Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2021

K-12 students lacked access to a working device, reliable high-speed internet or both. As of December 2020, the number of students impacted by the digital divide has narrowed to 12 million. points lower than their peers with reliable access. When schools closed last March, roughly 16 million U.S. Money is an issue.

Digital Divide 217

Digital Divide Broadband Report Accessibility 217

eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

However, the study also found that educators lack centralized resources and direct support necessary to successfully overcome barriers to the digital divide. Addressing these will be critical to ensuring that school districts and digital navigator programs are effective in closing the digital divide for students.

Digital Divide 70

Digital Divide Broadband Survey Outcomes 70

eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2021

COVINGTON, KY: October 21, 2021 – A new website launched by a collaboration of leading technology experts, STEP CG and Cradlepoint, is providing information and educational resources to help K-12 schools ensure their students have access to the technology they need to succeed.

Digital Divide 95

Digital Divide Accessibility Industry Software 95

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Ramos knew there were many kids like her, eager to keep up with school but lacking the technology to do so. We have this huge digital divide that’s making it hard for [students] to get their education,” she said. You don’t have a computer, you don’t have internet, you can’t even access distance learning,” Silver said.

Digital Divide 111

Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 111

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

Digital Divide 143

Digital Divide Broadband Laptops Chromebook 143

EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 24, 2023

Nowadays, technology is ubiquitous in people’s lives, including K-12 education. Despite the technology’s undeniable benefits, teachers and school leaders must take into account the downsides of technology before incorporating it into the classroom. How does technology help promote student engagement and learning?

Technology 187

Technology Guidelines Digital Divide Education 187

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

As schools strive to make information accessible to all students, technology provides great solutions. So, the question remains, is technology in the classroom a hindrance or an opportunity? At the same time, it often presents its own set of challenges to overcome. Take our quiz, and see what you learn!

Digital Divide 108

Digital Divide Technology Classroom Accessibility 108

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.”

Accessibility 182

Accessibility Digital Divide Broadband Survey 182

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. Dr. Paul Perry, former teacher, administrator, and nonprofit exec, has put together a brief guide for educators looking to expand learning opportunities for students using technology.

Technology 247

Technology Digital Divide Education Digital Citizenship 247

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Access to education fundamentally changes life outcomes. For a long time, technology enabled access to education. Now that digital learning is so engrained into our K-12 school systems nationwide, it’s difficult to understand how we succeeded without it. Solving for the digital divide has not been easy.

Outcomes 116

Outcomes Digital Divide Learning Digital Learning 116

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2017

For years policymakers have fretted about the “digital divide,” that poor students are less likely to have computers and high-speed internet at home than rich students. A new 2017 survey of technology use at home shows the gap in computer access is rapidly closing.

Digital Divide 65

Digital Divide Technology Survey Smartphone 65

eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2024

The CoSN Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity recognizes a district that is working to address digital equity, narrow the Homework Gap and ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. PWCS uses and supports technology in innovative ways.

Digital Divide 56

Digital Divide Meeting Data Accessibility 56

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

But when schools support students in transferring their skills to their parents, they are narrowing the digital divide. When low-income parents start learning online skills, such as accessing medical records and applying for jobs, their chances for a better standard of living increase. Why is this significant?

Digital Divide 95

Digital Divide Laptops Training Libraries 95

ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The metaverse is an emerging technology that is gradually becoming more mainstream within education, in part because it delivers immersive learning experiences for students. What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices. This is the basis of immersive learning as a concept.

Learning 327

Learning Smartphone Accessibility Social Media 327

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2018

The digital divide and the opportunity gap. At DeKalb County School District in Georgia, we set out to create a plan that narrows the digital divide our students are facing at school, in the community, and at home. We started by creating the Digital Dreamers Program, an initiative to reaffirm our commitment to technology.

Digital Divide 65

Digital Divide Digital Learning Accessibility Technology 65

Neo LMS

JANUARY 27, 2022

Some of these are: different approaches to teaching adapted to students’ needs, developed ICT skills, professional development for teachers, attempts to bridge the digital divide, improvement of resource accessibility, funding and curriculum changes. Most students were familiar with using technology before the pandemic.

Future Ready 437

Future Ready Education Digital Divide MOOC 437

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

Our society relies on the internet for education, jobs, and personal needs, yet our country’s digital divide has been an ongoing issue, affecting the 14.5 million Americans who don’t have access to broadband internet. This issue is not just limiting education access, but it’s also contributing to an ongoing workforce crisis.

Digital Divide 109

Digital Divide Broadband Education STEM 109

The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 7, 2016

When I was an Instructional Technology Director one of the challenges I faced was working to ensure that students, no matter where they lived in my district, had access to the same tools and opportunities. I could provide technology that could be used in the schools, and provided high speed network access while they were in schools.

Accessibility 239

Accessibility Digital Divide Broadband Digital Citizenship 239

Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Access to high-quality education is widely recognized as a pivotal tool for alleviating poverty, mitigating the spread of disease and malnutrition, fostering children's overall welfare and empowering women. billion people worldwide without internet access. billion people worldwide without internet access.

