eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2024

Students who miss school also miss important social interaction with their peers, access to regular meals and special services such as speech therapy or counseling. Investing in prevention activities and then using that data to direct resources toward targeted interventions that can reduce absenteeism.

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Data Assessment Equity of Access System 88

eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2017

Access to online resources including digital content, interactive education apps and websites, videos, experts and peers is no longer a “nice to have” but rather a necessity. States, districts and schools are also uniquely positioned to share reduce cost or no cost out-of-school access options for families.

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Resources Equity of Access Instructional Materials Elementary 79

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

They just weren’t ready for distance learning, and a big part of that was that too many students lacked adequate WiFi access to get to virtual class. These new amendments require the State Superintendent to survey education institutions to understand students' access to computing devices and broadband connections.

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Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 148

Digital Promise

JUNE 23, 2021

Teachers utilized a combination of technology, one-to-one engagement models, and supporting parents with in-person resources to create learning systems. Read blogs on other roundtables hosted by Digital Promise, SETDA, and CoSN: SETDA: Equity of Access. Roundtable Participants.

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Tom Murray

APRIL 22, 2016

The plan, which can be accessed in multiple formats, includes the following components: (1) Introduction , (2) Learning , (3) Teaching , (4) Leadership , (5) Assessment , and (6) Infrastructure. C ollaborative leadership is third key theme of the NETP; a research-based foundation in developing Future Ready Schools.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2019

The push for computer science education and computational thinking in K-12 schools is spreading across the nation, but many districts struggle with equity issues as they ensure economically disadvantaged students and students with special needs have access to the same resources.

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Equity of Access Accessibility Resources Classroom 88

techlearning

JULY 26, 2018

Equity of access and the opportunity for deep personalization are founding principles of many 1:1 programs. There are even resources for educators to help students discover their next great read. Students will love: Easy onboarding—simply find your school and log in using school credentials.

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eBook Accessibility Tools Equity of Access 40

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Wednesday, December 1, 2021) — To support continued student engagement anywhere during the winter holiday breaks, Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are introducing new flexible and engaging learning resources. Ready-to-Use Resources. STEM Activities for Hands-On Learning.

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STEM Education EdTech Equity of Access 96

Doug Levin

MAY 12, 2015

and I am merely a fan – not a fanboy – of open educational resources (OER).** After all, I’ve advocated for federal support for the development, use, and adaptation of OER (see, e.g. , the May 5 Education Week story by Sean Cavanagh, “ ‘Open Educational Resources’ Promoted in U.S. I beg to disagree.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2018

There was wide agreement that upcoming changes to net neutrality open the doors to potential discrimination of internet access. The consensus was that those who are most vulnerable are students, particularly those who may already have limited access to higher education. So which institutions should be most concerned?

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Education Equity of Access Accessibility Digital Learning 71

SETDA Says

JANUARY 28, 2015

Best Practices Digital Content E-Rate Equity of Access OER Policy Professional Learning' Successful digital learning implementation can meet a broad range of goals, including supporting the academic needs of students to ensure that they are college.

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Digital Learning E-rate Equity of Access OER 28

SETDA Says

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Always working to engage state leaders, affiliates members, private sector partners, and partner organizations-SETDA developed tools and resources to support national, state, district and school leaders in the implementation of the digital teaching and learning.

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Edthena

JANUARY 23, 2018

Edthena users will have immediate access to the video tool inside Edthena when using Google Chrome. Designing for ease of use and equity of access. Investing in a tool for Google Chrome improves access for the broadest set of users on the broadest set of devices. Record classroom video with just one click.

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Video Google Broadband Android 56

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

“Everyone is saying ‘we are in a digital world,’ so how do we support every student, especially those that might not have WiFi access at home?” We also know that prioritizing underserved students means better literacy tools that support ELL students, which requires more internet access for students.”.

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EdTech Accessibility Policies Equity of Access 128

NeverEndingSearch

JULY 19, 2021

Data Speaks: Addressing Equity of Access to School Librarians for Students. Interactive map of State Survey data. Implications and questions. On Facebook and Twitter. Kachel, Debra E. Teacher Librarian 48 (3): 49-52. Kachel, Debra E., and Keith Curry Lance. The Status of State Support of School Library Programs.”

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NeverEndingSearch

MARCH 1, 2015

Though I am very familiar with the state resources of PA, and I am getting to know those of NJ, I realize I am not all that knowledgeable of what existed beyond the two states I spend the most time in. I meet with educators and many others who seem quite unaware of the resources provided for citizens by their state libraries.

