MIND Research Institute

MAY 15, 2020

There is nothing black-and-white about how to best support our students and families,” said Dr. Barbara Adams, principal at Findley Elementary School in Des Moines, IA. 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.

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Education Broadband Learning Elementary 124

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Nilson, a participant in the program and a former educator in his native Brazil, put it simply: “How can you know you have to learn if you don’t know what’s there to learn?” At the end of each course, RIFLI staff award digital badges to the students.

Assessment 209

Assessment Accessibility Tablets Digital Badges 209

Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Tanner: I would say the persona of the course is what students are used to finding online, on social media platforms. We did a survey of our girls before they even entered the program to really get a handle on what were their needs: How many hours could they give, did they have the hardware? I call it “Gen Z curriculum design.”

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STEM Accessibility Broadband Report 185

MindShift

JULY 31, 2020

On a recent summer day, librarian Lyn Hunter posted a video to YouTube on how to make a weather thermometer using a straw, rubbing alcohol and a bottle. We modeled social distancing, and filmed an overhead view so you can see what her hands are doing. There was space here to discuss, process, and explore these issues.

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Libraries Social Media Digital Badges Accessibility 68

Georgia Test Prep

JANUARY 25, 2021

Now how to fix it? All of this wonderful technology—smartphones, broadband internet, social media, and so on—came to us at a time when we were already relatively mature. Addressing Technology Addiction in your kids: The DOs and DON’Ts. OK, so you’ve detected a problem.

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Technology Examples Broadband Smartphone 98

Education Superhighway

AUGUST 17, 2017

For those that have, teachers may not have received the necessary training to know how to integrate technology into their instruction. Mark Hurty: Without a broadband connection to the internet, none of my students’ resources would have been available. Share your thoughts with us on social media.

Digital Learning 58

Digital Learning Learning Broadband Social Media 58

Education Superhighway

AUGUST 17, 2017

For those that have, teachers may not have received the necessary training to know how to integrate technology into their instruction. Mark Hurty: Without a broadband connection to the internet, none of my students’ resources would have been available. Share your thoughts with us on social media.

Digital Learning 45

Digital Learning Learning Broadband Social Media 45

eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2016

However, only 18 percent of teachers reported the majority of students have access to the digital tools they need at home, which left those students without access to broadband at a significant disadvantage. So, where does this leave these students and their families?

Digital Divide 40

Digital Divide Broadband Company Accessibility 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 4, 2020

Participants are encouraged to use #library2020 and #smallruralindependent on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Stephanie is the author of four books including the ALA Editions best seller, Winning Grants, Second Edition: A How-To-Do-It Manual For Librarians. YouTube channel. See you "online!"

Libraries 56

Libraries Conference Advocacy Pearson 56

Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

The next DLD isn’t until next year, but thanks to social media it’s easy to look back at all the amazing ways kids engaged with digital learning at this year’s event. ( #DLDay even trended on Twitter!). Now, teachers are the place where kids go to learn how to use information,” Schmuhl said.

Digital Learning 28

Digital Learning E-rate Broadband Learning 28

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 19, 2020

Participants are encouraged to use #library2020 and #smallruralindependent on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Stephanie is the author of four books including the ALA Editions best seller, Winning Grants, Second Edition: A How-To-Do-It Manual For Librarians. YouTube channel.

Libraries 41

Libraries Conference Advocacy Pearson 41

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2020

Participants are encouraged to use #library2020 and #smallruralindependent on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Stephanie is the author of four books including the ALA Editions best seller, Winning Grants, Second Edition: A How-To-Do-It Manual For Librarians.

Libraries 36

Libraries Conference Pearson Advocacy 36

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 16, 2020

Participants are encouraged to use #library2020 and #smallruralindependent on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Stephanie is the author of four books including the ALA Editions best seller, Winning Grants, Second Edition: A How-To-Do-It Manual For Librarians.

Libraries 41

Libraries Conference Pearson Advocacy 41

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 14, 2020

We're having what may be one of the most important conversations about learning in the history of the world, and understanding when, where, and how learning takes place has never been more important. Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School? hours a day.

Learning 36

Learning Conference Libraries Broadband 36

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Kajeet introduced Kajeet Private Wireless, its next-gen, cloud-based, private 5G and LTE platform delivering fast, secure, and reliable broadband connectivity for students in remote areas and communities underserved by public wireless options.

EdTech 138

EdTech Lenovo Robotics Laptops 138

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Pew research suggests just 24 percent of US adults with less than a high-school diploma have home broadband access, while further Pew research indicates 95 percent of U.S. We typically hear that while most learners own smartphones, they are “only” using them for things like social media and text messaging. The Future is Now.

