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Case Study: Chicago Connected

Education Superhighway

With the possibility of remote learning returning this fall, the City of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the philanthropic community, and leading Internet Service Providers (ISPs) recognized a historic opportunity to eliminate broadband accessibility as a barrier to digital learning. 1 | FIRSTHAND ACCOUNTS EXPOSE DIGITAL INEQUITIES.

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Edtech Reports Recap: Video Is Eating the World, Broadband Fails to Keep Up

Edsurge

Connected Nation bases the analysis in its “Connect K-12 2020 Executive Summary” on FCC E-Rate application data for the 2020 federal fiscal year. Connect All Students: How States and School Districts Can Close the Digital Divide” is a follow up to a June analysis by Boston Consulting Group and Common Sense.

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Not Just Classroom Supplies: Teachers Also Buy Edtech With Their Own Money

Edsurge

A different ‘digital divide’ has emerged. The “digital divide” in education technology often refers to concerns over whether those from underprivileged backgrounds have access to instructional software and tools. But as the usage and positive perception of digital learning tools grow in U.S.

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Next Generation Learning: Personalization

Neo LMS

Students were then challenged to develop presentations that delved deep into the data and recommending actions within both their local as well as global communities. Teachers then worked with individual students, helping them to understand the complexity of the issue, and advising them to perhaps review the number of perspectives at play.

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New Generation Learning: Personalization

Neo LMS

Students were then challenged to develop presentations that delved deep into the data and recommending actions within both their local as well as global communities. Teachers then worked with individual students, helping them to understand the complexity of the issue, and advising them to perhaps review the number of perspectives at play.

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16 Great NonProfits Working to Support EdTech in Schools

Tom Murray

Many of the organizations listed have free tools, research, case studies, and resources that can seamlessly be utilized and implemented at the district and school levels. EveryoneOn enables those in need to search for free or low-cost Internet services, hardware, and digital literacy training by zip code, on their website.

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Addressing the Digital Learning Gap with Effective Educator Coaching

EdTechTeam

There are pockets of inspiration and excellence where students and teachers are leveraging technology to solve complex problems, work with big data sets, connect across borders, access experts, collaborate with peers, and engage in compelling projects. This dichotomy is especially pronounced in underserved schools.