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The Universal Laptop Program Helping One State Narrow the Digital Divide

Edsurge

As a result many states have reintroduced virtual and hybrid learning options as new COVID-19 cases continue to soar. And one, Mississippi, has made important strides in closing the digital divide through a pandemic response plan that took each school district’s unique needs and challenges into account.

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Smarter Classrooms for Today and Tomorrow

eSchool News

Learning management systems (LMS) that facilitate online content delivery, assignments, and grading. Video conferencing that connects students and educators globally for virtual lectures, discussions, and guest speakers. Classroom response systems for instant feedback and engagement through quizzes, polls, and surveys.

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Partnering Literacy and Technology to Improve One School

Digital Promise

Video Courtesy of Redwood City School District. We have made great strides to level the technology playing field in education, but unfortunately the digital divide still exists between those who have the tools to research, learn and collaborate online at home, and those who don’t. About the Literacy Initiative.

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Verizon launches free trainings and tools to help educators navigate digital instruction

eSchool News

Expansion of Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program to include additional student connectivity and teacher professional development for Title I schools. This new option under the Verizon Innovative Learning program will provide hotspots to students who need access the most so that their learning never stops.”.

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Vote for Digital Promise’s SXSW and SXSW EDU 2018 Session Ideas

Digital Promise

Every day at Digital Promise, we work with leading educators, researchers, and developers across the country to help close the Digital Learning Gap and improve learning for all. Advances in technology and hardware have reinvigorated interest and experimentation in immersive video. Can Students Create VR?

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29 K-12 edtech predictions for 2021

eSchool News

I believe there will be a continued push toward bringing SEL to the forefront alongside core academic subjects, and to prioritize providing SEL in a distance learning environment. There is also a growing need for quality SEL data to ensure that educators are serving students’ SEL needs. Jeff Rubenstein, VP Product Strategy, Kaltura.

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Lightspeed Learning Lab – Edtech Best Practices for a Smooth Return to School

Lightspeed Systems

Lightspeed Learning Lab – Edtech Best Practices for a Smooth Return to School You’re working tirelessly to ensure a smooth transition back-to-school and your edtech ecosystem plays a big role. 2:38 We know that the Digital Learning Divide refers to inequitable access to technology and digital resources for learning.

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