Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

It’s now time to get down to brass tacks and figure out how the implementation of the Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA) can best be leveraged by state and local officials to improve educational outcomes for children and youth. Be explicit with districts about expectations for access to technology in schools and classrooms.

Strategy 231

Strategy EdTech Broadband E-rate 231

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

And there are indeed sharp disparities in home access to computers and reliable broadband service. There must be clear alignment between learning outcomes, content and assessment. In other words, students should be able to recognize how assignments are linked to the desired outcomes.).

Online Learning 127

Online Learning Accessibility Technology Learning 127

ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

For example, it’s no good investing in iPads for the school if the broadband bandwidth and Wi-Fi connectivity aren’t up to scratch. Bringing these pupils together will help them to draw upon the confidence of their peers, and this also means that students of all abilities will benefit from the outcomes of the lesson. .

How To 375

How To Software Education EdTech 375

Edsurge

OCTOBER 4, 2021

She came on board to help us assess our attendance goals and strategies several months into a global pandemic. It’s clear that, by simply closing the information gap between schools and families and students, we can improve a wide range of education outcomes. Build trust and improve family engagement with a chatbot.

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Tools Broadband Strategy Mobility 159

Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2021

Even before the pandemic, broadband and mobile technology was expanding connectivity across the globe, hybrid and virtual classrooms were gaining steam in providing personalized learning to students, and project-based learning was proving to be an effective, engaging and increasingly popular pedagogy. Focus on engaging content, not seat time.

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Education Advocacy Learning Broadband 202

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

based early childhood technology and services developer best known for its GOLD observation-based assessment system and its Creative Curriculum product lines for infants, preschoolers and kindergarteners. The company is interested in how new technology like machine learning and voice recognition might impact early childcare learning outcomes.

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Strategy Video Company Smartphone 123

Tom Murray

JUNE 8, 2016

Organize and map the core curriculum, resources, and assessments the district is currently utilizing. However, school leaders should press providers on research, evidence, and case studies where the device choice and implementation lead to positive student outcomes. Assess utilization rates and strategize the vision.

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Chromebook Tablets Broadband Assessment 100

Education Superhighway

JUNE 24, 2019

What led you to become passionate about expanding broadband access, and what motivates you most about your role as Director of Instructional Policy and State E-rate Coordinator at DESE? And Compare and Connect K-12 shone a light on what districts paid for broadband, giving them leverage to negotiate better rates.

Technology 74

Technology E-rate Broadband Outcomes 74

Edsurge

DECEMBER 14, 2017

For the first time, many students are learning in classrooms equipped with access to broadband internet and mobile computing devices. We know that students who have teachers that look like them, share backgrounds and teach well have significantly better outcomes than students that do not see themselves in teachers.

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Robotics Broadband iPhone Data 138

Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2018

The strongest businesses are those where strong educational outcomes are co-linear with strong financial performance. Develop a value creation plan It is vital to put educational strategy and outcomes first—strong outcomes which create a fundamental value for customers drive strong results, both financially and in terms of social impact.

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Outcomes Education Company Broadband 72

eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2016

Annual survey outlines broadband, instructional materials, student data privacy as top among school IT leaders’ concerns. Broadband and network capacity is school technology leaders’ top priority, according to the results of an annual IT leadership survey from CoSN.

Student Data Privacy 40

Student Data Privacy Broadband OER Instructional Materials 40

ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 17, 2019

For example, it’s no good investing in iPads for the school if the broadband bandwidth and Wi-Fi connectivity aren’t up to scratch. Bringing these pupils together will help them to draw upon the confidence of their peers, and this also means that students of all abilities will benefit from the outcomes of the lesson.

How To 252

How To Software Education Tablets 252

Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 6, 2021

An initial needs assessment by CCSD found that 70,000 respondents did not have a device, 18,000 did not have Internet access, and 120,000 did not respond at all. The survey results demonstrated the urgency of eliminating broadband accessibility as a barrier to remote learning. On average, calls lasted fifteen to twenty minutes.

Case Study 52

Case Study Study Broadband Data 52

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

And with online assessments now being required in many states, reliable broadband access is also essential so that students’ knowledge and skills are accurately represented, and technology is not a barrier to achievement and its documentation. Application processes vary, based on the state, as do disbursements. Cynthia Schultz, Esq.,

E-rate 42

E-rate EdTech Broadband Digital Divide 42

Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2016

only to discover that there wasn’t adequate broadband to execute the lesson. In working with the RCE Coach team, I have seen schools begin to ask more informed questions like “Will usage of X tool under Y conditions lead to Z outcomes?” Unfortunately, this happens all the time—especially in rural and high-need communities.

