Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

For example, a philosophy professor at University of Notre Dame designed an introductory course that draws on “ interactive digital essays ” published on mobile-friendly web pages attached to the online syllabus, reports Inside Higher Ed. And broadband Internet connections aren’t available everywhere, especially in rural parts of the U.S.

Laptops 200

Laptops Tablets Smartphone Mobility 200

Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2021

And we’ve only seen the beginning—within the next few years, the company is poised to disrupt the healthcare market, become the market leader in online advertising, establish itself as a competitor to USPS, FedX and UPS, and provide global access to broadband internet through a network of satellites orbiting the planet… to name but a few examples.

Education 218

Education Company E-rate Industry 218

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

One example is New Jersey, where schools and districts were required to submit to the state “a survey weekly of how many students lacked devices and/or WiFi,” according to Erica Hartman, Director of Technology Integration at New Jersey’s Morris School District. Still, no new regulations have yet emerged from that data gathering.

Broadband 154

Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 154

Tom Murray

MAY 23, 2018

Last year, I wrote the post, “ Can Companies Like Facebook Help Close the Access Gap? In this Lifeline Modernization Order , the Commission included broadband as a support service in the Lifeline program for those in need. Partner with Companies Such as Kajeet for Mobile Broadband. Leverage Apps Such As Facebook.

Accessibility 239

Accessibility Broadband Future Ready Facebook 239

Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2015

In December, the district won a $15,000 grant from Cellcom, a local cellphone company. The funds will go toward purchasing MiFi devices, which provide mobile broadband access, so that 15 percent can connect at home for free. ” That’s about to change, though. Howard-Suamico ’s situation is not unique.

Resources 120

Resources E-rate Broadband Digital Divide 120

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

The Denton, Texas-based company is also growing up itself. ReadyRosie founder and CEO Emily Roden says helping children by engaging their parents has helped her company grow to serve 6,500 Head Start programs, childcare centers and elementary schools. But our data gets people to continue to use it.”

Strategy 124

Strategy Video Company Smartphone 124

Education Superhighway

JULY 17, 2019

Monthly broadband fees. Over the last five years, the cost of school broadband has decreased by 85%. We’ve seen that when armed with the knowledge of other school districts’ broadband deals, district leaders can significantly increase the bandwidth they receive within their existing budgets. Equipment closet accessories.

Broadband 70

Broadband E-rate Tools Company 70

Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2018

In other words, as the business reaches more students, the company generates higher revenue and more value—financially and with social impact. For example, Tom Davidson at EverFi builds unique partnerships with the business community to subsidize the delivery of their content in public schools.

Outcomes 76

Outcomes Education Company Broadband 76

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. When buying specific software, administrators may have to purchase directly from one company.

iPad 85

iPad Broadband Software Company 85

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

And with online assessments now being required in many states, reliable broadband access is also essential so that students’ knowledge and skills are accurately represented, and technology is not a barrier to achievement and its documentation. Application processes vary, based on the state, as do disbursements. Cynthia Schultz, Esq.,

E-rate 43

E-rate EdTech Broadband Digital Divide 43

Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

We have lots of case studies and examples that really allow them to explore different concepts, such as one about bias that might be on TikTok. Through 21 different careers, we teach them about data algorithms, predictive analytics, machine learning. And so we were able to identify those broadband issues.

STEM 180

STEM Accessibility Broadband Report 180

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

There is also a growing need for quality SEL data to ensure that educators are serving students’ SEL needs. GHz frequency of the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band. Teachers will continue to embrace AI for analyzing classroom data and grading tools. Tara Ketner, Director of Client Success, Aperture Education.

EdTech 136

EdTech Digital Divide Broadband PresenceLearning 136

Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2015

In a sneak peek of the results from the forthcoming CoSN third annual E-Rate & Broadband Survey, which will be available by mid-October, the vast majority of U.S. Grundy Center Community Schools in Iowa is a great example of a district that has visualized its data around home infrastructure and access.

Broadband 40

Broadband Mobility E-rate Survey 40

techlearning

AUGUST 30, 2018

THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Thanks to breakthroughs in computing power, the advent and availability of big data, cloud hosting/storage, highly sophisticated software, and complex algorithms, the potential of AI is now starting to be fulfilled—with the business world being the biggest benefactors. But that’s all changing.

Learning 40

Learning Data Software Company 40

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Mention edtech, and the first thought that usually comes to mind is collecting data to evaluate students’ progress. Schools and districts need to have a system that collects data on all programs being used so that leadership can get a clearer picture of what’s happening in the classroom. I’m not interested in checking a box.

EdTech 41

EdTech Data Student Data Privacy Libraries 41

Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Continue Efforts to Improve Connectivity In Schools Just last week, one of my portfolio company founders was excited to pilot a new literacy tool in a school in Richmond, Calif., only to discover that there wasn’t adequate broadband to execute the lesson.

EdTech 60

EdTech Education Edcamps Common Core 60

techlearning

JULY 17, 2018

SAFR encrypts all facial data and images to ensure privacy, and all facial data and images remain exclusively within the school's domain as part of, or complementary to an existing school ID system. RealNetworks® and the company's respective logos are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of RealNetworks, Inc.

Broadband 40

Broadband Software Company Elementary 40

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Almost one in five rural Americans don’t have access to broadband at the speed considered minimum for basic web use, according to a report this year from the FCC. She had to make a costly switch to another cable company, and now has reliable service. The area I live in, the internet is horrible. The research paints a grim picture.

Survey 127

Survey Course Online Learning Accessibility 127

edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2018

There are essential conditions for digital learning like state leadership, equity of access, accessibility for all students, interoperability considerations, and student data and privacy. Contracts with publishing companies ensure equal availability and pricing for Idaho’s large population of rural schools.

