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How Offline-First Edtech Addresses Education Disparities Worldwide

Edsurge

Endless Network , a global organization dedicated to promoting equity and accessibility, invests strategically in companies worldwide to address challenges such as limited access to quality education. Closing global education gaps How is Learning Equality addressing the challenge of the digital divide and the 2.6

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Millions of Students Are Still Without WiFi and Tech—Why Haven’t Policymakers Stepped Up?

Edsurge

1560 , and proposed adding sections designed “to close the digital divide in California.” Even when there are laws meant to address the digital divide in terms of devices and WiFi, they aren’t always effective. For instance, prior to COVID-19, Section 12100.8

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Educators Share What’s Working in Distance Learning

MIND Research Institute

Unfortunately, school closures have meant a step backward for many when it comes to the digital divide. Connecting with students over ST Math has now become more than just an academic exercise for our students. Supporting Students and Families. For underserved students and rural communities, the impact is even greater.

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AI in Education

eSchool News

Why AI should not be used in education While the role of AI in education presents exciting opportunities, there are valid concerns and reasons why caution should be exercised in its widespread use. There’s the risk of perpetuating educational inequality. Stakeholders across industries should invest in collaborative initiatives.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. They need the power to exercise their skill sets. But that doesn’t mean everybody must do everything the exact same way. Teachers should feel free to put their marks on it.

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65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. They need the power to exercise their skill sets. But that doesn’t mean everybody must do everything the exact same way. Teachers should feel free to put their marks on it.

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How did edtech impact learning in 2023?

eSchool News

As such, from the characters portrayed in online programs to reading excerpts included in curricular products, it is important for all education companies to provide, and educators to seek out, more culturally relevant, modifiable, and accessible resources to effectively meet the varying learning needs of all students.

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