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Majority of districts now meet FCC’s school internet connectivity goal

eSchool News

The latest statistics come from Connected Nation’s (CN) Connect K-12 Program’s 2023 Report on School Connectivity , released in collaboration with Funds For Learning (FFL). In comparison, those districts not meeting the goal are paying well above that median price at $1.55 Key points: U.S. org website.

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Battle of the Classrooms: Apple, Google, Microsoft Vie for K-12 Market

Edsurge

It’s terribly confusing, but perhaps no coincidence, that three of the world’s most prominent consumer technology companies—Apple, Google, Microsoft—each boast a “Classroom” tool aimed at K-12 educators and students. For a quick summary, see our comparison chart at the bottom.). Google Google Classroom.

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Best QR Reader Apps for Android and iPhone

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In today’s fast-paced digital world, QR codes have become ubiquitous, offering a quick and efficient way to access information, websites, and other resources. Android and iPhone users alike have a plethora of options when it comes to QR reader apps, each boasting unique features that cater to different needs.

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Canada treats its adjunct professors better than the U.S. does – and it pays off for students 

The Hechinger Report

But it’s also not fair to the students who are relying on them to be focused on the classroom and to keep them going.” Adrianna Kezar, director, Delphi Project on the Changing Faculty and Student Success Things appear brighter in Canada, the Center for Digital Learning study found in its comparison.

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Will Online Ever Conquer Higher Ed?

Edsurge

By comparison, for example, learning management systems captured more than 90 percent of universities years ago. One reason is that digital education at U.S. Why doesn’t it occupy a greater share of the market? colleges and universities suffers from a legacy of suspicion that has made wider adoption challenging.

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Rand McNally launches new digital edition classroom atlas

eSchool News

Digital atlas tool helps make learning about geography fun, interactive. Rand McNally’s Classroom Atlas is now available in digital format to help students interact with the world with the touch of an iPad. Chapter on world facts and comparisons. Key geographical terms in an alphabetical glossary.

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Educators on Artificial Intelligence: Here's the One Thing it Can't Do Well

Edsurge

Some give generalized, out-of-classroom descriptions; others tailor their definitions more specifically to education. Kasey Bell, a digital learning consultant and former Texas teacher, choose to go for the former: “AI [is] defined as machines with the ability or intelligence to complete tasks on their own and make intelligent decisions.”