The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

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. Our world is digital literacy now. The devices are headed to seventh and eighth graders.

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EdTechTeam

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Is there a digital divide in our schools? Before we get into the importance of the digital divide in schools, what is the digital divide? A digital divide is a gap between different demographics and regions in the world that have access to technology and those who doesn’t.

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2016

This week, the digital divide is back in focus yet again. But there are some Google Fiber programs that might be well-positioned to tackle the digital divide. Read on for more: 3 Google Fiber programs that could help ease the digital divide. Digital divide hits small towns hard.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

How can we close this digital divide? According to the US Department of Education , there are seven ways to help close the digital divide. Each week I post a new question that our connected teachers have posted on a shared Google Doc and the students record a video explaining how to solve the problem.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology).

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 25, 2023

While all of these schools have been rushing to block ChatGPT , many don’t realize that generative AI tools are making their way into Google Workspaces and Microsoft 365. (If Some questions to ask So, while universities and schools may block ChatGPT, will they remove Office 365 and Google Docs from their suite of tools provided to students?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Department of Education’s newly-updated National Educational Technology Plan introduces a component Murray said is critical for the nation–not just the digital divide, but the digital use divide. To that end, Murray linked session attendees to a Google Doc with tech tools for student engagement.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2020

Technology plays a huge role, which is why all efforts need to be made to eliminate the digital divide. Concepts can be explained using mini whiteboards, slide decks, or digital tools like Educreations. These can then be uploaded to your learning management system (LMS), such as Google Classroom, Schoology, or Canvas.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

A recent report shared by Google and KPMG reveals that the education tech industry would cater to about 9.6 The digital divide in accessing learning and teaching tools and large gaps in teacher’s access to digital training are other areas of concern. million users and record a market share of $1.96

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2016

Google’s affordable broadband service is already impacting some communities and schools. The latest Digital Equity report from the Consortium of School Networking paints a rosy picture of an educational environment where students have generally good access to high-speed wi-fi while in school. Google’s strategy.

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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 20, 2022

Pre-pandemic there was an enormous digital divide. That is because the devices provide digital accessibility and translation. Access to the Internet The pandemic no longer allowed elected officials to ignore the digital divide. Normal was a digital divide. Here are five pandemic learning gains.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

At the same time, the digital divide has to be tackled where all learners have equitable access to a device, reliable WIFI, and quality resources. Importance of a learning management system (LMS) Before the pandemic, many districts had an LMS (Canvas, Schoology, Google Classroom), but its uses varied greatly.

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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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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

To get a sense of what the widespread closure of libraries could mean, and hear some creative ways libraries are reaching out digitally, we talked with Jessamyn West, an educational technologist who runs the librarian.net blog and is author of "Without a Net: Librarians Bridging the Digital Divide." I live in Orange County.

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Libraries Digital Divide Accessibility Survey 207

Edsurge

JUNE 15, 2022

Some of those big names include Google Classroom in K-12, Blackboard and Canvas learning management systems in higher ed, and across education the once-obscure video software named Zoom became ubiquitous during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both are enhancements and add-ons to PowerPoint or Google Slides, and both work well.

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Digital platforms like Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams enable students to work together seamlessly, irrespective of their physical location. The digital divide is a significant issue, with students in underprivileged areas having limited access to technology.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2020

Organizations and coalitions including Learning Keeps Going , Tech for Learners , Google , and Digital Promise have also compiled lists of resources from various education organizations as well as available edtech products. Bridging The Digital Divide.

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District Administration

MARCH 6, 2015

Innovative programs can help all students access the latest technology. District Administration Custom Publishing Group. A common challenge with district technology initiatives, particularly BYOD or 1-to-1 programs, is equity of access—ensuring that all students can utilize the same technology, regardless of their socioeconomic status.

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The Innovative Educator

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

If you're still talking about the digital divide, you haven't heard about Google Chromebooks. Say "Goodbye back to school list" and "Hello Google Draw, Docs, Sheets, Calculator, and more." intelchromebooks Google in Education' That's $75 a year. " I want more ».

