Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2020

When Americans see crisis we mobilize. We are thankful for those who broadcast the news and the broadband providers that have opened their networks, lifted data caps and fees, and promised not to discontinue service. Kill Data Caps and Overage Fees: The FCC should work with providers to eliminate data caps and overage fees.

Broadband 181

Broadband E-rate Data Accessibility 181

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The tool, called Connect K-12, will provide actionable internet speed and pricing information on K-12 broadband connectivity across America using publicly available data from the federal E-rate program. Related content: 3 findings about digital and mobile learning.

E-rate 82

E-rate Broadband Tools Mobile Learning 82

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

School districts, like every organization and person in the world, are concerned with keeping data private and secure,” Keith Krueger, CEO of CoSN, tells EdSurge. The recent data breach at San Diego Unified School District, which is estimated to have affected 500,000 current and former students, is one such example.

E-rate 123

E-rate Broadband Survey Data 123

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

When the unemployment rate spiked during the spring of 2020, jobs that required a college degree declined more than those that didn’t, and new college graduates were hit the hardest. Analyzing data from Burning Glass , Wharton professor Matthew Bidwel found a diminishing number of entry-level jobs requiring a degree.

Training 190

Training Company E-rate Software 190

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 2, 2018

In the previous posts on this topic our examination found that technology can and does help when it comes to improving completion rates , reducing tuition costs and helping universities to bridge the revenue gap. It seems that technical training is less relevant here than e-learning course design. Read more: Will AI replace teachers?

Secondary 300

Secondary LMS E-rate Dropout 300

Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2017

In many cases, the use of digital tools, platforms, and applications has helped to boost student engagement, grow pass rates, and increase retention. RCCC’s e-Text initiative has saved students up to 50 percent on the cost of their course materials, and has increased classroom engagement and retention. And it’s a good thing she did.

Data 60

Data E-rate Course Tablets 60

EdTech4Beginners

OCTOBER 10, 2022

According to studies over the years, STEM jobs are growing at a rate twice that of non-STEM jobs. citizens who obtain doctoral degrees in science and engineering (S&E) disciplines. The American Association of University Women International Fellowship. The program provides financial support to women who are not U.S.

STEM 186

STEM Adobe E-rate Study 186

Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

The federal Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted in 2000 and requires schools to have an internet safety policy in place to receive E-rate program discounts. Malicious sites steal online information, mine for data and install viruses, so it’s essential to filter out those related to phishing and malware.

Digital Citizenship 243

Digital Citizenship How To Internet Safety Hapara 243

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

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. Source: “Common Sense Census: Media Use by Kids Age Zero to Eight, 2020” Childrens’ access to mobile devices may be part of it.

Broadband 176

Broadband Report Video EdTech 176

eSpark

APRIL 13, 2022

Reflecting on his school's technology initiative, middle school principal Chris Hanson said , “(edtech) has made my life a lot easier when it comes to looking at the entire grade level of data… I can look and see exactly how long a student’s been stuck on a certain standard, how long they’ve been working on it, and if they’ve been stuck.

EdTech 52

EdTech E-rate Education Data 52

Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2015

“If you didn’t have Internet access outside of school, you could learn in my class, but boy would it be at a different pace and rate and difficulty,” he says. The funds will go toward purchasing MiFi devices, which provide mobile broadband access, so that 15 percent can connect at home for free.

Resources 120

Resources E-rate Broadband Digital Divide 120

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

They may intend to earn two years’ worth of general education credits at more affordable rates before transferring to a four-year college or university. But data shows these strategies don’t actually work for most of the people who enroll at community college.

Policies 167

Policies Course E-rate Examples 167

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

We were starting to [exceed] our bandwidth capacity… With our goals as a district to move towards mobile technology and online curriculum, we needed to begin focusing on [increasing bandwidth].” In order to allow districts to compare their options, EducationSuperHighway first needed to gather the data school leaders wanted.

