EdTechSandyK

MARCH 6, 2013

But we can use mobile devices to help. Engagement is key to getting kids involved and increase their learning. It''s becoming more socially acceptable to talk about school outside of school because of mobile devices. Studies have shown that low SES students test scores go up 30% when they have access to mobile devices.

BYOD 94

BYOD Digital Divide Mobility Survey 94

Edsurge

JANUARY 20, 2020

In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. With 28 campuses spread across the Southern California district, each managing its own technology decisions, some schools regularly enjoyed the benefits of technology in the classroom, while those in higher poverty areas had minimal tech interaction, if any.

Digital Learning 118

Digital Learning Digital Divide Classroom Learning 118

Linways Technologies

JANUARY 14, 2021

Mathew has taught more than 10,000 students in premier institutions like Christ University, Bangalore, Symbiosis, Pune, and Federal Institute of Science and Technology, Cochin, in his career spanning more than 15 years. We would have thought about if technology was available or if it would be affordable. But it went off well.

Education 98

Education Mobility System Digital Divide 98

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

However, the struggle will be to expand innovation in core subjects and beyond, including integrating technology into ancillary K-12 areas such as CTE, music, physical education, health, and the arts. We are hopeful that, when the pandemic lifts, we can welcome a return to hands-on, collaborative, creative technology education in 2021.

EdTech 145

EdTech Digital Divide Broadband PresenceLearning 145

eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2015

would support pilot initiatives that increase student access to digital resources, increase student, parent, and educator engagement, and improve students’ chances to participate in new learning models. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.), Next page: More actions to expand out-of-school internet access.

Digital Divide 40

Digital Divide Accessibility Digital Learning Data 40

Educator Innovator

APRIL 27, 2015

One tech-interested student wondered how he could build a skill set when his school and community didn’t have access to the same tools and instruction available in other areas. ” Students will continue to shape their projects through data collection, trips to research sites, and talking with community leaders and field professionals.

Digital Divide 38

Digital Divide iPad Data Mobility 38

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2016

“The variance in student ability to focus and engage in the actual task at hand is disconcerting,” said Rob Redies, a Fern Creek chemistry teacher, via email. I’ve had students engage in peer-editing using cloud-based word processing on their phones, for example. The potential advantage of the tool often goes to waste.

Smartphone 40

Smartphone Accessibility Learning Social Media 40