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Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2020

We started a couple of years ago with a digital equity group to focus on this issue when we started seeing issues related to the digital divide. But access is maybe the first part of the digital divide. Brown : If we’re creating Google Docs, we could share those out. All of those are ways just to connect.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 13, 2020

Frequently soliciting feedback and concerns through tools like Google Forms can help teachers to make curriculum decisions and students to feel like their input is valued. Read more: 6 Practical strategies for teaching across the digital divide.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

With Google's Applied Digital Skills as his foundation, Hicks prioritizes culturally relevant teaching through the vehicle of computer science. As part of our celebration of Black History Month, EdSurge spoke to Hicks about his culturally relevant approach to closing the digital divide. HBCU Google Docs 101 Assignment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Books can be read online or via iOS, Android, Google Play, and Amazon. Thanks to this wide and varied collection of reading resources, no child should be consigned to the wrong side of the digital divide. If a child cannot read a word, s/he can click it to hear it spoken aloud. Books can be read online or on mobile devices.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2018

Each student has a brand-new laptop and has easily mastered Google Classroom and the other educational apps you carefully chose for them. Like other K–12 school districts around the country, you’re closing the digital divide — making sure your students have access to technology that paves the way for their future successes.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

At the Innovation in Digital Education and Leadership Institute , schools looking to successfully plan a training program should give teachers plenty of time to work with the tech, stick with a few specific initiatives and have a clear vision educators will be able to follow. . Think About Device Use Outside of the Classroom.

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Check out the following tools to make that happen: Google Calendar Appointments. Google Forms ( here's an example ) Sign Up Genius (free basic account) 2. After all, the digital divide remains a big issue across the country, and students may be participating in distance learning from wireless hot spots.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 3, 2016

Here are some highlights and areas of focus for this year’s event: Closing the achievement gap and digital divide – Teams from model districts and schools will present proven pedagogical and leadership strategies on how they accomplished this in challenging times. There will even be a special Future Ready Schools strand.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 12, 2020

If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. This is just my opinion and I know everyone is doing the best they can but the differences and digital divide becomes apparent in times like these and we should wake up and work to get better around the world. Just make a copy and adapt it for your use or print it.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This project was supported by Google for Education and involved a number of partners, including our organization, WestEd. Digital divides persist, but schools have made some progress in addressing these barriers. When looking at how teachers use technology, their school and district context matters a great deal too.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

New 5G capabilities will come online, bringing easier, faster, anywhere, anytime connectivity to computing devices for K-12 and other industries like healthcare as they begin to augment traditional wireless solutions and help bridge the digital divide. New tools are needed in cybersecurity to fight AI attacks with AI protection.

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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. All of my books are online, and all of my lessons are digital. District leaders knew that something had to change, and it needed to happen fast.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 30, 2020

As the Coronavirus has changed the landscape of education, I have become more and more aware of inequity and the digital divide. In my reflection, I have attempted to present ideas for all schools across the digital divide. Consider online conferencing software such a Zoom, Google Hangout, and Go To Meeting.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

It’s all part of Verizon’s commitment to help close the digital divide. This back-to-school season, new curricula are available from partners including Discovery Education, McGraw Hill, and NYU. Also, new professional development courses and lesson plans focused on esports and game design.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 25, 2022

It seems that many teachers have begun using more digital tools in their in-person instruction as well. Jen shares how she feels that teachers are utilizing digital tools in a way that now goes beyond substituting paper for computer. . Jen also shares how the digital divide has become more apparent. She has an M.Ed.

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Neo LMS

JULY 12, 2018

We’ve discussed EveryoneOn before in relation to the digital divide , and for good reason: it is a comprehensive, nationwide internet access assist program that covers a wide range of communities, providers and institutions. As this is a 5-year program there is still a lot of time to get your application in. EveryoneOn.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2023

While there is still work to do in closing the digital divide, access is becoming less of a limiting factor for game-based learning. Companies like Meta/Oculus, Niantic, Google and Apple are all putting dollars into education enabled by VR and AR and will be eager to highlight a positive impact on learning.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

BYOD deepens the digital divide. Even when schools provide for these students — like making them beneficiaries of a BYOD funding program, or letting them check out a device from the school’s library — the digital divide doesn’t disappear completely. Top 10 BYOD concerns: 1.

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