Digital Divide and Digital Learning

Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Recognized for Addressing Digital Divide During Pandemic

Digital Promise

MAY 28, 2021

Closing the digital divide became even more important last year as students without reliable internet access at home struggled to connect to their classes. Courses such as “Moving Forward with Hybrid Learning” and “Creating Digitally Inclusive and Accessible Learning Experiences” are aligned with Digital Promise micro-credentials.

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How can we close the digital divide?

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The report also offers ways that those digital divides can be mitigated. “We And divides in access to technologies remain a big problem, with students at wealthier schools and from more affluent families tending to have better internet connectivity and more reliable access to devices and digital learning materials, the report says.

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How Community Coalitions Are Bridging the Digital Divide

Digital Promise

AUGUST 25, 2020

Tackling the Digital Divide with Device Deployment in Kansas City. When schools closed in mid-March, Kansas City was confronted by the region’s deep digital divide. As districts shifted to digital learning in the spring, schools strived to ensure teaching and learning continued.

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The Universal Laptop Program Helping One State Narrow the Digital Divide

Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2021

As a result many states have reintroduced virtual and hybrid learning options as new COVID-19 cases continue to soar. And one, Mississippi, has made important strides in closing the digital divide through a pandemic response plan that took each school district’s unique needs and challenges into account.

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How to Achieve Powerful Digital Learning

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Bridging the Digital Learning Gap. Most districts have figured out how to temporarily narrow the digital divide by creating a patchwork of coverage achieved by distributing classroom devices, purchasing some new ones, and buying hotspots. Cohort 4 Teacher.

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Colleges Are Providing Tech to Students to Shrink the Digital Divide

Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2021

But administrators realized that the problem they were trying to treat—the digital divide—was less like a mild cut and more like a deep wound. And patching the gash between the technology haves and have-nots might require a more substantial remedy than a band-aid.

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Internet Connectivity & Its Impact on Closing the Digital Divide

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 29, 2023

An important issue in today’s digital learning-fueled K-12 educational environment is the concept of digital equity and closing the digital divide. Digital equity and closing the digital divide have risen to become a top priority for school district administrators across the country.

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How Can We Close the Digital Learning Gap This School Year?

Digital Promise

AUGUST 18, 2021

Last year, my predecessor, Karen Cator outlined ways in which we can finally close the Digital Learning Gap. Digital learning also strengthens each teacher’s ability to meet the needs of each student, regardless of whether they are in the classroom or at home.” appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Here’s How Colleges Should Help Close the Digital Divide in the COVID-Era

Edsurge

JULY 13, 2020

One key problem prevalent in many low-socioeconomic communities around the nation—like San Antonio, which now has the highest poverty rate of the country's 25 largest metro areas —is the digital divide. Together we can close the gap on the digital divide.

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Digital divide: Gap is narrowing, but how will schools maintain progress?

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Nationwide, significant progress has been made since March 2020 on closing the digital divide – the chasm between those K-12 learners who have access to reliable internet and computing devices at home and those who don’t. The post Digital divide: Gap is narrowing, but how will schools maintain progress?

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WANRack commits to closing the digital divide

Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Over the past eight years, WANRack has worked with schools and communities to close the digital divide and ensure students have access to digital learning in every classroom, every day. With the increasing use of technology as a tool for learning, students and teachers need more than basic connectivity.

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How our district is narrowing the digital divide

eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2018

The digital divide and the opportunity gap. At DeKalb County School District in Georgia, we set out to create a plan that narrows the digital divide our students are facing at school, in the community, and at home. have the opportunity to extend their learning day.

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Digital Equity as a Precursor to Successful Learning Outcomes

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Digital learning offers huge opportunity Digital learning unlocks a virtual (no pun intended) treasure chest of opportunity. With digital learning, teachers might consider each student’s abilities and cater learning plans and curriculum to offer personalized instruction.

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Is the digital divide entirely different from what we think it is?

eSchool News

APRIL 27, 2017

For a while now, there’s been a great deal of concern over the digital divide—the gap between students who have easy access to technology and those who don’t. The subtler, but no less harmful, digital divide is between the students who are empowered to be creators and problem solvers with technology, and those who aren’t.

