The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2017

For years policymakers have fretted about the “digital divide,” that poor students are less likely to have computers and high-speed internet at home than rich students. “We have closed certain aspects of the digital divide,” said Michael Robb, research director for Common Sense.

Digital Divide 61

Digital Divide Technology Survey Smartphone 61

eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2022

PRWEB) JANUARY 13, 2022 — Kajeet® , a leading provider of IoT connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, reliable and controlled internet connectivity to nearly 3,000 customers, today announced the launch of its 2022 Homework Gap Grant Program. MCLEAN, VA. Neal, chairman, CEO and founder of Kajeet. and Canada.

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Libraries Digital Divide Broadband Software 92

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Smart K-12 learning in the digital age represents a paradigm shift in education, leveraging technology to enhance and personalize the learning experience for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. In this model, the importance of learning in the digital age is emphasized.

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Digital Divide Learning Digital Learning Adaptive Learning 94

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

However, implementing BOYD in schools also presents some challenges such as data security, digital divide, and compatibility issues. This can lead to a digital divide which could end up hindering learning opportunities for certain students. BYOD poses serious problems with data security.

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BYOD Digital Divide Education Guidelines 100

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The integration of interactive whiteboards, tablets, and educational software in classrooms has made learning more dynamic and engaging. These adaptable and personalized digital learning resources are proving invaluable as the nation seeks to get students back on track after several years of online and hybrid learning.

Trends 104

Trends Digital Divide EdTech Adaptive Learning 104

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

We are extraordinarily proud of the Digital Equity module, as it unlocks visibility into students’ internet access and device health outside of school with real-time data districts can’t find elsewhere. Most importantly, they empower all students to excel!”

Digital Divide 52

Digital Divide Broadband EdTech Guidelines 52

eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2022

The goal of the partnership is to help transform the future of education by: Connecting the unconnected students and communities with high-quality wireless Internet and Close the Digital Divide once and for all. To learn more about Kajeet Private 5G, visit Kajeet Private 5G Platform. About Kajeet.

Digital Divide 86

Digital Divide Google Broadband Chromebook 86

eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2022

(PRWEB) JUNE 23, 2022 — Kajeet® , a leading provider of wireless connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver secure, reliable and managed IoT solutions to over 3,000 businesses, schools and districts, and state and local governments, today announced the 22 recipients of its 2022 Homework Gap Grant.

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Broadband Digital Divide Chromebook Libraries 91

Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Teachers and other stakeholders should also have considerable input into ethical considerations like student data privacy, potential bias, and misinformation associated with AI tools. Ensure Student Data Privacy and Digital Equity Expand the dialogue regarding AI applications to beyond what happens in the classroom.

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Student Data Privacy Digital Divide Guidelines Policies 69

Edsurge

MAY 29, 2020

But a staggering number of families lack access to the digital tools required for learning at home. Unfortunately, for many schools and districts, the need for digital services and software to support basic communication between teachers, parents and students across the digital divide is one that is often overlooked and underfunded.

Digital Divide 108

Digital Divide Broadband Software Smartphone 108

eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2022

8, 2022 — Kajeet ®, a leading provider of IoT connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, reliable and controlled internet connectivity to nearly 3,000 customers, today announced the appointment of Chris Felix to the newly created role of vice president of sales within its education business. MCLEAN, VA. —

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Industry Digital Divide Mobility Education 67

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. What accounts for the low reported usage of other edtech software? “My Here is the full report.)

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Report Survey LMS Digital Divide 216

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

To support digital inclusion, Kajeet will provide one year of free internet connectivity hardware and patented Kajeet® managed service to equity-focused organizations. Guided by the belief that internet access has become a basic human right, Kajeet’s 2021 Digital Inclusion Grant seeks to support an equitable future for all individuals. “We

Digital Divide 62

Digital Divide Broadband Mobility Software 62

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2021

April 21, 2021 – Kajeet ®, a leading provider of mobile IoT connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, reliable and controlled internet connectivity to students, enterprises, state and local governments and IoT solution providers, announced today its global expansion into the U.K. McLean, Va. About Kajeet.

Digital Divide 62

Digital Divide Mobility Software Chromebook 62

EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2018

The best security measures are in place, too — content filtering, data privacy and more. Like other K–12 school districts around the country, you’re closing the digital divide — making sure your students have access to technology that paves the way for their future successes. Do the same for apps and software.

Digital Divide 186

Digital Divide Social Media Chromebook Laptops 186

The Hechinger Report

JULY 27, 2020

This early report represents a 19 percent response rate so far and includes data from nearly 500 districts across 49 states and covers a wide range of both urban and rural regions. When researchers diced the survey data up by income, they discovered less than a half hour difference in school time between low- and high-income districts.

Survey 113

Survey Digital Divide Laptops Data 113

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.

Technology 167

Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 167

eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

October 1, 2021– Kajeet ® , a leading provider of wireless connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe and controlled internet access, today announced it has expanded its relationship with UScellular , making it the first carrier enabled to sell Kajeet’s solutions directly. MCLEAN, Va. About Kajeet.

Education 52

Education Digital Divide Software Broadband 52

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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LMS Digital Divide Blended Learning Survey 217

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

A different ‘digital divide’ has emerged. The “digital divide” in education technology often refers to concerns over whether those from underprivileged backgrounds have access to instructional software and tools. But as the usage and positive perception of digital learning tools grow in U.S.

