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How Community Coalitions Are Bridging the Digital Divide

Digital Promise

Tackling the Digital Divide with Device Deployment in Kansas City. When schools closed in mid-March, Kansas City was confronted by the region’s deep digital divide. As districts shifted to digital learning in the spring, schools strived to ensure teaching and learning continued.

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Digital divide: Gap is narrowing, but how will schools maintain progress?

The Hechinger Report

School officials in the seaside town scrambled to purchase enough devices for all their students to learn online last year after the pandemic hurtled kids out of buildings. There’s a simmering sense of anticipation about how far educators have come with technology, and its potential to enhance student learning.

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How one city closed the digital divide for nearly all its students

The Hechinger Report

We have this huge digital divide that’s making it hard for [students] to get their education,” she said. David Silver, the director of education for the mayor’s office, said people talked about the digital divide, but there had never been enough energy to tackle it. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. “We

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3 Ways edtech can help education get back on track

Neo LMS

That’s because edtech solutions, advanced research, practical assessments, and improved communication give them maximum control over their learning. As the education sector reflects on the last months of the school curriculum, it’s clear e-learning is key to providing disaster-proof education.

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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. Empowering students and ensuring they can personally connect to their learning can be two of the deepest ways to engage students. Read more: Adopting the asynchronous mindset for better online learning.

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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. In some cases, immense challenges such as digital equity and limited parental support at home have had to be addressed and overcome.

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Blended Learning Made Easy: Interactive Software Solutions

Kitaboo on EdTech

Blended learning has gained attention for the following reasons: Students can learn at their own pace and access materials outside of class hours. Interactive training activities encourage student engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Variations in Blended Learning Approaches II. Table of Contents: I.