The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

This program has an incredible opportunity to actually make meaningful progress closing the digital divide,” Marwell said. Related: The affordability gap is the biggest part of the digital divide. The problem, according to ESH’s new report, is that of the 28.2 In total, 51.6

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Broadband Digital Divide Report Accessibility 71

Shake Up Learning

APRIL 25, 2023

It’s all part of Verizon’s commitment to helping close the digital divide. She provides staff development and training on immersive technology as an edtech consultant. See: Copyright Policy. Start your journey at verizon.com/shakeup. © Shake Up Learning 2023.

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Digital Divide Smartphone Tablets Technology 99

Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

It’s all part of Verizon’s commitment to help close the digital divide. She provides staff development and training on immersive technology as an edtech consultant. See: Copyright Policy. This back-to-school season, new curricula are available from partners including Discovery Education, McGraw Hill, and NYU.

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Digital Divide Smartphone Tablets Resources 82

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.

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Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

Hillary Clinton may not be in office, but she has enough policy plans on her website for four full years. Her boldest claim: That her administration would close the digital divide by 2020 with 100 percent of American families having the "option" of quality broadband.

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STEM Digital Divide Broadband Policies 89

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 3, 2023

Generative AI learns from existing data to generate — at scale — new content that reflects the characteristics of the training data but does not repeat it. A primary concern lies in the potential for bias in generated educational content, as a platform’s algorithms are only as good — as unbiased — as the data on which it is trained.

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Education Data Training Digital Divide 52

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.

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Digital Divide Laptops Accessibility Report 102

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

A different ‘digital divide’ has emerged. The “digital divide” in education technology often refers to concerns over whether those from underprivileged backgrounds have access to instructional software and tools. But as the usage and positive perception of digital learning tools grow in U.S.

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EdTech Survey Digital Divide Classroom 139

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

Like McKneely, some educators, government officials and policy experts around the country say the coronavirus carries lessons for another global crisis of our time, climate change. The Miami-Dade school district, for example, adopted a plan back in 2012 to close the digital divide. Credit: AP Photo/Kantele Franko.

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Digital Divide Laptops Accessibility Online Learning 115

Neo LMS

APRIL 27, 2017

There is also a concern that BYOD creates digital divides in the classroom between well-resourced students and those from families that simply cannot afford to give their children devices. Be sure that parents have full access to your privacy and security policies. Communication and training.

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BYOD Digital Divide Online Learning Policies 154

Education Superhighway

MARCH 30, 2022

EducationSuperHighway strongly advocated that, unlike the EBB which was an emergency measure to help households stay online during the global pandemic, and did little to connect new unconnected households, the ACP should be used to address the broadband affordability crisis for under-resourced households and help eradicate the digital divide.

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Broadband Digital Divide Training Strategy 52

Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

Who will provide teacher training and technical support? Samsung’s unique portfolio of in-classroom technology can help bridge the digital divide once funding is secured. What will be the benchmarks for measuring success? Make sure you involve teachers and administrators in these discussions.

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Technology Classroom EdTech Software 168

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

It doesn't have information that is false or there's unconscious or implicit biases either from our own input, from what we're asking, or from the datasets that the AI is trained on. Plagiarism Concerns with AI 00;10;28;20 – 00;10;45;16 Dan Fitzpatrick I think we're going to have to get more creative with how we set assignments as well.

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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. Recognition that the digital divide prevents academic progress has prompted colleges to do more to connect students with tech tools.

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Flipped Classroom Course Digital Divide Trends 208

ExcelinEd

AUGUST 3, 2020

When COVID-19 disrupted the traditional model , Commissioner Mike Morath and his team quickly created policies to help ensure students would not fall through the cracks. . C reate s reading academies , a year-round professional development training system based on the science of reading , for all K-3 teachers. .

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Digital Divide E-rate Laptops Assessment 28

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

The policies and infrastructures are in place to deliver. Jason Innes, Director of Curriculum, Training, and Product Management, KinderLab Robotics. “We COVID-19 highlighted that the digital divide was not exclusive to rural areas, as many families in urban areas cannot afford internet connectivity.

