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Facing a Digital Divide, Student Success Requires Connectivity and Access to Technology

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The digital divide has long been a simmering problem facing millions of students that took a global pandemic to bring to a boil. Despite incremental progress made to narrow the digital divide, students’ success today hinges on having access to a connected device and high-speed internet in the classroom and at home.

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Blended Learning Made Easy: Interactive Software Solutions

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Online digital textbook platforms and interactive learning software like KITABOO offer a wide range of educational materials that encourage essential digital skills. Interactive learning software like KITABOO elevates the classroom experience and supports both in-person and remote learning.

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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

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The Impact of Education’s Digital Transformation In recent years, education has undergone a digital transformation , and this will be apparent when you consider the average classroom today compared to the average classroom 20 or 30 years ago. This technology can also cater to a variety of other needs too.

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How Offline-First Edtech Addresses Education Disparities Worldwide

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Closing global education gaps How is Learning Equality addressing the challenge of the digital divide and the 2.6 The term digital divide often refers to not having affordable access to the internet or specific hardware. But another important aspect is thinking about digital literacy skills and digital rights.

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4 Essential Steps to Secure Funding for Hybrid Classroom Technologies

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It again includes provisions for edtech, such as hardware/software to support hybrid classrooms, and adds many other uses related to the pandemic. As you consider how to communicate your digital needs to your state's board of education, these four essential steps will help you stay organized: 1.

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From Hotspots to School Bus Wi-Fi, Districts Seek Out Solutions to ‘Homework Gap’

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Many schools are left with two options: keep moving forward with digital learning—and risk leaving some students behind—or keep homework assignments offline, holding back the students who might otherwise benefit from software and tools available on the internet. That’s where they see a lot of low-hanging fruit,” Flood said.

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How Much Screen Time Is Too Much for Kids?

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The digital divide between rich and poor students isn’t what it used to be. This is a model that simply doesn’t lead to good learning outcomes. Anya Kamenetz, journalist and author , “The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life” : I'm not seeing any trend away from devices in the classroom.

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