The Hechinger Report

JUNE 8, 2020

This longstanding digital divide for learners of all ages has morphed into a divide that is keeping these vulnerable students offline during a critical period. Related: How to reach students without internet access at home? This current pot of money serves many needs, from K-12 schools to libraries and telemedicine.

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Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Libraries 101

Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2020

While this new reality won’t be easy, the good news is there are many resources to help educators and parents navigate the road ahead. Bridging The Digital Divide. Across the country, several school districts are diligently working to try and bridge the digital divide as best they can.

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Digital Divide Social Media Online Learning Examples 287

NeverEndingSearch

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

While she learned to navigate and understand the value of her library’s network of databases, she knows that many kids don’t even know what a database is. Kayla recognizes librarians’ contribution to instruction, witnessing the relief of teachers who rely on their expertise in designing assignments and integrating resources.

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MindShift

JULY 31, 2020

On a recent summer day, librarian Lyn Hunter posted a video to YouTube on how to make a weather thermometer using a straw, rubbing alcohol and a bottle. Hunter and her colleague Rachel Krumenacker at the Chattanooga Public Library in Chattanooga, Tennessee, had filmed the DIY craft on a Zoom call from their respective living rooms.

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Libraries Social Media Digital Badges Accessibility 68

Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2022

Addressing the digital divide requires a human-centered approach In the early days of the pandemic, schools raced to provide devices and hotspots to students, responding to concerns over a widening digital divide. They are motivated,” observes Zimmer, commenting on the topic of diversity in library collections.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

While there are still challenges associated with the digital divide and access to technology, this gap is shrinking all the time, especially with smartphones widening access to digital content and software. The post 6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse appeared first on ViewSonic Library.

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Learning Smartphone Accessibility Social Media 327

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 16, 2020

How to homeschool” is trending on Google. It is clear that families with the least resources are likely to feel the hardest impact — one reason why New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio delayed and struggled before deciding to close schools. Millions more children and families are involuntarily joining the 1.7

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Common Core Digital Divide Online Learning Groups 133

The Daring Librarian

DECEMBER 11, 2010

On the back of my Sephora catalog, windows of shops, and in my library! QR Codes in the Classroom - and the Library! QR codes can also be used to conduct a treasure hunt of information in the school library. QR Codes are popping up everywhere! They''re already big in Japan - and now in New York & LA. I have shopping issues.

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Libraries Classroom Smartphone Wiki 74

Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 25, 2022

In year two of the pandemic, Jen’s district shut down all of the libraries within the district and began a virtual school. This current school year is working as a hybrid model allowing Jen to be back in the library again supporting in any way possible. Jen also shares how the digital divide has become more apparent.

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LMS Learning Digital Divide Google 75

eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2016

This issue constitutes a new civil right; the right to digital equity; the right to connect to needed resources — anywhere, anytime. Collectively, they have a greater capacity to gather and leverage resources to provide creative and effective solutions to the gap. Next page: How to take action on the homework gap.

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E-rate Broadband Digital Divide Survey 46

MIND Research Institute

OCTOBER 20, 2016

For schools, this creates a serious conundrum: equity in education is no longer something confined to the resources within their walls. The so-called digital divide widens as soon as their students walk out the door. (To Schools are turning to their communities to leverage free wifi resources for the benefit of students.

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Digital Divide Education Libraries Accessibility 40

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

Still in its early stages, this ambitious project relies on a little-known public resource — a slice of electromagnetic spectrum the federal government long ago set aside for schools — called the Educational Broadband Service (EBS). “Without internet, these kids are now disadvantaged two ways, and that opportunity gap grows even more.”.

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Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Blackboard 87

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund follows the same formula as Title I, so it can be used to help bridge the digital divide for students from low-income families. There should also be outreach to new partners such as libraries and local city councils in an effort to obtain resources and other support.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. For instance, new AI tools are providing educators with an invaluable resource—more time for individualized instruction, with increased specificity.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 143

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down. You kow, we haven’t closed that digital divide quite yet. But using EdPuzzle or PlayPosit, I can pause that video, insert that exam question or reflective thought idea, or send them to a website, or give differentiation by offering a different resource. That’s my tip.

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Classroom Khan Academy Flipped Classroom Video 71

The Daring Librarian

AUGUST 25, 2018

Three years ago I shared with you what I was buying to boost our Makerspace area using four empty Library study carrels that no longer held desktop Macs. Our MHMS Makerspace How it works: Kids can come in before school, during lunch, or when they've finished their work to explore, craft, and create in the Library Media Center.

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Gamification Robotics Libraries Guidelines 63

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Subscribe to the Show Resources in Episode 800 The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education Curipod AI – generate lesson plans and classroom teaching materials using AI “ Prompt Engineering ” – a new term about writing the prompts to get useful and meaningful results from AI tools like ChatGPT.

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Classroom Tools Data Twitter 425

eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2016

. “Internet access is no longer an afterthought in education; instead high-speed broadband and wi-fi are now a vital component of K-12 school infrastructure, there is an increased emphasis on digital learning,” according to the report. Even fewer schools have met the long-term goal of 1 Gbps/1,000 users.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

“Nobody knows the right path forward,” said Robin Lake, director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education , a nonpartisan education research center in Seattle that has compiled an online database of coronavirus response plans provided by scores of districts across the country as a resource for other educators. Inequity looms large.

