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7 Shifts to Closing the Digital Divide

EdTechTeam

How can we close this digital divide? According to the US Department of Education , there are seven ways to help close the digital divide. Schuylerville uses the Units of Study Writer’s Workshop program and our students creating digital storybooks based on their narrative writing.

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Tips for Running an Accessible & Affordable Virtual Conference

The Innovative Educator

The Format Traditionally, at our conferences we have opening remarks, a keynote speaker, vendor floor, workshops all day, and at the end we have closing remarks and awards. What we eliminated: Keynotes & workshops On the chopping block were keynote speakers and workshops. We also eliminated workshops.

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What are the 8 trends in education technology that will have a major impact in 2024?

eSchool News

Additionally, cybersecurity education will gain prominence, addressing the importance of responsible digital citizenship. Lastly, ensuring equitable access to technology and addressing the digital divide will be paramount, reflecting a commitment to inclusive and accessible K-12 education technology in 2024.

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How Google Docs Improves Writing

Ask a Tech Teacher

The end result is a learning tool that is powerful, robust, scalable, and because it’s free, is the equitable solution to so many concerns over education’s digital divide. There is no easier tool to use in Writer’s Workshops. To be fair, MS Word has this also, but I’ve found it glitchy at best.

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PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Booking Info – Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations.