The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

And there are indeed sharp disparities in home access to computers and reliable broadband service. We’ve been on the front lines of equity and access for more than a decade, and we know how financial challenges, a lack of opportunities in high school or simply life’s twists and turns can prevent someone from completing a degree.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 15, 2020

There is nothing black-and-white about how to best support our students and families,” said Dr. Barbara Adams, principal at Findley Elementary School in Des Moines, IA. 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.

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Education Broadband Learning Elementary 124

NeverEndingSearch

OCTOBER 12, 2020

I’ve read their books and articles. Librarians may be struggling with how to support kids socially and emotionally, and with assuming that responsibility of how to get kids through this malaise that many now bring to their learning. I’ve heard them speak. But, I am hoping many of the questions will focus on students.

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Edthena

MARCH 26, 2021

Here are some helpful tips on how to properly discuss race when teaching American history. . Some schools are creating bubbles around a particular classroom, and our MMWR article that was done in partnership with the Salt Lake County Schools did just that: They create cohorts for each classroom.

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The Principal of Change

JANUARY 5, 2017

I was excited to read the article, “ More Students Are Graduating Because High School Is Getting Less Boring “, saying, “America’s high school graduation rate has reached an all-time high—83.2 percent for the 2014-2015 school year” This is great news and a nice acknowledgment of schools.

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Broadband Groups Classroom Technology 67

Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2021

It’s been a busy few months for schools reopening—and perhaps an even busier time for the agencies releasing guidance on how to do those reopenings safely. Facilities managers and experts in this area can help guide how to make those setting changes, increasing filtration and replacing filters.

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EdTechTeam

OCTOBER 27, 2017

According to the Pew Research Center, 75% of American homes have internet and broadband access. How do we assist those students who don’t have internet access to obtain the proper access to broadband? How do we teach our students how to use the technology as a way to create and not just to consume (entertainment)?

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edWeb.net

JULY 16, 2018

According to one technology coordinator, IT staff needs to be in a “constant state of alert” in order to stay ahead of new technology and know how to support it. An IT leadership survey from cosn.org lists the top three IT priorities in K-12 education as cybersecurity and broadband/network capacity, data security, and budgets.

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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. This article was modified and published by eSchool News. He also works with edWeb.net to write articles on their professional learning edWebinars.

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Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

Been quoted in an article on ransomware in K-12 education. Many want technology firms to do more, but they are divided on how to balance free speech and safety issues online. Tagged on: July 10, 2017 Algorithmic Assessment vs. Critical Reflection | Inside HigherEd → Achievement (grades) and learning are not always (often?)

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

During her time in the makerspace, she learned how to design and create keychains to sell at local veterinarians’ offices and at fundraisers. This article was modified and published by eSchool News and EdScoop. Technology was not required for this assignment, but she found ways to incorporate it to support her goals.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 17, 2021

In this article, we’re going to look at a few tools and strategies you can use to approach remote education in a positive, inclusive way. It cannot be overstated how vital communication is to ensure that remote learning is effective for all students. don’t have a broadband connection and don’t own a laptop or computer.

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Educator Innovator

JULY 8, 2014

This article was originally featured on BoingBoing. We’ve heard a lot of talk these days about open educational resources and online courses and how these platforms can make high-quality learning available for all. The code.org campaign has been touting the potential of online courses to teach kids how to code.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 27, 2016

The Future Ready movement grew out of the Connect Ed initiative launched by President Obama in 2013 with several goals: to connect 99% of students in schools to broadband, and to address the need for more professional learning and leadership to ensure the effective use of technology. Anyone can view the recording of the broadcast at [link].

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Register now for our free Library 2.016 online mini-conference, " Libraries of the Future " on October 6th, and we'll send you the information on how to either attend the live sessions or watch the recordings afterwards.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

When asked about the hurdles that happened due to schools closing on March 13th, 2020, all four presenters agreed that broadband, not devices, challenged their districts to provide equitable access to learning no matter their districts’ geographic location or demographics. Tech Enablers. You can follow Eileen on Twitter @EileenBelastock.

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Learning Broadband Elementary Professional Learning 80

edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

During CoSN and ClassLink’s edWebinar, “ Leading Digital Transformations in Rural School Districts,” the presenters talked about how the situation with COVID-19 amplifies the obstacles rural schools face transitioning to a 21st century learning environment. One of the first challenges rural districts face is broadband access.

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BYOD Broadband EdTech Elementary 54

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

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. The tastemaker in this case is an article from David Bainbridge claiming, “Edtech is the next fintech.” I’ll be a bit more tidy going forward. I’m sorry. Hope you get better soon.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

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. The tastemaker in this case is an article from David Bainbridge claiming, “Edtech is the next fintech.” I’ll be a bit more tidy going forward. I’m sorry. Hope you get better soon.

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EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

As the new school year began this fall, battles around vaccine and mask mandates raged, school boards took up the thorny issue of how to teach students about race and Congress argued about how much to spend on children (and everything else). We have horrible broadband, horrible cell service. It’s a joke.

