Neo LMS

JANUARY 9, 2018

Last week we discussed the digital divide , and today I thought we could explore some practical strategies that teachers, as individuals, can adopt in an effort to bridge the digital divide in their classrooms. 6 Practical strategies for teaching across the digital divide. Starting a social media account.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2021

As of December 2020, the number of students impacted by the digital divide has narrowed to 12 million. today, “the digital divide predated the coronavirus pandemic and will persist beyond it if stakeholders do not seize the moment,” they write. Affecting nearly one-third of K-12 students in the U.S. Money is an issue.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

However, the study also found that educators lack centralized resources and direct support necessary to successfully overcome barriers to the digital divide. Addressing these will be critical to ensuring that school districts and digital navigator programs are effective in closing the digital divide for students.

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 29, 2023

An important issue in today’s digital learning-fueled K-12 educational environment is the concept of digital equity and closing the digital divide. Digital equity and closing the digital divide have risen to become a top priority for school district administrators across the country.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2021

COVINGTON, KY: October 21, 2021 – A new website launched by a collaboration of leading technology experts, STEP CG and Cradlepoint, is providing information and educational resources to help K-12 schools ensure their students have access to the technology they need to succeed.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

Despite widespread efforts to bridge the digital divide through one-to-one device programs, connectivity challenges continue to leave millions of students and teachers trapped in the slow lane of the information superhighway. DISCOVER: Pandemic aid helps narrow Mississippi's digital divide.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

We have this huge digital divide that’s making it hard for [students] to get their education,” she said. David Silver, the director of education for the mayor’s office, said people talked about the digital divide, but there had never been enough energy to tackle it. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. “We

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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. It has to be a collaborative effort,” says Mark Racine, chief information officer for Boston Public Schools. “I

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Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

million households, enabling them to fully engage in the digital economy, closing up to a quarter of the broadband affordability gap. Contact us at aptwifi@educationsuperhighway.org for more information. They can bring reliable, high-speed internet to 4.1

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

But when schools support students in transferring their skills to their parents, they are narrowing the digital divide. These families can use these skills to tap into government programs, seek educational opportunities, access health care information and better manage their money. Creating learning communities of parents.

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ScienceDaily (EdTech section)

MARCH 2, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has drawn new attention to the digital divide, as the need for online schooling and working from home has disproportionately hurt those without computer equipment and skills.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2018

The digital divide and the opportunity gap. At DeKalb County School District in Georgia, we set out to create a plan that narrows the digital divide our students are facing at school, in the community, and at home. Next page: Tips for closing the digital divide).

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eSchool News

APRIL 27, 2017

For a while now, there’s been a great deal of concern over the digital divide—the gap between students who have easy access to technology and those who don’t. The subtler, but no less harmful, digital divide is between the students who are empowered to be creators and problem solvers with technology, and those who aren’t.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

As schools strive to make information accessible to all students, technology provides great solutions. At the same time, it often presents its own set of challenges to overcome. So, the question remains, is technology in the classroom a hindrance or an opportunity? Take our quiz, and see what you learn! Having trouble viewing?

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

However, digital learning comes with its own set of challenges, and the most fundamental challenge is the concept of digital equity and our very real digital divide. Disparities in digital access, also referred to as digital equity, remain challenging for K-12 education.

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eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2024

The CoSN Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity recognizes a district that is working to address digital equity, narrow the Homework Gap and ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. PWCS uses and supports technology in innovative ways.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2017

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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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

Our society relies on the internet for education, jobs, and personal needs, yet our country’s digital divide has been an ongoing issue, affecting the 14.5 The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have access to modern information and technology that support info-sharing and those who have little to no access.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2018

This means not only teaching specific digital citizenship skills across the curriculum, but also communicating with (and teaching) parents as well. Most report cards and online grading platforms do not communicate any information on digital citizenship skills and the appropriate use (and overuse) of technology.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As stated in the white paper, “issues such as underfunding, understaffing, the digital divide and the impacts of the pandemic have set the stage for an ambitious revival.” The white paper, released under the brand ClassVR, Avantis’ award-winning all-in-one VR/AR headsets for schools, is available for download at [link].

