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Five action steps to shrink the digital divide

eSchool News

If an individual doesn’t go online, they are probably not going to see a social media ad. While a mobile device may suffice for streaming videos or social media, it creates a challenge when conducting research for school, filling out a job application, or sharing detailed information with a health care provider.

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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. DMPS distributed nearly 21,000 laptop computers to students throughout Des Moines during two weeks in mid-April. And she’s the norm, not the exception.

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Smartphone Learning

IT Bill

mobile computing, mobile apps, social media, BYOD, mobile learning). 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. The cost of the smartphone is usually spread out over monthly payments within a contract.

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Strategies for Closing the Digital Equity Gap

edWeb.net

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. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Final Speakers List + Registration for October 6th "Libraries of the Future" Online Mini-Conference

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

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. YouTube channel.

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Announcing Speakers Plus Bonus Downloads for "Libraries of the Future" Online Mini-Conference

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

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. Sponsored with ALA’s Center for the Future of Libraries. See you online! Steve Hargadon Library 2.0

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Leading Teaching and Learning in Today’s World

edWeb.net

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. You can follow Eileen on Twitter @EileenBelastock.