Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2019

So there’s a rich data set on everything from playing games to reading for pleasure, based on a nationally representative survey of nearly 1,700 U.S. Its primary focus is media used for entertainment. kids ages 8-18 that was conducted in March and early April of this year. That’s up 12 minutes for teens and 7 minutes for tweens since 2015.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

Eric Bredder (second from left), a teacher at Monticello High School, confers with students using the CNC milling machine, one of several computer-guided fabrication tools used by his classes. But Bredder can’t give students the tool he considers most indispensable to 21st-century learning — broadband internet beyond school walls.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

Kajeet ’s ConnectEdNow campaign , announced in June, aims to make broadband access more affordable by providing students with portable Wi-Fi hotspot devices, a $200 mobile device subsidy and discounted data plans from Verizon , T-Mobile and other LTE providers. Broadband access still is limited in some rural areas.

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Edsurge

MAY 22, 2017

Gamino, New York City’s Chief Technology Officer, in an interview with EdSurge earlier this month, noting his office’s desire to close the “homework gap” caused by lack of broadband connection in homes. And about 62 percent said they were not aware of tools created to help them manage their internet use and request bandwidth upgrades.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The guide included a budgeting tool to assist districts in determining their technology needs based on counts of students and teachers and inventory on devices, software, and connectivity. A state-wide district survey was later launched to determine the specifics of device ownership and internet connectivity at the local levels.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

That’s one of the key findings in a just-released Common Sense Media survey tracking media habits among children aged 0-8, which also found a narrowing but significant digital divide among lower-income households, and the first signs that virtual reality and internet-connected toys are finding their way into American homes.

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Education Superhighway

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

EducationSuperHighway conducted a desktop assessment in Colorado that highlighted the importance of states following NTIA’s guidance to go beyond the FCC National Broadband Map to determine the connectivity status of MDUs that could benefit from Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

“My goal for this year is to see how I’ll make [digital tools] effective in the classroom.”. billion Emergency Connectivity Fund, which allows schools to apply for funds to pay for home broadband and devices for their students. Barriers for high-quality broadband include affordability and availability.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Without reliable connectivity, students and teachers lose access to the digital tools and resources that make learning engaging and relevant. The past two school years have showed us that school communities depend upon broadband access and network security.”.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

We’ve been using distance learning tools for years. For example, the Verizon Innovative Learning coach at Ruben Dario Middle School in Miami, Florida, crowdsourced content from other VILS coaches in the district for a teacher online learning repository containing best instructional practices, tech tool tutorials, and more.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

According to a recent Pew survey , just 61 percent of those surveyed thought K–12 schools were properly teaching reading, writing and math, and only 25 percent thought schools were giving STEM classes enough time in the classroom. education system. Google Offers Digital Skills Workshops and Coaches.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In education technology, a litany of surveys published this decade have touted the growing adoption of digital learning tools. Now adding to that list is one of the most thorough efforts—a new survey from Gallup and NewSchools Venture Fund , a nonprofit that provides grants to education technology and innovation efforts.

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 17, 2023

Defined by the National Education Association , digital equity ensures all school-aged children have the basic resources — broadband internet and computer access — to meaningfully participate in remote learning from home. One particularly important challenge is digital equity. What is Digital Equity?

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2023

The insights from Digital Equity help leaders: Identify students experiencing poor or no internet connection outside of school without waiting for an IT ticket, relying on self-reporting or annual family surveys. This is a huge step in leveling the playing field for so many students.”

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 7, 2018

In The Gallup 2017 Survey of K–12 School District Superintendents , 67 percent of respondents said the quantity of new teacher candidates is decreasing and 39 percent said the quality is also declining. “We Virtual Tools Bring Better Teachers to Remote Schools. Wed, 03/07/2018 - 10:00. Rural districts in the mainland U.S.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 9, 2018

We all read about glamorous examples of 1:1 programs where students enjoy an almost Utopian relationship with their school and teachers via a host of remarkable digital tools. 59% of teachers feel the digital tools they use frequently are effective. 59% of teachers feel the digital tools they use frequently are effective.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2019

One area where this can happen now, if schools take the right steps, is with online homework tools. Many online homework tools already exist, and they allow students to practice what they learn in school and get immediate and very focused feedback on their work. Related: School districts are going into debt to keep up with technology.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 11, 2020

According to the latest survey data from the Pew Research Center, 73 percent of adults have broadband internet at home. The data just don’t support optimism. But the differences based on income are striking.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

These tools can amplify feelings of loneliness and serve as a platform for cyberbullying. In a Harvard Medical School study of 67,000 college students across more than 100 institutions, 1 out of 5 students surveyed said that they had thought about suicide. Even more concerning: many tools may simply be gathering (digital) dust.

