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.

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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.

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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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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.

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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 20, 2022

Talk to students pre-pandemic and they’ll tell you school often felt boring, irrelevant, and disconnected from the real-world where they can learn anything, anytime, anywhere using technology that traditionally was not available (even banned) in many schools pre-pandemic. Pre-pandemic there was an enormous digital divide.

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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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Edsurge

JUNE 15, 2022

However, as I’ve navigated K-12 education as a special education teacher for Baltimore City for the last three years, I’ve realized something about the edtech industry: There are too many apps, too many programs, and too much different technology for educators to use in the classroom. But this is not an ideal world.

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2023

We encourage youth to submit ideas focused on one of the following three categories: Digital Empowerment, Equity In Action and Thriving Planet. Digital Empowerment ideas can be solutions that help bridge the digital divide. Project 10Million is one of our education initiatives aimed at closing the digital divide.

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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."

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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.

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Digital Promise

MAY 27, 2020

With digital learning likely to stretch into the fall due to COVID-19, how can we ensure every student has equitable access to powerful learning opportunities? The crisis has shone a harsh light on the digital divide in the United States, surfacing thoughtful debate and long-overdue discussion around the equity gap.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2020

She shares one computer with her family of five, lacks home internet access and uses a smartphone to connect online. As the years pass, the gap between Jennifer’s and Maria’s access to technology widens: Jennifer has everything she needs at her fingertips, while Maria does not. I think we all know the answer.

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N2Y

MAY 20, 2021

This eBook is a reference for school leadership teams as you consider the funds available to your local educational agency and make decisions about applying for grants. What technological innovations will best meet the unique learning needs of students with disabilities?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Student Anxiety in Online Learning In this course, you’ll analyze anxiety brought about by technology immersion as an overactive fight–flight–freeze survival response. Education Technology Accessibility for All Students. Many technology tools require teacher customization in order for all students to access the content.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Today, the publicly traded technology company announced a new $100 million Impact Fund within its Salesforce Ventures investment arm. In education, other challenges that are currently on Emeott’s radar include the digital divide, referring to the inequitable access to technology and educational services, especially in low-income communities.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

In addition to hosting a public K-8 charter school, the former factory was recently outfitted with augmented and virtual reality stations, 3D printers and interactive screens in preparation for Saturday’s announcement: that it’s the first school in the country equipped with 5G wireless technology. But it will take years to get there.

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Mark Smithers

MARCH 20, 2024

Technology has become an integral part of our lives, revolutionizing the way we interact, work, and even think. However, amidst the rapid advancements, it is essential to recognize the pivotal role that psychology plays in shaping the trajectory of technology.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In education technology, a litany of surveys published this decade have touted the growing adoption of digital learning tools. Now adding to that list is one of the most thorough efforts—a new survey from Gallup and NewSchools Venture Fund , a nonprofit that provides grants to education technology and innovation efforts.

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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.”. Department of Education, during the forum. “Any

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

suffer on the no-internet side of the digital divide , according to the Federal Communications Commission. And this spring, 60 percent of low-income parents expressed that their children are likely to experience at least one digital obstacle doing their K-12 homework online. Roughly 21 million people in the U.S.

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MindShift

JUNE 9, 2021

During virtual education, he relied on reference materials and parent assistance when available. Despite the difficulties of offering support remotely, Nahal found that virtual learning allowed him to experiment with new technologies that supported his students with learning disabilities. Voice Practice .

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2022

The technology that tracks digital records has spurred a cryptocurrency gold rush and an NFT explosion. Should local communities determine how education gets funded and who has access to public schools —or should the federal government intervene? That would be the block chain. At least, in theory. That’s a joke.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 13, 2020

There are a lot of unanswered questions, but also some great reference points to help guide us as we develop answers together. Digital Divides and the COVID Slide. Over the past several years, progress has been made with regard to the “digital divide,” the gap between students who have access to technology and those who do not.

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Edsurge

MAY 25, 2017

EdSurge: Despite great interest in community colleges these days, there are also plenty of challenges, including falling enrollments and trying to keep up with technology change. Another thing that I don't hear about that much these days, but I know you have views on is the digital divide.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Even before the pandemic, more than 25 million Americans lacked access to broadband internet. Recently, the state announced that it had achieved near universal access for both device distribution and connectivity—a significant achievement in a state where 40 percent of households in some cities lack home access, according to census data.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

He was recognized with the Tech Champion Award at the 2022 Digital Industry Dynamite Awards and featured in the EdTech50. Dan is a respected authority in educational technology and artificial intelligence. As Director at Edufuturists, he is committed to shaping the future of education through technology and innovation.

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2020

According to the plan, school days can last up to seven hours for high schoolers if they max out their time for digital learning (three hours), supplemental activities like reading and crafting (two hours), and nutrition and wellness breaks (two hours) that include meals, handwashing and physical activity.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access. Disaster Strikes!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access.

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Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2019

That raises the question: is the move to digital homework systems creating a new kind of digital divide at colleges? Textbook companies defend their new model, arguing that digital titles help students learn better than past methods and are sold for far less than traditional textbooks.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 2, 2013

This is the third in a series of blog posts on the future of learning and technology. In my previous blog post I examined the debate about whether we are becoming more intelligent or less intelligent as a result of our prolonged and habituated uses of technology. But the digital divide will not stop the march of technology.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Shawn Caine, who teaches technology at Panguitch High School in Garfield County, Utah, lets students who don’t have adequate home internet service get online in her classroom before and after school. All their work is on that computer,” said Caine, “and they need that access.”. Photo: Chris Berdik. Going without isn’t an option.

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eSpark

MAY 18, 2016

In Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance , Angela Duckworth explores the accessibility of achievement, arguing that anyone can be a high performer with the right motivation, hard work, and support. For students whose area of interest lies outside of the classrooms, the internet has made deliberate practice more accessible than ever.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

This is especially true in the tech industry where African-American founders like Morrison have limited access to venture capital investments. Another analysis by digital divide expert Kathryn Finney found that black women-led start-ups comprised less than .2 Related: Black colleges can revive American cities.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2018

It’s no great overstatement to say that the Federal Communications Commission’s recent decision to rollback net neutrality protections has shaken the education community’s faith in open and equitable internet access for all students. Since it began in the 1990s, E-Rate has helped bring high-speed internet access to 97 percent of U.S.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

For districts like San Marcos USD in California, technology is providing the opportunity to augment staff resources and allow teams to develop collaborative solutions to better identify and support students. My name is June Kim, I’m the Director of Technology for more public schools in Moore, Oklahoma. Thank you. 2:18 Thank you.

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