Education Superhighway

JANUARY 16, 2019

Here we outline three essential resources to help you successfully navigate the E-rate process and avoid common pitfalls. As well as outlining some of the best practices we’ve seen amongst E-rate applicants, we provide advice on how you can secure funding and take advantage of E-rate and State Match to support your upgrades.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Digital textbooks are textbooks that teachers and learners can access online or download to their devices. In addition, educators and learners can access them on multiple devices at any time. . OER Commons is a digital library full of open educational resources (OER). Digital textbooks are also often interactive.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 29, 2024

The content created using an ePUB Reader SDK is accessible on all major operating systems. It’s got functionalities such as an underlying view with a refreshing interface, text highlight, searching for text, and downloading books; it supports both offline reading mode and annotation tools and users. Connect with us now!

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Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2018

On the heels of one another, two tech titans recently announced higher-education partnerships that leverage transcription technology to make educational materials more accessible to a broader swath of learners. Students will be able to download the transcripts and reference them later. NTID is one of RIT’s nine schools.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2019

Two years ago, Google and the Consortium for School Networking launched a pilot connected school bus program, Rolling Study Halls , after districts voiced interest in helping rural students use their long bus rides effectively toward their education. 29 session at the Future of Education Technology Conference.

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Education Superhighway

APRIL 18, 2018

It is our core belief that with access to accurate, transparent data on broadband speeds and pricing, school district leaders are empowered to find new service options, make informed broadband choices, and get more bandwidth for their budgets. And in recent months, data has been essential to our defense of the E-rate program.

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NeverEndingSearch

MARCH 15, 2020

While most of my friends and relatives have library cards, I am discovering, among the people I know who are not librarians, a surprising ignorance of the power of their cards to access digital media apps. I no longer subscribe to print magazines because of my public library’s access to RBDigital.

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Education Superhighway

JULY 24, 2017

It is our core belief that w ith access to more information and more data on broadband speeds and pricing, school district leaders are empowered to find new service options, make informed broadband choices, and get more bandwidth for their budgets. Our approach to achieving data accuracy: Data Col lection. Collaboration and Clarification.

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techlearning

JUNE 26, 2018

In order to provide direct feedback to the FCC and understand how E-rate funding can best serve applicants, Funds For Learning releases its annual E-Rate Trends Report. Applicant survey results reveal that schools and libraries remain reliant on E-rate funding to provide and sustain broadband connectivity.

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 23, 2018

While most of my friends and relatives have library cards, I am discovering, among the people I know who are not librarians, a surprising ignorance of the power of their cards to access digital media. I no longer subscribe to print magazines because of my public library’s access to RBDigital.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 20, 2018

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every Tuesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. They can’t access online encyclopedias. They basically can’t access online anything. Subscribe today!

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Education Superhighway

JULY 24, 2017

Our engineering team downloads broadband services, pricing, connection type and service provider data from the Universal Services Administrative Company’s (USAC) publicly available Form 471 filings. Thank you educators, state agencies, and school districts. for clarifying your data with our team!

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Kitaboo on EdTech

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Are you still looking for reasons to create e-textbooks for students? Well, it’s 2019, and most of the schools and universities have already accepted digital textbooks as the future of education. The main concern while publishing content is the quality of the final output which will be accessed by students. Download Now!

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2020

The program includes access to over 120 digital resources, including instructional videos and digital labs, and is also available in an all-digital FLEX Lite version. Every student is provided with their own materials that can travel with them, so they can do the same hands-on labs, no matter the circumstances or location.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Online publishing platforms have undoubtedly been a lifesaver for authors, but on the split side, they pose the risk of unauthorized access and sharing of eBooks. The rate at which technological advancements are taking place is beyond measure. The rights to customize it and user access remain under your control. Conclusion.

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Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Merritt solicited the support of its E-rate consultant, Julie Watson, who provided invaluable advice on how to fund an upgrade. With 1 Gbps of bandwidth and 1 Wi-Fi access point per classroom, the district meets the bandwidth goals set by the Oklahoma Connect & Learn Initiative and SETDA. The Impact.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. Dan is a respected authority in educational technology and artificial intelligence. Brad is a publisher of education and children's books as well as leads the strategic vision of the organization.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

From the very start of digital education, the big question has always been: ”How can students learn effectively, if they’re not face-to-face with their instructors?” Students can communicate peer-to-peer and also engage instructors directly in text, voice, and video, recorded for later access or run immediately in real-time.

