The Daring Librarian

MAY 15, 2011

This conversation will consist of viable, creative, meaningful, and daring products that demonstrate information mastery, go beyond the regular research report and span the digital divide. Writing a short, concise, quality book review is a challenge! Choose a YA book to review *you have read* (non-negotiable!)

Twitter 71

Twitter Social Media Wiki Digital Divide 71

The Hechinger Report

JULY 25, 2023

But as more equity officers are hired, their individual challenges — and how to solve them — are unique. Related: How one city closed the digital divide for nearly all its students Second, district leadership can foster equity by focusing on policies behind the scenes that lead to better outcomes for all.

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System Policies Digital Divide Outcomes 78

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

D-ID – Digital people text to video Prof Jim – AI text to video to add to lessons Speaker Bios as Submitted Dan Fitzpatrick Dan Fitzpatrick is the author of The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. He is a co-author of two upcoming books, The AI Classroom, and The Discipline Code.

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Classroom Tools Data Twitter 425

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 20, 2016

There will be people on your list, those who live life on the opposite side of the digital divide, who miss these messages just because of how they’re delivered. It straddles the digital divide between those with the tech-infused family and those who feel pretty plugged in just having a phone. Insider Tips.

Tools 150

Tools Digital Divide Report Digital Citizenship 150

Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2019

That’s a stark departure from the age-old textbook model, which gave students the option of buying a used copy, renting a book or borrowing one if they didn’t want to fork over the money for a new one. That raises the question: is the move to digital homework systems creating a new kind of digital divide at colleges?

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Pearson Course Social Media Company 156

ExcelinEd

AUGUST 3, 2020

How to make operational adjustments so schools are safe for students and staff. . How to re-engineer the school experience so students reach high academic outcomes, with the same or better proficiency in 2021 as they did pre-COVID. . The TEA also mailed books directly to students’ homes this summer. .

Digital Divide 28

Digital Divide E-rate Laptops Assessment 28

MindShift

JULY 31, 2020

On a recent summer day, librarian Lyn Hunter posted a video to YouTube on how to make a weather thermometer using a straw, rubbing alcohol and a bottle. Digital book loans have skyrocketed, with children’s e-book checkouts more than doubling since the COVID-19 closures began, according to a report from NPR.

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Libraries Social Media Digital Badges Accessibility 68

NeverEndingSearch

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

The district says it provides: independent and instructional books, media and technology throughout classrooms and school buildings to engage students throughout their daily learning experiences. I was unable to discover much about the classroom libraries within the district, but it does appear that they do rely on donations and book drives.

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Resources Libraries Advocacy Accessibility 106

MIND Research Institute

JUNE 2, 2020

In week four, we shared how to be a rockstar facilitator. There are a lot of unanswered questions, but also some great reference points to help guide us as we develop answers together, like the importance of social emotional support, digital divides, the experience gap, and the COVID slide. Math is for everyone!

Digital Divide 52

Digital Divide STEM Resources Strategy 52

Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

Since the last edition of a ‘Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News”: I’ve joined efforts to support Net Neutrality protections ; Written further about the prediction made in the book, “Disrupting Class.”

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EdTech E-rate Software Data 150

MindShift

JUNE 9, 2021

For students who might not feel confident reading grade-level material, or who process information better when listening, read-along features for books and articles can be pivotal. The read-along audio feature provided students the autonomy to read books on their own.

Technology 48

Technology Classroom Software Accessibility 48

Neo LMS

AUGUST 17, 2021

While there are video and audio tools that help bridge the physical distance, your communications strategy needs to include cognizance of the digital divide and your students’ access to these tools. Read more: 6 Practical strategies for teaching across the digital divide.

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Strategy Tools Digital Divide Exercises 368

The Daring Librarian

APRIL 3, 2013

Challenge: Limited Technology, Time, & Maximize Engagement A simple shared library book cart loaded with World Book Encyclopedias, pulled mythology books, a MentorMob playlist (embedded below), a Wikipspaces page , and a few MacBooks can = meaningful mythology research! Olympus: Legendary Drama! We were m entio ned!

Social Media 65

Social Media Digital Divide Facebook Study 65

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Big data, open spaces, employability, utilizing maker movements, balancing innovation and accountability, privacy, collaboration, closing the digital divide, personalized learning, and navigating the hostile political climate were just a few of the concerns the audience members brought up.

EdTech 60

EdTech Robotics Maker Movement Conference 60

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Booking Info – Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Check out my Booking Page . Check out my Booking Page .

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Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

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. Her kids love to read, and they want to download new books rather than re-read the paperbacks at home. Read more about the Digital Divide.

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Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Blackboard 87

techlearning

APRIL 17, 2019

A 2016 survey of 1,200 parents revealed that while 94 percent of families are connected to the internet, 23 percent access it on mobile devices, 26 percent share a single computer and 20 percent experienced loss of internet service due to lack of payment

Digital Divide 76

Digital Divide How To Survey Mobility 76

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

This quick move to emergency remote teaching has left educators scrambling to figure out how to use digital tools, online resources, and apps to continue their teaching at a distance. Butash is right in pointing out the risks involved in this quick shift to using digital technologies.

Digital Divide 209

Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 209

The Daring Librarian

DECEMBER 11, 2010

Once on the Google form wikipage students input the “key” to a drawing for a chance to win an iTunes gift card or a bundle of free books. Another use is posting QR codes next to book displays & pubic access catalog computers that lead students to wikipages where they can write and read student book reviews. Want More Ideas?

