eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

However, the study also found that educators lack centralized resources and direct support necessary to successfully overcome barriers to the digital divide. Data shows multiple disconnects between what parents pointed to as actual barriers to broadband adoption versus what teachers perceived as parents’ barriers to adoption.

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Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2019

It’s time to close the digital divide and focus on making sure communities with broadband access have the skills and knowledge to take full advantage of the internet. The meetings around this legislation began as early as September 2018, according to Christine Fox, deputy executive director of SETDA. It's good stuff.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The annual report, now in its fourth and final iteration, includes findings on the nation’s progress toward meeting the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) bandwidth goal of 1 Mbps per student and combating a lack of internet access–and the effects of lack of internet access–for students. “A per megabit. org website.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

We have this huge digital divide that’s making it hard for [students] to get their education,” she said. David Silver, the director of education for the mayor’s office, said people talked about the digital divide, but there had never been enough energy to tackle it. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. “We

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eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2024

The CoSN Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity recognizes a district that is working to address digital equity, narrow the Homework Gap and ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. The rich data culture has positively affected attendance, student support and graduation rates.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

New 5G capabilities will come online, bringing easier, faster, anywhere, anytime connectivity to computing devices for K-12 and other industries like healthcare as they begin to augment traditional wireless solutions and help bridge the digital divide. New tools are needed in cybersecurity to fight AI attacks with AI protection.

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2020

Discussions focus on providing constructive—rather than critical—feedback to peers and instructors, and implementing digital best practices such as establishing daily checks-ins, setting well-defined agendas before each meeting, and clearly defining participation roles.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There do exist potential negative impacts, including issues like the digital divide, unequal access to resources, and concerns about screen time. The digital divide widens as some students lack access to essential devices and reliable internet connectivity, hindering their ability to fully participate in digital learning environments.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 17, 2021

While there are video and audio tools that help bridge the physical distance, your communications strategy needs to include cognizance of the digital divide and your students’ access to these tools. Read more: 6 Practical strategies for teaching across the digital divide.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

The digital divide in accessing learning and teaching tools and large gaps in teacher’s access to digital training are other areas of concern. Most importantly, they must embrace current and new products to meet the changing needs of users. Address new education challenges and changing needs. Conclusion.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2020

Educators are always looking for ways to meet the needs of English language learners in their school district. Their graduation rate of 67 percent falls behind that of non-ELLs, which was 85 percent in the 2015-2016 school year, the most recent data available from the U.S. After all, the number of ELLs entering U.S.

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Technology Digital Divide Data Meeting 195

EdTech Magazine

MAY 15, 2020

Educators are always looking for ways to meet the needs of English language learners in their school district. Their graduation rate of 67 percent falls behind that of non-ELLs, which was 85 percent in the 2015-2016 school year, the most recent data available from the U.S. After all, the number of ELLs entering U.S.

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Technology Digital Divide Data Meeting 195

EdTech Magazine

MAY 13, 2020

Educators are always looking for ways to meet the needs of English language learners in their school district. Their graduation rate of 67 percent falls behind that of non-ELLs, which was 85 percent in the 2015-2016 school year, the most recent data available from the U.S. After all, the number of ELLs entering U.S.

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Technology Digital Divide Data Meeting 195

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

With the ambitious goal of closing the digital divide, Congress approved and President Biden recently signed into law $65 billion for broadband infrastructure—the largest federal investment in history. Still, solving the digital divide will not in itself create digital equity. million households remain unconnected.

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Role of Big Data and Analytics Big Data and analytics play a pivotal role in modern education by offering deep insights into student learning patterns and performance. These tools help educators tailor their teaching methods and content to better meet students’ needs.

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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. They might also have their location data and IP address tracked without their knowledge.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Translation services, for example, need to meet every child’s needs, even for the least-spoken languages, like Farsi. Data can be your best friend, said Dr. Louters. Make sure to use several sources, including core achievement, programming, and engagement data. Knowing your gaps ensures more inclusive plans.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2020

Educators are always looking for ways to meet the needs of English language learners in their school district. Their graduation rate of 67 percent falls behind that of non-ELLs, which was 85 percent in the 2015-2016 school year, the most recent data available from the U.S. After all, the number of ELLs entering U.S.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

What follows are summaries of five of the ways they suggest improving online learning for all students, using data, evidence and research. Connect All Learners The most crucial issue to address is the digital divide. During these live meetings, the authors write, educators should pay attention to and support student well-being.

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Digital Promise

MAY 13, 2021

Highlights from the survey include: Keeping Up Academically and the Digital Divide : Eighty-two percent of teachers say it’s been difficult for their students to keep up academically during the pandemic, though only 45 percent of parents have the same concern for their own child. Digital Divide.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Digital literacy and coding education will be at the forefront, preparing students for a technology-driven future. Learning analytics will play a vital role, providing educators with valuable insights for data-driven decision-making. What has been a trend in education in recent years?

