Neo LMS

JANUARY 4, 2018

Today we launch right in with a topic that is on the minds and hearts of many teachers – the “digital divide”; that silent, pernicious socioeconomic gap between students that have and students that do not have access to technology. Now, however, access to technology is becoming a rights issue. Digital Divide 2.0.

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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

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Only a third of those without broadband access blame a lack of infrastructure; the remaining two thirds without access say they can’t afford it, Marwell said. In 43 states, that affordability gap accounts for the largest share of the digital divide, according to the EducationSuperHighway report.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

As online schooling plays an increasingly large role in education, researchers say more work needs to be done to understand and address why some families have a harder time accessing the internet. 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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The 21st Century Principal

JULY 21, 2012

Recently, I found myself entangled with several people in a Twitter debate about whether BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies actually perpetuate or aggravate the digital divide our students currently experience. Having a BYOD policy would seem to perpetuate the divide between the tech-haves and tech-have-nots.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2018

First some good news: the divide in access to digital devices is decreasing. Educators are beginning to take note of a new problem: a digital participation divide. Educators are beginning to take note of a new problem: a digital participation divide.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Federal and State AI Policy Lags: While 55% of respondents observed an increased interest in AI policy development, only 2% reported having active AI initiatives in their states. This emphasizes the digital divide’s persistent impact on education.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Federal and State AI Policy Lags: While 55% of respondents observed an increased interest in AI policy development, only 2% reported having active AI initiatives in their states. This emphasizes the digital divide’s persistent impact on education.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2020

After all, they’ve had a lot to figure out — from finding ways to bridge the digital divide to ensuring student security and privacy online. According to Chalkbeat , the Center on Reinventing Public Education has found that only 14 of 82 large districts they’ve been tracking have a policy for taking attendance.

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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. It’s time for states to step up and realize that proper technology and WiFi connectivity are a must-have in public school districts, and that state policy is dangerously lagging behind.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Who doesn’t want all students to access and participate in powerful learning opportunities? With an intentional focus on students at the margins, it is possible to create equitable access, participation, and outcomes. The word “equity” inspires good feelings. The world is inequitable by design—therefore, so is our education ecosystem.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2020

After all, they’ve had a lot to figure out — from finding ways to bridge the digital divide to ensuring student security and privacy online. According to Chalkbeat , the Center on Reinventing Public Education has found that only 14 of 82 large districts they’ve been tracking have a policy for taking attendance.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 12, 2020

After all, they’ve had a lot to figure out — from finding ways to bridge the digital divide to ensuring student security and privacy online. According to Chalkbeat , the Center on Reinventing Public Education has found that only 14 of 82 large districts they’ve been tracking have a policy for taking attendance.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2020

After all, they’ve had a lot to figure out — from finding ways to bridge the digital divide to ensuring student security and privacy online. According to Chalkbeat , the Center on Reinventing Public Education has found that only 14 of 82 large districts they’ve been tracking have a policy for taking attendance.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 8, 2020

After all, they’ve had a lot to figure out — from finding ways to bridge the digital divide to ensuring student security and privacy online. According to Chalkbeat , the Center on Reinventing Public Education has found that only 14 of 82 large districts they’ve been tracking have a policy for taking attendance.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2022

At Kajeet, we believe internet access is a basic human right and are fully committed to efforts aimed at closing the digital divide,” said Daniel J. and Canada lack home broadband access, putting a staggering number of school-aged children at a serious learning disadvantage. Neal, chairman, CEO and founder of Kajeet.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Conversely, a 2020 report by the National Education Policy Center found that online charter schools generally underperformed traditional schools in terms of student academic growth. Do students learn better online or in a classroom: statistics help shed light. What is the success rate of online learning?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2024

Educators with a mind towards equity typically excel at access. These questions are around the accessibility, flexibility, lack of bias, validity, and reliability of our learning activities. Question Description Generative AI Prompt Accessible Who can participate in the lesson and who can not? Retrieved from [link] Gutiérrez, R.

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Education Superhighway

JUNE 28, 2023

This month, Maine became one of the first states to share their draft Broadband Action Plans and companion Digital Equity Plan as part of the $42.45 Their strategies and initiatives are organized into four categories 1) access and adoption, 2) innovation and investment, 3) digital literacy and skills, and 4) accountability and transparency.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2022

To further the mission of closing the Digital Divide for students across the United States, each grant recipient will receive up to $25,000, which they may use for any combination of Kajeet Education Broadband solutions, including WiFi hotspots, school bus WiFi, LTE-embedded Chromebooks and routers.

