Digital Promise

JULY 16, 2019

Access to technology for all students is a major goal for many schools, companies, and organizations—yet access is only part of the equation. Foundry10’s 2018 study focused on technology usage in U.S. In our study, numerous inequities across the schools also became apparent. Focus on Tech Support and Infrastructure.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

She’s written a thoughtful article about the availability of education, books, and learning even for those without access to where you and I typically fulfill our need for knowledge: What opportunities do prisoners have to study? However, there are a few pitfalls still to be dealt with when affording inmates the ability to study.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2021

Lately, I’ve concentrated on social studies. I chatted with my PLN, browsed forums where I knew efriends hung out, and taught a slew of online grad school classes to teachers who always are willing the discuss their newest favorite social studies tech tool. That means it’s easy to apply to your social studies class.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that Turkish high school students who had access to ChatGPT while doing practice math problems did worse on a math test compared with students who didn’t have access to ChatGPT. A third group of students had access to a revised version of ChatGPT that functioned more like a tutor.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2024

Recently, we took the stage at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference to share our experiences designing accessible conferences and events. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of logistical planning and content curation, it is important not to overlook the crucial aspect of accessibility.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2024

Archon Fung and Stephen Kosack reviewed the state of governance transparency and noted that the research literature on transparency programs “has thus far yielded frustratingly mixed conclusions: some studies conclude that transparency has huge effects; others show little or no effect.” Accessibility goes beyond text size.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 28, 2024

How to Transform Your Study Sessions: Notes, Help, and Hacks for the Modern Student by TeachThought Staff Transforming your study sessions from tedious to productive doesn’t just happen; it requires a mix of the right strategies, tools, and mindset. Creating an environment that fosters concentration and learning is crucial.

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Edsurge

APRIL 21, 2023

Families with social and economic capital tend to provide their children with more educational tools and opportunities, including enrichment activities, access to technology and familiarity with the learning process. However, working towards equity and access is of paramount importance. Ensure access to quality curriculum materials.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Internet connectivity is a big deal for learner equity and access. To help the country close this digital divide, a goal of meeting or exceeding internet access at speeds of at least one megabit per second (Mbps) per student was set by the FCC. Without ensuring access as a foundational baseline, we can’t address other equity factors.”.

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

According to a new study by AdvancED that observed 140,000 classrooms, “in 92,190 classrooms (64.6 Some factors that may contribute to this lack of tech use include: access to technology at the school, teacher training, and the availability of technology at home. You can access the full AdvancED report here. Not really.

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Edsurge

JULY 13, 2023

“It helps people create a community around studying,” she says. Thompson is part of a trend of college and high school students who stream themselves studying on TikTok or YouTube, often using the hashtag #studywithme. When I first started it was so exciting, to the point where I wouldn't be studying at some points."

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

This article explores the significance of digital tools in social studies instruction, delving into their benefits, implications, and the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in both elementary and secondary settings.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Computer science has a wider footprint in schools than ever before, but there are differences when it comes to who has access to computer courses and who’s enrolling. Previous studies have noted that schools serving well-off communities are more likely to offer computer science than less-resourced schools. I like the challenge.”

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2020

Educational publisher TCI is offering free digital access to its platform for learning social studies and science to qualified schools and teachers until the end of the school year.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To build on our founders’ mission, the school began offering a women’s studies elective titled “Women and Society”, which I have proudly taught since 2014. Still, our students deserve a curriculum that gives them access to unpacking the injustices of being a young person in a world that still abuses and discriminates against women.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

“Reclaiming Authentic Social Studies for the Next Generation” A visit with Equity Award Winning Educator Micah Miner abut his article in the Summer issue of “Equity & Access” Journal of the same title Learn more about Micah here The post “Reclaiming Authentic Social Studies for the Next Generation” appeared (..)

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Brainscape

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Study routines. It’s a science-based roadmap to your perfect study routine. By the end of this article, you’ll have every tool you need to smash your study goals. Let’s start… Know yourself, know your study routine Everyone’s brain is different. Wait, stop yawning!

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Edsurge

JULY 23, 2021

Though about 12 million students in this country still lack any internet access at all—a problem cast into relief during the pandemic—there is good news: That number is steadily shrinking. Multiple studies and surveys have documented the ever-narrowing digital divide. We’re going to miss this huge number—millions—of families.”

