EdTechTeam

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Is there a digital divide in our schools? Before we get into the importance of the digital divide in schools, what is the digital divide? A digital divide is a gap between different demographics and regions in the world that have access to technology and those who doesn’t.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2023

As schools shifted to remote learning, a digital divide emerged, leaving countless students on the wrong side of the equation. Before the pandemic, the digital divide was already a concern, with disadvantaged students lacking access to essential learning resources.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

One of the more glaring issues was the vast digital divide that still exists in many places, especially the United States. Every day I see new articles highlighting the millions of dollars; in some cases, spent to either begin to close or eradicate the digital divide.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 25, 2023

When AI Fails Training Data is Older I did ask Notion to summarize the top three articles in edtech with hyperlinks. However, as I pasted in this article into Notion and asked AI to summarize it, I found things added to the podcast episode that I never discussed or that were taken out of context. So, the training data is older.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Recent studies have shown that lower income children often spend more time with technology as it has become a type of “digital babysitter” for parents who have to be out of the house for extended periods of time.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

How can we close this digital divide? According to the US Department of Education , there are seven ways to help close the digital divide. Implementing these seven areas to close the digital divide in our school has made a great impact on their learning, and has empowered our students to drive their own education.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. These could be a digital handout in the form of a Google Doc, articles to read, anchor charts, skeleton outline for notes, etc. With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

This article focuses on one of those organizations, Learning Equality. Closing global education gaps How is Learning Equality addressing the challenge of the digital divide and the 2.6 The term digital divide often refers to not having affordable access to the internet or specific hardware.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2023

Access to internet is no longer a luxury and thanks to President Biden’s leadership, we are taking action to close the digital divide for everyone in America.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 27, 2022

Some of these are: different approaches to teaching adapted to students’ needs, developed ICT skills, professional development for teachers, attempts to bridge the digital divide, improvement of resource accessibility, funding and curriculum changes. Exploring three opportunities for education created by the pandemic.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

World Cat World Cat is a comprehensive curation of books, CDs, articles, videos, and more available at all libraries in a geographic area or around the world, for all age groups. Thanks to this wide and varied collection of reading resources, no child should be consigned to the wrong side of the digital divide.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

World Cat is a comprehensive curation of books, CDs, articles, videos, and more available at all libraries in a geographic area or around the world, for all age groups. Thanks to this wide and varied collection of reading resources, no child should be consigned to the wrong side of the digital divide. Books are read online.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Why students should have internet access at home When it comes to digital equity , U.S. However, the study also found that educators lack centralized resources and direct support necessary to successfully overcome barriers to the digital divide. Key points: U.S.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2020

It’s a longstanding national crisis, often referred to as the “digital divide,” which at Kapor Capital we identify as one of the cumulative barriers across The Leaky Tech Pipeline. And it means funding companies and founders who are committed to closing the digital divide.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

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. The concept of online onboarding in the workplace is also likely to follow the pattern of online learning and move into the metaverse space.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2024

Key points: Our education system produces inequitable outcomes–it’s time to change that See article: How to work for equity of access in classrooms See article: How schools can help students overcome the digital divide For more news on equity, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page As we all struggle down the path toward true educational (..)

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Edsurge

JUNE 15, 2022

A version of this article was originally published on Medium. During the pandemic, the term “digital divide” grew very popular, which referred to the gap between those who do and don’t have access to digital technology. And an overreliance on edtech can heighten gaps between disadvantaged students and privileged students.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

To help the country close this digital divide, a goal of meeting or exceeding internet access at speeds of at least one megabit per second (Mbps) per student was set by the FCC. Unfortunately, between 15 and 16 million K — 12 learners and 400,000 educators in the United States lacked adequate connectivity , a device or both in 2020.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 25, 2023

10 AR Math Lessons You Need to See Click To Tweet Listen to article. It’s all part of Verizon’s commitment to helping close the digital divide. Well, this article and interview is well worth your time! Jaime shares her favorite lessons, how to use them, what you need to get started, and the McGraw Hill AR app!

