The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Caine oversees the school’s Chromebooks. And yet, reliable broadband is far from guaranteed in this region of towering plateaus, sagebrush valleys and steep canyons. According to an April 2018 Department of Education report, 18 percent of 5- to 17-year old students in “remote rural” districts have no broadband access at home.

Broadband 83

Broadband Chromebook Accessibility Mobility 83

Edsurge

MAY 29, 2020

In the absence of in-person instruction, educators are being forced to rely on technology more heavily than ever. households with less than $30,000 in income have broadband at home. Source: Pew Research Center Companies like ours are currently experiencing unprecedented demand.

Digital Divide 114

Digital Divide Broadband Software Smartphone 114

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 26, 2018

When administrators in Ohio’s Mentor Public Schools were buying MacBooks during the 2015-16 school year, the local Best Buy was offering a lower price than Apple, even after the company’s standard discount for school districts. Superintendent Matt Miller pushed for a better deal, but Apple said it would not budge from its price list.

iPad 83

iPad Broadband Software Company 83

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Before heading out, they call families to see what supplies are needed, including supplies like papers, pencils and crayons, back-up Chromebook chargers or food and warm clothing for kids. The school also has a significant number of English language learners and students in special education. Ericka Santiago-Diaz, school social worker.

Technology 125

Technology Broadband Meeting Advocacy 125

MindShift

MAY 4, 2020

Classroom teachers scrambled to learn how to put lessons online and tens of thousands of Chromebooks and other devices were distributed in a matter of weeks in large school districts. Schools provide education, medical care, counseling services, technology, transportation, physical activity, meals and a place for kids to be.

Learning 68

Learning Chromebook Broadband Meeting 68

Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Even before the pandemic, more than 25 million Americans lacked access to broadband internet. Ned Lamont, a former telecom mogul who founded Campus Televideo, a company that provided cable to college campuses. The broadband needs to follow the kid,” Casey says. “We Completing the Last Mile Now the real work begins.

Digital Divide 206

Digital Divide Broadband Laptops Libraries 206

Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

One overused catchphrase in education is that learning should be “student-centered.” But what if we took that to its logical conclusion and also made it the goal of our education technology predictions? Especially if those students are teens, within sight of leaving K-12 and moving into higher education. Yes, teens.

Analysis 158

Analysis Trends Chromebook EdTech 158

Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2023

Before that, she worked in special education. For a number of years, she’s relied on discount options for broadband so that her own family can connect to the internet. Nearby counties like Rhea or Bledsoe haven’t been as successful, according to tools like Microsoft’s digital equity dashboard , which tracks broadband speed and use.

Broadband 108

Broadband Chromebook Accessibility Digital Divide 108

techlearning

AUGUST 30, 2018

Educators can use the assessment data to identify students’ SEL strengths and areas in which they may need additional support. Designed as a one-stop shop for educators and students, ClassPad.net is an all-in-one web-based mathematics creation and discovery resource geared for K-12th level and beyond.

Tools 49

Tools Chromebook Software Mobility 49

MindShift

DECEMBER 5, 2020

The number has fluctuated as cases rise across the country, but throughout this fall pandemic semester, between 40% and 60% of students have been enrolled in districts that offer only remote learning, according to a tracker maintained by the company Burbio. For this story I talked to educators in six states, from California to South Carolina.

Digital Divide 28

Digital Divide Learning Laptops Broadband 28

Hack Education

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Among the education highlights: Republican VP candidate Mike Pence made up a name for the university hosting the event. Actually, I think that was the only education highlight. ” “ Clown College Calls National Rash of Rumored Clown Scares ‘Troubling’,” The Chronicle of Higher Education reports.

Education 63

Education MOOC Report Khan Academy 63

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

As we closed the door on 2022 , we approached 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole. Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by the pandemic, present hurdles for all students–especially underrepresented students groups who were already at a disadvantage.

EdTech 69

EdTech Learning Industry Data 69

Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

Filter bubbles are bad, including in educational technology. Here’s what caught my eye the week of March 6, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. Ever wonder how stories promoted by ‘thought leaders’ on social media get selected?

EdTech 170

EdTech E-rate OER Coursera 170

Hack Education

OCTOBER 14, 2016

The topic of education didn’t really come up, save Clinton’s invocation of “The Trump Effect” and the increased bullying in school. Via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “Donald Trump Actually Talked About Higher Education on Thursday. Education Politics. Education Politics.

Education 40

Education lynda.com Knewton E-rate 40

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2017

Seventy-five different languages are spoken in the schools, and many of the refugees who populate classrooms haven’t been formally educated in years. “I Extra money has allowed these wealthier districts to invest heavily in Chromebooks and iPads, state-of-the-art robotics programs, computerized blackboards, and high-end 3-D printers.

Laptops 40

Laptops Digital Divide Software Blended Learning 40

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

Education Politics. Via The New York Times : “ Trump Orders Review of Education Policies to Strengthen Local Control.” ” “ What does Trump’s executive order on education do? ” Via The Washington Post : “ Education Department relaxes financial aid process in the absence of IRS tool.”

Education 47

Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2017

(National) Education Politics. “To Understand Betsy DeVos ’s Educational Views, View Her Education,” says The New York Times. Via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “A Task Force With Falwell Is Happening, White House Says.” State and Local) Education Politics.

Education 44

Education Coursera MOOC Kaplan 44

Hack Education

MARCH 3, 2017

Education Politics. Details about the education-related elements of his speech from NPR , The New York Times , Education Week , and The Washington Post. ” More on changing her tune from The Chronicle of Higher Education. ” Here it is: the worst education “take” of the year.

Education 40

Education MOOC Company Pearson 40

Hack Education

MARCH 31, 2017

Education Politics. Via The New York Times : “ Student Loan Forgiveness Program Approval Letters May Be Invalid, Education Dept. ” It seems like the Department of Education is doing everything it can to screw over students’ financial aid. ” Welp. ” Via Politico : “After proposing a $9.2

Education 40

Education Coursera Pearson Report 40

Doug Levin

APRIL 2, 2017

Questions that have been a long time coming… Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. The social consequences for the field of education in general are significant." It is that bad.

EdTech 150

EdTech Data Broadband Company 150

Doug Levin

APRIL 2, 2017

Questions that have been a long time coming… Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. The social consequences for the field of education in general are significant." It is that bad.

EdTech 150

EdTech Data Broadband Company 150

Hack Education

DECEMBER 15, 2017

(National) Education Politics. Thoughts on how this might effect education from Inside Higher Ed , from NPR , from Internet2 (via Bryan Alexander), from The Washington Post , and from Edsurge. Via Pacific Standard : “Why Is the FCC Considering Cutting Broadband Access for Students? ” Immigration and Education.

Kaplan 50

Kaplan Education Robotics E-rate 50