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Learning Laptops Smartphone Accessibility 66

The Daring Librarian

APRIL 3, 2013

Challenge: Limited Technology, Time, & Maximize Engagement A simple shared library book cart loaded with World Book Encyclopedias, pulled mythology books, a MentorMob playlist (embedded below), a Wikipspaces page , and a few MacBooks can = meaningful mythology research! As always, your comments are invited, appreciated, & celebrated!

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Social Media Digital Divide Facebook Study 65

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. It’s a great way to celebrate Connected Educator Month, so dive into the suggested activities and resources. More information.

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Conference Digital Citizenship Libraries Common Core 53

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

The same issues hamper Garfield County’s access to a less tangible, but perhaps more valuable resource — the internet. In total, the homework gap hits some 12 million school-aged kids nationwide, according to a 2017 congressional report, “ America’s Digital Divide.”.

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Broadband Chromebook Accessibility Mobility 81

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Read more: Top 10 BYOD concerns — and how to overcome them [Part 1]. Myths No 3: BYOD will deepen the digital divide. If schools allow students to bring their own devices to class, do they really deepen this digital divide? Nobody says it’s easy, or that the digital divide is totally eradicated.

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BYOD Digital Divide Classroom Smartphone 382

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. For instance, new AI tools are providing educators with an invaluable resource—more time for individualized instruction, with increased specificity.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

One key issue that emerged was an ongoing digital divide. That divide affected a significant share of college students in West Virginia, a state where officials say nearly 40 percent of rural residents don’t have broadband. We helped faculty to get up to an engagement process, not just delivering the academics.

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Policies Broadband Digital Divide Outcomes 114

eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2024

Roundtable participants included: Julie Mavrogeorge , Coordinator II – CTE (Esports, Drones, AME and Ag) with Fresno Unified School District Allison Reid , Senior Director of Digital Learning and Libraries in the Wake Forest County Public School System Dr. Cynthia Wise , Principal of J.H.

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Chromebook Robotics Elementary Training 120

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

First, districts need to address the digital divide/homework gap in meaningful ways. Another aspect of the digital divide includes teachers. What’s needed to address the digital divide for all is sustainable, dedicated funding that allows districts to meet the needs of the community.

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System Digital Divide E-rate Education 53

The Daring Librarian

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Ok.enough of the mushy stuff - Let''s get onto the resources, links & goodies! Want all the Don''t Hate the Hashtags resources & links? Here''s more about Comic Life , how to use it, and examples of how I (and my staff!) A new digital divide going on: - Those who know how to “think” about search vs. those don’t.

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Social Media Wiki Resources Digital Divide 41

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 12, 2022

Our second Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Urban Librarianship: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities through Innovation, Leadership, and Best Practices ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, July 14th, 2022, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. This Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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Libraries Conference Accessibility System 65

edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2023

During the edLeader Panel “ Succeeding with Digital Equity: CoSN’s 2023 Award-Winning District’s Leadership Strategies ,” CCISD leaders described the strategies and resources undergirding districtwide efforts to establish a safe, equitable, and effective digital landscape for all students. To date, it has been successful.

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Accessibility LMS Chromebook Digital Divide 80

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 7, 2022

Our second Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Urban Librarianship: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities through Innovation, Leadership, and Best Practices ," will be held online (and for free) next week on Thursday, July 14th, 2022, from 12:00 - 3:00 US Pacific Time. This Library 2.0 This Library 2.0

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Conference Libraries Accessibility System 61

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 23, 2022

Our second Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Urban Librarianship: Embracing Challenges and Opportunities through Innovation, Leadership, and Best Practices ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, July 14th, 2022. This Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0 Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Schools will continue to invest in mental health resources, and the solutions that gain the most traction will be those that honor the central role that parents play. In 2023, the shortage of therapists, school counselors, and other mental health care workers will result in parents seeking resources that they can implement.

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EdTech Learning Industry Data 70

Doug Levin

MARCH 26, 2017

Tagged on: March 25, 2017 Data breach disclosure 101: How to succeed after you've failed | Troy Hunt → Folks in edtech may want to bookmark this one. Tagged on: March 25, 2017 Cybersecurity Knowledge Quiz | Pew Research Center → This is not easy (though I did get 10/10). This is ALSO true for edtech.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 26, 2017

Tagged on: March 25, 2017 Data breach disclosure 101: How to succeed after you've failed | Troy Hunt → Folks in edtech may want to bookmark this one. Tagged on: March 25, 2017 Cybersecurity Knowledge Quiz | Pew Research Center → This is not easy (though I did get 10/10). This is ALSO true for edtech.

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User Generated Education

JULY 7, 2016

They’re teaching a new generation how to repair rather than replace, and if what they’re looking for is not available, to invent it. They call themselves “makers,” and they will figure out how to build whatever you can imagine. ( Open Source Resources. The Maker Movement Is About the Economy, Stupid ).

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Maker Movement Education STEM Software 150

User Generated Education

OCTOBER 16, 2015

They’re teaching a new generation how to repair rather than replace, and if what they’re looking for is not available, to invent it. They call themselves “makers,” and they will figure out how to build whatever you can imagine. ( Open Source Resources. The Maker Movement Is About the Economy, Stupid ).

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