eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Do all students have access to the internet? The latest statistics come from Connected Nation’s (CN) Connect K-12 Program’s 2023 Report on School Connectivity , released in collaboration with Funds For Learning (FFL). In comparison, those districts not meeting the goal are paying well above that median price at $1.55

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Digital Promise

MARCH 4, 2021

One thing we can do fundamentally for the future of education is to make sure we have the level of equity play that gives every young person access to an amazing education that’s not just focused on academic development, but on the whole child. We can’t just drop boxes of technology on kids’ doorsteps and walk away.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 23, 2021

The pandemic amplified an opportunity for school districts to truly enable students to participate in the design of their own learning. We must continue to build upon the progress and skills built during the pandemic to make personalized, student-driven learning education’s new normal. Roundtable Participants. Department of Education.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2020

If you are using Google Meet for connecting with students then the links below will help you make this a more accessible and engaging experience. If you like these tips, then you might want to register now for my online accredited graduate course, Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

Technology isn’t the only tool we can use to create equitable learning environments, but there are a few ways it can assist in that mission. Students can access learning materials outside of school. Ensuring internet access outside of school. Technology will help create equity in schools when it’s used powerfully.

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Hapara

MARCH 13, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] A digital learning environment offers students all kinds of options for research, class projects, collaboration, activities and assessments. So how do you manage web filtering so that it protects students but doesn’t restrict learning? That means learning time won’t be disrupted.

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Hapara

JULY 3, 2023

That way their voice is part of the process and they are more motivated to meet goals. Thank you for using kinder language today during your group meeting. With Teacher Dashboard , you can see which Google file they recently opened, and for collaborative activities, you can see which group members have accessed documents.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Such institutions recognize the importance of meeting learners where they are—and the positive impact this has on outcomes. Importantly, these companies are pursuing equitable access to their products and content, regardless of identity, geography, race, religion, socioeconomic background, etc. Identify and achieve your DEI goals.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Digital learning tools are invaluable when they’re used by confident educators. In fact, when used appropriately, digital and mobile learning resources engage students–and they can even help boost achievement. Related content: Digital learning is helping this school close achievement gaps.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Online and blended learning have become powerful solutions to improve students’ access to a high-quality education, regardless of their life circumstances, socioeconomic status or zip code,” said Thom Jackson, President and CEO of EdisonLearning.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

What’s more, the metaverse itself can be accessed using a variety of devices. With that being said, metaverse learning is a relatively new concept and one that many educators are still getting to grips with. This is the basis of immersive learning as a concept.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 13, 2020

For more than six years, we’ve worked to close the homework gap , ensuring that all students have equitable access to the internet and technology for powerful learning opportunities outside of the classroom, augmenting what is available in school. All included resources are free and meet student privacy criteria.

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 1, 2017

Building out the infrastructure to support high-speed Internet access requires multi-layered collaboration between state and district leaders, school administrators, and service providers. students equal access to a robust, modern education, regardless of their socioeconomic background. FOUR WAYS TO IMPROVE RURAL BROADBAND ACCESS.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Equitable, reliable, and robust broadband access both on and off campus is essential to support digital learning and prepare K-12 students for life and work. The declaration is a cornerstone of Broadband Imperative III: Driving Connectivity, Access and Student Success , a new report from SETDA.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Future of School (FoS) and the Digital Learning Collaborative (DLC), two national organizations leading the way toward effective district transformation, today announced the Resilient Schools Project (RSP). Maintaining a focus on meeting the needs of those who matter the most in schools—students.

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Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2018

Those were just a couple of the questions raised on Tuesday, February 27 when the #DLNchat community got together to discuss: What Is the Role of Libraries in Digital Learning Innovation? The #DLNchat community concurred there are ample opportunities for library-led collaborations in digital learning across campus.