Broadband 60

Broadband E-rate Tools Data 60

Linways Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

The latest innovations in ICTs (mobile tools, cloud solutions, etc.) The complete data on students’ progress including multiple-choice tests results, portfolios, works in progress, feedback from classroom performances, etc. can be collected at the desired rate, and compiled in the desired format.

Education 81

Education E-rate Mobility Assessment 81

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 10, 2022

She is certified through the IAPP as a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP), Privacy Management (CIPM), and US and EU Privacy Law (CIPP/US, CIPP/E) and as a Data Privacy Solutions Engineer through ISACA. Udall Professor of Law OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL Rebecca Tsosie is a Regents Professor at the James E.

Libraries 85

Libraries Conference Data E-rate 85

eSchool News

APRIL 1, 2016

In this week’s news: 7 things you need to know now about E-rate changes. A bigger annual cap isn’t the only recent change to the E-rate program. I can’t fit all of this week’s news stories here, though, so feel free to visit eSchoolNews.com and read up on other news you may have missed.

E-rate 40

E-rate Tablets Mobility Learning 40

Kitaboo on EdTech

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The rate at which technological advancements are taking place is beyond measure. The PDF format offers data encryption and is a safe data-sharing medium. E-publications enjoy a fair share of benefits, but the underside has several factors posing a threat to your book. Conclusion. REQUEST DEMO READ MORE. You May Also Like.

eBook 52

eBook Software E-rate Accessibility 52

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

Many times, the funding is not enough, and schools supplement from outside sources, including the E-Rate program. There are no cap limits, no throttle rates, and no chastising schools when they need extra bandwidth. Included in the new report and accompanying website are case studies of success stories. About the Presenters.

Broadband 41

Broadband Accessibility E-rate Mobility 41

Brainscape

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Mobile solutions are almost always the most efficient and convenient format for product knowledge training. Provide a lightning-fast point of reference: Finally, a simple, mobile resource for information and study containing all the relevant data points necessary to answer a prospect’s questions. You totally can!

Training 52

Training Study Company E-rate 52

eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2016

The network is funded in part by the E-Rate program and is designed in accordance with the Smart Education Networks by Design (SEND) Initiative through the Consortium of School Networking (CoSN).

E-rate 40

E-rate Broadband Smartphone Mobility 40

Kitaboo on EdTech

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Are you still looking for reasons to create e-textbooks for students? If you draw a comparison between the two, i.e., traditional textbooks and interactive textbooks, you will see that e-textbooks clearly fare better than regular textbooks. Meaning, data is stored on the cloud and can be updated anytime. REQUEST DEMO READ MORE.

eBook 64

eBook E-rate Libraries Software 64

TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 19, 2015

We’ve discussed before the logistics of how to teach with video games (especially for non-mobile games). Videos are probably a more effective way to introduce you to a game than some kind of app overview page with nebulous, consumer-driven ratings. Follow List. Embed List. E3 2008 - Fallout 3 Trailer. 0 likes. . 150% Difficulty.

Video 40

Video E-rate Learning Mobility 40

Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

Finally, somewhat for the sake of brevity, I have excluded consideration of the role of the E-rate (which is overseen by the Federal Communications Commission and not the U.S. National Educational Technology Trends Study: Local-Level Data Summary (SRI International, 2008). ” How would the program operate?

Policies 150

Policies Technology Program Evaluation Education 150

techlearning

AUGUST 30, 2018

Highlights from Tech&Learning’s Leadership Letter THE ROLE OF LEADERSHIP IN PROTECTING STUDENT DATA Every school district employee shares responsibility for protecting student data, but a leadership champion is needed to build and sustain a data privacy program.

Guidelines 40

Guidelines Student Data Privacy E-rate Data 40

Education Superhighway

DECEMBER 1, 2016

We were starting to [exceed] our bandwidth capacity… With our goals as a district to move towards mobile technology and online curriculum, we needed to begin focusing on [increasing bandwidth].”. Hering knew he needed help, but wasn’t sure where to start, so he began doing research.

