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Could the Bridge Across the Digital Divide Be Paved With TV Signals?

Edsurge

One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information. So, three PBS member stations came together, recognizing they could use their television spectrum to directly serve kids on the other side of the digital divide.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. 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.

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65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. 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.

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Making educators’ lives easier for World Teachers’ Day

Neo LMS

This is undoubtedly a global trend — and a major problem. That’s why neglecting this area can lead to a bigger digital divide among students. English teachers might be looking for authors to talk about their books and writing in general. And while the entire system needs to change, you can still help a teacher out.

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Student engagement requires more than edtech tools

eSchool News

The Department of Education’s newly-updated National Educational Technology Plan introduces a component Murray said is critical for the nation–not just the digital divide, but the digital use divide. ”

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Blended Learning Made Easy: Interactive Software Solutions

Kitaboo on EdTech

Blended learning means the amalgamation of traditional classroom teaching using printed and paperback books with online eBooks. Schools can overcome the digital divide by providing devices and access to digital resources. The blended learning offered to learners should focus on redesigning education for the digital age.

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Close the Digital Learning Gap: How One District Tackled Tech Disparity in the Classroom

Edsurge

In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. How do you combat this trend? All of my books are online, and all of my lessons are digital. So, in 2015, the “ Palmdale Promise ” was born.