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Equity of Access Advocacy Libraries Meeting 40

More Verbs

MARCH 3, 2016

Information – equity of access to resources – not limited by location or time of day. You now have a draft vision and the raw material for a strategic plan that can be used to drive your work, including decisions about resource selection and allocation, the use of technology, and professional development.

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Groups Equity of Access Outcomes Classroom 150

eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2016

In addition, all K-12 classrooms across the district will have access to Discovery Education Streaming Plus, a comprehensive digital service supplementing instruction across all K-12 curricular areas.

Digital Learning 40

Digital Learning Equity of Access Learning Social Media 40

edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2018

There are essential conditions for digital learning like state leadership, equity of access, accessibility for all students, interoperability considerations, and student data and privacy. After this, the districts can choose resources to best fit their needs, which don’t need to be on the state list.

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Digital Learning Instructional Materials Learning Policies 40

TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 27, 2015

They should know about copyright, Creative Commons licensing, and how to search for and use appropriate content, giving attribution for the media resources they use. Action Step 4: Provide always-on, asynchronous access to that which is being assessed. Access to print and digital resources is essential. Everything.

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Assessment How To Equity of Access Strategy 40

SETDA Says

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Through the continued leadership of the Board of Directors and the dedication of our members and staff, during 2016 SETDA celebrated 15 years of. read more.

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Digital Learning Resources Learning Equity of Access 28

SETDA Says

DECEMBER 22, 2015

As the year winds down, we reflect on our accomplishments from 2015. Needless to say, SETDA had a busy year! Through the continued leadership. read more.

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Resources Equity of Access E-rate OER 28

SETDA Says

JUNE 13, 2019

Often when coordinating a focus group or presenting a new SETDA resources via a webinar, I mention the Why. Why do we spend the time to research and report on policies and practices? Why do leaders gather to collaborate on topics of interest? The Why always relays back to the students. State department of education […].

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Policies Report Groups Resources 52

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI resource guide features seven essential guidelines for K-12 leaders: Awareness: Ensure that users are aware of AI tools and the potential benefits for K-12 education. For Miyashiro, access to AI for students is an ethical issue that addresses equity and fairness.

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Policies Guidelines Training Report 114

eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2024

Internet access is not affordable for all families, so that raises the question around whether this is about equitable access to technology or about affordability. Through one of our internet providers, families can also get internet access for $10 per month. Technically, access has to happen first. Without question.

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Chromebook Robotics Elementary Training 112

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Key points: A federal outline for education technology intends to close access gaps How to work for equity of access in classrooms How schools can help students overcome the digital divide For more news on digital access, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page The latest iteration of the U.S.

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Digital Divide Technology Education Equity of Access 93

eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Instead, the idea of connectivity envisioned for the future is that technology will serve as a means to connect students to teachers, and allow all students to experience the same access to their interests regardless of demographics. A total of 17 statewide Future Ready initiatives are set to launch as well.

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Future Ready Resources Equity of Access Professional Learning 40

eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2015

Instead, the idea of connectivity envisioned for the future is that technology will serve as a means to connect students to teachers, and allow all students to experience the same access to their interests regardless of demographics. A total of 17 statewide Future Ready initiatives are set to launch as well.

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Future Ready Resources Equity of Access Professional Learning 40

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Now we're at a time where for the first time in human history, we've really achieved a very low cost of information, and students have access to all sorts of resources people never had before. That's when our schools were built, that's when our schools were created. And we have to imagine a future.

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Study Equity of Access System Classroom 131

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

With the appropriate tools and tech access, instructional assistance from afar can be academically beneficial. What remote learning has unveiled, explained Dr. Evans, is that many students do not have the tech resources distance learning requires.

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Blackboard Social Media Learning Student Data Privacy 74

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

However, when the programs can talk to each other and teachers can access the data they need from a single dashboard, then the data is working for the students and teachers instead of becoming a burden. In collaboration with the Ed-Fi Alliance, SETDA is examining how to leverage that shared data for academic excellence. Dr. Dean R.

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Data Report OER Policies 40

EdNews Daily

JULY 10, 2019

It can bridge language-learning gaps and increase access with automation so fine that it can literally speak to a student and correct pronunciation and context, while removing any sense of embarrassment because it can be done privately anywhere. When books were the distribution of knowledge, equity meant everyone had the book.

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EdTech E-rate Trends Equity of Access 203

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

From interactive digital resources to online learning platforms, technology has given educators innovative tools to create dynamic and inclusive learning environments. Students, in turn, have benefited from increased access to information, personalized learning experiences, and opportunities for collaboration.

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Technology Education Adaptive Learning Accessibility 67