Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

With no guaranteed end in sight, we need Congress to take swift and decisive action to empower the federal E-rate funding program to support off-campus learning devices and connectivity, delivered via secure internet access. Our schools and libraries need it. Along with the rest of society, K-12 students are facing a new challenge.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 24, 2022

It’s always better for employees to use their company-provided laptops and mobile devices for work, rather than their personal devices. Unsecured home networks make it easier for cybercriminals to access emails and passwords. Make sure employees only use the VPN when working remotely and when accessing company information remotely.

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Vizor

JANUARY 31, 2023

To support digital learning, many schools are implementing 1:1 device programs, where each student is provided with a device such as a laptop or tablet to use for learning and research. This can greatly enhance the educational experience for students providing them with access to a wide range of digital resources.

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N2Y

MAY 27, 2021

Welcome to the fourth and final article in our travel series, where we cover a variety of topics on travel and access that help prepare you for traveling with children with special needs. Travel and Medical Access. Travel and Physical Access. Some children use applications on a tablet and/or laptop.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. International Children’s Digital Library. Open Library. Listen and Read.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2022

This funding opportunity will allow K-12 schools and districts, colleges and universities, and public libraries to connect students to safe, reliable internet outside of the classroom. “At At Kajeet, we believe internet access is a basic human right and are fully committed to efforts aimed at closing the digital divide,” said Daniel J.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 2, 2022

A School License is a multi-user PDF of most books (or videos where available) we offer–textbooks, curricula, lesson plans, student workbooks, and more–that can be used on every digital device in your school–iPads, Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, laptops, netbooks, smartphones, iPods. As many as the school wants. Benefits of a School License.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 30, 2020

As schools across the country have rapidly shifted to distance learning due to school closures brought about by the coronavirus (COVID-19), students have been sent home with school-issued devices like laptops or tablets so they can continue their learning from home. Put up “Wifi Here” signs so families can easily identify where to go.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 8, 2020

Sadly, though, the reality is that millions of Americans — in rural and urban areas alike, and including many underrepresented minorities — lack the reliable broadband connections needed to access postsecondary and K-12 education in a nation that remains in partial lockdown. Related: How to reach students without internet access at home?

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 30, 2020

Historically disadvantaged students, though, will have unequal access to the internet and to the hardware needed to fully participate in online courses. Campus closures, or restricted access, mean immediate threats to housing and food security for both college and school-aged students. Access to content. Safety comes first.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

USB interfaces also typically require no additional configuration of data speed, input/output addresses, and memory access channels. Thus, USB-A ports may be found on laptops, desktops, media players, or games consoles. Of course, laptop and desktop ports can also be simplified. appeared first on ViewSonic Library.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 25, 2020

Their collective efforts are meeting a range of needs—from internet access to devices to social-emotional supports. Witnessing how many students lacked access to the most basic components of online learning—devices and internet access—LEANLAB and their partners across the metro region took immediate action.

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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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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 2, 2022

The digital whiteboard, in other words, is a content-rich platform that everyone has access to at any point. Access your files from anywhere. Online access to files offers an unparalleled peace of mind for all. It is the product that allows you to write, touch, draw while accessing different multimedia instantly.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

New Mexicans can obtain their high school diploma through their local public library. New Mexico State Library now offers Career Online High School (COHS) from Gale , a Cengage company, making it the first program in the state that gives qualified residents the chance to earn an accredited high school diploma through their public library.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 24, 2024

All sorts of readers, from students, researchers, and educators to casual readers, can now access their favorite books anytime, anywhere, without carrying heavy books. Not just accessibility and convenience but also cost-effectiveness have contributed to eBooks’ popularity. so readers can access eBooks anytime, anywhere.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2019

Accessibility to computing power is no longer constrained by time and place. Laptops sit much lower on a work surface. Does your school issue laptops or Chromebooks to all students? School Computer Labs Ensure Equitable Access. Forty-one percent (41%) of high school students lack access to a non-shared in-school device.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 8, 2020

The post FREE Access to Fluency Tutor to Support Student Literacy Remotely appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I don’t endorse a lot of products, but Texthelp produces some of the best accessibility tools and they work seamlessly with my favorite Google tools. FREE access to Fluency Tutor for Google Chrome™ .

