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Here’s How Colleges Should Help Close the Digital Divide in the COVID-Era

Edsurge

One key problem prevalent in many low-socioeconomic communities around the nation—like San Antonio, which now has the highest poverty rate of the country's 25 largest metro areas —is the digital divide. Together we can close the gap on the digital divide. That’s been a goal at my institution.

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Remote Learning Teaching Tips

A Principal's Reflections

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning.

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From normal to better: Using what we’ve learned to improve education

Neo LMS

Since the beginning of the school shutdowns, there have been debates about the effectiveness of online learning. Many education experts have offered ideas on how to improve what was, in essence, an emergency service for which the majority of teachers were not prepared. Cultivate relationships.

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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

ViewSonic Education

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 current generation of students is already used to online learning from school so they may find this easier to adapt to.

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Beyond connectivity: using technology to support learner equity and access

Hapara

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. Build on authentic relationships to engage students in real-world learning. Promote engagement and collaboration through project-based learning.

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

Edsurge

Not all parents have the luxury of working from home, and many households lack sufficient technology to support their children’s online learning. Compounding the issue this spring was that demand for devices outpaced supply , delaying purchase orders and how quickly districts could send laptops to students. (The

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 28 & 29 Editions)

Doug Levin

.” that by 2019 half of all high school classes will be taught over the internet ; Raised questions about a new study on personalized learning ; Added four new incidents to the K-12 cyber incident map ; and. Been quoted in an article on ransomware in K-12 education.

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