Broadband 40

Broadband E-rate Mobility Data 40

techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

According to the most recent figures from Funds for Learning, E-Rate applicants nationwide requested almost $748 million in discounts against the purchase of just over $1 billion in Category Two products and services, which are detailed in this chart (right). Or are there mobile laptop/tablet stations?) ?

Chromebook 40

Chromebook E-rate BYOD Online Assessments 40

eSpark

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Reflecting on his school's technology initiative, middle school principal Chris Hanson said , “(edtech) has made my life a lot easier when it comes to looking at the entire grade level of data… I can look and see exactly how long a student’s been stuck on a certain standard, how long they’ve been working on it, and if they’ve been stuck.

EdTech 40

EdTech Education E-rate iPad 40

IT Bill

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

For the past several years the Horizon Report has listed mobile learning, in one form or another, as an emerging educational technology (e.g. mobile computing, mobile apps, social media, BYOD, mobile learning). Such media can be submitted to an e-portfolio or blog (e.g. affordances of mobile Web 2.0.

Smartphone 28

Smartphone Learning Mobility Social Media 28

Bryan Alexander

MARCH 5, 2016

Another persistent trend is challenges caused by growing user numbers and activites, including both generating and demanding more data, online behavior abuses, security threats, and challenges about accessibility. Possiblye the FCC will extend E-rate funding to poorer areas. Connectivity raises cost issues, too.

Trends 40

Trends LMS VLE Technology 40

NeverEndingSearch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

In a nutshell, CIPA requires that schools and libraries receiving E-Rate funding “block or filter Internet access to pictures that are: (a) obscene; (b) child pornography; or (c) harmful to minors (for computers that are accessed by minors).” Develop a toolkit for school leaders.

E-rate 40

E-rate Digital Citizenship Libraries Social Media 40

The Game Agency

AUGUST 29, 2019

Over the past decade, health care professionals have adopted game-based learning in volume, resulting in improved training and compliance rates, boosted patient care, and time and cost savings for clinical practices. ?. James Rosser Jr. This time crunch is especially evident in health care. Southern NHS Foundation in the U.K.

Industry 40

Industry Training Game-Based Learning Gamification 40

Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2015

In a sneak peek of the results from the forthcoming CoSN third annual E-Rate & Broadband Survey, which will be available by mid-October, the vast majority of U.S. Grundy Center Community Schools in Iowa is a great example of a district that has visualized its data around home infrastructure and access.

Broadband 40

Broadband Mobility E-rate Survey 40

Learning with 'e's

AUGUST 23, 2016

One recent disruptive innovation is mobile technology. Gadgets such as the Fitbit help users to track their calorie intake, monitor heart rate and capture several other key biometrics. Administrators will be cautious about 'privacy issues', and misuse and will express concerns about security of data. Unported License.

E-rate 28

E-rate Mobility Technology Data 28

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

In the meantime, they have been testing the reach and reliability of the Carters Mountain signal, while also creating the network’s backbone — burying 12 miles (of a planned 85 miles) of fiber-optic cable to ferry huge amounts of high-speed data between school-based transmitters, receivers and servers, and regional data hubs.

Broadband 97

Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Blackboard 97

Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2020

A self-taught programmer, he found on-and-off work building websites, managing social media and handling e-commerce for dental offices, toy shops and other clients. In July, Cachu started taking online classes during the day, learning skills and programming languages like R, which is often used in data analysis.

Training 104

Training Company Analysis E-rate 104

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Fed by our own uncertainties, occasional anecdotes, and sensational stories from the media, we ignore the data that overwhelmingly show that digital environments are no worse—and often better—than in-person environments.

Digital Learning 87

Digital Learning Technology Mobility E-rate 87

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 16, 2016

The last couple years have brought a renaissance in virtual guidance counseling—both new services and existing ones upping their game with mobile, social media and data analytics. It’s e-counseling 2.0. Besides editing Abdi’s essays and helping her navigate financial aid applications, Collins was a ready source of moral support.

E-rate 40

E-rate Training Advocacy Mobility 40