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A school district is building a DIY broadband network

The Hechinger Report

But Bredder can’t give students the tool he considers most indispensable to 21st-century learning — broadband internet beyond school walls. They’re building their own countywide broadband network. This is an equity issue,” said Bredder. “If The hardware on the towers then blasts that connection about 10 miles into the valley below.

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The Challenges of Broadband Access in Rural Schools

edWeb.net

But in order to take advantage of edtech, they first need broadband access. Even when broadband is available, many students don’t have access at home. They’ve opened up their doors to their neighbors for their own broadband needs. This article was modified and published by eSchool News. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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K–12's Digital Transformation Is Giving Libraries a Modern Makeover

EdTech Magazine

As such, modern libraries should be outfitted with robust broadband and plenty of places for students and educators to charge equipment. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series. Libraries are headed into the future, and students and educators will reap the rewards.

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Digital Divide 2.0: a few facts and figures

Neo LMS

And government policy-makers for the most part have stayed out of the economy’s way; it was not a civic issue whether or not you had the money to buy the latest PlayStation, or could afford to advertise your business on Google Ads. The challenges of the “new” digital divide are brilliantly and clearly explained in this journal article.

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Reflections on 50 years of Game-Based Learning (Part 3)

Edsurge

Tailwinds: An Enabling Ecosystem A baseline enabling condition for game-based learning is access to computers and broadband. COVID has also accelerated funding for broadband in underserved neighborhoods. Proponents of game-based learning have good reason to be optimistic—but also cautious.

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Giza 3D - great, interactive 3D recreation of the Great Pyramids

Educational Technology Guy

A broadband internet connection is also strongly recommended. Feel free to share summaries and links to these articles, but do not copy and repost entire article. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. free resources History Social Studies'

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Educators Share What’s Working in Distance Learning

MIND Research Institute

Adams told MIND that Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) began with a district-wide survey to determine each family’s need for computers or a wired home broadband connection. Being a co-teacher in Google Classroom has allowed me to keep that connection with students, as their math specialist. They know I’m here!”.

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