The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2017

For years policymakers have fretted about the “digital divide,” that poor students are less likely to have computers and high-speed internet at home than rich students. A new 2017 survey of technology use at home shows the gap in computer access is rapidly closing.

Digital Divide 61

Digital Divide Technology Survey Smartphone 61

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Early childhood” videos on YouTube nearly all have advertising. And as video dominates online instruction, more educators need easy-to-use resources for video creation. On the home front, three organizations have released a “guidebook” to help schools and states close the internet access and device gap.

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Broadband Report Video EdTech 164

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Video Courtesy of Redwood City School District. We have made great strides to level the technology playing field in education, but unfortunately the digital divide still exists between those who have the tools to research, learn and collaborate online at home, and those who don’t. About the Literacy Initiative.

Digital Divide 170

Digital Divide Technology Hapara Training 170

Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Access to high-quality education is widely recognized as a pivotal tool for alleviating poverty, mitigating the spread of disease and malnutrition, fostering children's overall welfare and empowering women. billion people worldwide without internet access. billion people worldwide without internet access.

EdTech 112

EdTech Digital Divide Education Khan Academy 112

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Once you find a book, you access a scanned version (if available, say from Project Gutenberg) or purchase it at a linked bookstore. Access this catalog via the website. Access this collection via the website. Add “book collections” to the column of how technology successfully facilitates learning.

eBook 367

eBook Libraries Mobility Tablets 367

Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2020

Fourteen percent of households with school-age children do not have internet access, most of which earn less than $50,000 a year. But the term doesn’t just mean equipping students with the same devices and broadband access. Maybe it is about learning new technology, but it also could be about reading a book together.”

Technology 213

Technology Digital Divide Broadband Accessibility 213

ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The metaverse is an emerging technology that is gradually becoming more mainstream within education, in part because it delivers immersive learning experiences for students. What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices.

Learning 327

Learning Smartphone Accessibility Social Media 327

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.

Libraries 470

Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 470

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.

Khan Academy 542

Khan Academy Learning Blended Learning Schoology 542

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.

Digital Divide 130

Digital Divide Learning Accessibility Chromebook 130

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

This surge has prompted a growing exploration of AI's potential to more easily bring creativity into the classroom, exemplified by the emergence of AI-powered tools capable of generating text, images, music and video with no coding necessary. Stacie Johnson AI can bring access in a way that we've never had before.

Khan Academy 185

Khan Academy Adobe Advocacy Assessment 185

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.

EdTech 143

EdTech Digital Divide Learning Social Media 143

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2023

Fortunately, the education sector had time to smooth out some of these wrinkles, especially with improved connectivity and advancing technology such as artificial intelligence (AI). Having seen such positive changes firsthand, Elliott Levine , director of business development at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. ,

Laptops 202

Laptops Education Digital Divide Smartphone 202

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. Still, I can''t help but support any measures that give our students access.

Digital Divide 105

Digital Divide BYOD Policies Accessibility 105

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

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

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. School districts worldwide swiftly transitioned to online learning platforms, leveraging technology to deliver instruction remotely.

Classroom 84

Classroom Online Learning Learning Outcomes 84

Edsurge

JUNE 15, 2022

Some of those big names include Google Classroom in K-12, Blackboard and Canvas learning management systems in higher ed, and across education the once-obscure video software named Zoom became ubiquitous during the COVID-19 pandemic. But this is not an ideal world. Plenty of teachers have it worse, too!

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Industry EdTech Digital Divide Blackboard 170

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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Libraries Digital Divide Accessibility Survey 203

Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2020

For instance, Learning Heroes, a nonprofit organization that equips parents to support learning at home, worked with partner organizations to update The Learning Hero Roadmap , a free K-8 interactive guide with videos and tools to help parents support grade-level math and reading as well as social-emotional development.

Digital Divide 288

Digital Divide Social Media Online Learning Examples 288

Edsurge

JUNE 2, 2023

In the classroom, AR technology can enhance learning by providing students with interactive and immersive experiences, improving their understanding of complex concepts and enabling them to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios. The use of AR can make learning more accessible while increasing the engagement of all students.

Digital Divide 180

Digital Divide Mobility Android Chromebook 180

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.

Digital Divide 250

Digital Divide Education Accessibility E-rate 250

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. art, design, technology, sound/music, project management).

