eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2021

Kajeet is mission-focused on closing the digital divide, not just in the U.S., The announcement comes on the heels of significant growth for Kajeet, having more than doubled its customer base and adding new notable hires to its leadership team over the last year. but worldwide,” said chairman, CEO and founder Daniel J. About Kajeet.

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Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

Hillary Clinton may not be in office, but she has enough policy plans on her website for four full years. Her boldest claim: That her administration would close the digital divide by 2020 with 100 percent of American families having the "option" of quality broadband.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

Digital technology companies should partner with researchers to perform ongoing safety monitoring and identify new potential areas of harm. Related : How one city closed the digital divide for nearly all its students. It is time we expect more from the online spaces where youth spend so much of their time.

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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. Be sure that parents have full access to your privacy and security policies. Fundraising initiatives are an obvious place to start.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

Creating an itemized budget may require some research and preliminary conversations with edtech and software companies. Samsung’s unique portfolio of in-classroom technology can help bridge the digital divide once funding is secured. Make sure you involve teachers and administrators in these discussions.

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

The pandemic has dragged on, prompting colleges to ricochet back and forth on mask mandate policies and rules about holding classes in person versus online. Recognition that the digital divide prevents academic progress has prompted colleges to do more to connect students with tech tools.

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Flipped Classroom Course Digital Divide Trends 205

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

So, for example, I know of an ed tech company in the U.K. So, for example, I know of an ed tech company in the U.K. So I think there's a big role for kind of those those third party companies say we're going to build applications around this. Yeah, I think we'll solve it. I think it's a major problem at the moment.

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Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2019

That raises the question: is the move to digital homework systems creating a new kind of digital divide at colleges? Textbook companies defend their new model, arguing that digital titles help students learn better than past methods and are sold for far less than traditional textbooks.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Ned Lamont, a former telecom mogul who founded Campus Televideo, a company that provided cable to college campuses. The impetus was really to close that achievement gap and that digital divide.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

The policies and infrastructures are in place to deliver. As this tumultuous year winds down, there are a few trends we can expect to see in 2021, including schools adopting a “digital-first” policy for many of their functional operations such as administrative and student support functions. Collin Earnst, CEO, LearnWell.

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Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

I have a bit more to say about some of these topics, so stay tuned… Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye these past two weeks – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

Some internet-access advocates say EBS is underutilized at best, and wasted at worst, because loose regulatory oversight by the FCC has allowed most of the spectrum to fall into the hands of commercial internet companies. The hardware on the towers then blasts that connection about 10 miles into the valley below. Photo: Chris Berdik.

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Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Blackboard 92

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. She received her first response on the morning of April 9 and opened it immediately.

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edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

Similarly, 28 states have policies and guidelines for external connections; 23 have them for internal wireless connections. By providing these examples of state leadership to support technology in education, though, states can work towards bridging the digital divide. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. Join the Community.

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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. Lindsay Dworkin, SVP of Policy & Government Affairs, NWEA The pendulum has swung quickly toward the Science of Reading.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 143

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Privacy and Student Data During these pressing circumstances, many educators are curating and sharing digital tools, strategies, and tips for remote teaching with their networks. Butash is right in pointing out the risks involved in this quick shift to using digital technologies.

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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. Maria, the woman sitting next to me on my flight from New York to Austin, is playing with her daughter, Monica, on her lap.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Abshire pointed out that the challenges for today’s district leaders include protecting students’ data and other information, filtering content, and establishing acceptable use policies for students and teachers. is one of the nation’s leading experts in E-rate and is passionate in her work to close the digital divide.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

The company also announced today availability of the Celly Android App for free download on Google Play. “We Ubiquitous Access – On-boarding is instant, simple, and works from any device, addressing the “digital divide” between those with a smartphone or tablet and those who just have an SMS-enabled mobile phone. ?

