Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2021

Last year presented many challenges and accelerated a number of shifts that were already underway in K-12 education. We watched in awe as millions of educators across the world learned how to use Zoom, Miro, Google Classroom and many other curricular tech tools in a matter of weeks, in some cases, only days.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2019

Take the perennially-popular “50 Best Apps” or “How to Make a Google Form” sessions that crop up every year. We would recommend choosing sessions with presenters who have a history of equity work as they will be better able to address nuances in practice and systems. On the surface, this seems like a strong approach.

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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. Being a co-teacher in Google Classroom has allowed me to keep that connection with students, as their math specialist. They know I’m here!”.

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Bryan Alexander

APRIL 7, 2020

I am mildly curious about why Zoom blots out any mention of the many other video tools out there: Blackboard Collaborate, Skype, Google Hangouts (Meet) or whatever it’s called now, Shindig, Adobe Connect, various Cisco offerings, Lifesize, etc. Remember how I told you to watch for refund demands? (I

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

In addition, the toolkit presents six approaches that can help school districts improve their leadership and spark innovation in pursuing digital equity: • Partner with local businesses on wi-fi access for learning. Leverage special broadband offerings. Maximize the use of existing assets. Repurpose educational spectrum.

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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. Capstone loves librarians!

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Bryan Alexander

APRIL 7, 2020

I am mildly curious about why Zoom blots out any mention of the many other video tools out there: Blackboard Collaborate, Skype, Google Hangouts (Meet) or whatever it’s called now, Shindig, Adobe Connect, various Cisco offerings, Lifesize, etc. Remember how I told you to watch for refund demands? (I

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

As edtech leaders and stakeholders work to eliminate the homework gap, solutions such as mobile hotspots, low-cost broadband, private LTE networks and even Wifi on buses have the potential to ensure that students have 24/7 access to their education. About the Presenters. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. Sarah Thomas, Ph.D.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

A number of the speakers actually had wildfires raging nearby as they spoke, while the combined impact of the pandemic and related recession were also presenting urgent challenges to the well-being of local students and educators, as well as to parents and other community members. About the Presenters. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

Approximately 92 percent of students are marked as present for remote classes (meaning they logged in to the online portal), which is only a percentage point or two behind school attendance the previous year at this time, Carvalho said. By mid-April, about 111,000 devices and 11,000 hotspots had been distributed, he said.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 19, 2014

We''re extendeding the conference due to the amazing number of presentations we''ve received, and we will be featuring four more hours of sessions on the morning of Friday, March 28th. RSCON5 will take place July 11th - 13th, 2014 and will feature 60+ presentations, 2 plenaries, 10 keynotes, student presenters, and much more.

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MindShift

APRIL 12, 2020

students do not have access to computers at home and 18% do not have home access to broadband internet.” by 8:00, she’s sending out the day’s assignments via email and Google Classroom. says her classroom had been paperless for two years, with her students using Google Classroom to turn in their work.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

The fifth annual Global Education Conference is just a few weeks away, and we want to be sure that you have an opportunity to contribute to this year''s conference as a presenter. Everyone is encouraged to submit a presentation proposal, including first-time presenters. Do you co-learn with a classroom across the globe?

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

The four rural school district superintendents featured in the presentation reflected on the challenges and opportunities that have led to digital transformations and innovations in their districts. These rural districts face the four significant challenges: broadband access, funding, people, and understanding the “why.” Challenges.

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edWeb.net

MAY 9, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. These tools include artificial intelligence (AI), untethered broadband and connectivity, and a rich digital ecosystem. Tech Enablers These are the tools that grease the wheels for schools to surmount hurdles, plus leverage accelerators.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

The call for presentations has been extended until October 31, and the event is highly inclusive so that we have real global participation. Last year we had presentations from 62 countries. Can Google Challenge Over-Zealous Web Filtering at Schools? students to address the most pressing national and global challenges."

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

When asked about the hurdles that happened due to schools closing on March 13th, 2020, all four presenters agreed that broadband, not devices, challenged their districts to provide equitable access to learning no matter their districts’ geographic location or demographics. About the Presenters. Tech Enablers. Dr. Carol Kelley.

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Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

A year later, in their second grade, Google launched the first Chromebooks. But with more high school students being exposed to an increasing number of Chromebooks first, and Windows 10 devices second, this presents a challenge to Apple. They went into first grade when Apple was rolling out the first iPad, in 2010.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

During CoSN and ClassLink’s edWebinar, “ Leading Digital Transformations in Rural School Districts,” the presenters talked about how the situation with COVID-19 amplifies the obstacles rural schools face transitioning to a 21st century learning environment. One of the first challenges rural districts face is broadband access.

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techlearning

AUGUST 30, 2018

COMCAST INTERNET ESSENTIALS PROGRAM ( www.internetessentials.com/apply ) Comcast announced it has now connected over six million Americans to the Internet through its Internet Essentials program, a comprehensive broadband adoption program for low-income families in the U.S. with the touch of a button.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 15, 2021

All students, Krehbiel emphasized, should have universal access to broadband internet. About the Presenters. Limited or no access to the internet has particularly undermined their remote science learning experiences. The goal is to build on the momentum a crisis created. WATCH THE EDLEADER PANEL RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

We have asked our speakers to answer this question in their presentations: "What do you know about learning that could dramatically help or change the lives of students, parents, teachers, librarians, or others at this moment?"

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2014

Presenters: Barry Fishman (University of Michigan), Lori Takeuchi (The Joan Ganz Cooney Center), and Michelle Riconscente (GlassLab/NYU), Seeta Pai (Common Sense Media). Tag your questions #eduquestion or post them on our Facebook page or Google+ community. Digital Passport is available on the web, iOS, and on Google Play.

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Learning with 'e's

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Brechner is not ignorant of the fact that broadband provision is a necessity for such projects to succeed, indeed he even declared that 'broadband is a human right'. The Wolfram Alpha answer engine is a distinct departure from search engines such as Google or Bing. Conrad Wolfram. Douglas Thomas.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Eric Holcomb says Indiana ’s low-rated online charter schools need ‘immediate attention and action’ ” Via Motherboard : “Half of West Virginia has Applied for Broadband Assistance.” ” Curious if students are allowed to use any tech products made by Oracle’s arch-nemesis, Google.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 4, 2016

The word is a crystallization of ed-tech ideology: through technology, teaching will become radically individualized as learners’ lessons are reduced to the smallest possible piece of content, then presented to them algorithmically. In ed-tech, never forget: “ The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Issue a Press Release.”).

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Hack Education

MARCH 3, 2017

Via Techcrunch : “ FCC votes to negate broadband privacy rules.” The company, which makes multimedia presentation software, has raised $30.2 ” (Did you know he recorded his first mixtape at the Chicago Public Library’s YOUmedia studio ?). ” More via The New York Times. million total. partners.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Facebook, like Google, is an advertising company. In February, CoSN, the Consortium for School Networking, called broadband access outside of school a “ civil right ” for students. Facebook is, although Mark Zuckerberg denies it , a media company. million in E-Rate rebates.). In March, the FCC approved a $9.25

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