21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 30, 2020

As the Coronavirus has changed the landscape of education, I have become more and more aware of inequity and the digital divide. In my reflection, I have attempted to present ideas for all schools across the digital divide. Determine if school and district have the resources to use an e-learning experience.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 27, 2017

There is also a concern that BYOD creates digital divides in the classroom between well-resourced students and those from families that simply cannot afford to give their children devices. Challenges for BYOD are, however, also obvious: strain on school internet networks, content management, cheating and distraction.

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BYOD Digital Divide Online Learning Policies 154

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Subscribe to the Show Resources in Episode 800 The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education Curipod AI – generate lesson plans and classroom teaching materials using AI “ Prompt Engineering ” – a new term about writing the prompts to get useful and meaningful results from AI tools like ChatGPT.

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ExcelinEd

MARCH 27, 2020

Welcome to ExcelinEd’s ongoing roundup of creative solutions states and districts are taking to meet the education needs of their students affected by school closures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bridging the Digital Divide. Resources: . Resources: Miami-Dade County Public Schools Instructional Continuity Plan.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

This will create a new demand for online tutoring services and I anticipate and hope that more federal resources are allocated to school districts to offer this 1:1 tutoring to students. COVID-19 highlighted that the digital divide was not exclusive to rural areas, as many families in urban areas cannot afford internet connectivity.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

For both students and teachers, online learning has come with a lot of challenges, from the digital divide and technology access to mental health impacts , or a lack of essential school and community supports. Review the Think, Puzzle, Explore thinking routine from Project Zero’s Visible Thinking Resources.

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Guidelines Learning Digital Divide Online Learning 63

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

Still in its early stages, this ambitious project relies on a little-known public resource — a slice of electromagnetic spectrum the federal government long ago set aside for schools — called the Educational Broadband Service (EBS). “Without internet, these kids are now disadvantaged two ways, and that opportunity gap grows even more.”.

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Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Blackboard 90

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

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. For instance, new AI tools are providing educators with an invaluable resource—more time for individualized instruction, with increased specificity.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

eSpark

JULY 11, 2016

At the end of June, eSpark joined the thousands of district and edtech leaders headed to Denver, CO to meet innovative educators and discuss the current state of technology in schools. Classroom devices can streamline differentiation for students, even if a school or district has limited resources to spend on edtech. Keeping it simple.

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EdTech Digital Divide Education Future Ready 52

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 28, 2020

Administrators at Dorchester School District Two in suburban Summerville, South Carolina, were well aware of the digital divide when they decided to give students both paper and online resources after shuttering schools because of coronavirus. Credit: Photo courtesy of Katie Crook. public schools.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

In this series I will provide thoughts and free resources to help you make Blended and eLearning with of course face to face a PBL possibility. I would be happy to join you and your staff in a Web Meeting. Be sure to read my last post in order to review important Blended Learning attributes and resources.

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eSpark

JULY 11, 2016

At the end of June, eSpark joined the thousands of district and edtech leaders headed to Denver, CO to meet innovative educators and discuss the current state of technology in schools. Classroom devices can streamline differentiation for students, even if a school or district has limited resources to spend on edtech. Keeping in simple.

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EdTech Digital Divide Education Future Ready 40

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

AI-powered adaptive learning platforms analyze individual student strengths and weaknesses, tailoring educational content to meet specific needs. Adaptive learning platforms use AI algorithms to analyze individual student data, tailoring educational content to meet specific learning needs and styles.

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Education Adaptive Learning Personalized Learning Gamification 52

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

As schools and districts strive to meet their existing technology needs and prepare for the future, access to federal and state funding, along with other grants, is making a major difference in whether students engage in 21 st century learning or are left behind. Accessing the E-Rate and Matching State Funds. Sheryl Abshire, Ph.D.,

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E-rate EdTech Broadband Digital Divide 42

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 17, 2016

I tell her about what I do and how my company addresses society’s need to educate citizens for millions of unfilled jobs — in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) jobs, as well as jobs in computing. Our schools must provide Monica and and her peers with new educational experiences to meet those standards.

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

This quick move to emergency remote teaching has left educators scrambling to figure out how to use digital tools, online resources, and apps to continue their teaching at a distance. In fact, there are so many digital tools, apps, and online learning resources being shared, some educators are feeling overwhelmed.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2019

Using computers and online resources in the classroom is part of a growing trend in education. By contrast, parcel taxes require a two-thirds majority, a minimum that voters in the East Side Union district have repeatedly failed to meet, according to district administrators. Students being able to access it is critical,” Porter says.

