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Digital divide: Gap is narrowing, but how will schools maintain progress?

The Hechinger Report

As teachers develop lesson plans, they also face lingering questions, in Maine and nationally, over the possibility of a return to remote learning and concerns about ensuring all students have access to the devices and high-quality broadband they need to do classwork and homework. 18, 2021, in Brunswick, Maine.

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5 obstacles AI can help schools overcome

eSchool News

Challenge #1: Inequitable access to resources Some thought leaders have openly worried about how access to AI tools might impact today’s existing digital divide. Generative AI can be a driving force in democratizing access to high-quality education.

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How to Achieve Powerful Digital Learning

Digital Promise

Most districts have figured out how to temporarily narrow the digital divide by creating a patchwork of coverage achieved by distributing classroom devices, purchasing some new ones, and buying hotspots. There are three parts to the problem: access, participation, and powerful use.

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3 Opportunities for education during the pandemic

Neo LMS

Some of these are: different approaches to teaching adapted to students’ needs, developed ICT skills, professional development for teachers, attempts to bridge the digital divide, improvement of resource accessibility, funding and curriculum changes. Exploring three opportunities for education created by the pandemic.

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Do Students Learn Better Online or in a Classroom: Statistics

eSchool News

Do students learn better online or in a classroom: statistics help shed light. 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. What is the success rate of online learning?

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Learning in the Digital Age

eSchool News

Key points: Digital tools are powering a new era of K-12 learning Still, challenges remain–among them, equity and access Stay up to date on the latest trends about learning in the digital age In today’s digital age, learning has gone through a profound transformation, reshaping traditional educational models.

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What are the technological impacts on education?

eSchool News

Digital literacy and coding education prepare students for a technology-centric future. Despite these advancements, challenges like the digital divide necessitate attention. Educational apps and interactive whiteboards enhance student engagement, catering to diverse learning styles.