Digital Learning 40

Digital Learning Instructional Materials Learning Policies 40

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

While the tools may have print components, companies must submit them digitally, and only the digital materials are reviewed. Pinellas County, for example, has a blended model working towards 1-to-1. In Florida, only the Major Tool Materials, in other words the core curricular products, are evaluated for adoption.

Instructional Materials 40

Instructional Materials Case Study Policies OER 40

MindShift

MAY 4, 2020

When schools first closed, broadband companies offered free or discounted internet for low-income families of students, but restrictions — such as no overdue bills in the past or residential documentation — are still getting in the way of helping kids get the internet they need to learn. Know when to pause. .

Learning 68

Learning Chromebook Broadband Meeting 68

eSchool News

MARCH 25, 2016

New forms, new data, the potential for infrastructure discounts, and (even more) new funding are all colliding to create one of the most challenging application periods in memory. There’s a lot more data entry and gathering that needs to take place. For example, schools are required to provide the number of RFPs they’ve received.

E-rate 40

E-rate Data System Accessibility 40

Learning with 'e's

MARCH 5, 2012

The imminent arrival of widespread 4G broadband and LTE ( Long Term Evolution ) will usher in wider availability to information and push even more data to our mobile devices over the same amount of radio spectrum. So for example, if a blog constantly publishes good content, the theory is that people will keep coming back to read more.

Microsoft 64

Microsoft Broadband Mobility Tools 64

Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2018

Originally developed to help streamline the process, applicants charge the EPC system with losing completed applications due to glitches, being confusing to navigate and making it tough to input and sort relevant data, according to a recent anonymous survey of applicants conducted by E-rate consulting firm Funds For Learning. 1 target date.

E-rate 81

E-rate Broadband Survey Analysis 81

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 9, 2021

For example, much more can be done to use technology to improve the quality of exams. For instance, in the next year, the NAEP is planning a “bake off” between companies that use automated scoring to see how their results compare to the hundreds of thousands of hand-scored tests in the NAEP’s files. Here’s an example.

Assessment 118

Assessment Broadband System Report 118

Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

However, this lag began to erode when the rise of cloud computing made it possible for edtech startups to flood the market with educational applications, the expansion of broadband internet gave those apps an easy distribution channel into campuses, and an increasing number and variety of mobile devices provided them an in-school abode.

Analysis 161

Analysis Trends Chromebook EdTech 161

Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2023

For a number of years, she’s relied on discount options for broadband so that her own family can connect to the internet. The broadband speed is supposed to be up to 300 gigabytes — considered moderate usage for an American household — but it can run slow because everyone is using it, Tang says. The area is something of an outlier.

Broadband 114

Broadband Chromebook Accessibility Digital Divide 114

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. We are still starved for data on what this all means. But there are still gaps.

Digital Divide 28

Digital Divide Learning Laptops Broadband 28

MindShift

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

At its core, computational thinking means breaking complex challenges into smaller questions that can be solved with a computer’s number crunching, data compiling and sorting capabilities. For example, Unger made sure the kids tested every circuit they made for their math game before moving on to the next one.

Robotics 28

Robotics Elementary Technology STEM 28

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

As such, from the characters portrayed in online programs to reading excerpts included in curricular products, it is important for all education companies to provide, and educators to seek out, more culturally relevant, modifiable, and accessible resources to effectively meet the varying learning needs of all students. public schools.

EdTech 69

EdTech Learning Industry Data 69

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Lear(R)n , the company behind the digital LearnPlatform, has recently released its second annual EdTech Top 40 list , which includes everything from assessment tools to operational platforms. . In fact, for example, a quarter of the tools are just straight-up research resources , and operational tools are another quarter. .

EdTech 268

EdTech Tools Trends Outcomes 268

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Net neutrality is the idea that internet service providers shouldn’t be allowed to favor some data or content on the internet over others. Companies that oppose net neutrality generally argue that they favor openness but feel that government regulation is unnecessary and can stifle competition.

Libraries 94

Libraries Policies Broadband Mobility 94

Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2017

That’s how much Nome Public Schools in Alaska is charged for its 700 students, according E-rate data gathered by nonprofit EducationSuperHighway. GCI, a broadband provider in the state, is slated for purchase by Colorado-based Liberty Interactive in a deal that could amount to nearly $1 billion. “The

Accessibility 76

Accessibility E-rate Broadband Report 76

Hack Education

OCTOBER 7, 2016

From the FCC : “Fact Sheet on Broadband Consumer Privacy Proposal.” It’s always fascinating to look at ed-tech companies’ job postings – this one is from Khan Academy. “Education is going to be a powerful example of the potential of VR,” he said. Data, Privacy, and Surveillance.

Education 63

Education MOOC Report Khan Academy 63

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Via The New York Times : “ Broadband Law Could Force Rural Residents Off Information Superhighway.” Chopra worked at the CFPB and, while there, “sued two for-profit-college companies – ITT Educational Services Inc. ” asks Fast Company. (I’m ” Presidential Campaign Politics.

Education 52

Education Coursera Elsevier MOOC 52

Hack Education

DECEMBER 22, 2017

.” São Paulo has approved a bill that would allow companies to manufacture school uniforms and sell branding and sponsorship opportunities on the clothing. ” The city uses algorithms, for example, to place students in public schools. Via Wired : “ Koch Brothers Are Cities’ New Obstacle to Building Broadband.”

Education 46

Education Robotics MOOC Facebook 46

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

5G promises reliability, lightning-fast speeds, and much higher data capacities. FWA allows extremely high-speed broadband where fiber connections can be too cost-prohibitive to install. Think of broadband speeds where large amounts of data can allow students to collaborate digitally from their schools or homes.

EdTech 107

EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 107