Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

as the leader in digital learning, representing the most adventurous innovations. At the very dawn of digital education, Canada introduced one of the very first learning management systems, WebCT, a pivotal application, invented at the University of British Columbia in 1997. I’ve always thought of the U.S. In the U.S.,

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

For students in the 21st century, it’s almost impossible to overemphasize the importance of the internet and digital learning technologies. and they are often seen as critical for connecting students and teachers and preparing students for lifelong learning and jobs. No one should fall behind because of lack of funding.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

And as the Haw burbled in the background last Friday and Saturday, school administrators, teachers and edtech entrepreneurs gathered for thoughtful conversations and exchanges around how to use digital technology to support learning at the 30th EdSurge Tech for Schools Summit. Here’s what we learned.

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 17, 2023

Defined by the National Education Association , digital equity ensures all school-aged children have the basic resources — broadband internet and computer access — to meaningfully participate in remote learning from home. The difficulty, of course, is realizing a digital equity.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2018

School districts across the country are under pressure to get the biggest bang for the buck, and the federal E-rate program is a way to address internet connectivity needs cost-­effectively, while supporting the growing use of mobile computing devices and digital learning in classrooms. E-rate provides $3.9

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 9, 2020

Last-minute decision-making is the new normal, as schools and districts vet a multiplicity of strategies and applications to support their reliance on digital learning in a pandemic. In a global pandemic, providing safe, cost-effective learning to students requires an intentional, district-wide approach.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Frank Smith School leaders gather for orientation on nationwide digital-learning efforts, in conjunction with ConnectED. Bandwidth Management Funding Leadership Management Mobile Broadband Mobility Networking Wireless'

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

That vision is to create the best conditions that can lead to equitable learning outcomes and to provide all students with the right resources they need to learn, regardless of race, gender, income and other factors. students still lack the broadband capability necessary for digital learning. Want to learn more?

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Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

Its other edtech investments include Capella Education and Watermark. Boosted by Broadband Core to the company’s offering is its leveled reading tool, which lets teachers and students find instructional materials that challenge students based on their Lexile-measured reading level. The technology is there,” Sanchez says.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The EdTech industry rose to the occasion and introduced education products to supplement in-person learning. Furthermore, the adoption of EdTech has presented an opportunity for companies to build products that cater to evolving needs of users. Identify gaps in student learning so that instructors can adjust lesson plans.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2018

After conducting a survey in 2015, district leaders found that while a surprising number of students have access to broadband, the biggest obstacle to technological access rural students face is the lack of devices. One unique aspect of Mat-Su’s approach to digital learning is that edtech is housed under the office of instruction.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Mention edtech, and the first thought that usually comes to mind is collecting data to evaluate students’ progress. By asking three key questions, leaders can get a better sense of their K-12 edtech ecosystem. Thus, while a school may think it has 20 official edtech tools in the classroom, the unofficial list could be over 200.

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eSchool News

JUNE 21, 2017

It’s generally understood that integrating edtech into schools can be complex, but what’s less often discussed is that it represents one of the most universal pain points for administrators and educators today. Yet, those urban districts seem to have some of the greatest appetites for edtech.

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 16, 2016

Proposed Sessions What Can We Learn from 3,000 EdTech Reviews? For the past four years, Common Sense Education has been rating and reviewing edtech. Is the Best EdTech for ELLs Hiding in Plain Sight? Teachers use a variety of digital tools in supporting English language learners (ELLs).

