Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

When you have internet access, download work from Google Classroom to work offline. Check with your local broadband provider to see if they have free access programs. Have a frequent virtual meeting via Google Hangouts Meet, Zoom, or an option through your LMS. Online or via Google Voice. Learn to Code (for free).

Khan Academy 246

Khan Academy LMS Broadband Digital Citizenship 246

Neo LMS

JANUARY 4, 2018

And government policy-makers for the most part have stayed out of the economy’s way; it was not a civic issue whether or not you had the money to buy the latest PlayStation, or could afford to advertise your business on Google Ads. Now, however, access to technology is becoming a rights issue. Income vs. Access: The Digital Divide in the US.

Digital Divide 150

Digital Divide Broadband Mobility BYOD 150

Neo LMS

JULY 12, 2018

A counterpoint to these figures, is also the finding that 70% of teachers assign homework requiring broadband access. Some studies have shown that enabling such households with mobile, rather than broadband, internet creates a more flexible solution, as these types of households tend to relocate more frequently.

Examples 150

Examples Accessibility Broadband Mobility 150

Buncee

MARCH 29, 2022

The American Library Association (ALA) wants to promote the idea that “libraries are places to get connected to technology by using broadband, computers, and other resources. Capstone posted a great quote by Author Neil Gaiman which said, “Google can bring you back, you know, a hundred thousand answers.

Libraries 66

Libraries Broadband Digital Citizenship LMS 66

IT Bill

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

This means lower costs up-front and lower costs overall when compared to the combined costs of cellular and monthly broadband Internet service to the home. By replacing LMS threaded discussion with SMT (e.g. The cost of the smartphone is usually spread out over monthly payments within a contract. Voice Recorder, Zoom.us , Skype).

Smartphone 28

Smartphone Learning Mobility Social Media 28

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Can Google Challenge Over-Zealous Web Filtering at Schools? Politics and Policies FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announced Connect to Compete , a new non-profit initiative that brings private industry and the non-profit sector together to help expand broadband adoption and promote digital literacy.

Knewton 43

Knewton Pearson E-rate Education 43

Hack Education

OCTOBER 7, 2016

From the FCC : “Fact Sheet on Broadband Consumer Privacy Proposal.” Google had a big press event this week too, unveiling shiny stuff to a cheering crowd of stenographers. VR headsets (well, it’s really just a mask that holds your Google phone up to your face). A Wi-Fi system.

Education 63

Education MOOC Report Khan Academy 63