EdTech 60

EdTech Education Edcamps Common Core 60

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

A recent Digital Promise report found that, for the most part, teachers and principals play a modest role in needs assessment and procurement, and that district administrators serve as the gatekeepers for school-level technology. Crowdsource needs assessments. Encourage innovation.

Broadband 60

Broadband Student Data Privacy Survey Assessment 60

Marketplace K-12

JANUARY 20, 2016

Secretary of Education—the importance of expanded broadband access, figuring out how to use data to improve achievement, and the importance of research in decision-making about ed tech. Where educational technology is “evidence-based and outcomes-driven—where it really works—we will back it all the way,” Morgan said.

Technology 40

Technology Broadband Education Online Assessments 40

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

As a result, school district IT teams will look to vendors and broadband solution providers to support other use cases in 2021 that go beyond COVID-19, such as school bus security cameras and indoor IoT to help manage building operations (e.g. GHz frequency of the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band. temperature, lighting).

EdTech 140

EdTech Digital Divide Broadband PresenceLearning 140

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Since Jeremy’s arrival a few years ago, he has rapidly transformed Clay’s technology staff into a 21st century IT department that works closely with Clay’s digital instruction team to produce positive outcomes in the district’s classrooms. He’s formed a tight-knit team that shares a unified vision for Clay’s students.

EdTech 40

EdTech Data Student Data Privacy Libraries 40

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 27, 2016

The Future Ready movement grew out of the Connect Ed initiative launched by President Obama in 2013 with several goals: to connect 99% of students in schools to broadband, and to address the need for more professional learning and leadership to ensure the effective use of technology.

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Future Ready Libraries Professional Learning Personalized Learning 45

Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Claire Latané, an assistant professor of landscape architecture at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona who has been heavily involved in connecting landscape architects with schools for site assessments and planning, says that her own experience as a single working mom in public schools has given her a greater sense of what’s at stake.

Learning 218

Learning Analysis Assessment Groups 218

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Kajeet introduced Kajeet Private Wireless, its next-gen, cloud-based, private 5G and LTE platform delivering fast, secure, and reliable broadband connectivity for students in remote areas and communities underserved by public wireless options.

EdTech 131

EdTech Lenovo Robotics Laptops 131

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

The district believes that by making its students feel equal to those in more affluent communities, they will start to see the same outcomes. With the belief that extracurricular activities can improve academic outcomes, the district launched a program the following year for third- and fourth-graders.

Blended Learning 132

Blended Learning Elementary Broadband Dropout 132

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

The district believes that by making its students feel equal to those in more affluent communities, they will start to see the same outcomes. ” With the belief that extracurricular activities can improve academic outcomes, the district launched a program the following year for third- and fourth-graders.

Blended Learning 120

Blended Learning Elementary Broadband Dropout 120

Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2016

The last edtech conference of the year kicked off with a series of reflections by some well-known edtech pundits on the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of education and technology, including around how to assess learning, improve accessibility and catalyze procurement reform.

EdTech 60

EdTech Conference Broadband Company 60

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Lear(R)n , the company behind the digital LearnPlatform, has recently released its second annual EdTech Top 40 list , which includes everything from assessment tools to operational platforms. . One of the other trends we've seen is the continued growth of assessments and more formative assessment tools. .

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EdTech Tools Trends Outcomes 249

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

We will see a shift in priorities for school leaders with a focus on protecting against further learning loss – the projects they invest in should help reach this outcome long-term. It’s not enough just to assess students; we actually have to do something about what’s going on. Data only matters if it leads to effective action.

EdTech 73

EdTech Learning Industry Data 73

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 30, 2021

States concerned about the safety of administering a test during a pandemic may implement shortened versions of assessments. However, there is still a role for testing and assessment. In other words, states should be using multiple assessments to address the range of needs of students and their teachers.

Broadband 112

Broadband Assessment Report System 112

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The Trump administration should take steps to prioritize real-time assessment of our learners, continuous on-the-job professional development for our teachers and post-graduation performance over teacher tenure and high-stakes testing. Fourth, it’s connected with broadband and devices. Sign up for our Blended Learning newsletter.

Accessibility 85

Accessibility Secondary Education Broadband 85

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

FWA allows extremely high-speed broadband where fiber connections can be too cost-prohibitive to install. Think of broadband speeds where large amounts of data can allow students to collaborate digitally from their schools or homes. Access to interactive experiences, 3D drawings, site visits, etc. billion by 2022.

EdTech 115

EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 115

The Hechinger Report

MAY 12, 2020

Financial resources are positively correlated with student outcomes, according to 2017 study by the education think tank the Learning Policy Institute. This would include a commitment of $15 billion to provide free broadband access and a laptop to every student in America who needs one, and $9 billion for educator retraining.

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Policies Broadband Laptops Report 98