EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2020

3, the Federal Communications Commission released its Report and Order, which includes important changes. Incentivizing state support for “last-mile” broadband connections. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series. E-Rate Wins and Unfulfilled Wishes.

E-rate 150

E-rate Broadband Guidelines Trends 150

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2020

3, the Federal Communications Commission released its Report and Order, which includes important changes. Incentivizing state support for “last-mile” broadband connections. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series. E-Rate Wins and Unfulfilled Wishes.

E-rate 150

E-rate Broadband Guidelines Trends 150

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

3, the Federal Communications Commission released its Report and Order, which includes important changes. Incentivizing state support for “last-mile” broadband connections. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series. E-Rate Wins and Unfulfilled Wishes.

E-rate 150

E-rate Broadband Guidelines Trends 150

EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 31, 2019

3, the Federal Communications Commission released its Report and Order, which includes important changes. Incentivizing state support for “last-mile” broadband connections. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series. E-Rate Wins and Unfulfilled Wishes.

E-rate 150

E-rate Broadband Guidelines Trends 150

Neo LMS

JANUARY 4, 2018

I mined their 2017 report for some details to guide our thinking on the digital divide with regard to education. Unless you’ve been living on the moon for the last decade you will also know that mobile is booming: the statistics bare this out with a 20% year-on-year increase in the uptake of mobile broadband (data) subscriptions.

Digital Divide 150

Digital Divide Broadband Mobility BYOD 150

Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2023

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. Over the past few decades, there have been great strides in this area.

Game-Based Learning 169

Game-Based Learning Broadband Learning Company 169

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Opening schools would also free up broadband, computer hardware and time for parents who have had to set up home offices next to their children’s remote learning stations.). The Hechinger Report is an independent news outlet based at Columbia University’s Teachers College.) Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

Broadband 136

Broadband Report System Industry 136

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

And there are indeed sharp disparities in home access to computers and reliable broadband service. This article about online learning was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter.

Online Learning 126

Online Learning Accessibility Technology Learning 126

MIND Research Institute

MAY 15, 2020

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. DMPS distributed nearly 21,000 laptop computers to students throughout Des Moines during two weeks in mid-April.

Education 124

Education Broadband Learning Elementary 124

Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2018

Rather, it's centered in the popular E-Rate program, which has provided billions of dollars in broadband discounts and infrastructure upgrades to schools and libraries. Last month, an article in from New America, a think tank, raised the specter that the FCC could overhaul the program once again, this time cutting funding.

E-rate 95

E-rate Broadband Digital Divide Libraries 95

Bryan Alexander

APRIL 13, 2016

A new Campus Technology article does an astonishing job of summarizing my recent Future Trends Forum discussion with Gardner Campbell. David Rath reports, synthesizes, and reflects with admirable detail and thoughtfulness. It’s a matter of wrestling with rural broadband.).

Trends 42

Trends Technology Broadband EdTech 42

Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Back in late 2013, Barack Obama and the White House launched the ConnectED Initiative , an effort to bring almost $2 billion worth of high-quality broadband, technology and professional development to schools and districts across the U.S. In February of 2014, Obama rounded up technology donations worth more than a $1 billion from U.S.

Adobe 60

Adobe Broadband E-rate Future Ready 60

Bryan Alexander

APRIL 13, 2016

A new Campus Technology article does an astonishing job of summarizing my recent Future Trends Forum discussion with Gardner Campbell. David Rath reports, synthesizes, and reflects with admirable detail and thoughtfulness. It’s a matter of wrestling with rural broadband.).

Trends 40

Trends Technology Broadband EdTech 40

Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2021

And along the way, the CDC has issued a steady stream of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports that distill the center’s research and field reports from working directly in schools. Is it students of color, students with disabilities, students experiencing homelessness, students without broadband access at home or the devices?

Handbook 101

Handbook Strategy Broadband Policies 101

Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

Been quoted in an article on ransomware in K-12 education. I have a bit more to say about some of these topics, so stay tuned… Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye these past two weeks – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. ."

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Software Data 150

Educator Innovator

MARCH 7, 2014

Nearly three-quarters (73%) of teachers surveyed by Pew reported using mobile phones in the classroom or to complete assignments, while almost half (45%) reported using e-readers and tablet computers. While broadband wasn’t a specific focus of the survey, Purcell said that the issue did arise frequently in focus groups.

Broadband 41

Broadband E-rate Digital Divide Survey 41

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. Gentz reports that there has been confusion about deadlines, many of which are federal but some of which are state imposed. WATCH THE EDLEADER PANEL RECORDING.

EdTech 95

EdTech Guidelines Policies Secondary 95

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2019

The company reported revenue of 14 billion rupees (about USD$196.89 Origins on India's Coast Raveendran declined an interview request for this article. He offered online live and video classes through broadband and satellite to teach students beyond the centers’ walls. So far, Byju’s performance appears to live up to the hype.

Company 98

Company Video Broadband Report 98

edWeb.net

APRIL 13, 2021

Dr. Pitre-Martin and her staff review health reports on their area to identify factors that may affect students’ ability to be competitive and reach their potential, and the administrators stay “keenly aware of adverse childhood experiences that could impact students’ ability to perform.”