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Savvas Learning Company Teams Up with EveryoneOn to Provide Free WiFi to 100 Families to Support Digital Learning at Home

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Savvas enables teachers to better connect with students by helping to close the digital divide. EveryoneOn.org is a nonprofit that works to connect low-income families to affordable Internet service, computers, and other digital resources. ABOUT SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY.

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Targeting the digital divide

eSchool News

MAY 13, 2016

This week, the digital divide is back in focus yet again. But there are some Google Fiber programs that might be well-positioned to tackle the digital divide. Read on for more: 3 Google Fiber programs that could help ease the digital divide. Digital divide hits small towns hard.

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Close the Digital Learning Gap: How One District Tackled Tech Disparity in the Classroom

Edsurge

JANUARY 20, 2020

In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. District leaders knew that something had to change, and it needed to happen fast. District leaders knew that something had to change, and it needed to happen fast.

Digital Learning

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How Offline-First Edtech Addresses Education Disparities Worldwide

Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

The nonprofit was founded in response to the global wildfire adoption of its first-generation learning platform, KA Lite , which provided offline access to Khan Academy videos and exercises. Even in this case, Kolibri gives agency to educators and organizations to use it in a way that makes sense for the particular learning environment.

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Digital divide hits small towns hard

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2016

Unfortunately, the digital divide is a very real barrier to success in our community,” said Audra Bluehouse, an English teacher at Hatch Valley High. “We Next page: What policymakers are doing to close the digital divide. In rural communities, the problem is even worse — only one in three can access the internet at home.

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3 Takeaways from the Inaugural Digital Learning Annual Conference

Education Superhighway

APRIL 10, 2019

Seven years ago, a wide-scale digital learning conference was unheard of because the majority of school districts across the country weren’t equipped with the infrastructure or technology to implement a robust digital curriculum. To keep the conversation going, join an upcoming #futureofschool Twitter chat.

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Is There Still Time to Build Equity into Virtual Reality Edtech?

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

A Digital Divide — Or Bridge? If the use of virtual reality in higher education grows without careful planning, it could make this digital divide even more severe. A virtual reality headset costs hundreds of dollars.

EdTech

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This Nonprofit Was Ready to Sunset. Now It’s Back — With a New Mission for Student Internet Access.

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

schools were connected to high-speed internet, a boon to digital learning. EducationSuperHighway created a tool to help schools identify students without internet access at home and, in the process, learned a lot more about the digital divide. But then—as we all know too well—the pandemic hit. “My million U.S.

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Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Report

3 Ways edtech can help education get back on track

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. The ability to solve problems teachers and students face is a critical factor edtech providers should consider when investing in digital learning tools.

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Verizon launches free trainings and tools to help educators navigate digital instruction

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Expansion of Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program to include additional student connectivity and teacher professional development for Title I schools. This new option under the Verizon Innovative Learning program will provide hotspots to students who need access the most so that their learning never stops.”.

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School Boards: 7 Steps to Supporting Digital Learning

Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

As digital learning transforms education across the country, how can board members ensure that their policies and budget decisions support digital learning opportunities and the robust infrastructure needed to support it? Learn more. Can teachers easily integrate digital learning initiatives?

Digital Learning

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Partnering Literacy and Technology to Improve One School

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 2, 2017

We have made great strides to level the technology playing field in education, but unfortunately the digital divide still exists between those who have the tools to research, learn and collaborate online at home, and those who don’t. 1 Further, there’s a second level digital divide 2 that’s emerging in the classroom.

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Education in the Era of COVID-19: Why Connection Matters

Digital Promise

MAY 27, 2020

With digital learning likely to stretch into the fall due to COVID-19, how can we ensure every student has equitable access to powerful learning opportunities? The crisis has shone a harsh light on the digital divide in the United States, surfacing thoughtful debate and long-overdue discussion around the equity gap.

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What keeps edtech leaders up at night?