Libraries 74

Libraries Classroom Smartphone Wiki 74

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 22, 2021

A meta-analysis of 39 studies of children’s picture books finds that children score better on comprehension tests after reading a paper book than after reading a digital book. Digital picture books have been a godsend during the pandemic. Should they revert back to print or stick with e-books?

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Analysis Study Smartphone Report 145

Saving Socrates

AUGUST 28, 2013

For any of you who have had the distinct pleasure of taking online adaptive testing, you know how different it is and how much of a digital curve there is in learning how to take this kind of test. So, how can you help? Explain how history is recorded and how people view the same experiences differently.

Common Core 40

Common Core Technology Digital Divide Assessment 40

Evelyn Learning

JUNE 7, 2023

Operational Cost Gone are the days when the things required to impart education were just different subject books, a professor, a blackboard, chalk, desks, and students. How to Make Education Affordable? All of these speakers made some really interesting points about how to make education affordable. Now, the time has changed.

How To 40

How To Secondary Education E-rate 40

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

After dealing with the first priority — making sure students were safe and fed — schools had to figure out how to keep the learning alive. But America’s persistent digital divide has greatly hampered efforts toward this goal. “We’re all going to have to try things and give each other grace.”. Inequity looms large.

Learning 66

Learning Laptops Smartphone Accessibility 66

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

If you''re interested in volunteering, please join the Volunteer Group and follow the instructions there for booking your times. Get ideas on how to participate! What matters most, though, is timeless, and how this complements the constantly new can be both challenging and inspiring for us. More information at [link].

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Conference Digital Citizenship Libraries Common Core 53

Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Secondly, utilize edtech solutions like Lightspeed Digital Insight to learn when data privacy terms and conditions are changed. A final consideration is the impact of AI on the ‘digital divide’ and digital equity. Simply, the digital divide, a digital inequity, places too many students at a distinct disadvantage.

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Student Data Privacy Digital Divide Guidelines Policies 69

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. Educators must have a plan in place to determine what technology their schools really need and how to upgrade with minimal interoperability issues.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

The Daring Librarian

AUGUST 25, 2018

When I started up the Makerspace area, I didn't have any rules, I just said to the kids "here's all this cool stuff, some books for inspiration, play with it, figure it out, and have fun!".but Along with the coloring books, I would add in a mega box of Crayola Crayons and a large assortment of colored pencils. Be creative!

Gamification 63

Gamification Robotics Libraries Guidelines 63

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. Madeleine Mortimore, Global Education Innovation and Research Lead, Logitech “AI is very accessible, but to get the most power out of it you have to learn how to use it effectively.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

MindShift

AUGUST 10, 2021

During virtual learning, Tovar taught his students how to enable closed captioning on Google Meet, as well as how to translate those captions into a student’s primary language, with Google Meet providing instantaneous translation in more than 100 languages. . Translate closed captions in a Google Meet!

Tools 43

Tools eBook Digital Divide Broadband 43

The Hechinger Report

MAY 14, 2018

I tended to side with the latter when my daughter was in her preschool years because I was convinced that books and active play were superior. Neuman’s findings not only can help parents select better educational videos for their children but can also advise television producers how to create educational programs that really teach.

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Video Education Digital Divide Study 82

Shake Up Learning

MARCH 20, 2018

But we have too many teachers, even new teachers fresh out of college, with no idea how to utilize digital tools to increase student learning. You will probably notice that most of these tips are NOT about tech tools specifically, but how to maximize their use to improve student learning. We still have a huge digital divide.

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Google Tools Technology Outcomes 78

Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 30, 2018

He is passionate about helping educators transform teaching and learning through technology integration and closing the digital divide through equitable access to technology for all students. The Complete Guide to Google Certifications (FREE E-BOOK). How to Get Google Certified (Video Walkthrough). and an Ed.D.

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Google eBook Video Digital Divide 78

EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

73% of children have books in their home. We used to hear about the digital divide. One participant in the session noted it''s easier to catch kids cheating digitally because the evidence is on the device. billion people worldwide will have mobile phones by 2013. 1/3 of all mobile users owned a mart phone in 2010.

BYOD 60

BYOD Poll Everywhere Mobility Laptops 60

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 12, 2022

Kelvin has brought innovative, award-winning leadership to Nevada’s largest library system and his deep experience in fundraising, technology, program development, and demonstrated success in addressing the digital divide, has brought a new era to this library system. Lauderdale, Florida region.

Libraries 65

Libraries Conference Accessibility System 65

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 7, 2022

Kelvin has brought innovative, award-winning leadership to Nevada’s largest library system and his deep experience in fundraising, technology, program development, and demonstrated success in addressing the digital divide, has brought a new era to this library system. The keynote speakers and panelists are listed further below.

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Conference Libraries Accessibility System 61

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 23, 2022

Kelvin has brought innovative, award-winning leadership to Nevada’s largest library system and his deep experience in fundraising, technology, program development, and demonstrated success in addressing the digital divide, has brought a new era to this library system. Lauderdale, Florida region.

Conference 36

Conference Libraries Digital Divide System 36

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Kids from black and Latino communities — who are often already on the wrong side of the digital divide — will face greater inequalities if we go too far toward digitizing education without considering how to check the inherent biases of the (mostly white) developers who create AI systems.

Digital Divide 91

Digital Divide System Assessment Robotics 91