eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2023

But for those without digital skills or access to a computer and an internet connection, it was a very different story. During the pandemic, the term ‘homework gap’ was used to describe children without reliable or any access to the internet and appropriate digital devices and who were unable to complete their assignments.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2023

But for those without digital skills or access to a computer and an internet connection, it was a very different story. During the pandemic, the term ‘homework gap’ was used to describe children without reliable or any access to the internet and appropriate digital devices and who were unable to complete their assignments.

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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

AUGUST 25, 2021

As the district prepares to reopen for full in-person learning on August 30, teachers are attending training sessions and figuring out just what role technology will play in their classrooms. We have a much more equitable approach to technology and access to technology than we had in the past.” 18, 2021, in Brunswick, Maine.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As the report notes: “Roadblocks like lack of technologies, students without access to at-home internet connectivity and teachers desperately needing more professional training are widening the digital divide. Yet there are remaining challenges that need to be addressed. school administrators and teachers.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2020

As learners and their families tackle these unprecedented challenges, it is incumbent on school districts, state and local officials, and communities to ensure that students have every support and resource possible to help them learn effectively in virtual learning settings–including access to actionable, culturally-competent digital training.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

We talk about training all educators to integrate digital tools in their classrooms in meaningful ways. But when schools support students in transferring their skills to their parents, they are narrowing the digital divide. To build a learning community for whole families, it is important to get parents to the training.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

As the report notes: “Roadblocks like lack of technologies, students without access to at-home internet connectivity and teachers desperately needing more professional training are widening the digital divide. Yet there are remaining challenges that need to be addressed. school administrators and teachers.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Teacher Training Pathways offers educators a free platform for professional development. 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.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

As the report notes: “Roadblocks like lack of technologies, students without access to at-home internet connectivity and teachers desperately needing more professional training are widening the digital divide. Yet there are remaining challenges that need to be addressed. school administrators and teachers.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 27, 2022

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. Read more: 4 Things any teacher training program should include from now on.

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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.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

One of the more glaring issues was the vast digital divide that still exists in many places, especially the United States. Every day I see new articles highlighting the millions of dollars; in some cases, spent to either begin to close or eradicate the digital divide. Teachers need training and job-embedded coaching.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The end goal is not to just provide access to digital devices — it’s to develop the skills to use these tools for heightened learning, critical thinking and self-expression. Related: Digital divide: Gap is narrowing, but how will schools maintain progress? Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices. However, true immersion is not guaranteed, and issues, such as accessibility, are always important to consider. However, making this kind of immersion accessible for everyone, regardless of their circumstances, is a major barrier that must be overcome.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

Read more: 4 Things any teacher training program should include from now on. The digital divide in accessing learning and teaching tools and large gaps in teacher’s access to digital training are other areas of concern. Address new education challenges and changing needs.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. One thing we can do to support teachers is make AI accessible in a practical way to educators, [making it as easy as] asking about what's for dinner tonight or how I can plan my vacation.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Districts are leveraging the coaches and resources from Verizon Innovative Learning Schools by conducting training sessions for their colleagues to support other schools across the district. Bridging the Digital Learning Gap. There are three parts to the problem: access, participation, and powerful use.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

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. But it’s not the fault of teachers – they weren’t trained for remote instruction. We can’t wait for the next pandemic.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

As the industry that develops VR grows, it will need workers who are trained in how to build and apply this technology. A few institutions have degree programs dedicated to that kind of training, such as Husson University in Maine, which integrates classes in coding, design, math and communications. A Digital Divide — Or Bridge?

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 2, 2017

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. 1 Further, there’s a second level digital divide 2 that’s emerging in the classroom.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Prior to the pandemic, students participating in College Connect gathered at a local school after school to access applications and resources while receiving support from staff, including the superintendent. Their trainings and materials were used across the country. Jacob, the district’s superintendent. And the exemplars continue.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

As digital equity discussions matured and hyperbole became reality, educators found that those loudly-touted digital devices often became paperweights. The reasons were varied (teacher training, infrastructure, and professional support to name a few), but one of the most prominent was money. Access this catalog via the website.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 24, 2023

It provides access to copious amounts of information and resources, allowing students to acquire a more intricate comprehension and more productive and meaningful engagement with the material. Technology may also exacerbate existing educational inequalities, as students from low-income backgrounds may lack access to digital resources.

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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. Educators need to be trained to effectively integrate technology into their teaching methods.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

For a school to shift from simply adding tech tools to encouraging teachers to use them effectively, a few elements must be in place, including informed decision-making by leadership, continual training and support for teachers and buy-in from staff.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2020

Throughout this ordeal, we must be patient, understanding, and flexible as teachers and administrators, with little to no training in this area, do their best to provide an education to students. Even in more affluent areas, one cannot assume equitable access.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. If digital access is a challenge, check out these practical ideas that can be implemented without any tech. Use a URL shortener to make links easily accessible in a slide presentation or push out using a Learning Management System (i.e.,

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Edsurge

JUNE 15, 2022

The use of edtech also assumes a classroom has tech access In an ideal world, every classroom in the world would have access to computers and technology to take advantage of the added opportunities of edtech. But this is not an ideal world. Plenty of teachers have it worse, too!

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Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2022

Addressing the digital divide requires a human-centered approach In the early days of the pandemic, schools raced to provide devices and hotspots to students, responding to concerns over a widening digital divide. That means dedicating time for parent training on best practices with devices at home. Kyle Zimmer 4.

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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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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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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

From training teachers to choosing the right network, bringing personal devices into the classroom is a lot of work. And are your access points able to do that?”. Schools can also take advantage of online resources for training programs. The issue of internet access is especially important. Are they going to be [802.11]ac,

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Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s digital age, access to the internet is more critical than ever. Accessible We offer multilingual support, ensuring language barriers do not hinder enrollment. At EducationSuperHighway, our contact center plays a vital role in removing these obstacles, making the program accessible to a broader audience.

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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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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2016

No child should have to go to such lengths just to do homework, and every child should have easy and affordable access to the Internet and the opportunity that access brings. In our work, we hear a common refrain from parents: “We know we need internet access, but we can’t afford it.” Yet, sadly, Darriale is far from alone.

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