eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

I had the chance for a sneak peek and some background insight with Julia Fallon, Executive Director of SETDA (The State Educational Technology Directors Association), to discuss key findings of the survey data. However, a staggering 42% of respondents reported inadequate funding and support for cybersecurity needs, signaling a critical gap.

EdTech 94

EdTech Digital Divide Policies Survey 94

Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2018

First some good news: the divide in access to digital devices is decreasing. School districts across the country are upgrading networks and integrating more classroom technology, and smartphones have become increasingly ubiquitous across socioeconomic lines. Now the quality of digital participation is coming into question.

Digital Divide 139

Digital Divide Digital Citizenship Policies Smartphone 139

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

I had the chance for a sneak peek and background conversation with Julia Fallon, Executive Director of SETDA (The State Educational Technology Directors Association), to discuss key findings of the survey data. However, a staggering 42% of respondents reported inadequate funding and support for cybersecurity needs, signaling a critical gap.

EdTech 90

EdTech Digital Divide Policies Survey 90

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

However, it also shows that the share of parents who report reading to their child only “infrequently” (i.e. The most effective way to do that is through technology. With social distancing measures in place, technology’s role is crucial. An urgent task for the year ahead is to close this digital divide.

Technology 115

Technology Tablets Digital Divide Policies 115

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 22, 2018

It is particularly interesting to examine why the ubiquity of innovation and technology has not managed to level the playing field. Why hasn’t innovation in teaching and learning cascaded to underserved populations?

Digital Divide 230

Digital Divide Policies Outcomes Report 230

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

It’s time for states to step up and realize that proper technology and WiFi connectivity are a must-have in public school districts, and that state policy is dangerously lagging behind. COVID-19 shed light on the huge gap in policy relating to tech and infrastructure provisioning—what many are now referring to as a civil rights issue.

Broadband 148

Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 148

Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2021

To set the foundation for technology-empowered learning during and beyond the pandemic, education leaders are actively tackling internet and device access issues to narrow the digital divide. Educators tell us that they need more support when it comes to their knowledge of using technology in ways that best accelerate learning.

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Analysis Education Digital Divide Policies 192

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

For example, a 2019 study published in the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning reported no significant differences in academic achievement between online and traditional classroom learners. Department of Education in 2009 reported no significant differences in academic achievement between online and traditional learners.

Classroom 80

Classroom Online Learning Learning Outcomes 80

Edsurge

JULY 5, 2022

Funded by the Trust, in partnership with the Education University of Hong Kong, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and City University of Hong Kong, CoolThink@JC was created as a free, basic education for all students, designed to be implemented in mainstream curricular and formal computing lessons. And we want to close the digital divide.

Digital Divide 145

Digital Divide STEM Flipped Classroom Future Ready 145

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

As schools and districts struggle to move beyond the pandemic disruptions, one thing has become abundantly clear — technology will be a permanent fixture in students’ lives, whether students are physically in the classroom or learning from home. But the expanding reliance on technology is a double-edged sword. million U.S.

Broadband 75

Broadband Digital Divide Report Accessibility 75

Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2023

According to the National Center on Education Statistics , the number of adults with children under the age of 18 reporting that “computers were always or usually available for education purposes” has risen to 94 percent. art, design, technology, sound/music, project management). Making games cultivates a range of hard skills (e.g.

Game-Based Learning 163

Game-Based Learning Broadband Learning Company 163

Bryan Alexander

JULY 18, 2019

McKinsey just published a new report, “The future of work in America: People and places, today and tomorrow” ( summary ; longer document ), looking ahead to 2030 after new technologies have had some impact. The report isn’t happy with this, and asks us to make policy changes now.

Report 64

Report Digital Divide Mobility Robotics 64

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

When new trends become the norm, report findings sometimes elicit more shrugs than surprise. In education technology, a litany of surveys published this decade have touted the growing adoption of digital learning tools. A different ‘digital divide’ has emerged. That’s arguably the case for U.S.

EdTech 146

EdTech Survey Digital Divide Classroom 146

The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2021

During a forum hosted by public policy think tank New America to discuss this new data, Jessica Rosenworcel, the acting FCC Chairwoman, called the homework gap “an especially cruel” part of the digital divide that existed long before the pandemic. Twelve percent of families still have no computer at home. “We

Broadband 120

Broadband Survey Digital Divide Accessibility 120

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2019

Amadou Diallo for The Hechinger Report. We’re doing a disservice if we’re not teaching the next generation how to use technology. Issuing a 30-year bond to finance a new school building makes sense, says Ross Rubenstein, a professor at Georgia State University who specializes in public finance and education policy.

Technology 106

Technology Chromebook Laptops iPad 106

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Philadelphia’s schools, meanwhile, struggled mightily to close digital divides that prevented them from quickly launching distance-instruction. Too often, these boundaries were drawn specifically and intentionally to maintain that separation — and were abetted by racist housing policies. public education. The post OPINION: U.S.

Digital Divide 105

Digital Divide Laptops Accessibility Report 105

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

How can digital technology help middle schoolers thrive? After years of researching the effects of digital technology, we have found that most of the evidence to date does not support the view that social media and smartphones are the cause of these problems. Smartphones are making it worse.

Smartphone 85

Smartphone Social Media Learning Digital Divide 85

Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Consider the fierce resistance superintendents have faced when trying to introduce 1:1 technology programs over the past 20 years, only to be excoriated for not having them in place last spring. The center cannot hold. The perpetuity of public education is not a foregone conclusion.

