Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

But separate from that hype, virtual reality is already being used at colleges in ways that seem more mainstream, as a tool that has the potential to enhance teaching and learning. As the industry that develops VR grows, it will need workers who are trained in how to build and apply this technology.

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EdTech Digital Divide Training Smartphone 191

Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Access to high-quality education is widely recognized as a pivotal tool for alleviating poverty, mitigating the spread of disease and malnutrition, fostering children's overall welfare and empowering women. Closing global education gaps How is Learning Equality addressing the challenge of the digital divide and the 2.6

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EdTech Digital Divide Education Khan Academy 130

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. We knew we needed an affordable solution, not to mention the training for teachers to utilize it. What other tools help you engage with students?

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Digital Learning Digital Divide Classroom Learning 136

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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Digital Divide Technology Hapara Training 174

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 not let the flood of tech tools overshadow the necessary human element of education.

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Digital Divide Education Data Technology 166

ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The metaverse is a tool that blends experiences typically associated with either the virtual or physical worlds. It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities.

Learning 327

Learning Smartphone Accessibility Social Media 327

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

AR is also a powerful tool for visualizing complex concepts, allowing students to explore abstract ideas through interactive 3D representations. Heather Brantley, an instructional technologist and teacher at a Texas junior high school, recognizes the value of integrating augmented reality tools into her lessons.

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Digital Divide EdTech Smartphone Robotics 183

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.

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EdTech Survey Digital Divide Classroom 153

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. Don’t be afraid to fail.

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Laptops Education Digital Divide Smartphone 205

EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

ELI is a comprehensive three-year plan to close the digital divide and empower every learner through investment in technology?, The program allowed McClary to come together with senior leaders from both the school district and public charter schools, and he learned that both groups have the same challenge in realizing digital equity.

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Future Ready Digital Divide Digital Learning Broadband 130

Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Thus, there is a homework gap—the problem created when students who use digital learning in class can’t get online at home to finish up their schoolwork. This topic has gained some attention in recent years, as the mission to connect all U.S. schools to high-speed broadband nears completion. We have a lot of districts starting there.”

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Broadband Digital Divide Libraries Company 152

Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

Shifting practices regarding grades may inspire students to take risks and study for the sake of learning. Recognition that the digital divide prevents academic progress has prompted colleges to do more to connect students with tech tools. We need to start thinking more meaningfully about the future,” Fleming adds.

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Flipped Classroom Course Digital Divide Trends 207

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Key points: AI holds much promise for the future of education AI tools can offer personalization and targeted interventions Discover more about what AI in education holds for teaching and learning Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education with innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

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Education Adaptive Learning Personalized Learning Gamification 52

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Key points: AI is a powerful catalyst for enhancing teaching effectiveness in many ways AI augments teaching by offering real-time insights, and fostering PD Discover more about why AI in education is essential for learning Artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of education, ushering in a new era of innovation and transformation.

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Education Data Personalized Learning Adaptive Learning 52

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

There exist major gaps in teacher knowledge and the availability of curricular tools to support this type of learning. By integrating screen-free tools, children can design and create in all STEAM subjects by developing a child’s computational thinking. As the U.S. Kathy Isaacs, Regional Manager, 22Miles.

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EdTech Digital Divide Broadband PresenceLearning 138

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

School leaders “should be keenly aware that this is not just a one-time thing,” said Linda Darling-Hammond, president of the nonprofit Learning Policy Institute and of California’s State Board of Education. “If The Miami-Dade school district, for example, adopted a plan back in 2012 to close the digital divide.

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Digital Divide Laptops Accessibility Online Learning 121

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 143

Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Lack of high-speed Internet prevents teachers and students from taking full advantage of the transformational power of digital learning and leaves millions of kids on the wrong side of the digital divide. This means that Georgia’s students will no longer be trying to learn tomorrow’s skills with yesterday’s tools.

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Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Digital Learning 40

edWeb.net

JULY 26, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed and, in many ways, worsened the digital divide and other inequitable aspects of America’s education system. However, it also created opportunities to develop more equitable outcomes, based on the widespread switch to digital learning experiences and new education models. Conner, Ed.D.

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Technology Education Professional Learning Outcomes 65

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

Almost no district was truly ready to plunge into remote learning full time and with no end in sight. There is no one-size-fits-all remedy and no must-have suite of digital learning tools. But America’s persistent digital divide has greatly hampered efforts toward this goal. Inequity looms large.