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Picture of library shelves with “caution do not enter” tape. Elsewhere, a school used caution tape to prevent students from roaming through bookshelves in the library. Desks are separated to maintain physical distance in a Stoneham, Massachusetts, classroom. Credit: Eileen Wood. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

School districts can’t just invest in laptops, mobile devices and other hardware, then call it a day. Those students can take their laptops home, but when they get home there’s a divide in connectivity. Asking the right question about access was our first hurdle. Q&A: Kim Buryanek on Bringing Digital Equity into Classrooms.

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MindShift

JULY 31, 2020

Hunter and her colleague Rachel Krumenacker at the Chattanooga Public Library in Chattanooga, Tennessee, had filmed the DIY craft on a Zoom call from their respective living rooms. They posted it to the library’s YouTube channel as part of their new summer programming, the majority of which is taking place online due to COVID-19. . “We

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Although digital technologies hold great promise in the realm of education, access remains limited for many communities worldwide. One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information. households didn't have broadband access.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2017

[ Editor’s note: This piece is the first in our new monthly series focusing on Innovative School Libraries and Librarians. Be sure to keep checking back during the month of August for new library-focused articles!]. Our students mostly use iPads in kindergarten and 1 st grade, so this is their first use of a laptop for a project.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2023

Another tool is ViewSonic Originals , an extensive library of interactive content, educational games, and materials, that teachers can tap into when planning upcoming classes. Interactive and interesting content is an essential element to include in any classroom as it provides an engaging way for students to learn.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

New features include an Organization Library, Shared Libraries, Co-Editing, and Learning Management System Integrations. Dan McMahon, VP of Product at SMART Technologies, says: “We’re excited to reveal Lumio’s Spark plan at TCEA this year, giving customers access to their top-priority organization-level features.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Students have been using laptop computers in the classroom for decades, and some schools even furnish them to students. In recent years, tablets have begun to replace laptops for many classroom applications. Tablets are even more portable than laptops and are available at a wide range of price points. Web-Based Tools.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 30, 2020

Students with disabilities don’t have the same kind of access to classrooms as their able-bodied peers. For example, students who have attention disorders can benefit from learning tools that help them organize their education more explicitly and allows them to access class materials at any time online.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

One big barrier to sustaining education via remote instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic has been students’ unequal access to advanced technology tools. About half own a tablet computer, while three-quarters own desktop or laptop computers. The devices use cell signals to transmit Wi-Fi to laptops.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 30, 2022

With the rise of LED projectors, the home theater experience has never been more accessible. LED projectors are becoming even more convenient than regular smartphones or laptops when it comes to entertainment on the go. The post Explained: How LED Projectors Work appeared first on ViewSonic Library. Travel and leisure.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 9, 2018

Audit your student’s access: Draw up a short survey, (try the one on page 11 of this study ) that your students fill in. This will give you an accurate picture of the access needs and opportunities amongst your student population. The problem then is data and home access. Conclusion.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

How to I provide equity for those without computers or internet access at home is challenging? Repurpose cart devices or class laptops to go home. Access the required site through mobile devices. Access community hotspots and open WiFi, often made available by local businesses who are eager to assist. Biology simulations.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 5, 2021

At the same time, this day is also about supporting teachers so that every learner can have access to quality education. That being said, teachers might still lack the necessary equipment to effectively teach online, from laptops to microphones. October 5th is all about celebrating all the wonderful educators around the world.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Innovating on the Fly Among the earliest challenges CTOs faced was how to get thousands of laptops and tablets for students and staff?while Two recurring themes were the need for more widespread internet access and tech support for families. “It while every school district in the country was trying to do the same thing. “It

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Vizor

JANUARY 25, 2021

Laptops won’t fix that! So, when purchasing laptops, make sure it’s to complements the plan of action already set in place. Laptops are not a solution, they are part of a solid foundation. How will the course curriculum improve after incorporating laptops? Do they want full control of the laptops? And for what!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Online Reading –when the classroom library isn’t available, use one of the many online libraries or story collections to inspire reading. If you’re teaching with a hybrid model (switching between home and school), be sure to choose one (like SplashLearn) that can be synced between the two.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

BRUNSWICK, Maine—Like many school districts, Brunswick School Department in Maine suddenly has a lot more laptops and tablets to manage than it planned for. We have a much more equitable approach to technology and access to technology than we had in the past,” says Shawn Lambert, assistant superintendent for Brunswick School Department.

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