The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 6, 2021

Libraries increasingly have an important role to play: as second responders in large scale events via the development and deployment of collaborative connectivity projects; in developing strategies to bridge technological digital divides; and to promote digital access, equity, opportunity, and inclusion.

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Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Libraries increasingly have an important role to play: as second responders in large scale events via the development and deployment of collaborative connectivity projects; in developing strategies to bridge technological digital divides; and to promote digital access, equity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Libraries 48

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

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. School librarians are also making connections on social media during this time of social and cultural upheaval, sharing tips and support with fellow librarians.

Libraries 68

Libraries Social Media Digital Badges Accessibility 68

Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

When I got connected on social media, my lens grew and I became aware of more organizations, as well as some of their supporting tools and resources. This leading nonprofit believes in the promise of digital learning opportunities and advocates for all students to have equal access to educational opportunity.

Future Ready 100

Future Ready EdTech Advocacy Data 100

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Decision-makers rose to the challenge in the initial waves of the pandemic, enacting temporary policies to permit and reimburse for online education services. Though these policies made a big impact, many have expired in favor of returning to the status quo.

EdTech 70

EdTech Learning Industry Data 70

The Hechinger Report

JULY 5, 2017

The message, from Zach Leverenz, founder of the nonprofit EveryoneOn, attacked the Educational Broadband Service (EBS), which long ago granted school districts and education nonprofits thousands of free licenses to use a slice of spectrum — the range of frequencies that carry everything from radio to GPS navigation to mobile internet.

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Broadband Mobility Digital Divide Learning 86

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. It remains a modest gesture toward addressing much bigger questions. Strong opinions may be weakly held. ."

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. It remains a modest gesture toward addressing much bigger questions. Strong opinions may be weakly held. ."

EdTech 150

EdTech Data Broadband Company 150

Hack Education

DECEMBER 2, 2016

It treats “ed-tech” as the result of markets and industry and “innovation,” and not as the result of policy or history. ” Trump might not have proposed any solutions, but he’s identified the problems: Setting up problems is the most important part of policy work. Take criminal justice.

Technology 40

Technology Education Facebook Company 40