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 13, 2020

The study looked at data for over five million students in grades 3 through 8 who had taken NWEA’s MAP Growth assessments in 2017-2018. Leveraging data about summer learning loss, the researchers projected how COVID-19-related school closures could impact students across the country. Digital Divides and the COVID Slide.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 8, 2024

Teachers can customize lessons to meet individual student needs using data analytics. Online digital textbook platforms and interactive learning software like KITABOO offer a wide range of educational materials that encourage essential digital skills. Clear goals help tailor the approach to meet desired outcomes.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 12, 2024

Good teachers are finding ways to meet the learning needs of all of these diverse brains within the same classroom. Reliability measures the ability for a learning activity to meet its goals. As a final check for reliability, GenAI can be used for triangulating grading – ask it to evaluate student data against a rubric.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

I’ve also included courses from this blog post sponsor, Advancement Courses that meet the criteria for each topic. In her qualitative study, she found that when schools meet this challenge head-on, student achievement increased and behavioral challenges decreased. Social-Emotional Learning. We have to relate to educate.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

school districts—6,132, to be exact, representing about one-third of public K-12 students—do indeed meet the higher 1 Mbps standard. Connected Nation bases the analysis in its “Connect K-12 2020 Executive Summary” on FCC E-Rate application data for the 2020 federal fiscal year. In a new analysis , it finds that 47 percent of U.S.

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Broadband Report Video EdTech 171

Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

Baker’s experience was reflected in the results of a survey sent by BrightBytes, an education data company, from April to June 15. The data was then sent to Baker’s team at UPenn for analysis. Coordination between schools and parents can help to minimize simultaneous meetings,” suggest Bakers. Here is the full report.)

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 28, 2020

Data from the first three years of their programming in this area show greater educator engagement over time, a reported increased sense of efficacy in cultivating student-led learning environments, and increased participation from educators of color. Nakeyshia Kendall Founder, Mindcatcher.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2023

In the case of Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD), it was narrowing the digital access gap, landing it CoSN’s Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity. CCISD serves as a model for other nationwide communities seeking to narrow the digital divide. To date, it has been successful.

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Accessibility LMS Chromebook Digital Divide 83

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 30, 2020

As the Coronavirus has changed the landscape of education, I have become more and more aware of inequity and the digital divide. In my reflection, I have attempted to present ideas for all schools across the digital divide. What education can be delivered on cell phone hot spots… keeping limited data in mind?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Almost half of teachers report they have received no substantive training on data privacy, and only four in 10 parents say their schools discussed their data protection practices. Additional findings of note: Closing the Digital Divide While Protecting Privacy. Building Upon Promising Student Privacy Practices.

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Student Data Privacy Digital Divide Survey Data 68

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

That schools rely on the mega-rich to fund their digital learning at all—and that those funds could dry up at any time—illustrates some of the fundamental problems with K-12 technology spending: It is inconsistent, pieced together haphazardly, and as a result impacts student technology access in disproportionate ways.

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Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 173

Education Superhighway

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

20-25% of the digital divide is concentrated in affordable multi-dwelling units (MDUs). However, the first step in leveraging Free Apartment Wi-Fi to cost-effectively meet a state’s obligations for connecting households in MDUs is to ensure that the state has the correct list of MDUs that are unserved or underserved.

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Assessment Broadband Digital Divide Data 52

Digital Promise

JUNE 30, 2020

Careers in healthcare—especially nursing—are in demand, but there are not enough workers in Central Pennsylvania who are qualified to meet the demand. Program leaders had to partner with each other to ensure students were able to seamlessly transition between programs and services, and stay on track to meet their goals.

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Bryan Alexander

MARCH 3, 2020

The American Physical Society canceled its Colorado meeting. Due to rapidly escalating health concerns relating to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the 2020 APS March Meeting in Denver, CO, has been canceled. Please do not travel to Denver to attend the March Meeting. More information will follow shortly.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

She's recipient of the 2016 ISTE Emerging Leader Award, recognized as a PBS Digital Innovator, served as president of the Young Educator Network for ISTE, received the President's Volunteer Award in 2018, authored many books, The Canva Classroom, the Quiver Classroom, Teaching Land and a Barker Town. And she's @AmandaFoxSTEM on Twitter.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Data released at the end of the 2021-22 school year showed the district increased math scores by double digits in grades 3-8, outperforming pre-COVID levels. During a district board meeting, Ms. Johnston County district leaders made it a priority to find out where they were going wrong.

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