Data 60

Data Professional Learning Broadband Industry 60

edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

As edtech leaders and stakeholders work to eliminate the homework gap, solutions such as mobile hotspots, low-cost broadband, private LTE networks and even Wifi on buses have the potential to ensure that students have 24/7 access to their education. This article was modified and published by eSchool News. Looking Forward.

Strategy 47

Strategy EdTech Professional Learning Accessibility 47

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Instead of traditional report cards, though, students assemble digital portfolios to show their progress. This article was modified and published by eSchool News and EdScoop. Developing digital portfolios and personalized learning plans: Every student at St. Albans has a PLP, which they help drive throughout their time at the school.

Personalized Learning 40

Personalized Learning Learning OER Broadband 40

IT Bill

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

For the past several years the Horizon Report has listed mobile learning, in one form or another, as an emerging educational technology (e.g. This means lower costs up-front and lower costs overall when compared to the combined costs of cellular and monthly broadband Internet service to the home. becomes a simple and familiar process.

Smartphone 28

Smartphone Learning Mobility Social Media 28

edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

According to a CoSN report , more than half of school districts and about one-third of public schools in the United States are in rural areas. These rural districts face the four significant challenges: broadband access, funding, people, and understanding the “why.” Challenges. You can follow Eileen on Twitter @EileenBelastock.

Broadband 97

Broadband E-rate BYOD Accessibility 97

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

states experiencing teacher shortages and nearly half of teachers reporting burnout, this technology can help teachers give students more personalized time and attention while lightening their workload. Other technology like Kinderpedia streamlines teacher work and strengthens the three-way connection between teachers, students and parents.

Technology 134

Technology Education Broadband EdTech 134

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Join the 4,000 others who have already registered to participate or watch the recordings now and we'll also send you our curated resource conference reading packet: 11 downloadable reports and tool-kits, 18 articles, 10 websites, and a YouTube video playlist --all focused on key ideas and trends for libraries of the future.

Libraries 28

Libraries Conference OER Trends 28

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

PLUS we'll immediately send you our curated resource conference reading packet: 10 websites, 11 downloadable reports and tool-kits, 18 articles, and a YouTube video playlist --all focused on key ideas and trends for libraries of the future. public libraries.

Libraries 28

Libraries Conference OER Trends 28

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. As defined by the CoSN report, accelerators are megatrends that drive change.

Learning 78

Learning Broadband Elementary Professional Learning 78

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. The tastemaker in this case is an article from David Bainbridge claiming, “Edtech is the next fintech.” Strong opinions may be weakly held. The investment du jour?

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. The tastemaker in this case is an article from David Bainbridge claiming, “Edtech is the next fintech.” Strong opinions may be weakly held. The investment du jour?

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Our reporters are spending the year listening to people from across the country as they manage school districts, lead classrooms, parent students and attend school. We have horrible broadband, horrible cell service. Sometimes I read different articles from random websites that pop up on Instagram, you know how it is.

Elementary 143

Elementary Broadband Assessment Dropout 143

Shake Up Learning

MARCH 2, 2021

Listen to this article. . Originality reports in new languages (coming soon) : Originality reports help students turn in their best work, while making it easy for instructors to detect potential plagiarism. With this tool, teachers and students can record lessons and reports in the classroom and at home. .

Google 101

Google Chromebook Android Education 101

edWeb.net

MARCH 15, 2021

The 2020 Teaching K-12 Science and Engineering During a Crisis report said 88% of teachers indicated that students spent less time learning science remotely than in a face-to-face situation; only 38% had been involved in experiments and investigations while learning remotely.

Education 77

Education Assessment Professional Learning Policies 77

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

I will consider one (infrastructure) in this article and others in companion articles. Reporting a problem and having it fixed a week later, with little or no communication in between, just doesn’t work. I am talking about organization wide long term success.). Fundamentals fall into a number of categories.

LMS 40

LMS Laptops Tablets System 40

Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2017

GCI, a broadband provider in the state, is slated for purchase by Colorado-based Liberty Interactive in a deal that could amount to nearly $1 billion. Before e-rates, schools in the region are paying hundreds of thousands of dollars a month for state-mandated broadband internet access,” the Alaska Democrat wrote.

Accessibility 78

Accessibility E-rate Broadband Report 78

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Each week, I gather a wide variety of links to education and education technology articles. ” More on the report from Pacific Standard. The New York Times notes it’s not just rural students who struggle with broadband access : “Why San Jose Kids Do Homework in Parking Lots.” Education in the Courts.

Education 53

Education Coursera Facebook MOOC 53

Hack Education

OCTOBER 7, 2016

.” And in Delaware , “Authorities have arrested two Smyrna high school students in connection with threats involving clowns and bombs ,” the AP reports. ” “ Clown College Calls National Rash of Rumored Clown Scares ‘Troubling’,” The Chronicle of Higher Education reports.

Education 63

Education MOOC Report Khan Academy 63

Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

Here’s what caught my eye the week of March 6, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. Ever wonder how stories promoted by ‘thought leaders’ on social media get selected? Filter bubbles are bad, including in educational technology.

EdTech 170

EdTech E-rate OER Coursera 170