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Education Superhighway

MARCH 28, 2019

.” However, Robin knew she had to find a way to improve her school division’s Internet access given the trouble they were having with their connectivity. We couldn’t download videos, and I even had to ask people to get offline during standardized testing so we wouldn’t bog down the network. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

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Education Superhighway

JULY 13, 2017

While four schools already had access to sufficient bandwidth, the remaining three schools were constrained by low-bandwidth DSL and microwave connections. However, even on their best days, download speeds were not fast enough to support each class’s digital programs: 15-20 Mbps for Franklin Elementary. 10 Mbps for Unity Elementary.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. This begs the question: What’s next for education? What are the projections for edtech?

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EdTechTeam

MAY 25, 2018

CLIPS also allows you to access content in your camera roll and use it to compile compelling stories. The simple Clips interface makes it accessible no matter your comfort level with technology. What makes this cool is that they appear at the same rate as your speech – pause and they will appear on a new line. Live Titles.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

2:23 Today’s conversation is part of lightspeed, ongoing commitment to K 12 districts, specifically focusing on our efforts to provide you with effortless equitable education for your students. 2:38 We know that the Digital Learning Divide refers to inequitable access to technology and digital resources for learning. 3:48 Great.

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Education Superhighway

JULY 13, 2017

While four schools already had access to sufficient bandwidth, the remaining three schools were constrained by low-bandwidth DSL and microwave connections. However, even on their best days, download speeds were not fast enough to support each class’s digital programs: 15-20 Mbps for Franklin Elementary. 10 Mbps for Unity Elementary.

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EdTech4Beginners

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The most common goals for any project are: Attract more customers: these strategies should focus on increasing conversion rates and getting users to take a specific action (download an app, buy a product, subscribe to your newsletter, etc.). Especially in the field of e-commerce it’s a great help. Ease of use. Convenience.

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NeverEndingSearch

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Here’s the good news: Our government edtech officials are convinced that librarians should play a role in curating the burgeoning number of open educational resources (they gave us several shout-outs and ensured we were there). Department of Education campaign founded with the belief that. and Mary Reiman (NE).

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

I give the kids access to all the tools pretty much right off the bat,” said Eric Bredder, with a sweeping gesture taking in the computer workstations, 3-D printers, laser cutters and milling machines, plus a bevy of wood and metalworking tools that he uses while teaching computer science, engineering and design classes. “If

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 7, 2023

2:23 Today’s conversation is part of lightspeed, ongoing commitment to K 12 districts, specifically focusing on our efforts to provide you with effortless equitable education for your students. 2:38 We know that the Digital Learning Divide refers to inequitable access to technology and digital resources for learning. 3:48 Great.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

2:23 Today’s conversation is part of lightspeed, ongoing commitment to K 12 districts, specifically focusing on our efforts to provide you with effortless equitable education for your students. 2:38 We know that the Digital Learning Divide refers to inequitable access to technology and digital resources for learning. 3:48 Great.

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techlearning

AUGUST 30, 2018

The Framework provides a step-by-step process to help education leaders and technology developers run successful pilots. Also, Digital Promise offers Pilot micro-credentials so educators can earn badges as they build their research skills.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 19, 2015

What exactly this looks like on a daily basis in your classroom depends on the reality of your classroom: Available technology, WiFi access and bandwidth, grade level, content area, your comfort level with games, and so on. Note 1: Some of the links are to videos of the game, while others are to app download links. Some Prefaces.

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IT Bill

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

For the past several years the Horizon Report has listed mobile learning, in one form or another, as an emerging educational technology (e.g. Considering that community college students oftentimes have access to fewer resources, it seems at first that this would be counter-intuitive. Undergraduate Smartphone Ownership.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. This begs the question: What’s next for education? What are the projections for edtech?

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Learning with 'e's

JUNE 15, 2012

If you like reading, then any avenue of enquiry (kindle readers, e-books, online search, even audio) remains open, whereas if you insist on reading only from books, then your scope is increasingly limited. I cited the fact that for the first time this year, Amazon is reporting selling more e-book downloads than it is paper based books.

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Hapara

OCTOBER 19, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] A digital learning platform is designed to make teaching easier by allowing educators to manage and individualize lessons and evaluate students. This means that training on using digital learning tools must be adapted to support a teacher’s real job of guiding and educating their learners.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 21, 2022

More than 10,000 of the district’s students and their families did not have internet access at home, and many parents did not speak English. As the device distribution proceeded, the district also needed to develop internet access throughout the city. Wesley Watts, Jr. Creating the Future.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 19, 2024

In a world where digital resources are becoming increasingly integral to our learning and teaching methods, understanding and utilizing platforms like Audible can significantly enhance our educational experiences. You can also download titles for offline listening. Device Compatibility: The free Audible app is widely accessible.

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