Draft” legislation popped up: LD 137: An Act To Make the Maine Learning Technology Initiative More Cost-effective. ” It is true, MLTI has helped close the digital divide. But there are two digital divides. This first one is the Digital Access Divide.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

They just weren’t ready for distance learning, and a big part of that was that too many students lacked adequate WiFi access to get to virtual class. First, there are states that lack any laws about what connectivity should be provided for education. Cases like 2020’s Cayla J. For instance, prior to COVID-19, Section 12100.8

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

To get a sense of what the widespread closure of libraries could mean, and hear some creative ways libraries are reaching out digitally, we talked with Jessamyn West, an educational technologist who runs the librarian.net blog and is author of "Without a Net: Librarians Bridging the Digital Divide."

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Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

Not all parents have the luxury of working from home, and many households lack sufficient technology to support their children’s online learning. Baker’s experience was reflected in the results of a survey sent by BrightBytes, an education data company, from April to June 15. Here are some of the highlights.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Key points: AI holds much promise for the future of education AI tools can offer personalization and targeted interventions Discover more about what AI in education holds for teaching and learning Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education with innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 19, 2021

While a striking amount of uncertainty remains, experts largely agree on one thing: Pandemic education has exacted the greatest tolls from the children of historically marginalized groups. schools frequently marginalize these students’ languages and cultures, but they tend to host ineffective educational approaches. Not only do U.S.

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Education Superhighway

MAY 24, 2022

households that have access to the internet but cannot afford to connect , partnerships are critical to removing the barriers that keep under-resourced households offline. Local leaders can make an immediate impact on the digital divide in their community by launching an Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) awareness campaign.

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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. PT / 2 p.m.

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