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Could the Bridge Across the Digital Divide Be Paved With TV Signals?

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Although digital technologies hold great promise in the realm of education, access remains limited for many communities worldwide. One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information.

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How computer science education bridges the digital divide

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Amid the havoc that the pandemic wreaked on our lives, there were important lessons to be learned. But for those without digital skills or access to a computer and an internet connection, it was a very different story. In an increasingly digital world, not having technology skills can drastically reduce your options in life.

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How computer science education bridges the digital divide

eSchool News

Amid the havoc that the pandemic wreaked on our lives, there were important lessons to be learned. But for those without digital skills or access to a computer and an internet connection, it was a very different story. In an increasingly digital world, not having technology skills can drastically reduce your options in life.

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Moving a Summer Program to the Virtual World — While Closing the Digital Divide

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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. We also knew that not every learner in our community had the technology resources to access these opportunities.

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How Offline-First Edtech Addresses Education Disparities Worldwide

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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. This article focuses on one of those organizations, Learning Equality. billion people worldwide without internet access.

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Summer Reading Online

Ask a Tech Teacher

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. Add “book collections” to the column of how technology successfully facilitates learning.

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13 Websites That Provide Lots of Digital Books for Summer Reading

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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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