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Software Smartphone Mobility Robotics 294

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Register now for our free Library 2.016 online mini-conference, " Libraries of the Future " on October 6th, and we'll send you the information on how to either attend the live sessions or watch the recordings afterwards. Sponsored with ALA’s Center for the Future of Libraries. See you online! Steve Hargadon Library 2.0

Libraries 28

Libraries Conference OER Trends 28

Nik Peachey

JULY 16, 2008

You can embed videos or your call messages into blogs websites and a whole range of social media sites including Facebook and Blogger. Possible problems As ever be sure your students are aware of how to protect their privacy and that they don't share any personal information or contact details with people they don't know.

Video 40

Video Broadband Survey Report 40

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. Tech Enablers.

Learning 79

Learning Broadband Elementary Professional Learning 79

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.

BYOD 54

BYOD Broadband EdTech Elementary 54

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

SERIES: How to reopen schools safely. Here’s how they did it. Similarly to Garrett County in Maryland , the geography of this rural district makes broadband access inaccessible for many families. Some districts have opened buildings while keeping Covid cases far lower than national averages.

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Libraries Data Broadband Report 106

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Understanding when, where, and how learning takes place has never been more important. hours a day.

Conference 34

Conference Learning OER Blended Learning 34

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The debate is raging on social media, school email chains, and even around the dinner table. It also means supporting better online curricula, higher quality broadband for families that need it and creative staffing plans that allow the most vulnerable teachers the safest possible return.

Online Learning 139

Online Learning Broadband Report Guidelines 139

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

That piece is critical, and we need research-backed methods for teaching kids how to read and decode. For many years, educators like myself have turned to the education community on Twitter and other social media platforms to network, find inspiration and share fresh ideas for how to spark active learning in our classrooms.

EdTech 73

EdTech Learning Industry Data 73

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2014

Connect With the Learning Revolution Project on Social Media. The Learning Revolution, as a new project, could use some help building our social media presence and credibility. First, learn how to discover new tools rated for learning, mapped to Common Core, and see how other teachers are using them.

Google 54

Google Classroom Digital Citizenship Conference 54

Hack Education

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Via Wired : “ Koch Brothers Are Cities’ New Obstacle to Building Broadband.” ” From Chalkbeat’s Indiana newsroom : “Parents and educators worry about how new graduation rules will affect students with disabilities.” ” Education in the Courts. (I ” Robots and Other Ed-Tech SF.

Education 46

Education Robotics MOOC Facebook 46

Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

Ever wonder how stories promoted by ‘thought leaders’ on social media get selected? million Idaho Education Network settlement | Idaho EdNews → After eight years - and with state-issued checks totaling $3.4M - the state has closed the costly and convoluted case of the Idaho Education Network broadband project.

EdTech 170

EdTech E-rate OER Coursera 170

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

There is little choice provided to students or families about what data are collected and shared and even less knowledge about how those data are used. Educators and students are compelled to use centrally purchased tools, data systems, and popular social media platforms.

EdTech 150

EdTech Software Facebook Data 150

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

There is little choice provided to students or families about what data are collected and shared and even less knowledge about how those data are used. Educators and students are compelled to use centrally purchased tools, data systems, and popular social media platforms.

EdTech 150

EdTech Software Facebook Data 150

Hack Education

MARCH 2, 2018

Via Motherboard : “The FCC ’s New Broadband Map Paints an Irresponsibly Inaccurate Picture of American Broadband.” ” The Pew Research Center is out with its latest report on “ Social Media Use in 2018.” ” Via the BBC : “Learners let down by Learndirect , say MPs.”

Education 48

Education Chegg MOOC Broadband 48

Doug Levin

APRIL 2, 2017

Tagged on: April 1, 2017 Ofsted to 'snoop' on parents' and pupils' social media | iNews → Its like Klout, but for school accountability. Tagged on: March 31, 2017 The Digital Divide: A Quarter of the Nation Is Without Broadband | Time → Politically, the persistence of the digital gap defies logic.

EdTech 150

EdTech Data Broadband Company 150

Doug Levin

APRIL 2, 2017

Tagged on: April 1, 2017 Ofsted to 'snoop' on parents' and pupils' social media | iNews → Its like Klout, but for school accountability. Tagged on: March 31, 2017 The Digital Divide: A Quarter of the Nation Is Without Broadband | Time → Politically, the persistence of the digital gap defies logic.

EdTech 150

EdTech Data Broadband Company 150

Hack Education

MARCH 9, 2018

Meanwhile on Campus… The New York Times on “How the Parkland Students Got So Good at Social Media ” – a really important corrective, I’d argue, to that “digital native” silliness. Via NPR : “Here’s How To Prevent The Next School Shooting , Experts Say.”

Education 47

Education Kaplan Coursera MOOC 47