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. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. “We
The Hechinger Report
AUGUST 25, 2021
School officials in the seaside town scrambled to purchase enough devices for all their students to learn online last year after the pandemic hurtled kids out of buildings. There’s a simmering sense of anticipation about how far educators have come with technology, and its potential to enhance student learning.
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eSchool News
AUGUST 25, 2023
As schools shifted to remote learning, a digital divide emerged, leaving countless students on the wrong side of the equation. The unequal access to technology and the internet has widened the gap, hindering the academic progress of many young minds.
Neo LMS
JULY 29, 2021
By leveraging e-learning and other strategies, edtech can help teachers and students get back to the classroom without facing many difficulties. Prioritize PD to support remote, hybrid, and in-person learning. Last year, teachers worldwide were doubtful about the effectiveness of online learning, and it’s understandable.
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 online learning offers flexibility and accessibility, challenges such as technological barriers, limited social interaction, and the need for self-directed learning can impact success rates.
A Principal's Reflections
OCTOBER 18, 2020
A move to real personalized learning at scale is the most logical step. At the same time, the digital divide has to be tackled where all learners have equitable access to a device, reliable WIFI, and quality resources. Equity is about providing learners what they need when and where they need it.
A Principal's Reflections
APRIL 26, 2020
Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. Please note that these are only suggestions.
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