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Elementary Broadband Assessment Dropout 144

MindShift

AUGUST 10, 2021

During virtual learning, Tovar taught his students how to enable closed captioning on Google Meet, as well as how to translate those captions into a student’s primary language, with Google Meet providing instantaneous translation in more than 100 languages. . Translate closed captions in a Google Meet!

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Tools eBook Digital Divide Broadband 43

Shake Up Learning

MARCH 2, 2021

Listen to this article. . Related: How to Integrate Google Classroom and Google Meet. Google is designing devices that can better support students with limited access to the internet, or in countries with strong mobile broadband networks. Some of these updates are here, and many are coming later in 2021. Click To Tweet.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 13, 2019

Utah has a long-established review process for educational materials and publishes its reviews so educational leaders can consider vetted educational materials and make a good initial decision about how to proceed with their purchases. This article was modified and published by EdScoop. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Instructional Materials Accessibility Policies OER 41

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2014

Thursday, June 12th at 1:45pm in Atherton, CA Common Sense Media: Discover and Use Great Ed Tech for Learning , How do you discover and use great ed tech tools for learning? First, learn how to discover new tools rated for learning, mapped to Common Core, and see how other teachers are using them. Learn more and register here.

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Google Classroom Digital Citizenship Conference 54

Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

million Idaho Education Network settlement | Idaho EdNews → After eight years - and with state-issued checks totaling $3.4M - the state has closed the costly and convoluted case of the Idaho Education Network broadband project. Now, city leaders are trying to figure out how to spread the digital wealth to residents left behind.

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EdTech E-rate OER Coursera 170

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2017

I may need to know how to use this at some point, and I don’t want to go to college or to a job totally clueless.”. The students learn how to use industry-approved software programs and are often granted paid internships at local design firms and research labs, and Greeley’s planning and development departments.

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Hack Education

JUNE 23, 2017

Edsurge runs with Trump’s promise to boost rural broadband like it’s a truth anyone can count on. Here’s a sponsored article , paid for by the Gates Foundation and published by Edsurge promoting the school and its technology.). Tech CEOs visited the White House to talk about “modernizing” a.k.a.

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Education Kaplan Pearson Elsevier 53

Hack Education

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Via Education Week : “ FCC Delays, Denials Foil Rural Schools’ Broadband Plans.” No disclosure in this or its Class Central article that it shares investors with these MOOC companies.). Via Reveal News : “Hidden figures: How Silicon Valley keeps diversity data secret.”

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Edthena

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Here are a few articles for educators about professional development. This month’s recommendations include creating virtual literature circles, making remote learning work, and strategies learned on how to combat the Covid learning loss. This Is How to Make It Better.

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Resources Broadband Strategy Exercises 52

Hack Education

DECEMBER 4, 2016

In previous years, when I’ve written about this topic, I’ve saved “The Business of Ed-tech” for one of the last articles in my “ Top Ed-Tech Trends" series. " I will do that in a separate article at the end of the year. This is part three of my annual review of the year in ed-tech.

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Technology Education Common Core Company 40

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

” asks WaPo’s Valerie Strauss, before reprinting an article by UVA professor Dan Willingham.). ” Via Multichannel News : “Trayvon Martin Attorney Parks Targets AT&T Over Alleged Broadband Redlining.” ” Via NBC News : “How to Thrive: Arianna Huffington Launches E-Learning Series.”

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Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Tagged on: September 16, 2017 We've failed: Pirate black open access is trumping green and gold and we must change our approach | Learned Publishing → Sci-Hub has made nearly all articles freely available using a black open access model, leaving green and gold models in its dust.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Tagged on: September 16, 2017 We've failed: Pirate black open access is trumping green and gold and we must change our approach | Learned Publishing → Sci-Hub has made nearly all articles freely available using a black open access model, leaving green and gold models in its dust.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Eric Holcomb says Indiana ’s low-rated online charter schools need ‘immediate attention and action’ ” Via Motherboard : “Half of West Virginia has Applied for Broadband Assistance.” ” Via ProPublica : “ How Students Get Banished to Alternative Schools.” Upgrades and Downgrades.

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Education Robotics Company Report 48

Hack Education

MARCH 2, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. Via Motherboard : “The FCC ’s New Broadband Map Paints an Irresponsibly Inaccurate Picture of American Broadband.” All this feeds the review I write each December on the stories we are told about the future of education.

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Hack Education

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. Although the shooting is a local story, I am putting many of the articles here in the national section because, over a week later, it is still very much in the national headlines. National) Education Politics. What Should We Teach?”

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Education Company Data Elsevier 46

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

” Via Ars Technica : “Senate Democrats fight FCC plan to lower America’s broadband standards.” million to cover federal funds that went to the botched statewide school broadband contract.” ” The first article claims that “The college lecture is dying. Its Children Lost.”

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