Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The report highlights states (Tennessee, Mississippi, Massachusetts) that have used state and federal relief funding to purchase devices and expand broadband connectivity. Synchronous learning is best for class discussion, small group work and social-emotional learning exercises. There is a place for both, the authors argue.

Digital Divide 218

Digital Divide How To Learning Broadband 218

MIND Research Institute

MAY 15, 2020

Adams told MIND that Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) began with a district-wide survey to determine each family’s need for computers or a wired home broadband connection. Connecting with students over ST Math has now become more than just an academic exercise for our students. It now provides a therapeutic purpose as well.

Education 124

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 18, 2016

They are far more used to technology, having grown up with computers and mobile phones. They are the generation that sees ultrafast broadband and wi-fi as a basic right. Shared docs, creating video content, writing essays in Word or Pages, all these exercises are vital and should not be replaced. I owned one of those too.

Social Media 40

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 19, 2020

The Federal Communications Commission estimates that about 21 million Americans lack broadband access, with an independent research group indicating the actual number is twice as high. “A lot of our kids don’t have internet access,” said Coe, who knows students who routinely head to the library or the town’s McDonald’s to get online.

Accessibility 144

Accessibility How To Broadband Advocacy 144