EdTech Magazine

MARCH 6, 2018

Seek Out E-Rate Funding. One way that school districts can easily stay on budget when updating networking infrastructure is with help from the E-rate program. E-rate provides up to an 85 percent discount on Category 2 equipment , which includes internal infrastructure equipment. Craft a Long-Term Tech Plan.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The nonprofit broadband advocacy group found nearly 45 million students enjoy in-school access to high-speed internet connectivity, up from 39 million in 2017. MORE FROM EDTECH : Find the information you need to prepare for your E-Rate application. Tips for Moving Forward on E-Learning. The bad news is that 2.3

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E-rate Broadband Advocacy Report 346

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

It reported one of the highest rates of ransom payment, with 47 percent of K-12 educational organizations paying the ransom requested. Here is some of the feedback we received and shared: “The E-rate program is vital to our organization and essential to student achievement. These organizations, on average, paid $2.18

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Key points: Cybersecurity remains a major concern among school IT leaders, and many schools would like these services included in the E-rate program Schools and libraries continue to depend on the E-rate funding for internet connections and affordable pricing See related article: Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding?

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E-rate Libraries Trends Survey 112

eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2024

Key points: Schools still rely on E-rate funds to upgrade and protect their technology infrastructures Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding? Today, nearly three-quarters of K-12 school districts provide internet bandwidth at a minimum rate of 1 megabit per second, according to the 2023 Report on School Connectivity.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

But thanks to the availability of detailed E-rate data, this sea change is now being recognized. E-rate is the federal government program that provides discounts of up to 90 percent for schools and libraries to bring high-speed internet into their building(s) and create internal networks for online access.

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E-rate Trends Libraries Data 107

Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

Still, huge gaps exist in educational outcomes, high school graduation rates, college readiness and workforce advancements based on race, class, and geography. And, they must be informed citizens in our democracy. There are three parts to the problem—access, participation, and powerful use. These present as follows: 1.

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Digital Learning E-rate Learning Mobility 335

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Access revision history. What really sets JotForm Tables apart from other spreadsheet programs is the simplicity of turning the data into information–selecting data and reinventing it in seconds as a chart: If you have a JotForm account, as of today, you have JotForm Tables. Customize columns, tags, and more.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

Millions of students lack the ability to access the internet from home — a problem compounded by increasing expectations from educators that students do so to complete homework and research. . Fourteen percent of children ages 3 to 18 lack home internet access , according to National Center for Education Statistics data.

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Broadband E-rate Mobility Smartphone 379

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 5, 2018

Only when access to technology is consistent and predictable will teachers be willing to incorporate digital tools into their planning. Many school districts fund essential networking upgrades through the federal Schools and Libraries Program of the Universal Service Fund , more commonly referred to as E-rate. Content Subtype.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 19, 2021

Teachers can access templates that work across the curriculum, various subjects, and learning activities. With this tool, teachers can create quality rubrics using pre-established quality ratings, such as “exceed expectations, meets expectations, needs improvement, and below expectations”, or customize them to suit the needs of each class.

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Tools E-rate LMS Analysis 413

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The e-learning industry is constantly evolving. E-learning trends come and go. E-learning trends come and go. Some current trends that shape up the e-learning industry at the moment are rather new, others are currently under the spotlight, while others are proven tactics that will continue to lead to great results.

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Industry Trends E-rate Gamification 274

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

per month for one access to one digital textbook or $14.99 per month to access all of the more than 1,500 titles on the company’s platform, with each plan requiring a four-month minimum. Users also get access to audiobook versions of their texts?available That’s why the all-access model is so significant?it

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Accessibility Pearson Secondary E-rate 208

Digital Promise

JULY 20, 2020

We’ve found in our national survey, Learning in the 21st Century: How the American Public, Parents, and Teachers View Education Priorities and How to Achieve Them , that only half of teachers rely on research to inform their practice. What do you think could be the reason they rate it lower than peers and instinct?

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Professional Learning E-rate Learning Strategy 276

Neo LMS

JUNE 28, 2022

Students need to be able to learn at their own pace to better grasp and retain information Self-paced, personalized learning allows them to gradually accumulate knowledge and competencies according to their needs and level. . Ratings and reviews . Students can rate the classes they take in an LMS.

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LMS Classroom Competency Based Learning E-rate 403

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. Jacob, the district’s superintendent. Their trainings and materials were used across the country. And the exemplars continue.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The federal E-rate program continues to provide expanded access to technology, including edtech tools, digital learning resources, and high-speed internet access, to schools, according to an annual report that takes stock of the program’s progress. E-rate remains a dependable and necessary program for education.

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E-rate Libraries Learning EdTech 82

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2018

“Reports went to an assistant principal or dean at each school, on to the child’s counselor, and then the parents were contacted, all very rapidly,” says Lenon Harvey, PCSD’s director of information services. “We The district also uses GoGuardian Teacher for classroom management.

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Tools E-rate Chromebook Software 365

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2023

For instance, when security measures create too many hurdles, users might find other users with more direct access and then just get them to send the sensitive data in a less secure email format, or even use a personal email to avoid the institutional system all together.

