EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Traditional chalk-and-talk methods are being supplemented, and sometimes replaced, by digital tools and platforms. Interactive whiteboards, online resources, and educational apps have made learning more engaging and accessible. Tools like 3d printers for schools are revolutionizing how students learn about engineering and design.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Ensuring equitable access to technology and addressing the digital divide continue to be crucial, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity in the ever-evolving landscape of K-12 education in 2024. The digital divide widens, hindering some students’ access to online learning.

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2023

Relief funds stemming from the pandemic have only sharpened the focus, particularly on infrastructure and technology investments. From an infrastructure standpoint, that means eliminating the digital divides that exist within our own campus.

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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

MAY 19, 2021

The companies will bring expert instruction in STEM fields to individuals worldwide,with a shared goal of bridging the STEM opportunity gap. STEM career opportunities are projected to grow exponentially, with an estimated 3.5 million jobs in the U.S. alone that need to be filled by 2025.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Educators across the nation can now access Teacher Training Pathways , a free platform offering courses aligned to micro-credentials on remote and hybrid learning, instructional technology coaching and more. Applications are now being accepted by Digital Promise from districts with Title I schools across the nation.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 28, 2020

As COVID-19 shifted learning online, students and educators lost access to those hands-on, in-person real world learning experiences and mentors. Teachers across the region reported that students were more engaged and had higher attendance during digital learning due to the excitement of working with artists and other partners.

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Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2023

Tony Lam The CoolThink curriculum offers a new element to the overall programs of our school and provides new opportunities for girls to become digital creators and makers by learning to code. Image Credit: CoolThink How does CoolThink help address the digital divide and prepare students for the future? The CoolThink Pedagogy.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 5, 2021

At the same time, this day is also about supporting teachers so that every learner can have access to quality education. That’s why neglecting this area can lead to a bigger digital divide among students. October 5th is all about celebrating all the wonderful educators around the world. Offer to help with technology.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Digital equity is one of the most complex and urgent issues facing 21st-century educators. It’s an economic concern, as schools consider how they can ensure equal access for all. And it raises questions about gender and race: How can schools inspire more girls and students of color to pursue STEM? A student at William J.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

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.

Libraries 365

Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 365

Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

Her boldest claim: That her administration would close the digital divide by 2020 with 100 percent of American families having the "option" of quality broadband. As for computer science, Hillary aims to expand the number of technical teachers in America to provide broader access to science and engineering curricula.

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Neo LMS

MAY 14, 2020

The problem might stem from the fact that in general, we view traditional, teacher-centered education to be the best way to teach. There’s no secret that a digital divide is creating barriers between students and learning. Access to a good enough internet connection and a device should be a right and not a privilege.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 12, 2020

Editor’s Note Why such an affluent country as the United States cannot ensure that every child have internet access astounds me. I’m not sure how anyone thinks that paper is equitable for all of these kids and less access to teachers is OK.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2022

Students log into the course right from the comfort of their high school’s classrooms and computer labs, which reduces barriers for students to access the course and learning materials online.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 19, 2021

Schools’ struggles to engage English learners’ families during the pandemic partly stem from another pre-pandemic inequity — gaps in access to digital learning devices and the internet. For English learners, the pandemic is both a crisis and a revelation. By and large, English learners aren’t thriving under distance learning.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 13, 2020

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. And access by itself is not enough. ST Math students will be able to access the program from home.

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MindShift

JULY 6, 2017

Earth’s molten core and the lost city of Atlantis are not traditional summer destinations for kids, but intrepid young campers can now contend with lava or rebuild the underwater metropolis as they learn, play and socialize in the digital realms of virtual camps. Accessible across the U.S.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2018

He stops making egg rolls for just a moment to tell me how much he likes his STEM-Arts classes. Our digital core curriculum is meant to support him in accessing his lessons around the clock. They help me learn by using my hands,” he says. That’s one of the ways I learn best.” Brianna's Schedule, Image Credit: Elizabeth S.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. By improving access to district systems and processes, school leaders will be able to better serve and meet the needs and expectations of the families they serve.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2017

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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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. I have some great posts coming your way involving PBL, STEM, tech integration.

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Education Superhighway

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

At the same time, the report cites the urgent need to close the digital divide for 2.3 million students across the nation who lack access to the minimum connectivity required for digital learning. million teachers in more than 81,000 schools have the Internet access they need for digital learning.

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MindShift

JULY 31, 2020

And we put it on YouTube to make it as easy as possible to access.” . But this year the STEM projects, maker space designs and story hours that usually take place within the library’s walls have moved online, and the library itself has found itself innovating quickly to meet the needs of their community.

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Bryan Alexander

JULY 18, 2019

Reflecting more limited access to education, Hispanic workers are most at risk of displacement, followed by African Americans. My readers will be unsurprised to see STEM and business continuing to boom, which suggests even more students will enter those programs. We can start with enrollment and fields of study.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 17, 2016

I tell her about what I do and how my company addresses society’s need to educate citizens for millions of unfilled jobs — in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) jobs, as well as jobs in computing. Related: Tech for tots and teachers: promoting STEM learning in preK-3 classrooms.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Rory Kennedy examines the gaps computer and internet access between wealthy and impoverished schools in her latest documentary, “Without a Net: The Digital Divide in America.”. But that won’t close what has come to be known as “the digital divide.”. How long has the “digital divide” been on your radar?

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Brad went on to be the founding Director of Curriculum and Instruction for a STEM-focused network of schools dedicated to authentic learning by tackling real-world problems. It's not as powerful or robust as Midjourney or DALL·E , but it's accessible to students. I'm sorry Canva Classroom author. So I have to plug Canva Text to Image.

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Marketplace K-12

JULY 5, 2016

The finding that teachers who are least confident in educational technology tend to work in high-poverty and urban schools offers yet another reason to worry about the evolving “digital divide” in K-12. The two groups of teachers were similar in the grades and subjects they taught, as well as their experience levels.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. By improving access to district systems and processes, school leaders will be able to better serve and meet the needs and expectations of the families they serve.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

Bryan Alexander

JULY 18, 2019

Reflecting more limited access to education, Hispanic workers are most at risk of displacement, followed by African Americans. My readers will be unsurprised to see STEM and business continuing to boom, which suggests even more students will enter those programs. We can start with enrollment and fields of study.

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Report Digital Divide Mobility Robotics 40

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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

While you’ll get lots of criticism, it’s really important that youth, especially those in poverty and peril, have access to technology. I think it’s absolutely trying to bridge the digital gap and the digital divide, and I say that knowing that it doesn’t solve everything. We know this—you write about this all the time.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Cleveland’s leadership and vision for equitable healthcare access have been instrumental in expanding access to healthcare services for students across the district. Cleveland relentlessly advocated for equitable access to Hazel’s mental health services in all district schools rather than limiting services to a small group.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This is a super cool app that encourages problem-based learning and STEM skills for students. It’s all part of Verizon’s commitment to help close the digital divide. TimePod is part of Verizon Innovative Learning HQ , and you can access free lesson ideas and much more through their free, online portal.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ebert, Superintendent of Public Instruction, State of Nevada Department of Education Nominated by: Discovery Education The shift to distance education precipitated by the COVID pandemic highlighted challenges including access to technology, professional learning for educators, and high-quality instructional materials.

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