Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2021

Even before the pandemic, broadband and mobile technology was expanding connectivity across the globe, hybrid and virtual classrooms were gaining steam in providing personalized learning to students, and project-based learning was proving to be an effective, engaging and increasingly popular pedagogy.

Education 199

Education Advocacy Learning Broadband 199

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

According to a 2021 report from the think tank New America, 1 in 8 children from low-income families don’t have a computer at home, while 1 in 7 lack access to broadband internet. It’s just been exacerbated by the pandemic,” said Rebeca Shackleford, the director of federal government relations at All4Ed, an education advocacy nonprofit.

Digital Divide 109

Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 109

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

While some districts have prioritized the mental health of their students, Kelly Vaillancourt Strobach, the director of policy and advocacy for the National Association of School Psychologists, said such districts are the exception. Students can jump into a quick counseling session to help them get back on track.

Technology 123

Technology Broadband Meeting Advocacy 123

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

There are also Education Stabilization Fund – Rethink Education Models (ESF-REM) grants, and they also can be used to provide broadband access as part of a new education model. She has also leveraged these skills to create employee onboarding and training programs at Apple, Facebook, Google and Uber.

EdTech 95

EdTech Guidelines Policies Secondary 95

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

InspireNOLA also began trying to get teachers at all levels acquainted with the learning platform Google Classroom, which it had previously used for high school. One big step forward would be universal broadband access, said Lillian Pace, vice president of policy and advocacy with the nonprofit KnowledgeWorks.

Digital Divide 115

Digital Divide Laptops Accessibility Online Learning 115

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

Related: Teachers need lots of training to do online learning well. Many broadband providers are also adding capacity, lifting caps on data and offering extended free trial periods. Many teachers use “synchronous” classes, where they and students meet simultaneously on platforms like Google Hangouts or Microsoft Teams.

Learning 67

Learning Laptops Smartphone Accessibility 67

edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

These rural districts face the four significant challenges: broadband access, funding, people, and understanding the “why.” Broadband access has become more critical in the last year and a half than ever before. Challenges. Another challenge of navigating a transition to digital transformation is recognizing people do not like change.

Broadband 97

Broadband E-rate BYOD Accessibility 97