EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Since our nation’s beginning, the farm has been a foundation of American society , but too often rural communities do not have broadband access or don’t have access to the digital skills needed on today’s modern farms,” Snapp wrote in a blog post. “As Google Offers Digital Skills Workshops and Coaches. by Eli Zimmerman.

Company 315

Company Microsoft Lenovo STEM 315

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

Edsurge

JUNE 17, 2021

Consumers could place classified ads for free on sites such as Craigslist and advertisers could more efficiently reach their target audiences with digital advertising through Facebook or Google. Again, digital disruption had upended an industry. Higher education, of course, is decidedly different from those consumer sectors.

Industry 177

Industry Education Broadband Social Media 177

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Previously we would take months to study and pilot it and do some testing. When we moved to distance learning and these students needed to connect through Google Classroom or Zoom, we found that what they had identified as internet access was totally inadequate to what these students needed to continue their learning.”

Chromebook 187

Chromebook Laptops Broadband Accessibility 187

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

According to a 2021 report from the think tank New America, 1 in 8 children from low-income families don’t have a computer at home, while 1 in 7 lack access to broadband internet. Every school had their individual Google spreadsheet, and there wasn’t a unifying place where any of us could look.”. The homework gap isn’t new.

Digital Divide 111

Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 111

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Wakamiya: I am part of a nonprofit organization [called the Broadband School Association] that helps older people with learning how to use digital devices and computers, search using Google, this kind of stuff. You can’t study or learn unless it’s fun. EdSurge: When did you decide you wanted to learn how to code?

EdTech 167

EdTech Meeting iPhone Industry 167

Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2021

And we’ve only seen the beginning—within the next few years, the company is poised to disrupt the healthcare market, become the market leader in online advertising, establish itself as a competitor to USPS, FedX and UPS, and provide global access to broadband internet through a network of satellites orbiting the planet… to name but a few examples.

Education 218

Education Company E-rate Industry 218

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Seeing students only through a screen makes it “much more difficult to reach families,” especially those in underserved communities who might have limited broadband or technology access, she said. Santiago-Diaz said sometimes they’ll send a private link via Google Meet to students who seem to be having trouble.

Technology 125

Technology Broadband Meeting Advocacy 125

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

In a study of 140,000 classrooms in K-12 schools across 39 states, more than half showed no evidence of students using technology to gather, evaluate, or use information for learning. Most classrooms have access to at least one computer or mobile device, and 77% of school districts have high speed broadband.

Technology 117

Technology Differentiated Instruction Broadband Academic Standards 117

Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

We talk about the platforms they’re on such as TikTok, Google. We have lots of case studies and examples that really allow them to explore different concepts, such as one about bias that might be on TikTok. And so we were able to identify those broadband issues. I call it “Gen Z curriculum design.” That was absolutely the No.

STEM 183

STEM Accessibility Broadband Report 183

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. In fact, 34 statewide studies confirm links between strong school libraries and student achievement.”. A librarian can bring you back the right one.”

Libraries 66

Libraries Broadband Digital Citizenship LMS 66

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Almost one in five rural Americans don’t have access to broadband at the speed considered minimum for basic web use, according to a report this year from the FCC. who is working on a federally funded study of online learning in three Southern states. That last part is one of the biggest barriers to remote learning in rural areas.

Survey 130

Survey Course Online Learning Accessibility 130

Edsurge

OCTOBER 2, 2019

He offered online live and video classes through broadband and satellite to teach students beyond the centers’ walls. By the time Raveendran formally incorporated Byju’s parent company, Think & Learn, in 2011, 110 million Indians used the internet, only about 9 percent of the country, according to a study from Google and KPMG.

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Company Video Broadband Report 92

IT Bill

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

According to the ECAR 2016 Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology , 96% of undergraduate students now own a smartphone. 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. Voice Recorder, Zoom.us , Skype).

Smartphone 28

Smartphone Learning Mobility Social Media 28

MindShift

APRIL 12, 2020

“Everything happened so quickly,” remembers Hannah Klumpe, who teaches seventh grade social studies in Greenville, S.C. “Everything happened so quickly,” remembers Hannah Klumpe, who teaches seventh grade social studies in Greenville, S.C. (LA They thought they’d have more time, teachers say.

Elementary 49

Elementary Accessibility Google Digital Divide 49

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

InspireNOLA also began trying to get teachers at all levels acquainted with the learning platform Google Classroom, which it had previously used for high school. One big step forward would be universal broadband access, said Lillian Pace, vice president of policy and advocacy with the nonprofit KnowledgeWorks.

Digital Divide 118

Digital Divide Laptops Accessibility Online Learning 118

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

Nik Peachey

DECEMBER 13, 2007

You can create a room by specifying the URL of particular resources you want to share with your students or you can generate a ‘quick room’ using a range of other sources, like Flickr , Google , MySpace and you can even generate rooms full of YouTube videos.

Software 40

Software Broadband Google Video 40

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 20, 2020

NEW YORK — Social studies teacher Karen Rose stepped out of New Rochelle High School last month for what will likely be the last time. Now, during morning meetings via Google classroom, Glick is the one being peppered with questions – and often she can’t answer them. They all want to know: Will school re-open in the fall?

