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Broadband Provides More Equitable Access to Education and Workforce Preparation

edWeb.net

And, that makes access to adequate and reliable broadband even more important as the development of new technologies continues. Marc Johnson, Executive Director of East Central Minnesota Educational Cable Cooperative (ECMECC), then provided perspective from a regional and local level on the expanding use of broadband.

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How to Select a Complete Digital Education Solution Provider

ViewSonic Education

Over the past few years, there has been a huge influx of education technology resources available to schools – from tablets and robotics to online platforms and digital whiteboards. 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.

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When the Robots Come for Our Jobs, They’ll Spare the Teachers

Edsurge

For the first time, many students are learning in classrooms equipped with access to broadband internet and mobile computing devices. It can process and spot patterns across homework assignments, or formative assessments. Recall that the first iPhones weren’t released until 2007.

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5 Tips for schools to harness the power of edtech in the classroom

Neo LMS

Yet this is an ineffective use of edtech, and instead, schools need to assess their infrastructures and recognize the full potential of technology. For example, there is no point spending thousands of dollars on new equipment if you don’t have the required WiFi connectivity, infrastructure or broadband speed for it. Train the teachers.

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Fields of Opportunity: Cultivating Youth Development and Online Access

Edsurge

Additionally, we've expanded into science, technology and engineering with prominent programs in robotics and entrepreneurship. The emphasis is on ensuring widespread broadband access for these resources. Our goal is to spark young people's interest and excitement in various content areas.

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How to Select a Complete Digital Education Solution Provider

ViewSonic Education

Over the past few years, there has been a huge influx of education technology resources available to schools – from tablets and robotics, to online platforms and digital whiteboards. 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.

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

Doug Levin

" Tagged on: July 18, 2017 Let Robots Teach American Schoolkids | Bloomberg → This is not a work of satire. Tagged on: July 10, 2017 Algorithmic Assessment vs. Critical Reflection | Inside HigherEd → Achievement (grades) and learning are not always (often?) wi.us, among other sources."

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