Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

By supporting schools in low-incomes areas and helping them access high-quality learning technology, the program aims to increase equity and close the digital divide in education. After a successful first year working with Breakthrough, Verizon was looking for a district to serve as its inaugural 5G-enabled education site.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

This summer, educators need to get some rest so that we can be our best. As I look ahead to this summer and listen to educators, here are 21 hot topics that I think we should consider including in our summer PD. We have to relate to educate. Student Mental Health (Including Anxiety and Depression).

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 8, 2024

This form of learning has been propagated mainly post-pandemic as it helped students and readers make the most of personalized and engaging learning experiences. By integrating technology into education, students benefit from interactive activities and multimedia content that enhance their understanding and participation.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 15, 2020

Supporting Students and Families. Unfortunately, school closures have meant a step backward for many when it comes to the digital divide. For underserved students and rural communities, the impact is even greater. Findley educators and staff distribute food and supplies to families. They know I’m here!”.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 13, 2020

The recent school closures due to COVID-19 mean that most students will not be returning to the classroom for several months. This situation has sparked a lot of conversation across the education landscape about how student learning will be impacted. Digital Divides and the COVID Slide. Unequally.”

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 27, 2016

There is a great deal of evidence to make educators reflect upon their use of technology. Even countries which have invested heavily in information and communication technologies (ICT) for education have seen no noticeable improvement in their performances in PISA results for reading, mathematics, or science." Nor should it!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. This begs the question: What’s next for education? What are the projections for edtech?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

education system. It will provide more support for students who are struggling in the online environment, it will take some of the burden off of the teachers, and it will help schools support educational equity by creating greater access to services that previously were only available to families that could afford it. –

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eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2015

would support pilot initiatives that increase student access to digital resources, increase student, parent, and educator engagement, and improve students’ chances to participate in new learning models. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.), Next page: More actions to expand out-of-school internet access.

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eSpark

APRIL 12, 2022

Successful tech pilots enhance learning, build excitement around new initiatives, and subject classroom technology to rigorous, data-based testing. Some products are simply designed to increase student engagement and joy. The size of your pilot will be informed by the size of the student population you eventually hope to serve.

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Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Lack of high-speed Internet prevents teachers and students from taking full advantage of the transformational power of digital learning and leaves millions of kids on the wrong side of the digital divide. This means that Georgia’s students will no longer be trying to learn tomorrow’s skills with yesterday’s tools.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. This begs the question: What’s next for education? What are the projections for edtech?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation.

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Mistakengoal.com

JUNE 25, 2014

Two weeks ago, I defended my dissertation NON-RESPONSE BIAS ON WEB-BASED SURVEYS AS INFLUENCED BY THE DIGITAL DIVIDE AND PARTICIPATION GAP. I worry that the data are too old – Internet access and use data collected in 2010 – to be publishable. I’m not sure what my next steps will be.

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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. Sheryl Abshire, Ph.D., Cynthia Schultz, Esq.

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Educator Innovator

APRIL 27, 2015

Take a beat from Castle Hill Middle School students, who are taking the reins to create change with a school-wide Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) project. It may be a buzz phrase in some areas of the education world, but what does the real-life application of student agency and inquiry look like?

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eSpark

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Successful tech pilots enhance learning, build excitement around new initiatives, and subject classroom technology to rigorous, data-based testing. Some products are simply designed to increase student engagement and joy. The size of your pilot will be informed by the size of the student population you eventually hope to serve.

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Edsurge

JUNE 15, 2022

Using these tools, schools can filter web content; monitor students’ search engine queries and browsing history; view students’ emails, messages and social media content; and/or view their screens in real-time. It also raises potential concerns that the data collected through the activity monitoring will be used out of context.

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Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Equipping Teachers to Manage Academic Honesty in the Classroom Academic integrity is a foundational tenant of education; it always has been, and it always will be. As such, academic dishonesty—student “cheating,” for example—has always proven a pain in the arse for educators.

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Evelyn Learning

AUGUST 22, 2023

Hello esteemed educators and industry leaders, This month, our deep dive explores the pressing challenges facing the U.S. education system. Together, let’s understand these issues and deliberate on solutions to pave a transformative path for our students. Stat Spotlight : Research indicates that teachers in the U.S.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: As tech tools spread through classrooms, teaching and learning evolve Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover The Impact of Technology on Education The technological impacts on K-12 education are profound and transformative, reshaping traditional teaching paradigms. What impact does technology have on education?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: Digital tools are powering a new era of K-12 learning Still, challenges remain–among them, equity and access Stay up to date on the latest trends about learning in the digital age In today’s digital age, learning has gone through a profound transformation, reshaping traditional educational models.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

As we closed the door on 2022 , we approached 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole. Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by the pandemic, present hurdles for all students–especially underrepresented students groups who were already at a disadvantage.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 6th most-read story focuses on the predictions educators and industry experts made for learning in 2022.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2016

According to our principal, roughly 75 percent of Fern Creek students are considered “gap” kids under Kentucky’s definition — students who belong to groups that, on average, have historically performed below achievement goals. More than half of our gap students scored at the novice (lowest) level on last year’s 10th-grade reading exam.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

For the past ten years, I have written a lengthy year-end series, documenting some of the dominant narratives and trends in education technology. Oh yes, I’m sure you can come up with some rousing successes and some triumphant moments that made you thrilled about the 2010s and that give you hope for “the future of education.”

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