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This emphasizes the digital divide’s persistent impact on education. Some more highlights: Acceleration of Ed Tech Trends: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of educational technology and the need for secure and effective digital learning environments.

EdTech

EdTech Digital Divide Policies Survey

Massachusetts is taking action to improve the digital divide in classrooms across the state

Education Superhighway

JANUARY 23, 2017

Since the initiative launched, EducationSuperHighway and our state partners have focused our efforts on ensuring that every student in Massachusetts gets the bandwidth necessary to support digital learning in the classroom. Last year, EducationSuperHighway delivered a comprehensive report on school connectivity across Massachusetts.

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Building Resilient Communities with Students at the Center

Digital Promise

AUGUST 28, 2020

Teachers across the region reported that students were more engaged and had higher attendance during digital learning due to the excitement of working with artists and other partners. As schools continue digital learning, and the demands and stresses on educators increase, Kendall sees educator supports like these as even more vital.

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School Boards: 7 Steps to Supporting Digital Learning

Education Superhighway

DECEMBER 13, 2018

As digital learning transforms education across the country, how can board members ensure that their policies and budget decisions support digital learning opportunities and the robust infrastructure needed to support it? Learn more. Can teachers easily integrate digital learning initiatives?

Digital Learning

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9 Ways to Enable Equitable Education in Your School

Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2022

Addressing the digital divide requires a human-centered approach In the early days of the pandemic, schools raced to provide devices and hotspots to students, responding to concerns over a widening digital divide. We must consider this same effect when introducing technology into the learning environment.

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What Keeps Edtech Leaders Up At Night?

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This emphasizes the digital divide’s persistent impact on education. Some more highlights: Acceleration of Ed Tech Trends: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of educational technology and the need for secure and effective digital learning environments.

EdTech

EdTech Digital Divide Policies Survey

Inclusive Innovation: Designing for Equity

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Thirty years after the World Wide Web provided a gateway for the world to access information, connect, and learn, we are still facing a digital divide that has contributed to a continually expanding digital learning gap. Why hasn’t innovation in teaching and learning cascaded to underserved populations?

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Digital Divide Policies Outcomes Report

Responding to COVID-19: How Are the Children?

Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2020

Organizations and coalitions including Learning Keeps Going , Tech for Learners , Google , and Digital Promise have also compiled lists of resources from various education organizations as well as available edtech products. Bridging The Digital Divide.

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Where does blended learning fit in post-pandemic classrooms?

eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As stated in the white paper, “issues such as underfunding, understaffing, the digital divide and the impacts of the pandemic have set the stage for an ambitious revival.” The white paper, released under the brand ClassVR, Avantis’ award-winning all-in-one VR/AR headsets for schools, is available for download at [link].

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Majority of districts now meet FCC’s school internet connectivity goal

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The latest statistics come from Connected Nation’s (CN) Connect K-12 Program’s 2023 Report on School Connectivity , released in collaboration with Funds For Learning (FFL). Why students should have internet access at home When it comes to digital equity , U.S. Key points: U.S. Do all students have access to the internet?

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Not Just Classroom Supplies: Teachers Also Buy Edtech With Their Own Money

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In education technology, a litany of surveys published this decade have touted the growing adoption of digital learning tools. The bird’s-eye results: 65 percent of teachers say they use digital learning tools every day; 87 percent report using them at least a few days each week. A different ‘digital divide’ has emerged.

EdTech

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Rural Broadband Month: Encouraging Equal Access to Digital Learning

Education Superhighway

AUGUST 1, 2017

The meeting will address policies aimed to bridge the digital divide. The post Rural Broadband Month: Encouraging Equal Access to Digital Learning appeared first on EducationSuperHighway. Our resources can help get better deals with vendors. Tune in to the FCC’s Open Commission Meeting on August 3, 2017.

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Q&A: Kim Buryanek on Bringing Digital Equity into Classrooms

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

To make the best use of the technology, and to try to give every student a comparable digital learning experience, teachers need professional development, says Kim Buryanek, associate superintendent of Sioux City Community School District in Iowa. EDTECH: What challenges related to digital equity are you facing in your district?

