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How Offline-First Edtech Addresses Education Disparities Worldwide

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Endless Network , a global organization dedicated to promoting equity and accessibility, invests strategically in companies worldwide to address challenges such as limited access to quality education. This article focuses on one of those organizations, Learning Equality. billion people worldwide without internet access.

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A Tale of Two American Education Systems: An Edtech Investor’s Perspective

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She attends a highly resourced school with computer science courses, well-trained teachers and one computing device per student. But it’s not just Maria who is falling behind due to her lack of access to educational technology and resources. And it means funding companies and founders who are committed to closing the digital divide.

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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

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As an article for the Digital Learning Institute explains , the metaverse has been a game changer for immersive learning because classes can both be delivered and accessed in a virtual setting. That’s because this allows companies to onboard multiple new recruits and train many employees at the same time.

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Report: One of the Biggest Obstacles to Remote Learning? Finding a Quiet Place to Work

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Baker’s experience was reflected in the results of a survey sent by BrightBytes, an education data company, from April to June 15. The sudden transition to remote learning likely stretched school resources thin, he notes. More often, “they’re a place where teachers upload resources for students to read.”

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30 Ideas To  Consider When Implementing School Online and Offline During The Coronavirus

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As the Coronavirus has changed the landscape of education, I have become more and more aware of inequity and the digital divide. Some of the ideas in this article were part of our discussions and writings. In my reflection, I have attempted to present ideas for all schools across the digital divide. – Mike.

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Paying to Turn in Homework? ASU Prof's Viral Email Raises Questions About Online Textbook Model

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That raises the question: is the move to digital homework systems creating a new kind of digital divide at colleges? Textbook companies defend their new model, arguing that digital titles help students learn better than past methods and are sold for far less than traditional textbooks.

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Should Remote Learning Be an Option, Even After the Pandemic?

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For both students and teachers, online learning has come with a lot of challenges, from the digital divide and technology access to mental health impacts , or a lack of essential school and community supports. Review the Think, Puzzle, Explore thinking routine from Project Zero’s Visible Thinking Resources.