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Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2017

E-Rate , an FCC program that provides funding to help schools and libraries build fiber infrastructure and expand their wi-fi and broadband networks. According to the report, 83 percent of schools now have adequate wi-fi in place to support 1:1 learning environments. To gather its findings, EducationSuperHighway turned to.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The software provides a combination of simple classroom control tools, student safety features and network administration tools to help New York schools deliver effective digital learning environments. We’re delighted that they have recognized the value we provide to schools. Founded in 2002, Impero software is now accessed by over 1.5

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

It is essential that edtech leaders engage in candid discussions with crucial district stakeholders to identify critical digital equity barriers such as access, connectivity, and opportunities. Professional Learning. When we think about professional learning in this new era of education, it is not a linear process.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 18, 2019

As a former middle school teacher who taught in a lower-income, majority-minority school equipped with lots of "high tech" tools, I often wondered about equity when it came to edtech. Today, using tech for teaching and learning -- both in class and for homework -- is a lot more common than it was. featured_content_1%%.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This year’s Future of Education Technology Conference landed in New Orleans, and the conference was abuzz with post-pandemic learning recovery tools, solutions to promote equity among students and parents, strategies for digital access, student mental health, social and emotional learning tools, and more.

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eSpark

JANUARY 11, 2016

In the blended learning community, educational equity is a growing concern in districts that use classroom technology. It’s an increasingly challenging issue because digital equity has expanded from a local, at-school issue to an at-home issue as well. families, broadband is not affordable. For nearly 5 million U.S.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 18, 2019

As a former middle school teacher who taught in a lower-income, majority-minority school equipped with lots of "high tech" tools, I often wondered about equity when it came to edtech. Today, using tech for teaching and learning -- both in class and for homework -- is a lot more common than it was. featured_content_1%%.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

These awards are bestowed annually by Tech & Learning to products that offer schools versatility, value, and solutions to specific problems to support innovative, effective teaching and learning. Most importantly, they empower all students to excel!”

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

This post is the first of a short series meant to highlight the great work of many nonprofit organizations that are working diligently to support students’ learning on a daily basis. The organization’s vision is that every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer science. URL: www.commonsense.org/education.

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eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2021

The real-time view provides the most comprehensive look at digital learning disparities. For the first time, national daily edtech trends are aggregated and visible to understand and identify digital learning disparities. Raleigh, N.C. and across different groups. and across different groups.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

s Memory OS offer fun and engaging ways to improve learning skills. Opportunities for technology-enabled learning extend beyond AI. In recent years, we’ve seen huge growth in edtech as companies partner with educators to develop software and hardware that can support teaching and learning. communities.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 23, 2018

On the other side of that equation are educators, who often draw from their own learning experiences in K-12 and higher education to inform their instruction. Of all the issues and trends in edtech these days, she says automation is one of the most pressing—and one that all educators should be thinking about.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 29, 2020

schools accessing high-speed broadband, and devices all but ubiquitous in the classroom, the question is no longer whether teachers and students are using technology, but how. We want it to be research-based and long-term, sustained edtech and technology use.” With 99 percent of U.S. On its face, that sounds like a good thing.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 5th most-read story focuses on expert predictions for edtech. As we closed the door on 2022 , we approached 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Under the Obama administration, this office spearheaded efforts around increasing broadband access for schools and libraries, expanding the use of open educational resources through the #GoOpen campaign, and improving teacher preparation programs. Within ED, one of the busiest teams has been the Office of Educational Technology (OET).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 6th most-read story focuses on the predictions educators and industry experts made for learning in 2022.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update June 10th, 2014 Children want the same things we want. Dr. Seuss The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own "conference 2.0" virtual and physical events and those of our over 200 partners in the learning professions. Connect With the Learning Revolution Project on Social Media.

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Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Via The New York Times : “ Broadband Law Could Force Rural Residents Off Information Superhighway.” Microsoft first launched these in 1992 , but let’s all pretend like the learn-to-code alt-certification thing is brand new. ” I mean, paying for air conditioning in schools would just be a bridge too far.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

And, there seems little political will within the education system for a balanced consideration of potential cons to data collection in the event that modern digital learning innovations might be ‘good for [some] kids’ or surveillance might prevent ‘something bad from happening.’

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

And, there seems little political will within the education system for a balanced consideration of potential cons to data collection in the event that modern digital learning innovations might be ‘good for [some] kids’ or surveillance might prevent ‘something bad from happening.’

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