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edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

They work closely with content providers to make sure that schools can access their resources as they need them with no waiting. They collaborate to make sure the technology and services are meeting their current and future needs. Schools feel free to approach CEN when they need more bandwidth. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

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. For instance, new AI tools are providing educators with an invaluable resource—more time for individualized instruction, with increased specificity.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Cultivate Inclusivity Paving the way for equity begins with leaders who embrace differences, allocate resources, adjust policy, and actively monitor the progress of all students, including the smallest populations. “We Translation services, for example, need to meet every child’s needs, even for the least-spoken languages, like Farsi.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 26, 2011

This session directly addresses the need to develop and implement real-time employee training assessment strategies specifically designed to meet targeted business objectives. Utilizing an actual high-tech, consumer electronic Fortune 100 company renamed ''Orange Inc.'' American students lack knowledge of world and local geography.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Federal licenses to use spectrum that can carry mobile internet are a hot commodity, coveted by big telecommunications companies with money to spend at the periodic spectrum auctions conducted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). We have this perfect alignment of stars.

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Broadband Chromebook Accessibility Mobility 82

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

For districts like San Marcos USD in California, technology is providing the opportunity to augment staff resources and allow teams to develop collaborative solutions to better identify and support students. 1:40 Let’s start today by meeting our speakers. Thank you. 0:58 Hello, welcome everyone. I’m Amanda Center.

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Survey Data Report E-rate 52

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Johnston County educators are confident they will continue to see growth, and they credit Savvas for being part of the “right mix of expertise, resources, and support” that is delivering real results for the district’s students. During a district board meeting, Ms.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

For districts like San Marcos USD in California, technology is providing the opportunity to augment staff resources and allow teams to develop collaborative solutions to better identify and support students. 1:40 Let’s start today by meeting our speakers. Thank you. 0:58 Hello, welcome everyone. I’m Amanda Center.

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Survey Data Report E-rate 52

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 7, 2023

IT Leaders & Decision Makers, Digital Learning and Instructional Technologists, IT Admins, Network Admins, IT Security, IT Infrastructure roles, School Counselors, Safety leaders, and SROs. 1:40 Let’s start today by meeting our speakers. Thank you. 0:58 Hello, welcome everyone. So you don’t want to forget them.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2023

Companies are encouraged to nominate the schools and districts using their products and services–this offers a chance to share success stories and impart valuable lessons learned with the education community. Our entire partnership has really helped our district to continue to thrive. NWEA MAP points on average.

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Edmentum Digital Divide Professional Learning Industry 98

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

have received billions of dollars in combined donations and gifts from private companies and individuals. Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter, gave $10 million to a single school district in California, aimed at closing digital disparities. More than Devices The “digital divide” was not quite a household term two years ago.

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Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 169

MindShift

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

As the ed-tech scene has exploded in recent years, most teachers can find apps, tools and resources for nearly every grade level, subject area and skill imaginable. Also, within the ed-tech industry, a few emerging companies are starting to develop some promising and exciting new innovations. This raises an important question: Why?

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eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2024

CW: I have dedicated my entire administrative career to ensure students of color receive a high-quality education that is safe, inclusive, and recognizes and celebrates diversity while meeting every child’s needs so they can thrive. Equity is meeting each individual student’s needs–their exact needs.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It’s all part of Verizon’s commitment to help close the digital divide. Every year, space agencies, companies, museums, schools, and more hold space education and outreach events to commemorate World Space Week. Also, new professional development courses and lesson plans focused on esports and game design. Did you know?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Despite the promise of digital technologies, not all communities around the world have the access they need. One way to lessen the global digital divide is to provide affordable and accessible computing education to all, regardless of socioeconomic background. Over the last 15 years, its commercial arm, Raspberry Pi Ltd.,

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Digital Divide Education Accessibility Training 170

Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

Do you know that feeling when you are told your questions about student privacy are unfounded by a representative of a company that earns 86% of its total revenue from advertising? The partnership aims to bridge the digital divide in Pittsburg by offering parents refurbished computers free of charge.

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Lightspeed Systems

JUNE 15, 2023

Fill out the form below to view this webinar Read the Transcript Overcoming Obstacles to Bridging the Digital Divide in K-12 Learning 0:21 Hi, everyone, welcome to our webinar, We’re going to give everyone about 30 more seconds to join us, and then we’ll dive in. 1:40 Let’s start today by meeting our speakers.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 20, 2018

If you want to dig deeper, check out the additional links and resources provided, as well as the Shake Up Learning book! Just because you are using technology doesn’t ensure you are meeting any objectives or learning outcomes. Or worse, the company went under, and the tool is no longer accessible. Shift Your Mindset.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Educators will seek out content that better supports them to successfully bring clean energy content to their students in meaningful ways and, as the job market in clean energy continues to grow, it is important for schools to help meet this demand for an educated workforce by helping students see themselves in clean energy careers.

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EdTech Learning Industry Data 73

Doug Levin

MARCH 26, 2017

Tagged on: March 25, 2017 Lower-income Americans still lag in tech adoption | Pew Research Center → Even as many aspects of the digital divide have narrowed over time, the digital lives of lower- and higher-income Americans remain markedly different. This is ALSO true for edtech.

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