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The Edtech Industry Has An Oversaturation Problem

Edsurge

There are always new products coming out in the edtech landscape, but somehow a couple software platforms monopolize the industry and are used by teachers everywhere, leaving smaller companies and edtech startups facing an uphill battle. Both are enhancements and add-ons to PowerPoint or Google Slides, and both work well.

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Make Parents Comfortable with Tech for a Successful 1:1 Program

EdTech Magazine

Each student has a brand-new laptop and has easily mastered Google Classroom and the other educational apps you carefully chose for them. Powering their devices is a robust network and state-of-the-art cloud technology. Student success hinges on parents’ understanding and acceptance of classroom technology and innovation.

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30 Ideas To  Consider When Implementing School Online and Offline During The Coronavirus

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

As the Coronavirus has changed the landscape of education, I have become more and more aware of inequity and the digital divide. Over seven years ago I worked with our District Technology Director and Superintendent to create a 1:1 e-learning program that would be used to make up snow days. – Mike.

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Close the Digital Learning Gap: How One District Tackled Tech Disparity in the Classroom

Edsurge

In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. With 28 campuses spread across the Southern California district, each managing its own technology decisions, some schools regularly enjoyed the benefits of technology in the classroom, while those in higher poverty areas had minimal tech interaction, if any.

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7 Tips for Remote Family-Teacher Conferences

Graphite Blog

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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The Benefits of Speech-to-Text Technology in All Classrooms

MindShift

Despite the difficulties of offering support remotely, Nahal found that virtual learning allowed him to experiment with new technologies that supported his students with learning disabilities. Speech-to-text technology allowed them to more easily transfer their ideas onto the page. Voice Practice . Repeated Read Alouds.

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Top 10 BYOD concerns — and how to overcome them [Part 1]

Neo LMS

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. BYOD encourages students to cheat.

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