The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

But Bredder can’t give students the tool he considers most indispensable to 21st-century learning — broadband internet beyond school walls. They’re building their own countywide broadband network. This is an equity issue,” said Bredder. “If Josh Walton, principal, Walton Middle School, in sAlbemarle County, Virginia.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 17, 2019

Buying resources and tech for your schools can be a big responsibility and choosing the right equipment can be tricky. Over the past few years, there has been a huge influx of education technology resources available to schools – from tablets and robotics, to online platforms and digital whiteboards.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 2, 2019

But in order to take advantage of edtech, they first need broadband access. Even when broadband is available, many students don’t have access at home. They’ve opened up their doors to their neighbors for their own broadband needs. The post The Challenges of Broadband Access in Rural Schools appeared first on edWeb.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

By learning more about the barriers to internet adoption, we can continue to help provide targeted support and resources to connect more people to opportunity,” Nearly 9 percent of low-income respondents surveyed said they don’t subscribe because the monthly cost of internet service is too high. However, 82.4

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 1, 2017

In a July 2017 statement , FCC Chairman Ajit Pai designated August as Rural Broadband Month at the agency. As demonstrated by Arkansas’ success in connecting all of its public school students, rural districts can thrive when cross-functional collaborations come together to leverage state and federal resources. at home either.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

However, the study also found that educators lack centralized resources and direct support necessary to successfully overcome barriers to the digital divide. Data shows multiple disconnects between what parents pointed to as actual barriers to broadband adoption versus what teachers perceived as parents’ barriers to adoption.

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 1, 2017

In a July 2017 statement , FCC Chairman Ajit Pai designated August as Rural Broadband Month at the agency. As demonstrated by Arkansas’ success in connecting all of its public school students, rural districts can thrive when cross-functional collaborations come together to leverage state and federal resources. at home either.

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Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2020

We are thankful for those who broadcast the news and the broadband providers that have opened their networks, lifted data caps and fees, and promised not to discontinue service. Broadband providers are facing unprecedented pressure to deliver reliable connectivity as more of our economy shifts online. These are positive things.

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Key activities have included: Mobile hot-spot and Chromebook check-outs include our GetACP.org postcards along with information on how to access help directly from a representative of the Library. Libraries have found themselves in a niche that can impact affordability–they see people borrowing and using our resources daily.”

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

We educators understand online learning, probably have taken classes this way, but we haven’t yet wrapped our brains around how to make it work in OUR classes. In fact, the biggest question I get from teachers in my online classes and on my blog is: “How do I do it?” How do I make online learning personal?

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Our teachers had already participated in professional development on how to incorporate the blended learning model into their classrooms. They were fortunate enough to have extensive knowledge about the resources that were available to make online learning and teaching possible, meaningful, and engaging.”. What we’ve learned.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

This funding, which was crucial in bridging the digital divide, now stands at a crossroads, potentially leaving many educational institutions grappling with outdated technology and hindering access to the digital resources necessary for effective learning.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 31, 2020

This shift to technology-mediated teaching and learning puts a spotlight on the homework gap -- the divide between students who have home broadband access and those who do not. Fortunately, a number of organizations offer resources to help with this challenge. These programs also provide resources on how to navigate new digital tools.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 6, 2021

At a time when we are trying to do the best we can with limited resources, the things that aren’t critical have fallen away out of necessity. Millions lack broadband. The interconnectedness of schools and families has been laid bare this past year, and we now understand how significant that partnership is.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

We live in a rural area, and our broadband doesn't always hold. With four kids home virtually learning, I have to plot out who can be on what meeting because, if we have more than two people online at a time, the broadband will cut out. How stressful is that for a student if they are virtually learning and their internet goes out?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 17, 2019

California has recently increased state investment in school technology , focusing on better broadband connections and supporting further teaching of computer science. How to Incorporate Mindfulness into Your Class. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. The Importance of SEL to Education Success.

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Edthena

MARCH 26, 2021

Here are some helpful tips on how to properly discuss race when teaching American history. . Is it students of color, students with disabilities, students experiencing homelessness, students without broadband access at home or the devices? Help your students see themselves when teaching American history.

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Edsurge

MAY 24, 2023

The 61 teachers, administrators and district leaders interviewed did seem to share an understanding of equity, the report found: roughly defined as giving all students the resources and support they need to learn. And teachers, the report says, want more guidance and resources to help actually put equity initiatives into practice.

