eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

Many of the efforts to maintain students’ continuity of education in 2020–distance learning, flexible schedules, new ways of encouraging “hands-on” learning at distance or with technology, etc.–will –will be refined and these ideas will become more established practices integrated into in-person learning.

EdTech 139

EdTech Digital Divide Broadband PresenceLearning 139

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. Another advantage of AI is the time it can save teachers in the creation of personalized learning experiences.

Trends 143

Trends EdTech Industry Data 143

edWeb.net

JULY 26, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed and, in many ways, worsened the digital divide and other inequitable aspects of America’s education system. However, it also created opportunities to develop more equitable outcomes, based on the widespread switch to digital learning experiences and new education models. About the Presenters.

Technology 72

Technology Education Professional Learning Outcomes 72

Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Educators: Shape, advance and accelerate a shared vision for empowered learning with technology by engaging with education stakeholders. Advocate for equitable access to educational technology, digital content and learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs of all students. In theory, yes.

Education 48

Education Digital Divide Technology Tools 48

MindShift

JUNE 9, 2021

She said that specifically identifying which standard is being assessed, and providing accommodations for the standards not presently up to bat, can help make school more accessible for all students. Those accommodations are going to benefit kids who are unidentified (in disability) and who just would enjoy learning that way,” said Conway.

Technology 48

Technology Classroom Software Accessibility 48

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. Another advantage of AI is the time it can save teachers in the creation of personalized learning experiences.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

But a few pioneering districts have shown that it’s possible, and Albemarle County has joined a nascent trend of districts trying to build their own bridges across the digital divide. Related: Most students go to a school that meets federal standards for internet speed. Read more about the Digital Divide.

Broadband 89

Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Blackboard 89

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ebert, Superintendent of Public Instruction, State of Nevada Department of Education Nominated by: Discovery Education The shift to distance education precipitated by the COVID pandemic highlighted challenges including access to technology, professional learning for educators, and high-quality instructional materials.

Edmentum 81

Edmentum Digital Divide Professional Learning Industry 81

The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2018

Related: Can high-poverty urban districts like Philadelphia close the digital divide? For Big Picture to retain its contract, the school must meet certain targets around enrollment, attendance and graduation. The school has a waiting list. Vaux’s teachers agreed through their union to work longer days and school years.

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Report Digital Divide Groups Social Media 78

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Educators will seek out content that better supports them to successfully bring clean energy content to their students in meaningful ways and, as the job market in clean energy continues to grow, it is important for schools to help meet this demand for an educated workforce by helping students see themselves in clean energy careers.

EdTech 69

EdTech Learning Industry Data 69

Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2018

Asano says his team is looking to select up to 40 projects to pilot, with a focus on tools that support STEAM education, project-based learning and help assess non-cognitive “21st century skills” like creativity, collaboration and grit. And the education companies still have some work ahead to meet the needs of today’s students.

Kaplan 91

Kaplan Company EdTech Industry 91

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

As we wrapped up 2020, we thought for sure that 2021 might bring us a reprieve from pandemic learning. Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. Well, it did–but it also didn’t.

EdTech 110

EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 110

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The implication, according to one NYT article : “the digital gap between rich and poor kids is not what we expected.” The real digital divide, this article contends, is not that affluent children have access to better and faster technologies. (Um, Um, they do.) Wedge Tailed Green Pigeon. The Teacher Influencer Hustle.

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

JULY 14, 2017

Via Broadly : “ Betsy DeVos to Meet with Men’s Rights Groups , Reports Say.” Via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “After Meeting With DeVos, Title IX Activists Say They Still Have Many Questions.” IHE blogger John Warner responds : “Algorithmic Assessment vs. Critical Reflection.”

Education 45

Education Pearson Report Robotics 45