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Learning Laptops Smartphone Accessibility 79

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

This quick move to emergency remote teaching has left educators scrambling to figure out how to use digital tools, online resources, and apps to continue their teaching at a distance. In fact, there are so many digital tools, apps, and online learning resources being shared, some educators are feeling overwhelmed.

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Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 217

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Teachers must be intentional at exploring ways online to ensure that assessment is formative and allows them to plan scaffolding for next steps in learning. Sometimes an LMS discussion will help and other times integrating with another tool can be beneficial. Perhaps a digital learning journal could be employed to promote reflection.

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Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Teachers and other stakeholders should also have considerable input into ethical considerations like student data privacy, potential bias, and misinformation associated with AI tools. For example, generative AI applications that reside beyond a paywall only exacerbate inequities in digital access.

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Student Data Privacy Digital Divide Guidelines Policies 69

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Or their latest crop of teachers needs training? More than Devices The “digital divide” was not quite a household term two years ago. technicians, programmers and technology coaches), network infrastructure, maintenance and—importantly—teacher training on how to effectively use all that new technology.

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Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 185

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

During the “ National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training (NCTET) Virtual Post-Inauguration Awards and Policy Panel ,” the presenters discussed the intersection of technology and education and what’s needed to create sustainable, equitable access to a 21st century education. Vrain Valley School District (CO).

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System Digital Divide E-rate Education 54

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2023

To meet this challenge, Jhone Ebert, Nevada State Superintendent of Public Instruction, in the summer of 2020 announced the launch of the Nevada Digital Learning Collaborative (DLC). After months of research and a successful pilot, the district chose enVision because of its rigor, digital learning components, and engaging lessons.

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Edmentum Digital Divide Professional Learning Industry 80

Education Superhighway

JULY 31, 2020

With the possibility of remote learning returning this fall, the City of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the philanthropic community, and leading Internet Service Providers (ISPs) recognized a historic opportunity to eliminate broadband accessibility as a barrier to digital learning. Skills development training.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Despite the promise of digital technologies, not all communities around the world have the access they need. One way to lessen the global digital divide is to provide affordable and accessible computing education to all, regardless of socioeconomic background. We've trained tens of thousands of teachers here!

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

When I got connected on social media, my lens grew and I became aware of more organizations, as well as some of their supporting tools and resources. This post is the first of a short series meant to highlight the great work of many nonprofit organizations that are working diligently to support students’ learning on a daily basis.

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Future Ready EdTech Advocacy Data 100

eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

On one side, enthusiasts herald its potential to revolutionize teaching and learning. Challenge #1: Inequitable access to resources Some thought leaders have openly worried about how access to AI tools might impact today’s existing digital divide. AI technology can bridge this gap.

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Digital Divide Gamification Digital Citizenship Future Ready 117

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. K-12 technology innovation is not just about subject-specific content but also about developing digital literacy skills.

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Trends Digital Divide EdTech Adaptive Learning 99

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: Digital tools are powering a new era of K-12 learning Still, challenges remain–among them, equity and access Stay up to date on the latest trends about learning in the digital age In today’s digital age, learning has gone through a profound transformation, reshaping traditional educational models.

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Digital Divide Learning Digital Learning Adaptive Learning 90

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There do exist potential negative impacts, including issues like the digital divide, unequal access to resources, and concerns about screen time. The digital divide widens as some students lack access to essential devices and reliable internet connectivity, hindering their ability to fully participate in digital learning environments.

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Digital Divide Technology Education Accessibility 81

Edsurge

AUGUST 23, 2023

For the last few years, the local government — with schools, the telecommunications company EPB of Chattanooga, and nonprofits — has run “HCS EdConnect,” a program through which schools give Chromebooks, tablets and free training on the skills needed to use smart technology and the modern internet system. The area is something of an outlier.

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Broadband Chromebook Accessibility Digital Divide 117

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

From interactive apps and online platforms to adaptive learning systems, technology has redefined traditional teaching methodologies, promoting personalized and engaging educational experiences. Additionally, technology promotes digital literacy. Is technology good or bad for learning?

Technology 52

Technology Adaptive Learning Future Ready Learning 52

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by the pandemic, present hurdles for all students–especially underrepresented students groups who were already at a disadvantage. This emphasizes the need for tools and programs to support their well-being.

EdTech 70

EdTech Learning Industry Data 70