Hapara

MARCH 13, 2023

Schools that receive E-rate program discounts for broadband access are required to have internet safety policies with “technology protection measures.” But let’s say there’s a harmful online topic or social media hoax that’s gone viral, and you don’t want kids to search for it at all. That means learning time won’t be disrupted.

Digital Learning 130

Digital Learning Chromebook Learning Policies 130

Education Superhighway

JUNE 24, 2019

What led you to become passionate about expanding broadband access, and what motivates you most about your role as Director of Instructional Policy and State E-rate Coordinator at DESE? And Compare and Connect K-12 shone a light on what districts paid for broadband, giving them leverage to negotiate better rates.

Technology 74

Technology E-rate Broadband Outcomes 74

Education Superhighway

JANUARY 8, 2019

In addition to celebrating school districts nationwide, this year our blog will feature a new Broadband Leaders series. Meet Gary Davis. Stay tuned for the next installment in our Broadband Leaders series, and feel free to connect with us on social media to celebrate K-12 connectivity leaders in your state.

Broadband 65

Broadband Advocacy Groups Social Media 65

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. And so we were able to identify those broadband issues. So we weave that throughout all of our content. I’ve heard you say the curriculum is more like TikTok than Scholastic. I call it “Gen Z curriculum design.”

STEM 180

STEM Accessibility Broadband Report 180

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. includes reading challenges, craft projects, and games where students can earn digital badges online. .

Libraries 68

Libraries Social Media Digital Badges Accessibility 68

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? These efforts get real results.

Digital Divide 40

Digital Divide Broadband Company Accessibility 40

Bryan Alexander

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Our strong communities, including actual, for-real town meetings, can speak to those seeking strong social ties. We’re doing poorly at attracting generations reared on the digital world when our broadband is unimpressive (better than it was!) Our social media usage is low. and cell phone coverage spotty.

Broadband 40

Broadband Social Media Study Examples 40

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 126

EdTech Lenovo Robotics Laptops 126

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Participants are encouraged to use #library2016 and #librariesofthefuture on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Recordings from previous years are available under the Archives tab at Library 2.0 and at the Library 2.0 YouTube channel. See you online! Steve Hargadon Library 2.0

Libraries 28

Libraries Conference OER Trends 28

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Participants are encouraged to use #library2016 and #librariesofthefuture on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Sponsored with ALA’s Center for the Future of Libraries. See you online! Steve Hargadon Library 2.0 He holds an M.Ed from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Libraries 28

Libraries Conference OER Trends 28

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. Dr. Wright serves on the CoSN Superintendent Advisory Panel.

Learning 83

Learning Broadband Elementary Professional Learning 83

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Meet Learners Where They Operate. 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. adults have some type of mobile device. These data tend to be confirmed by adult educators.

Software 249

Software Smartphone Mobility Robotics 249

edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

One of the first challenges rural districts face is broadband access. Now, they are employing creative methods, such as expanding the reach of the school’s broadband so students can do work from the parking lot or in the surrounding area, having off-duty patrol cars become hotspots across the district.

BYOD 54

BYOD Broadband EdTech Elementary 54

MindShift

MARCH 10, 2020

These families may be less likely to have computers with broadband access for online learning, and they frequently depend on school breakfast and lunch programs to meet their children’s nutritional needs. Schools can tap into young people’s desire to take leadership roles in causes they care about.

Broadband 46

Broadband Social Media Resources Online Learning 46

MindShift

DECEMBER 5, 2020

There’s housing: Lose your home and you lose your broadband connection. The district spent the first three weeks of the school year focusing just on social and emotional learning. Educators communicate expectations to parents and teachers by email, calls, texts, over social media, YouTube videos and podcasts.

Digital Divide 28

Digital Divide Learning Laptops Broadband 28

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Educators will seek out content that better supports them to successfully bring clean energy content to their students in meaningful ways and, as the job market in clean energy continues to grow, it is important for schools to help meet this demand for an educated workforce by helping students see themselves in clean energy careers.

EdTech 69

EdTech Learning Industry Data 69

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Via The New York Times : “ Broadband Law Could Force Rural Residents Off Information Superhighway.” The district failed to meet its burden of proof and interpreted a state law in a way that is ‘offensive to fundamental rights of free speech,’ the judge said.” Upgrades and Downgrades.

Education 52

Education Coursera Elsevier MOOC 52

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. Check out these sites to help match your students or library users with computers that meet their learning needs.

Google 54

Google Classroom Digital Citizenship Conference 54

The Hechinger Report

JULY 5, 2017

The message, from Zach Leverenz, founder of the nonprofit EveryoneOn, attacked the Educational Broadband Service (EBS), which long ago granted school districts and education nonprofits thousands of free licenses to use a slice of spectrum — the range of frequencies that carry everything from radio to GPS navigation to mobile internet.

Broadband 95

Broadband Mobility Digital Divide Learning 95

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

Learning with 'e's

DECEMBER 29, 2011

It was great to meet and talk with some very creative and inspirational people during my travels in 2011. He requested a meeting with me after reading my blog reportage of his speech. Here are four people I spent some time with and whose powerful ideas are changing education: Miguel Brechner.

OER 53

OER Broadband Laptops Social Media 53

Hack Education

MARCH 2, 2018

” Via The New York Times : “ Kushner ’s Family Business Received Loans After White House Meetings.” Via Motherboard : “The FCC ’s New Broadband Map Paints an Irresponsibly Inaccurate Picture of American Broadband.” ” Via the BBC : “Learners let down by Learndirect , say MPs.”

Education 48

Education Chegg MOOC Broadband 48

Hack Education

MARCH 9, 2018

” Inside Higher Ed reports that there’s “confusion over distance education rules”: “Colleges seek guidance about looming federal requirement for online colleges to tell students whether academic programs meet licensing requirements in their home states.” When has that ever stopped anyone? Student Groups.”

Education 47

Education Kaplan Coursera MOOC 47

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Related, from the Social Media Collective : “Spike in Online Gig Work : Flash in the Pan or Future of Employment?” Another resource, via Education Week : “K–12 Districts to Get Price Transparency on Broadband Rates With New Tool.” ” and “ Social Media Update 2016.”

Education 40

Education Company Data Pearson 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 2, 2016

In February, CoSN, the Consortium for School Networking, called broadband access outside of school a “ civil right ” for students. Last year, I chose “ Social Media, Campus Activism, and Free Speech ” as one of my “ Top Ed-Tech Trends.” million in E-Rate rebates.). Well, students for starters.

Technology 40

Technology Education Facebook Company 40