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eSchool News

APRIL 14, 2017

Despite sizable challenges in technology and internet access and experience, immigrant Hispanic families are among the most likely to prioritize technology purchases that will support their children’s education, according to a new survey. Access is still a troubling issue among this group.

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techlearning

JUNE 27, 2018

The Federal Communications Commission soon will evaluate funding regulations for broadband internet in schools and libraries to consider how connectivity demands align with program utility and efficiency. Applicant survey results reveal that schools and libraries remain reliant on E-rate funding to provide and sustain broadband connectivity.

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Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 21, 2019

We will also share tips, tools, and opportunities for free support with rural school leaders to help them upgrade their broadband. This summer, their joint Survey of Rural Schools and Communities with the National Rural Education Association and TNTP outlined the top challenges facing rural schools today.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2016

Annual survey outlines broadband, instructional materials, student data privacy as top among school IT leaders’ concerns. Broadband and network capacity is school technology leaders’ top priority, according to the results of an annual IT leadership survey from CoSN.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 1, 2020

A survey of schools and libraries done by the FCC in 2010 found that 80% reported that broadband services did not “fully meet their current needs.” We are now largely past the hard work of putting the infrastructure in place to enable access to digital learning tools. Today, 99% of U.S.

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Education Superhighway

JUNE 13, 2019

Every year, our organization aims to build a complete picture of every school district’s Internet speed and pricing information so that we can update our free tools and resources, which in turn support school leaders as they upgrade their networks. Create new funding sources. Facilitate improved service options.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2015

" In other words, as education becomes increasingly digital, we must ask ourselves: Do all students have the at-home tools they need to complete their assignments? To begin this exploration, it's important to first review the most recent research on student access to broadband and devices in the home. How Big Is the Problem?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

CoSN’s Annual Infrastructure Survey outlines state of school connectivity in U.S. School leaders said affordability remains the top barrier to robust internet connectivity in their schools, according to the Consortium for School Networking’s (CoSN) 3rd Annual Infrastructure Survey released November 3. Education is going digital.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 15, 2020

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. She had the great idea to hold daily webinars where she invited teachers to share tips and tricks or tools that they found particularly helpful.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2019

But now I can report that these tools have been adopted in thousands of U.S. In a 2018 survey of college students, the trade publication Library Journal found that 75 percent say that reading print books is easier than e-books. But he notes that districts have proven more comfortable adopting digital tools for supplemental materials.

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Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Last week at the Wyoming Broadband Summit in Cheyenne, Governor Matt Mead announced the Wyoming Classroom Connectivity Initiative , aimed at helping to improve Wi-Fi access in K-12 classrooms across the state. Now it is time to finish the job and ensure that high-speed connectivity reaches every learning device. “We

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Fueled by an explosion of broadband access, education software and, of course, the irresistible allure of financial returns, investors across the world want a slice of the U.S. edtech industry. Another company, Piper, offers a playkit where students can build and learn about computers. All three deals came from Owl’s second fund.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

These results mirror a recent national survey of more than 4,300 teachers, in which 63 percent of teachers said they believe they should be the primary decision-makers for tech in the classroom, while only 38 percent said they are even consulted on the decision. Only about a third (32 percent) favored decision-making by the central office.

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Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The survey results demonstrated the urgency of eliminating broadband accessibility as a barrier to remote learning. Implementing technology tools. An initial needs assessment by CCSD found that 70,000 respondents did not have a device, 18,000 did not have Internet access, and 120,000 did not respond at all.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2018

After conducting a survey in 2015, district leaders found that while a surprising number of students have access to broadband, the biggest obstacle to technological access rural students face is the lack of devices. This [technology] is a tool to amplify the best practices that have been proven over decades, not to replace them.

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Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

The Consortium for School Networking, or CoSN, issued a plan of action this week that aims to prod district leaders to at least gather data on personal student broadband access. The survey, produced by the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at N.C. to repurpose the Educational Broadband Service spectrum.

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Educator Innovator

MARCH 7, 2014

Using digital tools in the classroom isn’t the future of learning, it’s the present—except at the significant percentage of schools without reliable high-speed internet. Along with the increase in speed, there’s been an exponential increase in the use of digital tools in the classroom. By Heidi Moore.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2016

It was the 100-percent response rate from the survey. “We They commissioned a school technology inventory that was completed by Connected Nation , a nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring affordable broadband to all Americans. Connected Nation released the results of the survey last month. “We

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