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NeverEndingSearch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

In 2014, ALA Washington’s Office for Information and Technology Policy (OITP) developed a helpful white paper to examine CIPA’s decade-long impact, Fencing Out Knowledge t h a t d e l i n e a t e d f o u r recommendations t o ALA: Increase awareness of the spectrum of filtering choices.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2019

Issuing a 30-year bond to finance a new school building makes sense, says Ross Rubenstein, a professor at Georgia State University who specializes in public finance and education policy. Here the digital divide for access is now almost zero,” Porter says of his Chromebook program.

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Technology Chromebook Laptops iPad 106

Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2018

John Harrington, Funds for Learning Among the groups commenting on the issue, both ISTE and the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) raised the possibility that digital education providers can pay to deliver their content more quickly, and wondered aloud if the move would deepen the digital divide.

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E-rate Broadband Digital Divide Libraries 91

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Teachers need appropriate training and support to effectively leverage AI, and concerns about the digital divide may arise, particularly in schools with limited resources. Partnerships between technology companies, educational institutions, and nonprofits can drive research and development of AI tools that align with educational goals.

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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 Winchester’s policy advocate provides regular summaries of the bills, synthesizing those most pertinent to the district.

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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. Lindsay Dworkin, SVP of Policy & Government Affairs, NWEA The pendulum has swung quickly toward the Science of Reading.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Experts say much of what we see marketed as the metaverse from education technology companies isn’t actually the metaverse. The metaverse infrastructure is largely still under construction, with tech companies like Meta and gaming platforms like Roblox experiencing growing pains as they expand the space.

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Education Digital Divide EdTech Company 130

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 176

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 7, 2023

Make sure your tech stack is set up to support fundamentals such as student data privacy, emerging challenges like AI policy-making, and ongoing critical mental health and safety concerns. Thank you. 0:58 Hello, welcome everyone. So, June, I know you and I discussed a triage approach, so to speak, to the districts connectivity needs.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2022

In this role, Felix will spearhead business development and account management for Kajeet’s global education customers, further bolstering its mission of closing the digital divide in education and beyond.

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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. See: Copyright Policy. Start your journey at verizon.com/shakeup. Did you know? © Shake Up Learning 2023.

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STEM Digital Divide Elementary iPhone 73

eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2024

As many experts will point out, DEI initiatives are prone to fail when they aren’t getting at the crux of the issue—existing systemic processes and challenges that prevent promising solutions and DEI-focused policies from being successful. And this creates a digital divide between those who can afford it and those who cannot.

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Chromebook Robotics Elementary Training 119

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Also, make sure theses extras align with the District AUP (Acceptable Use Policy). What are the ramifications with any insurance of the devices in relationship to policies in, or not in, effect? As the Coronavirus has changed the landscape of education, I have become more and more aware of inequity and the digital divide.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 2, 2021

There are opportunities here for assessment companies. Districts must use the money on evidence-based programs that help stem learning loss, close the digital divide, and address social and emotional learning needs. education policy and politics, and a leader in Future of Work strategies. CARES Act (Mar.

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Education Industry STEM Digital Divide 98

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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EdTech Chromebook Laptops iPad 170

eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

This new agreement marks an exciting milestone in Kajeet’s growth and furthers our mission to close the digital divide through secure, controlled and reliable internet connectivity.”. Neal, chairman, CEO and founder of Kajeet. To learn more about Kajeet’s suite of education solutions, visit [link].

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Education Digital Divide Software Broadband 52

Evelyn Learning

JUNE 7, 2023

Bill Gates dropped out of college at the age of 20 and made a revolutionizing company, “Microsoft”. Dr. Audrey Peek is a Senior Government Policy and Data Analyst from ACE University. A lot of problems are going around related to social-economic aspects, historical aspects, digital divide, etc.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

A blogger , speaker, author, technology advocate and prominent voice in social media, Rafranz Davis aims to bridge the digital divide in schools. Anthony Salcito uses his role as the VP World Wide Education for Microsoft USA to carry out the company’s mission to increase technology’s role in the classroom. Rafranz Davis.

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