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 29, 2022

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) allocated over $45 billion to states for broadband deployment through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) and Digital Equity Act (DEA) programs. To join, email Scott Quinn, Director of Government Affairs and Policy, at scott@educationsuperhighway.org.

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 6, 2013

Studies have shown that low SES students test scores go up 30% when they have access to mobile devices. Access is a basic right in our country. Surveys show low SES schools tend to have less access to technology and teachers integrate devices like cell phones at far lower rates. A BYOD policy is a bridge for low SES students.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2023

Tailwinds: An Enabling Ecosystem A baseline enabling condition for game-based learning is access to computers and broadband. While there is still work to do in closing the digital divide, access is becoming less of a limiting factor for game-based learning. We’re also seeing innovative pilots and early success with AR.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2021

To set the foundation for technology-empowered learning during and beyond the pandemic, education leaders are actively tackling internet and device access issues to narrow the digital divide.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

Teachers now assign work that requires internet access in the expectation that all kids will be able to do it, he said, even though some kids still don’t have high-speed internet at home. There’s been some progress on improving internet access since the group released its first report on the subject last fall. In total, 51.6

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

While much work has been done to help close the digital divide, according to the FCC’s Eighth Broadband Report, an estimated 19 million American citizens still lack reliable broadband internet access at home. Kajeet remains laser-focused on closing the digital divide, and this grant program is another step in our journey.”.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2021

Kajeet is mission-focused on closing the digital divide, not just in the U.S., We are excited to bring our secure, reliable and controlled wireless connectivity solutions to the European market to enable equitable internet access, especially for students. but worldwide,” said chairman, CEO and founder Daniel J. In the U.K.,

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Edsurge

MAY 29, 2020

But a staggering number of families lack access to the digital tools required for learning at home. Unfortunately, for many schools and districts, the need for digital services and software to support basic communication between teachers, parents and students across the digital divide is one that is often overlooked and underfunded.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2021

While remote learning may be ending in most places across the country, many students will continue to struggle to complete many lessons and assignments because they lack adequate internet service and access to devices at home — a phenomenon commonly referred to as the “homework gap.”. There are some positive findings in the survey.

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edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

If the workday of an adult typically requires seamless broadband access, then it’s reasonable that today’s students need the same access during their school day. The key is the state leadership to make broadband accessible to all. More important, states are starting to recognize the need for equitable access off site.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Our extensive work at MCJ culminated in a report that showcased an unsettling reality: Affordability and availability are formidable barriers to internet access, while reading and math proficiency rates are significantly below the state averages in grades 3-8. A significant challenge for Delta communities is the ever-growing digital divide.

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 1, 2017

Building out the infrastructure to support high-speed Internet access requires multi-layered collaboration between state and district leaders, school administrators, and service providers. students equal access to a robust, modern education, regardless of their socioeconomic background. FOUR WAYS TO IMPROVE RURAL BROADBAND ACCESS.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 19, 2016

However, here’s a refresher of the previous post and the five BYOD concerns that are already put on the table: BYOD deepens the digital divide; BYOD will distract students; BYOD encourages students to cheat; Students might forget to bring/charge their devices; Parents may need to pay more for BYOD.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Philadelphia’s schools, meanwhile, struggled mightily to close digital divides that prevented them from quickly launching distance-instruction. Too often, these boundaries were drawn specifically and intentionally to maintain that separation — and were abetted by racist housing policies.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 13, 2021

billion in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan in April 2021 to enable school districts and libraries to provide internet access and connected devices to students and educators during the pandemic. Related: The affordability gap is the biggest part of the digital divide. The homework gap could worsen for millions of U.S.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 25, 2023

It’s all part of Verizon’s commitment to helping close the digital divide. Immersive learning experiences with AR/VR that can be accessed with technology ranging from mobile devices to VR headsets. You will need to create a login to access them. See: Copyright Policy. It’s all completely FREE!

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

More and more schools adopt BYOD policies and allow students to bring their own mobile phones, tablets, eBooks, and other devices in the classroom, and use them as tools to enhance learning. Both success stories and failure stories of adopting BYOD policies and implementing BYOD programs in schools belong to this process.

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