Broadband 140

Broadband Chromebook Laptops Meeting 140

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 19, 2014

Curating the Best Content for Learning , Spending on education technology is now in the tens of billions dollars as schools push for broadband, computer labs, and 1-to-1 tablets. Education Revolution Google+ Community 2014 MoonBots Challenge. Global Education Conference Reminder: Google Science Fair. But what about content?

Conference 52

Conference Education Learning Common Core 52

Educational Technology Guy

MAY 21, 2012

This is a great resource for teachers and students studying the Great Pyramids in history or engineering classes to be able to explore them online. A broadband internet connection is also strongly recommended. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. free resources History Social Studies'

Broadband 176

Broadband Study Twitter System 176

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Tagged on: September 21, 2017 Google search links secret, court-protected names to online coverage | Ottawa Citizen → Computer experts believe it’s an unintended, “mind-boggling” consequence of Google search algorithms. " Tagged on: September 18, 2017 Too Much Technology in AR Elementary Schools?

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Tagged on: September 21, 2017 Google search links secret, court-protected names to online coverage | Ottawa Citizen → Computer experts believe it’s an unintended, “mind-boggling” consequence of Google search algorithms. " Tagged on: September 18, 2017 Too Much Technology in AR Elementary Schools?

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

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. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need.

Learning 80

Learning Broadband Elementary Professional Learning 80

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 19, 2020

But while many districts around the country have moved to remote learning platforms like Google Classroom, Coe was using the school’s copy machine to put together printed packets for his students to take home. In this rural Tennessee county of just 12,000 residents, online learning simply isn’t an option for most families. “A

Accessibility 144

Accessibility How To Broadband Advocacy 144

MindShift

AUGUST 10, 2021

During virtual learning, Tovar taught his students how to enable closed captioning on Google Meet, as well as how to translate those captions into a student’s primary language, with Google Meet providing instantaneous translation in more than 100 languages. . Translate closed captions in a Google Meet! CAellchat #ELLchat.

Tools 43

Tools eBook Digital Divide Broadband 43

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

. : “I thought this was impossible, and we are DOING it:” Making Everyday Life Better for Families by Supporting Young Children’s Self-Directed Learning Kate Baker, M.Ed 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

eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2016

That instantly created problems in the classroom, where teachers relied on Google Apps for Education tools like Google Classroom for instruction. Teachers had to scrap their plans for the day—because those plans were in Google—and go to Plan B.”. In the CUSD’s case, the entire district was without internet access. “If

Accessibility 40

Accessibility Google Microsoft Company 40

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. The results are concerning.”

Education 63

Education MOOC Report Khan Academy 63

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Via The New York Times : “ Broadband Law Could Force Rural Residents Off Information Superhighway.” ” It’s now unclear, observers say, if the FTC can regulate companies like Google or Verizon. Via The Washington Post : “Meet the parents who won’t let their children study literature.”

Education 52

Education Coursera Elsevier MOOC 52

Hack Education

JANUARY 12, 2018

Via Education Week : “ Trump Signs Orders on Rural Broadband Access.” Via The Verge : “James Damore sues Google for allegedly discriminating against conservative white men.” ” 69% of Google’s employees are men. No Alexa or Google voice assistant. 56% are white. Or something like that.

Education 43

Education Company Blackboard Kaplan 43

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.

OER 53

OER Broadband Laptops Social Media 53

Hack Education

JUNE 23, 2017

Edsurge runs with Trump’s promise to boost rural broadband like it’s a truth anyone can count on. Google ’s chairman Eric Schmidt praises Trump. ” Via The Verge : “ Google Glass gets its first update in nearly three years.” Study Shows Choices Are Slim.” ” Phew!

Education 53

Education Kaplan Pearson Elsevier 53

Hack Education

OCTOBER 14, 2016

.” “Modern E-Rate Puts Telephones On Hold in K–12,” Education Week reports , noting that schools are struggling to pay for phone service (still totally necessary) as well as expanded broadband. ” More on this scramble to serve (profit from) low-income broadband customers in the upgrades/downgrades section below.

Education 40

Education lynda.com Knewton E-rate 40

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 28, 2019

NOME, Alaska — Before they got down to business for the day, students in Devin Tatro’s social studies class were offered a quiet moment of self-reflection: On this golden fall afternoon at Nome-Beltz Junior/Senior High School, were they feeling chipper, distressed or somewhere in between? Mareesa Nicosia for The Hechinger Report. “I

Broadband 83

Broadband Report Accessibility Video 83

Edthena

DECEMBER 18, 2020

I now give students a Google Classroom question to debate or a Jamboard assignment that is paired with each read-aloud. The report highlights states (Tennessee, Mississippi, Massachusetts) that have used state and federal relief funding to purchase devices and expand broadband connectivity. There is a place for both, the authors argue.

Resources 52

Resources Broadband Strategy Exercises 52

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

” Via Multichannel News : “Trayvon Martin Attorney Parks Targets AT&T Over Alleged Broadband Redlining.” There have been several stories recently calling the Google Books project a failure. ” Google announces more updates to its pseudo-LMS, Google Classroom. ” (In Cleveland.).

Education 47

Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47