edWeb.net

JUNE 26, 2019

A survey of 30 superintendents and CTOs from rural districts revealed four key challenges to implementing technology: broadband access, funding, people and understanding the “why.” CoSN provides thought leadership resources, community best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation.

Broadband 43

Broadband Advocacy Survey Technology 43

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2019

When we started all of this, it wasn’t because we wanted to get broadband in every classroom,” Marwell said. “We EducationSuperHighway’s advocacy supported the district’s efforts perfectly. And Marwell wants all of them to experience the types of teaching and learning high-speed internet access facilitates.

E-rate 52

E-rate Digital Divide Classroom Laptops 52

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. In addition, the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) allow each state’s governor to select projects that then receive federal funds.

EdTech 95

EdTech Guidelines Policies Secondary 95

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

There is no one-size-fits-all remedy and no must-have suite of digital learning tools. Many broadband providers are also adding capacity, lifting caps on data and offering extended free trial periods. Some of his webinar attendees have noticed that teachers in their schools are using different tools to reach the same students.

Learning 72

Learning Laptops Smartphone Accessibility 72

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

McKneely quickly discovered that the share of families who lacked Wi-Fi, laptops and other tools necessary to participate in remote learning was even greater than anticipated – some 40 percent. One big step forward would be universal broadband access, said Lillian Pace, vice president of policy and advocacy with the nonprofit KnowledgeWorks.

Digital Divide 116

Digital Divide Laptops Accessibility Online Learning 116

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 6, 2018

Much of the advocacy for net-zero buildings has focused on environmental and economic incentives. RELATED: A school district is building a DIY broadband network. Although online energy dashboards are a popular way to turn these buildings into teaching tools, they’re not necessary.

Elementary 108

Elementary Learning Data Report 108

edWeb.net

MAY 9, 2023

Tech Enablers These are the tools that grease the wheels for schools to surmount hurdles, plus leverage accelerators. These tools include artificial intelligence (AI), untethered broadband and connectivity, and a rich digital ecosystem. It is not a one-size-fits-all situation.

Technology 78

Technology Broadband Education BYOD 78

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.

Broadband 97

Broadband E-rate BYOD Accessibility 97

Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2019

Instead, EducationSuperHighway is sunsetting because, well, that’s what Marwell always intended it to do—once the organization reached its expressed goal of connecting 99 percent of K-12 students to high-speed broadband. So seven years ago, knowing little about school broadband, he dove in. We’re almost to the end.”

Broadband 111

Broadband E-rate Advocacy Industry 111

Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

When I got connected on social media, my lens grew and I became aware of more organizations, as well as some of their supporting tools and resources. Many of the organizations listed have free tools, research, case studies, and resources that can seamlessly be utilized and implemented at the district and school levels.

Future Ready 100

Future Ready EdTech Advocacy Data 100

edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

One of the first challenges rural districts face is broadband access. Now, they are employing creative methods, such as expanding the reach of the school’s broadband so students can do work from the parking lot or in the surrounding area, having off-duty patrol cars become hotspots across the district. About the Host.

BYOD 54

BYOD Broadband EdTech Elementary 54

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. You know how to reach me if you want to talk… Note to self: When deleting tweets in bulk, remember not to delete my keybase proof.

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. You know how to reach me if you want to talk… Note to self: When deleting tweets in bulk, remember not to delete my keybase proof.

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

The 2021 Driving K-12 Innovation report released by CoSN selected the most critical Hurdles (challenges), Accelerators (mega-trends), and Tech Enablers (tools) that school districts are facing with personalized learning, innovation, and digital equity. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

Learning 77

Learning Broadband Elementary Professional Learning 77

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Practical Student Tools (Email / Calendars / Organizers) ? Microschools ? Mindful Teaching and Learning ? Lifelong Learning ? Music Education ? Online Learning ? Open Source and OER ? Pandemic Pods ? Positive Education ? Reinventing School ? Remote Teaching and Learning ? Self-Directed Learning ? Sleep and Rest ? Special Needs ?

Conference 34

Conference Learning OER Blended Learning 34

eSchool News

JULY 4, 2017

Rural communities’ broadband internet access has become a key part of President Donald Trump’s $1 trillion infrastructure proposal, which would promote high-speed internet access across rural America, including schools, classrooms and libraries. Next page: This isn’t the first time broadband internet has been emphasized.

Broadband 60

Broadband Accessibility Advocacy Libraries 60

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2017

And their cash-strapped school district has struggled to provide them with even the most basic digital tools. She says she is deeply committed to computer-assisted teaching because it gives students with limited tech experience exposure to digital tools. Most hope to eventually land tech-related jobs.

Laptops 40

Laptops Digital Divide Software Blended Learning 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 22, 2019

Property maps, 311 data, school quality information and census statistics - all of these are examples of open data that give people the tools they need to learn and advocate for their causes. Armed with practical tools and experiences, you’ll be ready to start diving into open data to help your library and community!

Data 31

Data Conference Broadband Libraries 31

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 24, 2019

Property maps, 311 data, school quality information and census statistics - all of these are examples of open data that give people the tools they need to learn and advocate for their causes. Armed with practical tools and experiences, you’ll be ready to start diving into open data to help your library and community!

Libraries 34

Libraries Data Conference Broadband 34

Hack Education

DECEMBER 4, 2016

” The Gates Foundation is perhaps the best known organization for furthering political advocacy through its funding mechanisms. ” The “war” extends beyond the productivity suite of tech tools and it extends beyond operating system in the classroom. Apple disputed the organization’s assertions.).

Technology 40

Technology Education Common Core Company 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Cambridge Analytica, a company on whose board Trump’s campaign manager and now chief strategist Steve Bannon sits, used Facebook “as a tool to build psychological profiles that represent some 230 million adult Americans.” ” Voter suppression – via Facebook. million in E-Rate rebates.).

Technology 40

Technology Education Facebook Company 40

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Another resource, via Education Week : “K–12 Districts to Get Price Transparency on Broadband Rates With New Tool.” .” The resource in question is a framework from Digital Promise. ” This one is from EducationSuperhighway. ” “ Microsoft joins the Linux Foundation ,” Techcrunch reports.

Education 40

Education Company Data Pearson 40

Hack Education

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Unveils Free Online Tool for Rapid Evaluation of Edtech Products.” ” Via the Education Law Center : “Several New Jersey civil rights and parent advocacy organizations have filed a legal challenge to new high school graduation regulations recently adopted by the State Board of Education. Education in the Courts. .”

Education 40

Education Pearson Blackboard Survey 40