ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 17, 2019

For example, it’s no good investing in iPads for the school if the broadband bandwidth and Wi-Fi connectivity aren’t up to scratch. Digital whiteboards like myViewBoard check this box while also supporting the most prolific platforms in education including Microsoft, Google, and Apple operating systems and education services.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

This includes girls, who were already underrepresented in STEM fields before the pandemic added new caretaking responsibilities for many of them that sidelined their education. We talk about the platforms they’re on such as TikTok, Google. And these are not just STEM jobs. And so we were able to identify those broadband issues.

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STEM Accessibility Broadband Report 180

Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2021

Even before the pandemic, broadband and mobile technology was expanding connectivity across the globe, hybrid and virtual classrooms were gaining steam in providing personalized learning to students, and project-based learning was proving to be an effective, engaging and increasingly popular pedagogy.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Exposure may be one factor: A Google-sponsored Gallup report ( PDF ) that found that female students are less aware of online and local opportunities to learn computer science. Then I want to track how many of our girls are enrolling in a two or four-year institution majoring in a STEM field. (It Source: Quartz ( See full image ).

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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. Howard, Ph.D. She has served as co-chair for ISTE’s Digital Equity Network.

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Strategy EdTech Professional Learning Accessibility 46

MindShift

JULY 31, 2020

But this year the STEM projects, maker space designs and story hours that usually take place within the library’s walls have moved online, and the library itself has found itself innovating quickly to meet the needs of their community. all of which is happening online.

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Libraries Social Media Digital Badges Accessibility 68

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.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

These rural districts face the four significant challenges: broadband access, funding, people, and understanding the “why.” Broadband access has become more critical in the last year and a half than ever before. ALL students have access and are engaged in robust STEM activities, preparing them for a career of their choice.

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Broadband E-rate BYOD Accessibility 97

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

11 Ed Tech Developments from Educause Efficient, Useful Blue-Light LED Draws Nobel Prize in Physics Robotics Enters K-12 Classrooms Startup Builds on Wi-Fi Chips for Cheaper Llast Mile'' to Home Broadband Let Your Finger Do The Reading With This Great Device From MIT Media Lab Conversations Classroom 2.0 Share your ideas with Joel here.

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Conference Digital Citizenship Libraries Common Core 53

Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

A year later, in their second grade, Google launched the first Chromebooks. Microsoft, perhaps best known for its several-thousand-dollar HoloLens headset, recently made a pledge that buyers of much lower-priced Windows Mixed Reality headsets would get 25 hours of free STEM curricula. Photo Credit: Frank Catalano Now add a screen.

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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.

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Tools Chromebook Software Mobility 45

edWeb.net

MARCH 15, 2021

All students, Krehbiel emphasized, should have universal access to broadband internet. Limited or no access to the internet has particularly undermined their remote science learning experiences.

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Education Assessment Professional Learning Policies 77

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

and MAIT : Beyond the Buzzwords: How to infuse SEL, flipped learning, & more into everyday activities Kate Baker, M.Ed

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Conference Learning OER Blended Learning 34

Edsurge

JUNE 6, 2017

From Apple, Google and Microsoft battling to take over the classroom, to random acts in both K-12 and higher education compromising the private information of millions of vulnerable students, 2017 has been no short of edtech news. Recently, you wrote a piece about STEM education. Increasingly, that means broadband.

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Report E-rate Technology Education 97

Hack Education

JANUARY 12, 2018

Congratulations, STEM folks and learn-to-code evangelists, for being featured in President Trump’s list of his 2017 accomplishments. Via Education Week : “ Trump Signs Orders on Rural Broadband Access.” Via The Verge : “James Damore sues Google for allegedly discriminating against conservative white men.”

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Education Company Blackboard Kaplan 43

Hack Education

MARCH 3, 2017

” Via CNET : “ Trump signs laws to promote women in STEM.” Via Techcrunch : “ FCC votes to negate broadband privacy rules.” Via The Atlantic : “The STEM Superhero of Sesame Street.” ” Here’s the Department of Education press release. ” More via The New York Times.

Education 40

Education MOOC Company Pearson 40

Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2017

Still in its early stages, this ambitious project relies on a little-known public resource – a slice of electromagnetic spectrum the federal government long ago set aside for schools – called the Educational Broadband Service (EBS). “ Google Drive will soon back up your entire computer,” says The Verge.

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Education Coursera MOOC Kaplan 44

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

” Via Ars Technica : “Senate Democrats fight FCC plan to lower America’s broadband standards.” million to cover federal funds that went to the botched statewide school broadband contract.” ” Via Rutgers Today : “Is There a STEM Worker Shortage ? Its Children Lost.”

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Education Broadband Company Data 45

Hack Education

APRIL 7, 2017

Via EdWeek’s Market Brief : “New Law Nixing Broadband Privacy Protections Stirs K–12 Fears.” ” Via Ars Technica : “ Libraries have become a broadband lifeline to the cloud for students.” Ad-based sites like Google screw up information and knowledge online. Congrats, FLOTUS.).

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Education Coursera Robotics Broadband 47

Hack Education

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Via Pacific Standard : “Why Is the FCC Considering Cutting Broadband Access for Students?” ” This stems from a protest at the University of Connecticut. “​Chromageddon Comedown: Educators Are Wary,” says Edsurge , “After Thousands of Google Devices Fail.” ” Yay. Chromebooks.

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Kaplan Education Robotics E-rate 50

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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Technology Education Facebook Company 40