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Technology overuse may be the new digital divide

The Hechinger Report

For years policymakers have fretted about the “digital divide,” that poor students are less likely to have computers and high-speed internet at home than rich students. “We have closed certain aspects of the digital divide,” said Michael Robb, research director for Common Sense.

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How Offline-First Edtech Addresses Education Disparities Worldwide

Edsurge

The nonprofit was founded in response to the global wildfire adoption of its first-generation learning platform, KA Lite , which provided offline access to Khan Academy videos and exercises. Closing global education gaps How is Learning Equality addressing the challenge of the digital divide and the 2.6

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Three Examples: Elementary Charters Instructing Young Children at a Distance

ExcelinEd

The information provided below was gathered from publicly available sources. It is quite possible these schools are doing much more than this, but I will use this information to demonstrate the importance of understanding that there are different types of distance learning.

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COVID-19, academia, and the big push online: an update

Bryan Alexander

More information will follow shortly. ” Campus emergency plans and exercises seem to be being updated and tested. My readers know that the digital divide means unequal access to bandwidth, which can limit use of video and large files. Please do not travel to Denver to attend the March Meeting.

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PROOF POINTS: 10,000 student study points to kindergarteners who may become heavy screen users

The Hechinger Report

Other studies that don’t rely on students’ self-reported feelings have shown that young people who are heavy technology users sleep less and gain more weight , a sign that time on devices is displacing outdoor exercise. We want families to have information about the negative associations around frequent use,” he said. “I

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Tools and strategies to make remote learning click for all students

Neo LMS

While there are video and audio tools that help bridge the physical distance, your communications strategy needs to include cognizance of the digital divide and your students’ access to these tools. Read more: 6 Practical strategies for teaching across the digital divide. Get practical.

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AI in Education

eSchool News

Why AI should not be used in education While the role of AI in education presents exciting opportunities, there are valid concerns and reasons why caution should be exercised in its widespread use. The use of AI in education requires robust safeguards to protect sensitive information, ensuring that student privacy is not compromised.