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Accessibility E-rate Microsoft System 142

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Today’s students see themselves as digital natives , the first generation to grow up surrounded by technology like smartphones, tablets and e-readers. We’ve seen more investment in classroom technologies , with students now equipped with school-issued iPads and access to e-textbooks. Speed – at a Cost.

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E-rate Learning Smartphone Tablets 272

Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

One covers personal information collection for marketing to children, while another protects student education records. It helps prevent students from accessing inappropriate content while learning online and is administered by the Federal Communications Commission. The third is the Children’s Internet Protection Act or CIPA.

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Digital Citizenship Guidelines E-rate Internet Safety 279

Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Each E-rate cycle, we receive questions from E-rate Consultants about navigating the latest USAC rule changes and best practices for Form 470/RFP filings. Questions should be answered in writing and those answers should be uploaded as an addendum to your E-rate Form 470/RFP in the E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) portal.

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E-rate Accessibility Resources Tools 70

EdTech Magazine

JULY 17, 2018

“Schools should also take care to protect student information as they might healthcare information — student privacy is often an area people neglect.”. Technology is in constant flux and data centers must evolve at the same rate. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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Data How To E-rate Industry 205

Neo LMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

While technology doesn’t aim to substitute teachers, it can facilitate their work and ensure that each student gets access to customized educational content and assessment methods to provide the best possible learning outcomes. . E-books, studies, and essays. What are the benefits of creating a personalized learning environment?

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Personalized Learning Competency Based Learning Learning Learning Analytics 298

Neo LMS

JUNE 27, 2017

Breaking down this project into smaller steps, and following each one with patience and tenacity will yield a great e-learning course, which will stand you — and your students — in good stead for many semesters to come. Step 3: Choose an e-Learning course format. Step 2: What do you want to achieve?

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Course E-rate Flipped Classroom Outcomes 221

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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Strategy Social Media E-rate Meeting 52

Education Superhighway

APRIL 1, 2020

On April 1, 2020, the FCC announced extensions of several key E-rate deadlines to provide relief to program participants affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. As a reminder, EducationSuperHighway’s tools and resources are available to support your E-rate application, including: • Form 470 Best Practices. •

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E-rate Broadband Libraries Digital Learning 71

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2011

Social media services paired with high rates of Internet connectivity allow multiple forms of information—web links, videos, audio files, images, text messages, and documents—to be delivered and consumed in multiple ways.

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Social Media Twitter E-rate Mobility 267

Education Superhighway

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

EducationSuperHighway enthusiastically agrees with the Commission’s statement that the E-Rate Category 2 Rules implemented via the 2014 Modernization Orders have resulted in “more equitable and predictable” Category 2 funding, and fully supports the Commission’s intent to make these rules permanent. . FY 2016 – FY 2019).

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E-rate Broadband Accessibility Resources 58

eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2021

Funds For Learning announces that the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) opened the E-rate filing window on January 15, 2021, and will accept applications until March 25, 2021. The 24th year of the E-rate program enters a new phase of regulations intended to increase equity and streamline the application process.

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E-rate Broadband Libraries Trends 61

eSchool News

MAY 7, 2024

Funds For Learning , the leading E-rate compliance services firm for schools nationwide, launched its 14th annual E-rate survey last month. The survey enables applicants to provide confidential feedback about essential aspects of the federal E-rate program, which can help shape its future direction.

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Survey E-rate Libraries Learning 114

eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Key points: Without continued funding, schools and libraries may struggle to maintain or upgrade technological infrastructure See article: 3 ways the E-rate program helps level up learning See article: Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding?

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Digital Divide E-rate Libraries Advocacy 118

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2018

In the survey, nearly 500 IT leaders offer information about their challenges and priorities, salaries and budgets. All three of these priorities are connected and make it clear that data is a district priority — accessing, managing, leveraging and keeping it secure,” the report states. IT Leaders Focus on Data-Driven Decisions.

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Broadband Survey E-rate BYOD 224

Education Superhighway

JANUARY 31, 2018

Organized by AMERIND Critical Infrastructure Manager Kimball Sekaquaptewa, this fiber build project will ultimately help Native American students in these Pueblos access high-speed broadband and gain essential skills through the power of technology. The Funding: E-rate opportunities for K-12 schools. Of the total $4.2

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E-rate Broadband Libraries Accessibility 61

Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

It’s essential for schools to keep private information secure and block content that gets in the way of learning. The federal Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted in 2000 and requires schools to have an internet safety policy in place to receive E-rate program discounts. protect their personal information.

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Digital Citizenship How To Internet Safety Hapara 243

eSchool News

JUNE 21, 2024

“This pilot program represents a crucial step in providing the resources necessary to safeguard sensitive information and maintain secure, reliable access to digital learning tools. We commend the FCC for acknowledging the urgency of these issues and taking initial steps to address the cybersecurity concerns of E-rate applicants.”

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E-rate Libraries Broadband Survey 111

EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

Guest article written by Dr. Mark E. As information culled from MEDLINE articles shows, movement naturally increases blood flow, in turn providing the brain with more oxygen. And teachers who had access to the standing desks refused to give them up once the studies were complete. Dr. Mark E.

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How To E-rate Study Guidelines 213