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2023

But ASU has an explicit mission to help more people access higher education — including, Austin says, students from low-income families and students from underrepresented minority groups. In addition to completing coursework, Osgood appreciated the opportunity to meet her classmates — and especially her professors — in person.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 6, 2019

That forecast was rooted in a sense of optimism—that as digital learning tools and opportunities proliferated in schools, educators would increasingly be able to tailor their instruction to meet students’ different needs. There I think our hopes have fallen short, which Digital Promise’s research seems to confirm.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 10, 2020

Even if physical buildings are forced to remain closed, we must remember that schools themselves are not closed—learning must, and will, continue. Digital learning also strengthens each teacher’s ability to meet the needs of each student, regardless of whether they are in the classroom or at home.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Video Conference Check-in – If you already meet up virtually through a video conferencing platform, such as Teams , Meet , or Zoom , then do a quick check-in at the beginning. Sticky Note Web Wall Check-ins – Setup a Padlet or Linoit (free and accessible on any device) where students can click a sticky note and check-in.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In general, education in the metaverse relies on the use of avatars, digital representations of users, which students can use to interact with one another. Educators can also interact within these digital learning spaces using their own avatars, resulting in a classroom situation within a virtual learning environment.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Educators, learners, instructional technology coaches, and IT/edtech staff are grappling with the complexities of managing an ever-expanding arsenal of disconnected digital tools. There are several prominent shifts that are driving the future of learning, therefore making a comprehensive and interoperable ecosystem essential.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

The digital divide in accessing learning and teaching tools and large gaps in teacher’s access to digital training are other areas of concern. Most importantly, they must embrace current and new products to meet the changing needs of users. Read more: How to get started with hybrid teaching.

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 1, 2017

Building out the infrastructure to support high-speed Internet access requires multi-layered collaboration between state and district leaders, school administrators, and service providers. students equal access to a robust, modern education, regardless of their socioeconomic background. FOUR WAYS TO IMPROVE RURAL BROADBAND ACCESS.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

Nestled in the prairie of south-central Minnesota and serving students from the communities of Gibbon, Fairfax, Winthrop, and surrounding townships, GFW uses progressive technology applications to access educational resources from around the world. All GFW educators now also enjoy access to the Discovery Educator Network.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 9, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the inequitable access to technology and broadband, particularly for students who have been traditionally marginalized. A clear, inclusive, and easily accessible transformation plan. Ongoing, embedded professional learning opportunities for teachers. Support for parents and caregivers.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 17, 2021

Covid-19 has given a boost to edtech and digital learning, and I believe this will last well beyond the pandemic. The shift to virtual learning environments has only brought to light what I’ve known for years as an edtech company founder: schools must adapt to digital learning to meet student needs.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

These platforms enrich learning outcomes by offering diverse features, like multimedia content, quizzes, real-time feedback, and collaboration tools. But what is common amongst interactive learning platforms is that they make learning more engaging, accessible, and effective. And what about user permission management?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

million students–still need improved access to the internet and digital learning. million students–still need improved access to the internet and digital learning. Let’s look at why that is–and what can be done to ensure connectivity in every classroom.

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SETDA Says

JUNE 22, 2021

The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) created the State Achievement Award (SSA) to recognize outstanding initiatives from SETDA State and Affiliate members and their teams that address meaningful challenges in teaching and learning.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 25, 2020

Across the country, local networks known as Education Innovation Clusters (EdClusters) are bringing together partners and resources to meet urgent needs and envision a new future for teaching and learning. Their collective efforts are meeting a range of needs—from internet access to devices to social-emotional supports.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2024

Meeting with other education technology and instructional leaders affirmed how multi-faceted and critical digital sustainability is for school districts right now. Access: As CIO of OCPS, I am often reminded of the delicate balance that must be maintained between access and security.

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Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2019

In an unusual move intended to shake up how college teaching is done around the world, Carnegie Mellon University today announced that it will give away dozens of the digital-learning software tools it has built over more than a decade—and make their underlying code available for anyone to see and modify.

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Edsurge

MARCH 19, 2020

Instructional designers will have specialized knowledge in digital accessibility, copyright and technology skills. I very much follow the idea of meeting someone where they are, developing a strong relationship with them, and continuing under a model of continuous improvement. She has minimal technology skills.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 23, 2020

Below are several options to meet several types of learning situations and requirements. Choose the one that best meets your students’ needs and begin connecting in a rich way! Check out the following forms: Google Forms check-in Distance Learning Check-In Make a Copy Microsoft Forms check-in.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Use screencasts to help students and parents navigate your learning management system, complete and turn in digital assignments, or understand how to use a new tool. You can also record a short lesson students can access anytime. Google Meet is a video conferencing tool, but you can easily use this as a screencasting tool.

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