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Fortier’s school participates in a program operated by the American Indian Science and Engineering Society to expand access to computer science and science, technology engineering and math, or STEM, among Native American, Alaska Native and Pacific Islander students.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JUNE 18, 2024

As a student, adapting to these technological advancements can significantly enhance your academic performance and make your study sessions more productive. Rocketbook Rocketbook offers a futuristic approach to note-taking, making it a standout among online study tools for college students.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

THE UPCOMING NATIONAL SOCIAL STUDIES CONVENTION Have we learned yet how important Social Studies, History Civics education is? Keep Reading THE UPCOMING NATIONAL SOCIAL STUDIES CONVENTION. NCSS’ conference is in Philly in early December.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Undoubtedly eye-gaze technology has created the greatest advance in access for people with serious immobility such as those suffering paralysis or ALS. EdTech that transforms access for physically disabled students. In this way differently abled students are not studying in a noticeably different way to their peers.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 22, 2024

Interactive digital textbooks are increasingly being adopted in K12 educational institutions as they hold the power to transform a students’ study experience. With these digital textbooks on platforms like KITABOO , students can scroll through engaging content, watch videos, listen to text audio, and enjoy their study experience.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In partnership with the Center for Global Education at Asia Society , the League of Innovative Schools has launched innovation study tours –– a learning opportunity focused on deeper learning and equity. Similar to the League’s cohorts , innovation study tours focus on discussing challenges and sharing best practices and resources.

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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. ASU couldn’t test this theory by delivering chemicals to students who study online. In 2018, back when Austin had just earned her Ph.D.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

FREE RESOURCES IN SOCIAL STUDIES AND CIVICS Great stuff from Izzit, all free including professional development ideas. The post FREE RESOURCES IN SOCIAL STUDIES AND CIVICS appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JANUARY 10, 2023

ELIMINATING UNDER-RESOURCED SCHOOLS : GREAT FREE RESOURCES IN SOCIAL STUDIES AND CTE Great free resources abound at IZZIT.org. The post GREAT FREE RESOURCES IN SOCIAL STUDIES AND CTE appeared first on Equity & Access Pre K-12 | The American Consortium for Equity in Education.

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

According to a new study by AdvancED that observed 140,000 classrooms, “in 92,190 classrooms (64.6 Some factors that may contribute to this lack of tech use include: access to technology at the school, teacher training, and the availability of technology at home. You can access the full AdvancED report here. Not really.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 25, 2022

An international study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development found that students who had more books at home reported that they enjoyed reading more. It’s impossible to say from this study whether paper books are the main reason why students become better readers. Credit: Jill Barshay/The Hechinger Report.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 18, 2021

[by LightField Studios / Shutterstock] The unusual school, work and home conditions that so many Americans have faced during the pandemic have given researchers new opportunities to study the causes and consequences of family stressors and behaviors. As schools started to reopen, the team wondered whether they’d find the reverse effects. “Not

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 7, 2016

When I was an Instructional Technology Director one of the challenges I faced was working to ensure that students, no matter where they lived in my district, had access to the same tools and opportunities. I could provide technology that could be used in the schools, and provided high speed network access while they were in schools.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 2, 2024

But two recent studies have found that this information could discourage students who might have a shot at the most elite schools. Two separate studies indicate that these information displays are discouraging some teens from applying to the most competitive schools, such as Harvard and Stanford.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 21, 2024

Online learning offers unmatched flexibility and accessibility, enabling both students and educators to manage their schedules effectively and break down geographical barriers. Online learning offers flexibility and accessibility that traditional classrooms were never capable of. Online learning breaks down geographical barriers.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Unfortunately, a sizeable portion of this academic scholarship is locked behind paywalls thus restricting its access to those who can afford to pay. Several researchers and students are unable to afford the high costs required for access thus crippling their efforts to participate in the generation of quality knowledge.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 11, 2020

Empirical studies suggest that instructional coaching can provide a critical form of teacher professional development (PD). Committed to improving teacher PD, Digital Promise has worked to identify the features of effective coaching programs through a study of the Dynamic Learning Project (DLP). beyond the DLP.

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eSchool News

JULY 9, 2024

The partnership will empower students to prioritize mental health by enabling them to access unlimited texting sessions with Counslr’s licensed and vetted mental health support professionals, available on-demand, 24/7/365. “Students today face unprecedented levels of stress and pressure, both academically and socially.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

Some folks know that I started my education career as a middle school Social Studies teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina. For instance, if I was teaching Social Studies today… My students and I definitely would be tapping into an incredible diversity of online resources. Washington University in St. government as well.

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