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Could the Bridge Across the Digital Divide Be Paved With TV Signals?

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Although digital technologies hold great promise in the realm of education, access remains limited for many communities worldwide. One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information.

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How Asynchronous Tech Can Bridge the Digital Divide

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I had the pleasure of speaking with Ryan Ross, CEO of Olivia Technologies, about their attempts to address this issue through synching techniques that don’t require access to the Internet outside the school campus. This represents around 30% of all public school students in the U.S.

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Summer Reading Online

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Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. TumbleBookLibrary TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of over 1100 elementary age ebooks. Add “book collections” to the column of how technology successfully facilitates learning.

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How Educators Can Empower Students Through Technology

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With education turning on the technology skills of students and teachers, its important to gain a rudimentary understanding of foundational technology. Dr. Paul Perry, former teacher, administrator, and nonprofit exec, has put together a brief guide for educators looking to expand learning opportunities for students using technology.

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13 Websites That Provide Lots of Digital Books for Summer Reading

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Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. RAZ Kids includes hundreds of K-5 interactive, animated leveled ebooks spanning twenty-seven levels of reading skill. TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of over 1100 elementary age ebooks.

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12 Websites for Digital Books Summer Reading

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Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. RAZ Kids includes hundreds of K-5 interactive, animated leveled ebooks spanning twenty-seven levels of reading skill. TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of over 1100 elementary age ebooks.

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The Hero Awards Program honors standout educators

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The great education beta test brought on by the pandemic has resulted in discoveries and innovations across education — from distance learning and closing the digital divide, to addressing the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools, and so much more,” Hogan said.