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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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2021

Both iD Tech and Emeritus share the belief that such offerings will only continue to grow in interest, and we are confident that we can open access for people everywhere to our courses and instructors.”. Course topics include coding, 3D modeling, artificial intelligence, robotics, and game design. About Emeritus.

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STEM Company Robotics Digital Divide 73

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

Safely getting back to the classroom requires many new precautions, and in 2021, innovations in technology such as digital signage software and content management will play a major role. Justin Reilly, CEO, Impero Software. John Wheeler, CEO, Vernier Software & Technology.

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 3, 2023

Technology, of course, is dependent on humans creating it. As a result, generative AI can produce a wide variety of new content, including images, videos, music, speech, text, software code and product designs. While sometimes feared, technology is often a perfect match for us humans. How Does Generative AI Work?

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Education Data Training Digital Divide 52

TeacherCast

JANUARY 1, 2016

The company has developed a number of sophisticated software programs and mobile apps designed to encourage greater customization in education. These venues range from MOOCs (free massive online open courses) to traditional brick-and-mortar public schools. Possibly that situation will change permanently in 2016.

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Technology LMS Classroom Trends 68

Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

I dislike fraudulent courses. Tagged on: July 21, 2017 Technology is transforming what happens when a child goes to school | The Economist → Reformers are using new software to “personalise” learning: How well the model will work when it spreads is unclear. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

Most session tend to focus on new apps or software over deep dives into pedagogy and building better relationships. But when was the last time you hear someone talk about racism or digital equity? And as a person interested in digital equity, I had a chance to connect experts who were national leaders on the digital divide.

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Conference EdTech Digital Divide Personal Learning Network 159

eSpark

JULY 11, 2016

Over the course of the week, three themes dominated the conversation. Successful classroom technology should challenge and support every type of learner without widening the digital divide that’s often found in low-income and rural districts. Working Towards Equity with Edtech. Keeping it simple.

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EdTech Digital Divide Education Future Ready 52

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 17, 2016

In our 21 st century digital economy, literacy is much more than a mastery of the English language. As the new literacy of our time, computer science can no longer be treated as an extracurricular or elective course. It requires fluency in computer science.

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Digital Divide STEM Game-Based Learning Training 40

eSpark

JULY 11, 2016

Over the course of the week, three themes dominated the conversation. Successful classroom technology should challenge and support every type of learner without widening the digital divide that’s often found in low-income and rural districts. Working Towards Equity with Edtech. Keeping in simple.

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EdTech Digital Divide Education Future Ready 40

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. Yes, of course!” Credit: Photo courtesy of Katie Crook. Worsham pushed. Worsham said.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

But a few pioneering districts have shown that it’s possible, and Albemarle County has joined a nascent trend of districts trying to build their own bridges across the digital divide. Of course, towers, base stations and routers are nothing without a license to beam all that data through a sliver of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Blackboard 90

eSpark

APRIL 12, 2022

Before introducing new devices or software into your district, make sure that you’ve identified clear, actionable goals for your pilot program. Instead, plan multiple shorter sessions over the course of the school year. Take the guesswork out of new classroom tools and make sure that your district runs an organized and thorough pilot.

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Technology Classroom iPad EdTech 52

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

At the same time, smartphones, tablets and laptops can be used to access the school LMS , with the corresponding courses and learning materials, conduct research online for a school paper, check facts fast, make use of productivity tools, and even access educational apps. Myths No 3: BYOD will deepen the digital divide.

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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. This may include moving to a digital records management system that is FERPA and CJIS compliant such as what we have done with Scribbles Software.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

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. Students: General short answers: What tools, software, and technology seemed to be important? What tools, software, and technology not available could have been useful?

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Educator Innovator

MARCH 7, 2014

Enabling users to combine text with images and narration, the software has the potential to help boost literacy skills and appeal to diverse learning styles. Without adequate broadband, of course, even the latest or most promising digital tools are useless.

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Broadband E-rate Digital Divide Survey 41

Saving Socrates

AUGUST 28, 2013

I also have required them to go through the standards and make sure they hit all necessary ones over the course of the year. I highly suggest this piece of software and believe it will simply the process for teachers of selecting which standards go with which unit and making sure all standards are hit.

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Common Core Technology Digital Divide Assessment 40

Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Secondly, utilize edtech solutions like Lightspeed Digital Insight to learn when data privacy terms and conditions are changed. A final consideration is the impact of AI on the ‘digital divide’ and digital equity. Simply, the digital divide, a digital inequity, places too many students at a distinct disadvantage.

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Student Data Privacy Digital Divide Guidelines Policies 69

The Daring Librarian

DECEMBER 11, 2010

Through “scanning” the code by way of photographing it, and installing a a FREE APP or simple piece of software to your smartphone, anyone can access the information behind the QR which might contain images, easily launched website links, and text.