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

The challenge facing us right now is ensuring that this access gets to everyone without widening that digital divide. . — Stacie Johnson AI can bring access in a way that we've never had before.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

First, many articles out there still promote the idea that teachers should be the ones to address students’ diverse needs. Here are a few conclusions that we can draw from today’s article: Understand that any behavior is multi-motivated. Credit: Simply Psychology. That looks easy enough for anyone to follow. Supportive environment.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 13, 2020

A common thread among education articles from the past few months has been the emphasis on supporting families during the learning process. Read more: 6 Practical strategies for teaching across the digital divide. Cultivate relationships.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

New 5G capabilities will come online, bringing easier, faster, anywhere, anytime connectivity to computing devices for K-12 and other industries like healthcare as they begin to augment traditional wireless solutions and help bridge the digital divide. It’s going to be a great year,” said Erik Stromquist, CEO of CTL.

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eSchool News

JULY 6, 2020

Editor’s note : A version of this article originally appeared on The Character Tree’s blog. Related content: When a pandemic worsens the digital divide. When we were just a couple weeks into distance learning, I started to really miss writing workshop time.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

World Cat is a comprehensive curation of books, CDs, articles, videos, and more available at all libraries in a geographic area or around the world, for all age groups. Thanks to this wide and varied collection of reading resources, no child should be consigned to the wrong side of the digital divide. Books are read online.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2018

Like other K–12 school districts around the country, you’re closing the digital divide — making sure your students have access to technology that paves the way for their future successes. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series. The implementation was a total success.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 2, 2017

What separates this conference from all others is the fact that the program is built around district and school teams who have closed achievement gaps, bridged the digital divide, and implemented innovative practices aligned to research. Don’t get sucked into the rabbit hole of fluff.

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Bryan Alexander

JANUARY 19, 2022

Today’s case in point is an odd article in Insider Higher Ed. “ HyFlex Is Not the Future of Learning ” starts off by complaining about that form of teaching, then becomes a general complaint about online learning. To begin with, the article fails to connect with or even name anyone else’s work on the subject.

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The Innovative Educator

AUGUST 5, 2020

Most schools will not go back to ‘normal,’ and the importance and benefits of a digital education have become clear. School leaders have finally taken more seriously the work of bridging the digital divide. As stated in the New York Post article, teachers are routinely monitored online by their students.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Listen to this article. It’s all part of Verizon’s commitment to help close the digital divide. She also shares the “Career Day” AR app that can help inspire your students all year long. Jaime always shares great ideas and tips, so you don’t want to miss this episode!

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Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

Source (for all charts in article): BrightBytes survey Such findings are not surprising to Baker, who notes that they reaffirm the existence of the “ digital divide ,” or unequal access to technology across different communities and socioeconomic backgrounds.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 30, 2020

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.

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2020

After all, the digital divide remains a big issue across the country, and students may be participating in distance learning from wireless hot spots. This article from Edutopia is full of resources to consider if you go the student-led route. So be flexible! Consider regular phone calls as an alternative.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2023

While there is still work to do in closing the digital divide, access is becoming less of a limiting factor for game-based learning. COVID has also accelerated funding for broadband in underserved neighborhoods. At the same time, schools and teachers are increasingly comfortable with the idea of games in the classroom.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2017

16-20, for Digital Citizenship Week, and help empower the next generation to make safe, smart, and ethical decisions online. eSchool News articles on Digital Citizenship: The 9 essential elements of digital citizenship. Tips for teaching students with Autism about digital citizenship. Join us this week, Oct.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The company, currently 50-strong, has a burgeoning content arm that publishes upwards of 500 articles a month, ranks training programs and offers broader career guidance catering to wider audiences. The funds from the Series A will be used to grow the team, Harris said.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

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. The COVID-19 pandemic may be waning in the U.S., but it continues to disrupt lives around the world.

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