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Maine Draft State Broadband Action Plan Focuses On Closing Affordability Gap

Education Superhighway

Their plan highlights the complex challenges faced by Maine residents who lack internet access, including limited opportunities for remote work, education, and healthcare, emphasizing the importance of bridging the digital divide to ensure that all residents can participate in the digital economy.

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Celebrate Digital Citizenship Week this week!

eSchool News

Internet safety, online communication, digital footprint, strategic searching, copyright and fair use–these days, “tech skills” encompass so much more than simply learning to type and download files. Tips for teaching students with Autism about digital citizenship. The right stuff: Teaching kids about copyright.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

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. It also involves teaching them about privacy, digital footprints and online etiquette.

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65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

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. It also involves teaching them about privacy, digital footprints and online etiquette.

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Exploring the Benefits of Implementing BOYD in Education

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

However, implementing BOYD in schools also presents some challenges such as data security, digital divide, and compatibility issues. This can lead to a digital divide which could end up hindering learning opportunities for certain students. This can help keep students from accessing inappropriate content online (e.g.,

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