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Neo LMS

JULY 12, 2018

A counterpoint to these figures, is also the finding that 70% of teachers assign homework requiring broadband access. They offer practical guidance on everything from mapping the granular requirements of the “homework gap” among students and parents, to how to go about partnering with local communities and business. All in all.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 11, 2019

Schools need to understand the importance of investing in the right edtech resources and platforms, not just to elevate teaching and learning, but to ensure that these address schools’ overall aims and support staff when it comes to reducing workloads and streamlining processes. Read more: Don’t forget about pedagogy when chasing technology!

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Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

EducationSuperHighway and our partners across the broadband space have been busy advocating for ACP renewal, and we are starting to see positive progress. Don’t know who your lawmakers are or how to contact them? Looking for additional advocacy resources? Check out the Advocacy section of our PromoteACP: Resource Hub.

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Education Superhighway

MARCH 22, 2023

billion for the ACP, a federal broadband benefit that provides eligible households $30/month discounts on their monthly internet bill. The program provides eligible households with $30 per month (or $75 on Tribal lands) toward high-speed broadband service. Unfortunately, only 31% of those eligible have enrolled. million U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Work in rural, agricultural America has seen major disruption from innovative technology, globalization and a shift away from resources like coal and steel. Many science and engineering ideas come to life through the devices we hold in our hands, but cutting-edge technologies aren’t easily available to every young person.”.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2021

Ten months into the pandemic, there are still too many students who don’t have access to devices and reliable broadband, and who live in home environments that are not conducive to virtual learning. We’re beginning to tell their stories to inspire and support others.

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Marketplace K-12

MAY 18, 2016

Nevertheless, the survey found that while a vast majority of principals believe that effective use of ed tech is important to student success, 54 percent still say their biggest digital learning challenge is getting teachers to adapt their classroom practices to make better use of the new resources. Technology in Education: An Overview.

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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

DECEMBER 24, 2021

With increased federal support to fund technologies in the classroom, expand broadband access, and put devices in the hands of more students, education technology continues to play an important role in the lives of educators and students. Holding learning technologies accountable.

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Education Superhighway

MAY 30, 2019

She’s a big advocate for expanding broadband access and digital equity, and she has become a key strategic planner for school Internet in Virginia. Tell us about how the K-12 Learning Infrastructure Program (KLIP) began and your role in the program. What were the biggest challenges to expanding broadband in Virginia?

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 20, 2023

Under-resourced students and those in rural areas without internet access could not consistently attend classes, either in person or virtually. These tailwinds produce new tailwinds, such as the creation and adoption of effective educational solutions s that collect actionable data on how to better support students.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

And yet, reliable broadband is far from guaranteed in this region of towering plateaus, sagebrush valleys and steep canyons. According to an April 2018 Department of Education report, 18 percent of 5- to 17-year old students in “remote rural” districts have no broadband access at home.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

Laptops and internet connections are not available in every household , and even students who usually have such resources available may now find themselves competing for them with siblings or parents studying or working from home. Here are three alternative ideas for how to ensure students can learn from home when necessary.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

While some students remain unconnected, Oakland’s effort has emerged as an example of how to tackle a citywide digital divide. “We Not just so students could keep learning during the shutdown, but so that the whole family had access to information and resources.”. “We The homework gap isn’t new.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2021

In attendance and making remarks will be Congresswoman Elaine Luria, who represents Virginia’s second district, Virginia Secretary of Education Atif Qarni and Virginia Chief Broadband Advisor Evan Feinman. However, the site presented a unique challenge: how to modernize the visitor experience while preserving historical richness.

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 22, 2023

Use your social media accounts to explain what the benefit provides and how to qualify. As a trusted community partner, your online presence can be a valuable resource for sharing information and promoting the ACP benefit. Tell your social media followers about the Affordable Connectivity Program. Tell the media.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

“Thankfully I have an amazing staff who are very seasoned … I had a number of meetings and said, ‘Here’s the problem, how do we even begin to solve it?’” Innovating on the Fly Among the earliest challenges CTOs faced was how to get thousands of laptops and tablets for students and staff?while

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Check out these helpful resources to learn more about E-rate: USAC E-rate program overview. Other USAC E-rate video resources. The E-rate program was put into place to ensure that education institutions have access to the technological resources necessary to keep students and teachers connected. USAC eligible services FAQ page.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

Equity in access, from broadband to devices is a concern and something that districts need to work to meet head on. “ For more information, check out how to ‘ Equip Your School for the 21st-Century with a Solid Foundation. Resources: Data Quality Campaign (stat source) & Future of Privacy Forum ).

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