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How computer science education bridges the digital divide

eSchool News

Between software licences and acquiring the proper hardware, teaching computer science can be very expensive. Digital divide Our computer science courses needed to be accessible to all students, including those without connectivity or a sophisticated device. Finally, affordability is a major barrier.

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How computer science education bridges the digital divide

eSchool News

Between software licences and acquiring the proper hardware, teaching computer science can be very expensive. Digital divide Our computer science courses needed to be accessible to all students, including those without connectivity or a sophisticated device. Finally, affordability is a major barrier.

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How Offline-First Edtech Addresses Education Disparities Worldwide

Edsurge

Kolibri enables offline access to a curated library of educational content, supports customized curricula creation and facilitates self-paced, differentiated and project-based learning. Closing global education gaps How is Learning Equality addressing the challenge of the digital divide and the 2.6

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Making educators’ lives easier for World Teachers’ Day

Neo LMS

That’s why neglecting this area can lead to a bigger digital divide among students. That’s why teachers might need support with cybersecurity issues, including reliable antivirus software or advice to make their virtual classrooms more secure. Read more: Ensuring online safety in schools is everyone’s business. Be a volunteer.

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How Online Camps Help Kids Stay Connected to STEM Skills and Mentors Year-Round

MindShift

and around the world, the camp offers programs in engineering, architecture, coding, animation, game design and storytelling, all hosted on custom Minecraft servers or delivered with MIT’s Scratch coding software. Accessible across the U.S. and has enrolled her 12-year-old daughter in several Connected Camp programs over the last two years.

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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. Second, in response to talent-shortage concerns, schools will place greater emphasis on work-based learning, STEM education, and vocational training programs. Diane Myers, Ph.

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Makerspace Starter Kit Updated

The Daring Librarian

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.