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Game-Based Learning Broadband Learning Company 164

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 30, 2020

As the Coronavirus has changed the landscape of education, I have become more and more aware of inequity and the digital divide. Over seven years ago I worked with our District Technology Director and Superintendent to create a 1:1 e-learning program that would be used to make up snow days. – Mike.

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LMS Digital Divide Blended Learning Survey 217

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. The platform will feature an evolving library of courses to further develop educators’ digital literacy.

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Training Digital Divide Tools Education 98

Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

Not all parents have the luxury of working from home, and many households lack sufficient technology to support their children’s online learning. Uneven access to devices makes getting assignments a challenge. About 1 in 5 students said it is “sometimes” or “never” easy to access assignments and classwork remotely.

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Report Survey LMS Digital Divide 215

The Hechinger Report

JULY 15, 2021

We know this to be true from research on Black children’s limited access to grade-level content and higher likelihood of severe disciplinary measures. Before the pandemic, students of color were far less likely than white students to have access to Wi-Fi and personal computers.

Digital Divide 102

Digital Divide Learning Report Meeting 102

Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2023

Lam, who began learning to code six years ago, developed his skills at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Master Trainer Program in Boston, an experience sponsored by his school and supported by CoolThink@JC. Image Credit: CoolThink How does CoolThink help address the digital divide and prepare students for the future?

Digital Divide 153

Digital Divide STEM Blended Learning Training 153

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Before implementing a one-to-one device program, school districts should have a well-structured integration plan in place , according to experts at the International Society for Technology in Education 2018 conference earlier this year. And are your access points able to do that?”. The issue of internet access is especially important.

Digital Divide 214

Digital Divide Training Chromebook Accessibility 214

Shake Up Learning

APRIL 25, 2023

The site offers tools for all educators regardless of the technology available to them, including hundreds of free standards-based lessons, immersive educational experiences, and professional development tools to help them learn new skills and feel more confident with technology integration. Start your journey at verizon.com/shakeup.

Digital Divide 99

Digital Divide Smartphone Tablets Technology 99

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Digital equity is one of the most complex and urgent issues facing 21st-century educators. 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. Palmer High School in Colorado Springs. Palmer High School.

Accessibility 90

Accessibility STEM Robotics Elementary 90

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

BYOD deepens the digital divide. Even when schools provide for these students — like making them beneficiaries of a BYOD funding program, or letting them check out a device from the school’s library — the digital divide doesn’t disappear completely. Top 10 BYOD concerns: 1. BYOD encourages students to cheat.

BYOD 150

BYOD How To Digital Divide Mobility 150

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. After all, schools are preparing them for their future careers, which will include using some aspect of online technology. CEN also has a reputation for reliability.

Broadband 41

Broadband Accessibility E-rate Mobility 41

MindShift

JUNE 9, 2021

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. Speech-to-text technology allowed them to more easily transfer their ideas onto the page. Voice Practice .

Technology 48

Technology Classroom Software Accessibility 48

Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2017

Every day at Digital Promise, we work with leading educators, researchers, and developers across the country to help close the Digital Learning Gap and improve learning for all. Advances in technology and hardware have reinvigorated interest and experimentation in immersive video.

Digital Divide 175

Digital Divide iPad EdTech Competency Based Learning 175

Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2019

This semester I’m teaching a graduate seminar on education and technology for Georgetown University. Read part 1 , part 2 (about audio) , part 3 (about video) , and part 4 (about mobile tech in education). Gaps opened up by race, income, education and geography drive wedges between technologies and entire populations.

Digital Divide 95

Digital Divide Social Media Broadband Analysis 95

Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

Recognition that the digital divide prevents academic progress has prompted colleges to do more to connect students with tech tools. Flipping the Classroom Professors who recorded video lectures for online learning during the pandemic are realizing they have a new resource at their disposal. Smith University.

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Flipped Classroom Course Digital Divide Trends 204

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 23, 2012

He began his keynote by sharing a video montage of Khan Academy highlights and then presenting some impressive statistics on usage. Dismissive at first, he then began to create video tutorials that were uploaded to YouTube. He officially started Khan Academy in 2009 knowing that quality videos would withstand test of time.

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Khan Academy Flipped Classroom Digital Divide Common Core 273