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

Additionally, the digital divide is wider than many perceived. Begin with meticulous planning using the information provided in the key focus areas previously covered above. Then think about strategies to inform and educate families as to what their kids can expect. We can ill-afford not to address this fact.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2022

The digital divide–the gap between people who have access to modern information and communications technology and those who do not – is a major issue. The survey also finds that 64 percent of U.S. ” Student Access to High-Speed Internet Was Critical Before the Pandemic.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

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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Neo LMS

JANUARY 27, 2022

Some of these are: different approaches to teaching adapted to students’ needs, developed ICT skills, professional development for teachers, attempts to bridge the digital divide, improvement of resource accessibility, funding and curriculum changes. Exploring three opportunities for education created by the pandemic.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2016

The digital divide is a reality for three out of four American families, meaning approximately eight million individuals under the age of 18 are living without internet access. Because the families we’re trying to reach do not have access at home, information needs to be provided in practical and accessible ways.

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Digital Promise

MAY 13, 2021

Highlights from the survey include: Keeping Up Academically and the Digital Divide : Eighty-two percent of teachers say it’s been difficult for their students to keep up academically during the pandemic, though only 45 percent of parents have the same concern for their own child. Digital Divide.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As stated in the white paper, “issues such as underfunding, understaffing, the digital divide and the impacts of the pandemic have set the stage for an ambitious revival.” The white paper, released under the brand ClassVR, Avantis’ award-winning all-in-one VR/AR headsets for schools, is available for download at [link].

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 24, 2023

It provides access to copious amounts of information and resources, allowing students to acquire a more intricate comprehension and more productive and meaningful engagement with the material. Technology may also exacerbate existing educational inequalities, as students from low-income backgrounds may lack access to digital resources.

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Edsurge

JULY 23, 2021

Multiple studies and surveys have documented the ever-narrowing digital divide. That is students who are “under-connected.” “There are still a proportion of families who have no internet access, and that’s massively important,” says Vikki Katz, associate professor in the School of Communication and Information at Rutgers University.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Teach Digital Literacy to Parents A key to help students wade-through reliable, educational material from everything else — including frivolity, misinformation, and conspiracy theories — is teaching them digital literacy. They need to be able to identify sources and find corroborating information. Consider this: 1 in 4 U.S.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Data analytics will be utilized for informed decision-making, offering insights into student progress. However, challenges such as addressing the digital divide and ensuring equitable access to technology will remain priorities in shaping the evolving landscape of K-12 education in 2024.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2020

For students across Texas and around the country, bridging the digital divide and providing reliable Internet connectivity that enables distance learning for students without Internet access are among the top priorities for state governments, school districts, teachers and parents alike. Many students across the U.S. 1 [link] .

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Ensuring equitable access to technology and addressing the digital divide continue to be crucial, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity in the ever-evolving landscape of K-12 education in 2024. The digital divide, unequal access to quality teachers, and varying educational infrastructure contribute to disparities in academic outcomes.

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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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Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2020

The bilingual (English/Spanish) mobile-first digital tool was informed by what parents say they need and developed by leading content experts. Bridging The Digital Divide. Rodrigues’ idea is to create “a public broadcasting/ethnic media push with a simple web form and hotline number to reach all parents with information.”

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2020

Even though many of us have been beating the drum for years regarding this issue, there is such a long way to go when it comes to closing the digital divide. It’s what a student does with this information to construct new knowledge or apply it that matters. Even in more affluent areas, one cannot assume equitable access.

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 6, 2013

We can no longer depend on textbooks for accurate information. Michael Mills [link] Bit.ly/BYODResources BYODResources Bit.ly/byoddocs byoddocs Bit.ly/rubrics rubrics Follow #BYODchat on Twitter Nothing is the magic tool for getting our kids where they need to be. But we can use mobile devices to help.

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