Education 188

Education Digital Divide STEM System 188

Bryan Alexander

JULY 18, 2019

McKinsey just published a new report, “The future of work in America: People and places, today and tomorrow” ( summary ; longer document ), looking ahead to 2030 after new technologies have had some impact. The report isn’t happy with this, and asks us to make policy changes now.

Report 40

Report Digital Divide Mobility Robotics 40

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

How Schools Are preparing – and Not Preparing – Children for Climate Change,” reported by HuffPost and The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. The Miami-Dade school district, for example, adopted a plan back in 2012 to close the digital divide.

Digital Divide 122

Digital Divide Laptops Accessibility Online Learning 122

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

He was recognized with the Tech Champion Award at the 2022 Digital Industry Dynamite Awards and featured in the EdTech50. Dan is a respected authority in educational technology and artificial intelligence. As Director at Edufuturists, he is committed to shaping the future of education through technology and innovation.

Classroom 425

Classroom Tools Data Twitter 425

eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Teachers address bring-your-own device policies, the digital divide, and common perceptions of ed tech in the classroom. According to a recent teacher survey , 96 percent of teachers said that technology plays a significant role in the classroom. Instead of saying, ‘Can technology transform education?’ said Toppo.

Survey 40

Survey Digital Divide Technology Education 40

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

While much work has been done to help close the digital divide, according to the FCC’s Eighth Broadband Report, an estimated 19 million American citizens still lack reliable broadband internet access at home. Kajeet remains laser-focused on closing the digital divide, and this grant program is another step in our journey.”.

Digital Divide 59

Digital Divide Broadband Mobility Software 59

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2021

Kajeet is mission-focused on closing the digital divide, not just in the U.S., Further, a recent study from Sutton Trust reveals that only 10% of teachers report that all of their students have access to the internet. patents in mobile technologies. but worldwide,” said chairman, CEO and founder Daniel J. In the U.K.,

Digital Divide 60

Digital Divide Mobility Software Chromebook 60

eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2016

A new report details the importance of state advocacy in connecting schools, students to broadband internet. A new report from SETDA and Common Sense Kids Action focuses on K-12 broadband and wi-fi connectivity, state leadership for infrastructure, state broadband implementation highlights, and state advocacy for federal broadband support.

Report 40

Report Broadband E-rate Advocacy 40

Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

The pandemic has dragged on, prompting colleges to ricochet back and forth on mask mandate policies and rules about holding classes in person versus online. Professors report that students are disengaged , so much so that it’s even hard to get them to take advantage of free support services.

Flipped Classroom 202

Flipped Classroom Course Digital Divide Trends 202

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 19, 2016

However, here’s a refresher of the previous post and the five BYOD concerns that are already put on the table: BYOD deepens the digital divide; BYOD will distract students; BYOD encourages students to cheat; Students might forget to bring/charge their devices; Parents may need to pay more for BYOD.

BYOD 150

BYOD How To Digital Divide Smartphone 150

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Pandemic-era lockdowns put an unmistakable spotlight on digital equity — particularly for K-12 students. But nowhere is the digital divide larger than in the Black rural South. A quarter of Black teens reported not being able to do their homework for lack of reliable internet access — nearly twice the rate of white teens.

Broadband 94

Broadband E-rate Digital Divide Accessibility 94

The Hechinger Report

JULY 18, 2019

Tom Rolfes, education IT manager for the Nebraska Information Technology Commission. We are heartbroken,” said Tom Rolfes, education IT manager for the Nebraska Information Technology Commission. Reg Leichty, legal and policy consultant for CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking). We are heartbroken.”. Quite the contrary.

Broadband 94

Broadband Education Policies Digital Divide 94

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Related: The affordability gap is the biggest part of the digital divide. They argue funding for high-speed internet and connected devices needs to be a permanent part of federal policy. The post Congress is cutting the funds that could have closed the homework gap appeared first on The Hechinger Report.

Broadband 115

Broadband Digital Divide Libraries Accessibility 115

Education Superhighway

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

20-25% of the digital divide is concentrated in affordable multi-dwelling units (MDUs). NTIA’s BEAD Challenge Process Policy includes a BEAD Model Challenge Process that states can adopt in its entirety to complete Volume 1 of BEAD Initial Proposals.

Assessment 52

Assessment Broadband Digital Divide Data 52

eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2022

Deploying a private wireless network provides substantial benefits to organizations, especially when using 5G technology. Private networks built on 5G technology deliver high bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and carrier-class security. patents in mobile technologies. Kajeet holds 40 U.S.

Broadband 58

Broadband Software Digital Divide Industry 58

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 3, 2023

While sometimes feared, technology is often a perfect match for us humans. Technology, of course, is dependent on humans creating it. Once created, technologies, when properly applied, increase humans’ productivity and efficiency. Also, there’s the standing threat of a student’s data security, privacy and online safety.

Education 52

Education Data Training Digital Divide 52

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. The policies and infrastructures are in place to deliver. Collin Earnst, CEO, LearnWell. Paget Hetherington, VP of Marketing, Gaggle.

EdTech 138

EdTech Digital Divide Broadband PresenceLearning 138

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 3, 2020

The former might still edge out students already impacted by the nation’s digital divide or who are without adult supervision. This story about summer school was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

Digital Divide 137

Digital Divide Robotics Strategy Accessibility 137

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. 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.

Trends 143

Trends EdTech Industry Data 143

Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

I have a bit more to say about some of these topics, so stay tuned… Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye these past two weeks – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Software Data 150