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

The Hechinger Report

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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13 Websites That Provide Lots of Digital Books for Summer Reading

Ask a Tech Teacher

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Elementary and middle school children can read the books or have them read aloud to them.

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12 Websites for Digital Books Summer Reading

Ask a Tech Teacher

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Elementary and middle school children can read the books or have them read aloud to them.

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7 Shifts to Closing the Digital Divide

EdTechTeam

There has been a lot of discussion about screen time, iPad usage, traditional versus new teaching strategies. How can we close this digital divide? According to the US Department of Education , there are seven ways to help close the digital divide.

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Solving Mysteries on Mars: TimePod AR – SULS0202

Shake Up Learning

It’s all part of Verizon’s commitment to help close the digital divide. Subjects: math, science, engineering Age group: K-12 Technology needed: iPhone or iPad The app leverages augmented reality and encourages design thinking and STEM learning to engage students in both space and future STEM careers.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 11 inspiring educators

eSchool News

Cleveland relentlessly advocated for equitable access to Hazel’s mental health services in all district schools rather than limiting services to a small group. However, there were still 25 elementary schools in the district without access to Hazel’s mental health resources. Through persistent efforts, Ms.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 11 Edition)

Doug Levin

" Tagged on: March 19, 2017 Technology switch leaves some upset | Columbia Daily Tribune → Battle High School students and teachers have had iPads since the school opened in 2013. But the iPads will be discontinued next year in favor of the Dell Latitude Education Series (3160) touchscreen laptop computer.

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