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How schools can help students overcome the digital divide

eSchool News

However, the study also found that educators lack centralized resources and direct support necessary to successfully overcome barriers to the digital divide. 82 percent of families and 80 percent of educators surveyed feel strongly that high-speed Internet at home is extremely important to fulfilling learning outcomes.

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Here’s How Colleges Should Help Close the Digital Divide in the COVID-Era

Edsurge

One key problem prevalent in many low-socioeconomic communities around the nation—like San Antonio, which now has the highest poverty rate of the country's 25 largest metro areas —is the digital divide. Together we can close the gap on the digital divide.

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3 Ways edtech can help education get back on track

Neo LMS

By leveraging e-learning and other strategies, edtech can help teachers and students get back to the classroom without facing many difficulties. Failure to help teachers navigate online teaching tools and understand how to maximize them to boost positive learning outcomes, edtech products won’t be successful.

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8 Non-Digital Remote Learning Ideas

A Principal's Reflections

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. Consider using the Rigor Relevance Framework as a tool to accomplish both of these preferred outcomes through scaffolding. Choice leads to more empowerment.

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The impact of digital fatigue in the educational system

Neo LMS

Read more: 6 Practical strategies for teaching across the digital divide. Spending hours on end in front of low-resolution screens, doubled by poor sound quality, amplifies the feeling of digital fatigue. It is safe to say that digital fatigue is a serious condition that can’t be treated lightly.

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Do Students Learn Better Online or in a Classroom: Statistics

eSchool News

While some research suggests comparable outcomes between online and classroom learning, others indicate differences depending on specific contexts and methodologies. Face-to-face instruction allows educators to observe students’ progress, adjust teaching strategies, and provide tailored assistance, leading to enhanced academic outcomes.

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How Offline-First Edtech Addresses Education Disparities Worldwide

Edsurge

Lauren Lichtman Head of Strategy & Partnerships Learning Equality Learning Equality offers educational opportunities for the 2.6 Recently, EdSurge spoke to Lauren Lichtman , head of strategy and partnerships, about Learning Equality’s unique collaborative approach to enabling equity in education through technology.

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