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5 Ideas to Improve Rural Education in America

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 24, 2017

This digital divide and poverty create unique challenges. She is an NASSP Digital Principal, and was a featured panelist & Principal of 1st rural school featured @ Digital Learning Day Live! Rural education has a significant majority of perpetually impoverished counties in America. Listen Now. Listen on iTunes.

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How Augmented Reality Fosters Student Curiosity and Collaboration

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Recently, EdSurge spoke to Brantley about her experiences using McGraw Hill AR , a free app created by McGraw Hill in partnership with Verizon for Verizon Innovative Learning , an educational initiative that seeks to help bridge the digital divide with a goal of providing digital skills training to 10 million students by 2030.

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Rural Broadband Month: Encouraging Equal Access to Digital Learning

Education Superhighway

AUGUST 1, 2017

The meeting will address policies aimed to bridge the digital divide. The post Rural Broadband Month: Encouraging Equal Access to Digital Learning appeared first on EducationSuperHighway. Our resources can help get better deals with vendors. Tune in to the FCC’s Open Commission Meeting on August 3, 2017.

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Why Hidden Artificial Intelligence Features Make Such an Impact in Education

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2023

The school is not only getting advanced devices powered by our latest processor technology and access to connectivity—many of these schools don't even have WiFi available—but also introduced to curriculum teacher training and assessment elements to model the embracing of digital learning that can occur.

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Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Recognized for Addressing Digital Divide During Pandemic

How can we close the digital divide?

Trending Sources

How Community Coalitions Are Bridging the Digital Divide

The Universal Laptop Program Helping One State Narrow the Digital Divide

How to Achieve Powerful Digital Learning

Colleges Are Providing Tech to Students to Shrink the Digital Divide

Internet Connectivity & Its Impact on Closing the Digital Divide

How Can We Close the Digital Learning Gap This School Year?

Here’s How Colleges Should Help Close the Digital Divide in the COVID-Era

Digital divide: Gap is narrowing, but how will schools maintain progress?

WANRack commits to closing the digital divide

How our district is narrowing the digital divide

Digital Equity as a Precursor to Successful Learning Outcomes

Is the digital divide entirely different from what we think it is?

Savvas Learning Company Teams Up with EveryoneOn to Provide Free WiFi to 100 Families to Support Digital Learning at Home

Targeting the digital divide

Close the Digital Learning Gap: How One District Tackled Tech Disparity in the Classroom

How Offline-First Edtech Addresses Education Disparities Worldwide

Digital divide hits small towns hard

3 Takeaways from the Inaugural Digital Learning Annual Conference

Is There Still Time to Build Equity into Virtual Reality Edtech?

This Nonprofit Was Ready to Sunset. Now It’s Back — With a New Mission for Student Internet Access.

3 Ways edtech can help education get back on track

Verizon launches free trainings and tools to help educators navigate digital instruction

School Boards: 7 Steps to Supporting Digital Learning

Partnering Literacy and Technology to Improve One School

Education in the Era of COVID-19: Why Connection Matters

What keeps edtech leaders up at night?

Massachusetts is taking action to improve the digital divide in classrooms across the state

Building Resilient Communities with Students at the Center

School Boards: 7 Steps to Supporting Digital Learning

9 Ways to Enable Equitable Education in Your School

What Keeps Edtech Leaders Up At Night?

Inclusive Innovation: Designing for Equity

Responding to COVID-19: How Are the Children?

Where does blended learning fit in post-pandemic classrooms?

Majority of districts now meet FCC’s school internet connectivity goal

Not Just Classroom Supplies: Teachers Also Buy Edtech With Their Own Money

Rural Broadband Month: Encouraging Equal Access to Digital Learning

Q&A: Kim Buryanek on Bringing Digital Equity into Classrooms

5 Ideas to Improve Rural Education in America

How Augmented Reality Fosters Student Curiosity and Collaboration

Rural Broadband Month: Encouraging Equal Access to Digital Learning

Why Hidden Artificial Intelligence Features Make Such an Impact in Education

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