Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information. We asked where it fits in the journey toward universal broadband. households didn't have broadband access. And, most importantly, how does it serve students?

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2023

Listen here to the entire conversation and scroll down for some edited highlights: Whether a child lacks access to the internet at home or connectivity is intermittent and limited in the classroom, Olivia is designed to work offline to its intended audience.

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MindShift

JULY 31, 2020

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. Though it doesn’t look like it has in years before, what’s important is that the library is still there for kids, said Lee Hope, director of children’s services in Chattanooga.

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MindShift

AUGUST 10, 2021

To her, this replicated the classroom feeling of being surrounded by peers working. Pronunciation also comes into play with the self-publishing ebook program Tovar’s students use, Book Creator. They create ebooks in both their native language and English.

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