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

The Hechinger Report

School officials in the seaside town scrambled to purchase enough devices for all their students to learn online last year after the pandemic hurtled kids out of buildings. There’s a simmering sense of anticipation about how far educators have come with technology, and its potential to enhance student learning.

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3 Ways edtech can help education get back on track

Neo LMS

By leveraging e-learning and other strategies, edtech can help teachers and students get back to the classroom without facing many difficulties. Prioritize PD to support remote, hybrid, and in-person learning. Last year, teachers worldwide were doubtful about the effectiveness of online learning, and it’s understandable.

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3 Takeaways from the Inaugural Digital Learning Annual Conference

Education Superhighway

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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What keeps edtech leaders up at night?

eSchool News

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.

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What Keeps Edtech Leaders Up At Night?

eSchool News

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.

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

eSchool News

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). Access to technology , especially technology and tools powered by the internet, is essential for learning. Key points: U.S.

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9 Ways to Enable Equitable Education in Your School

Edsurge

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.