EdTech 114

EdTech Digital Divide Education Khan Academy 114

eSchool News

APRIL 27, 2017

For a while now, there’s been a great deal of concern over the digital divide—the gap between students who have easy access to technology and those who don’t. It doesn’t matter what kind of technology a student uses, so much as what the student is encouraged to do with it. Two-in-ones?’

Digital Divide 101

Digital Divide Digital Citizenship Tablets Laptops 101

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The integration of digital tools, online platforms, and innovative applications is revolutionizing traditional teaching methodologies. Edtech trends encompass personalized learning experiences, adaptive technologies, and the evolution of hybrid learning models. What has been a trend in education in recent years?

Trends 81

Trends Technology EdTech Digital Divide 81

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

Non-digital assignments have just as much value and can give kids a much-needed break from screens. When technology is used, sound planning ensures there is a balance between synchronous and asynchronous learning while building in breaks for movement, mindfulness, and other essential brain breaks. Pedagogy Let’s begin with engagement.

Learning 545

Learning Digital Divide Blended Learning Strategy 545

Neo LMS

JULY 12, 2018

A counterpoint to these figures, is also the finding that 70% of teachers assign homework requiring broadband access. 4 Examples of the best digital access initiatives. The Digital Equity Initiative. The post 4 Examples of the best digital access initiatives appeared first on NEO BLOG. EveryoneOn.

Examples 150

Examples Accessibility Broadband Mobility 150

Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2018

First some good news: the divide in access to digital devices is decreasing. School districts across the country are upgrading networks and integrating more classroom technology, and smartphones have become increasingly ubiquitous across socioeconomic lines.

Digital Divide 131

Digital Divide Digital Citizenship Policies Smartphone 131

eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2022

Americans overwhelmingly believe that high-speed internet access is a basic necessity, according to a new survey from Kajeet. The digital divide–the gap between people who have access to modern information and communications technology and those who do not – is a major issue. For these 14.5

Digital Divide 114

Digital Divide Broadband Survey Accessibility 114

Digital Promise

MAY 13, 2021

Highlights from the survey include: Keeping Up Academically and the Digital Divide : Eighty-two percent of teachers say it’s been difficult for their students to keep up academically during the pandemic, though only 45 percent of parents have the same concern for their own child. Digital Divide.

Survey 277

Survey Digital Divide Learning EdTech 277

Digital Promise

AUGUST 18, 2021

Last year, my predecessor, Karen Cator outlined ways in which we can finally close the Digital Learning Gap. A few weeks ago, the VILS team published a guide to successful technology integration that highlights six elements for success that we’ve learned from working with the many schools in our networks.

Digital Learning 296

Digital Learning Digital Divide Broadband Learning 296

EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The landscape of education is undergoing a seismic shift, thanks to the advent and integration of Educational Technology (EdTech). From digital classrooms to interactive learning tools, EdTech is not just a fleeting trend but a fundamental change in the educational paradigm.

EdTech 113

EdTech Gamification Education Digital Divide 113

Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

“I worked as an administrator for 10 years, so I think about edtech from both sides — both how an administrator makes decisions about edtech tools, but also how we can support our teachers,” Ballard shared in a focus group that was part of a larger project designed to better understand the gap between teaching practices and technology use.

EdTech 186

EdTech Groups Digital Divide Training 186

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Hate it or love – technology in education is here to stay. 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. Parents can feel it, and the numbers back them up.

EdTech 142

EdTech Digital Divide Learning Social Media 142

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Do all students have access to the internet? A critical finding is that school districts that are meeting the 1 Mbps per student goal are also getting access at a much lower rate than those districts not meeting that benchmark,” said Emily Jordan, Vice President of Education Initiatives, CN. Key points: U.S. Key points: U.S.

Meeting 98

Meeting E-rate Digital Divide Comparison 98

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2020

Even with all the progress being made and practical innovations taking place, COVID-19 has unearthed on a global scale the inequity that persists when it comes to access to high-speed WIFI and technology. Even in more affluent areas, one cannot assume equitable access. Think of this as direct instruction on paper.

Learning 405

Learning Digital Divide Blended Learning Knowledge Base 405

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

This introduction explores the significance of fostering digital literacy skills to prepare students for success in the evolving technological landscape. What is digital literacy in education? In essence, digital literacy in education is about preparing students to be competent, responsible, and ethical users of technology.

Digital Citizenship 90

Digital Citizenship Digital Divide Analysis Accessibility 90

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?

Trends 52

Trends Digital Divide Learning Adaptive Learning 52

Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2022

Addressing the digital divide requires a human-centered approach In the early days of the pandemic, schools raced to provide devices and hotspots to students, responding to concerns over a widening digital divide. We must not let the flood of tech tools overshadow the necessary human element of education. Kyle Zimmer 4.

Digital Divide 166

Digital Divide Education Data Technology 166

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. What are the three biggest issues in education today?

Digital Divide 52

Digital Divide Trends Learning Analytics Education 52

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."

Libraries 204

Libraries Digital Divide Accessibility Survey 204