EdTech 137

EdTech Survey Digital Divide Classroom 137

eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2022

Kajeet Private 5G is a complete solution that includes the seamless integration of all the hardware, software and services customers need to build and own private wireless networks. MCLEAN, VA. To learn more about Kajeet Private 5G, visit Kajeet Private 5G Platform.

Broadband 60

Broadband Software Digital Divide Industry 60

Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

Education Department is asking schools and districts to take measures to protect data and reinforce IT systems, and if any schools were victimized, to contact the agency’s Privacy Technical Assistance Center for help. Windows IT Pro → For most organizations, data breaches are foreign territory.

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Software Data 150

Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

“I’m slightly wary of building a Google data profile of a young child,” says @ashleyrcarman @verge [link]. Tagged on: March 19, 2017 The Top 10: Student Privacy News (Feb-March 2017) | Future of Privacy Forum → If you care about student data privacy, worth the read and worth signing up for the email newsletter.

EdTech 170

EdTech Chromebook Laptops iPad 170

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

He then put their raw responses into a software program, and was astounded to find that the most frequently mentioned word was “irrelevant.”. Students were then challenged to develop presentations that delved deep into the data and recommending actions within both their local as well as global communities.

Learning 150

Learning Digital Divide Case Study Personalized Learning 150

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

He then put their raw responses into a software program, and was astounded to find that the most frequently mentioned word was “irrelevant.”. Students were then challenged to develop presentations that delved deep into the data and recommending actions within both their local as well as global communities.

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Learning Digital Divide Case Study Personalized Learning 150

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 23, 2012

In addition to using Yahoo doodle, he began writing quiz software in 2006. Khan Academy’s new features provide powerful data on growth and achievement that teachers can utilize to modify instruction. The catalyst for Khan Academy began some years ago with a Yahoo doodle Sal developed to help a family member with her struggles in math.

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Khan Academy Flipped Classroom Digital Divide Common Core 273

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 27, 2016

Here is an excerpt: " Schools have yet to take advantage of the potential of technology in the classroom to tackle the digital divide and give every student the skills they need in today’s connected world, according to the first OECD PISA assessment of digital skills. The most glaring was the OECD Report that came out last fall.

Digital Divide 150

Digital Divide EdTech Data Examples 150

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 3, 2023

Generative AI learns from existing data to generate — at scale — new content that reflects the characteristics of the training data but does not repeat 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.

Education 52

Education Data Training Digital Divide 52

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. There is also a growing need for quality SEL data to ensure that educators are serving students’ SEL needs.

EdTech 141

EdTech Digital Divide Broadband PresenceLearning 141

Doug Levin

APRIL 2, 2017

Wish there were publicly available data to support this claim. Tagged on: April 2, 2017 Exclusive: Pisa data may be 'incomparable' | tes → Falls in Asian high-flyers' math scores could simply be down to switch to computer tests. Tagged on: March 30, 2017 Without Internet Privacy Rules, How Can I Protect My Data?

EdTech 150

EdTech Data Broadband Company 150

Doug Levin

APRIL 2, 2017

Wish there were publicly available data to support this claim. Tagged on: April 2, 2017 Exclusive: Pisa data may be 'incomparable' | tes → Falls in Asian high-flyers' math scores could simply be down to switch to computer tests. Tagged on: March 30, 2017 Without Internet Privacy Rules, How Can I Protect My Data?

EdTech 150

EdTech Data Broadband Company 150

Doug Levin

MARCH 26, 2017

Tagged on: March 25, 2017 Data breach disclosure 101: How to succeed after you've failed | Troy Hunt → Folks in edtech may want to bookmark this one. Tagged on: March 25, 2017 Cybersecurity Knowledge Quiz | Pew Research Center → This is not easy (though I did get 10/10). This is ALSO true for edtech.

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EdTech Symantec Facebook Data 170

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. On the down side, as the technology evolves it will also enable hackers to be more adept at infiltrating systems that store sensitive student data.

Trends 144

Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

Doug Levin

MARCH 26, 2017

Tagged on: March 25, 2017 Data breach disclosure 101: How to succeed after you've failed | Troy Hunt → Folks in edtech may want to bookmark this one. Tagged on: March 25, 2017 Cybersecurity Knowledge Quiz | Pew Research Center → This is not easy (though I did get 10/10). This is ALSO true for edtech.

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EdTech Symantec Facebook Data 150

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

That being said, if you’re using a piece of technology that’s free, it’s likely that your personal data is being sold to advertisers or at the very least hoarded as a potential asset (and used, for example, to develop some sort of feature or algorithm). It works well, that is, if you disregard student data privacy and security.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

— Russ Davis, Founder and CEO, SchoolStatus Districts will see the value in data-driven instructional coaching. We anticipate this will continue as more districts realize the benefits to both teachers and students of a data-driven coaching program. Data should drive these decisions. public schools.

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EdTech Learning Industry Data 70

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

5G promises reliability, lightning-fast speeds, and much higher data capacities. The pandemic highlighted the massive digital divide that exists between marginalized communities and affluent communities that enjoy well-established digital infrastructure. Access to interactive experiences, 3D drawings, site visits, etc.

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EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 114