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6 Practical strategies for teaching across the digital divide

Neo LMS

Last week we discussed the digital divide , and today I thought we could explore some practical strategies that teachers, as individuals, can adopt in an effort to bridge the digital divide in their classrooms. 59% of teachers feel the digital tools they use frequently are effective. Making a spreadsheet.

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Path to Digital Equity: Why We Need to Address the Digital Divide with Solutions Around Adoption

Digital Promise

For many communities, there is a lack of existing relationships between public/private sectors and constituents, along with concerns about data privacy, hidden or unexpected fees, or future costs. Skills in digital use and digital literacy among learners and communities can support adoption.

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The Digital Divide Has Narrowed, But 12 Million Students Are Still Disconnected

Edsurge

As of December 2020, the number of students impacted by the digital divide has narrowed to 12 million. today, “the digital divide predated the coronavirus pandemic and will persist beyond it if stakeholders do not seize the moment,” they write. Affecting nearly one-third of K-12 students in the U.S. Money is an issue.

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How schools can help students overcome the digital divide

eSchool News

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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Biden announces $930M in grants to expand internet access, digital equity

eSchool News

Middle mile internet infrastructure carries large amounts of data over long distances, increases capacity to local networks, boosts network resiliency, lowers the cost of bringing high-speed Internet service to unconnected households, and helps connect unserved regions to the Internet backbone.

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Exploring the Pros and Cons of Technology in K-12 Education

EdTech4Beginners

What strategies can schools implement to reduce digital distractions in the classroom? Schools can adopt various strategies to decrease digital distractions in classrooms. Schools can use digital tools to augment learning purposefully rather than completely prohibiting devices.

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Integrating Generative AI into Schools

Lightspeed Systems

At the same time, you’ll learn strategies to overcome challenges such as preventing bias and plagiarism and bridging the digital divide. With this guide, IT, educators and administrators will gain strategies to: Establish clear guidelines and revise academic policies to include Generative AI use.