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Libraries Classroom Smartphone Wiki 74

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

AIR works with local communities to address this detriment through an integrated development programs that provide low-cost refurbished computers with relevant open source educational software, support and teacher training directed at schools and community centers especially in less privileged areas where the digital divide is at its greatest.

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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. This may include moving to a digital records management system that is FERPA and CJIS compliant such as what we have done with Scribbles Software.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

eSpark

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Before introducing new devices or software into your district, make sure that you’ve identified clear, actionable goals for your pilot program. Instead, plan multiple shorter sessions over the course of the school year. Set your goals early on. Base the size of your pilot on the size of your district. Provide ongoing PD.

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Technology iPad eBook Blended Learning 40

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.

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Digital Divide Education Accessibility Training 170

MindShift

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

But, given the level of need, and the growth of ELL populations in schools, is the ed-tech industry at large doing enough to address this aspect of the digital divide? Of course, teachers can find a bevy of consumer- and traveler-focused language-learning apps and programs available. The Complexities of Teaching ELLs.

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Industry Tools Digital Divide Resources 28

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The flipside, of course, is the potential for generative AI to introduce new learning gaps, as well as burdensome challenges for educators. One more conspicuous threat of generative AI is its ability to exacerbate the digital divide. It will further erode digital equity throughout a district. What is generative AI?

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Digital Divide Data Accessibility Training 64

Connecting 2 the World

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

Designing for differences: Cultural issues in the design of www-based course-support sites. Crossing the digital divide safely and trustingly: How ecologies of learning scaffold the journey. A study of factors influencing students' perceived learning in a web-based course environment. Vingerhoets, J., & Moonen, J.

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Groups Outcomes Training Study 52

MindShift

DECEMBER 5, 2020

The digital divide is still big and complex. Lee at Brookings is working on a book about the digital divide, and she says it’s multidimensional. And the digital divide is about more than equipment. Here are five lessons learned so far: 1. “It’s very disappointing as well as concerning.”

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Digital Divide Learning Laptops Broadband 28

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Digital learning platforms have transformed the way lessons are delivered and consumed. Online courses, interactive multimedia content, and educational apps cater to diverse learning styles, allowing students to engage with the material at their own pace. These tools cater to diverse learning styles and provide interactive experiences.

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Trends Digital Divide EdTech Adaptive Learning 117

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Bridget Jones, Director of Client Support & Success, Scribbles Software With the combination of federal grants that came about due to the pandemic and the supply chain delays for equipment, many districts are just now getting the needed equipment, including here at Livonia Public Schools.

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EdTech Learning Industry Data 73

User Generated Education

JULY 7, 2016

She studied neuroscience to find out how to identify signs of sleepiness, took an online course to learn how to create the computer code that would recognize those signs. Open source software is software that can be freely used, changed, and shared (in modified or unmodified form) by anyone. Affordable Maker Technologies.

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Maker Movement Education STEM Software 150

User Generated Education

OCTOBER 16, 2015

She studied neuroscience to find out how to identify signs of sleepiness, took an online course to learn how to create the computer code that would recognize those signs. Open source software is software that can be freely used, changed, and shared (in modified or unmodified form) by anyone. Affordable Maker Technologies.

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Maker Movement STEM Education Software 120

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Technology tools for teaching and learning encompass a diverse array of digital resources designed to enhance educational experiences. Ranging from interactive software and multimedia platforms to online collaboration tools, these innovations empower educators to create dynamic, engaging lessons.

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Khan Academy Technology Tools LMS 57

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The pandemic highlighted the massive digital divide that exists between marginalized communities and affluent communities that enjoy well-established digital infrastructure. Schools had a crash course in greater instructional technology usage during the pandemic. –Jason Carroll, Chief Product Officer, Texthelp.

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EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 120

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2017

Greeley offers a lens into how wide the digital divide in the US has become, how much it is contributing to a two-tiered society, and, perhaps most important, whether it can be bridged – something that will be crucial to keeping the country competitive in the global economy of tomorrow. Sign up for our Blended Learning newsletter.

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Laptops Digital Divide Software Blended Learning 40

Hack Education

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Via Techcrunch : “ Holberton gets backing from more industry executives as it looks to scale its software engineering school.” Now he’s launching a new company – and of course it’s ed-tech. “Higher Education, Digital Divides , and a Balkanized Internet” by Bryan Alexander.

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MOOC Education Company Coursera 47

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Or the company will have to start charging for the software. The implication, according to one NYT article : “the digital gap between rich and poor kids is not what we expected.” The real digital divide, this article contends, is not that affluent children have access to better and faster technologies. (Um, Um, they do.)

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