ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Broadly, the metaverse refers to the creation of virtual worlds or spaces in which social interactions can occur. While there are still challenges associated with the digital divide and access to technology, this gap is shrinking all the time, especially with smartphones widening access to digital content and software.

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Learning Smartphone Accessibility Social Media 327

Digital Promise

MAY 27, 2020

With digital learning likely to stretch into the fall due to COVID-19, how can we ensure every student has equitable access to powerful learning opportunities? The crisis has shone a harsh light on the digital divide in the United States, surfacing thoughtful debate and long-overdue discussion around the equity gap.

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Digital Divide Education Accessibility E-rate 255

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

And while systems might not continue to operate as 100 percent virtual schools in a post-COVID world, better access to learning technology is no longer negotiable in this increasingly-digital world. 1560 , and proposed adding sections designed “to close the digital divide in California.”

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Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 139

Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2022

Among them: Are crypto-entrepreneurs imagining better systems for education—or just systems that pay off better financially for themselves? Decentralized Systems Fans of cryptocurrency and Web3 champion the idea of decentralization—freeing commerce and other activities from government oversight and regulation. and other nations.

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Education Groups Robotics Course 175

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Based on information systems research, you’ll explore the concept of “technostress” and its triggers, how to spot it in your students, and how it impacts learning. In addition, you’ll explore ways to get families involved and build support systems that empower students to learn.

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Course Assessment Online Assessments Strategy 486

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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Pearson Course Social Media Company 156

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Both groups, which campaigned extensively for Biden, have been outspoken critics of the role of private companies, for-profit interests and charter schools. Many edtech companies have been able to get started by appealing to this innovative segment of the market, and later expand to district schools. “I

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Industry EdTech Broadband Company 134

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

And I think we're probably in the mid-nineties version of AI at the moment, and how it's going to how is going to benefit learning and education as a system ultimately, I guess, is for anybody's guess at the moment. 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.

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Classroom Tools Data Twitter 425

Marketplace K-12

OCTOBER 13, 2016

history to bridge the digital divide.”. The company’s effort comes as policymakers at the federal level and school advocates are calling for greater focus on addressing the so-called homework gap. Sprint’s leadership wanted to marshal its resources behind “one cause that really made sense for us a company,” he added.

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Broadband Smartphone Digital Divide Company 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Without revenue the company will go away. Or the company will have to start charging for the software. Or it will raise a bunch of venture capital to support its “free” offering for a while, and then the company will get acquired and the product will go away. And “free” doesn’t last. Um, they do.)

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

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 83

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. That led them to see the potential for a statewide solution.

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Broadband Chromebook Accessibility Mobility 82

Hack Education

DECEMBER 20, 2016

This comes as the majority of students in the US public school system are now students of color. times more likely to be referred to law enforcement than white students. ” Money and data – they’re intertwined for technology companies – are monopolized in a handful of corporate giants.

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Technology Education Pearson Company 40

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 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. Thank you. 0:58 Hello, welcome everyone. 25:05 Thank you.

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Survey Data Report E-rate 52

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 7, 2023

Sessions will showcase techniques from Lightspeed Systems experts and include time for Q&A. IT Leaders & Decision Makers, Digital Learning and Instructional Technologists, IT Admins, Network Admins, IT Security, IT Infrastructure roles, School Counselors, Safety leaders, and SROs. Thank you. 0:58 Hello, welcome everyone.

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EdTech Survey Learning Data 52

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. Thank you. 0:58 Hello, welcome everyone. 25:05 Thank you.

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Survey Data Report E-rate 52

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 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. Thank you. 0:58 Hello, welcome everyone. 25:05 Thank you.

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Survey Data Report E-rate 52

Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2024

Referred to as AI-powered reading coaches, assistants or tutors, these tools use generative AI to provide learners with personalized reading practice, stories, feedback and support. And like many edtech tools, it’s common for these to use reward systems, such as giving learners the ability to collect badges or prizes as they progress.

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EdTech Company Digital Divide Trends 155

Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2023

For the last few years, the local government — with schools, the telecommunications company EPB of Chattanooga, and nonprofits — has run “HCS EdConnect,” a program through which schools give Chromebooks, tablets and free training on the skills needed to use smart technology and the modern internet system.

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Broadband Chromebook Accessibility Digital Divide 99