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Digital divide: Gap is narrowing, but how will schools maintain progress?

The Hechinger Report

As the district prepares to reopen for full in-person learning on August 30, teachers are attending training sessions and figuring out just what role technology will play in their classrooms. There’s a simmering sense of anticipation about how far educators have come with technology, and its potential to enhance student learning. “I

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Do Students Learn Better Online or in a Classroom: Statistics

eSchool News

Do students learn better online or in a classroom: statistics help shed light. The success rate of online learning versus traditional classroom learning is a topic of ongoing research, with various studies examining factors such as academic achievement, retention rates, and student satisfaction.

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7 Shifts to Closing the Digital Divide

EdTechTeam

Smartphones have been around for 10 years now, but in education, the shifts are vastly different within our classrooms. How do we use, integrate, and engage learning with the newest technology? How can we close this digital divide? He became the classroom expert and started helping others.

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Exploring the Pros and Cons of Technology in K-12 Education

EdTech4Beginners

Despite the technology’s undeniable benefits, teachers and school leaders must take into account the downsides of technology before incorporating it into the classroom. By considering these factors, teachers can successfully leverage technology to enhance their students’ learning experience. As such, an online Ed.D

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3 Opportunities for education during the pandemic

Neo LMS

Some of these are: different approaches to teaching adapted to students’ needs, developed ICT skills, professional development for teachers, attempts to bridge the digital divide, improvement of resource accessibility, funding and curriculum changes. This way, teachers kept students motivated and engaged in their online classes.

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Close the Digital Learning Gap: How One District Tackled Tech Disparity in the Classroom

Edsurge

In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. With 28 campuses spread across the Southern California district, each managing its own technology decisions, some schools regularly enjoyed the benefits of technology in the classroom, while those in higher poverty areas had minimal tech interaction, if any.

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Can BYOD Narrow the Digital Divide? #SXSWedu

EdTechSandyK

Engagement is key to getting kids involved and increase their learning. Studies have shown that low SES students test scores go up 30% when they have access to mobile devices. Mostly due to increased engagement. Instructional objectives must be our primary focus with ample attention toward student engagement.

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