Edsurge
AUGUST 9, 2023
The digital divide has long been a simmering problem facing millions of students that took a global pandemic to bring to a boil. Despite incremental progress made to narrow the digital divide, students’ success today hinges on having access to a connected device and high-speed internet in the classroom and at home.
Digital Promise
MAY 28, 2021
Closing the digital divide became even more important last year as students without reliable internet access at home struggled to connect to their classes. Our team worked tirelessly to meet the needs of our schools and educators across this country under the most challenging of circumstances.”.
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Edsurge
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
January’s update was published alongside guidance concerning the use of technology for helping students with disabilities. These reports, some observers believe, mark a thoughtful step toward ensuring digital equity. The latest iteration is more focused on use and design, which emphasize how these technologies are used within schools.
Digital Promise
AUGUST 25, 2020
Across the country, local networks known as Education Innovation Clusters (EdClusters) are bringing together partners and resources to meet urgent needs and envision a new future for teaching and learning. Their collective efforts are meeting a range of needs—from internet access to devices to social-emotional supports.
Digital Promise
APRIL 7, 2022
Imagine creating conditions where every learner and community can fully access and leverage the technology needed for full participation in learning, the economy, and society at large. ” – Kristina Ishmael, Deputy Director, Office of Educational Technology.
Edsurge
OCTOBER 5, 2021
And one, Mississippi, has made important strides in closing the digital divide through a pandemic response plan that took each school district’s unique needs and challenges into account. It is worth remembering that the digital divide is not an all or nothing phenomenon.
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. 59% of teachers feel the digital tools they use frequently are effective.
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