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Make Parents Comfortable with Tech for a Successful 1:1 Program

EdTech Magazine

Like other K–12 school districts around the country, you’re closing the digital divide — making sure your students have access to technology that paves the way for their future successes. Use Social Media and Events to Keep Parents in the Know. There will be questions about accessibility and equity.

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OPINION: Why Black families have found some benefits in distance learning

The Hechinger Report

. … Parts of this [are] working for my kid,” the mother of a high school senior reflected during the event. We know this to be true from research on Black children’s limited access to grade-level content and higher likelihood of severe disciplinary measures. As one father told me, “normal wasn’t working for our kids.”.

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Digital Equity: It’s More Than Just Student Access

techlearning

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. Amesse Elementary at Denver Public Schools.

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From Hotspots to School Bus Wi-Fi, Districts Seek Out Solutions to ‘Homework Gap’

Edsurge

boast broadband access these days, and plenty of assignments require the internet, when students head home, their connections are not quite in lockstep with schools. Thus, there is a homework gap—the problem created when students who use digital learning in class can’t get online at home to finish up their schoolwork.

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Schedule for Thursday's "Libraries as Community Anchors" Mini-Conference (Library 2.0) - Register Now

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

There are over 3,100 people already registered for this event. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded. Please also join this Library 2.0

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Sessions Announced for "Libraries as Community Anchors" Mini-Conference (Library 2.0)

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

There are over 2,600 people already registered for this event. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded. Please also join this Library 2.0

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TODAY: "Libraries as Community Anchors" Mini-Conference (Library 2.0)

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

There are over 3,400 people alreay registered for this event. Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded. Please also join this Library 2.0