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EdTech Digital Divide Broadband PresenceLearning 139

My Island View

MARCH 27, 2020

Educators, who were trained and programmed to teach face-to-face with students in classrooms with a support staff within a larger school building, found themselves alone at home face-to-face with a blank computer screen. The digital divide must be addressed. We see schools adjusting their grading policies.

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Education Digital Divide System Online Learning 69

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund follows the same formula as Title I, so it can be used to help bridge the digital divide for students from low-income families. Susan Gentz is a partner at K20Connect, a consulting consortium of experts focused on education leadership, technology and policy.

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EdTech Guidelines Policies Secondary 96

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

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. Lindsay Dworkin, SVP of Policy & Government Affairs, NWEA The pendulum has swung quickly toward the Science of Reading.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 143

Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

We also need better in-service training and orientation. One of the most important digital divides to overcome is the technophobia divide - the wills and the will nots. Training at the point of need is also a must. In service training is not just about giving people information. Unported License.

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Strategy Training Digital Divide Guidelines 70

eSchool News

JULY 19, 2016

In an effort to provide federal, state and local leaders with policy options to ensure that all anchor institutions have high-speed connections to the internet, the SHLB Coalition today is releasing “ Connecting Anchor Institutions: A Broadband Action Plan.”. Sohn challenged community leaders to step up in closing the digital divide.

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Broadband Policies Libraries E-rate 40

Bryan Alexander

JULY 18, 2019

The report isn’t happy with this, and asks us to make policy changes now. While some displaced older workers who have spent much of their career doing one thing may not be willing or able to make a drastic change, millions more might embrace the opportunity to train for different lines of work.

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Report Digital Divide Mobility Robotics 64

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

While the integration of AI in K-12 education presents immense opportunities, it is essential to address concerns related to data privacy, equity, and teacher training. Cons: Bias and inequity: AI systems can inherit biases present in training data, potentially reinforcing existing inequalities in educational outcomes.

Education 52

Education Adaptive Learning Personalized Learning Gamification 52

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 17, 2016

I tell her that over 135,000 school leaders need to train four million million teachers quickly due to 100 million teachers’ and parents’ desire to educate children on this new bundle of literacies. She smiles. “Oh Oh really. I had no clue there’s such a thing. I have no time to lose,” he told me. “I

Digital Divide 40

Digital Divide STEM Game-Based Learning Training 40

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

One key issue that emerged was an ongoing digital divide. That divide affected a significant share of college students in West Virginia, a state where officials say nearly 40 percent of rural residents don’t have broadband. How do we make sure that our students have access in this changing world?” she asked. “If

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Policies Broadband Digital Divide Outcomes 118

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Abshire pointed out that the challenges for today’s district leaders include protecting students’ data and other information, filtering content, and establishing acceptable use policies for students and teachers. is one of the nation’s leading experts in E-rate and is passionate in her work to close the digital divide.

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E-rate EdTech Broadband Digital Divide 42

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Privacy and Student Data During these pressing circumstances, many educators are curating and sharing digital tools, strategies, and tips for remote teaching with their networks. Butash is right in pointing out the risks involved in this quick shift to using digital technologies.

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Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 210

Bryan Alexander

JULY 18, 2019

The report isn’t happy with this, and asks us to make policy changes now. While some displaced older workers who have spent much of their career doing one thing may not be willing or able to make a drastic change, millions more might embrace the opportunity to train for different lines of work.

Report 40

Report Digital Divide Mobility Robotics 40

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

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. Lindsay Dworkin, SVP of Policy & Government Affairs, NWEA The pendulum has swung quickly toward the Science of Reading.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

edWeb.net

JULY 26, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed and, in many ways, worsened the digital divide and other inequitable aspects of America’s education system. However, it also created opportunities to develop more equitable outcomes, based on the widespread switch to digital learning experiences and new education models. She earned a B.A.

Technology 63

Technology Education Professional Learning Outcomes 63

Educator Innovator

MARCH 16, 2016

The most obvious addition to the plan is its focus on the “digital-use divide.” In 2010, when the department published its last National Ed Tech Plan, the phrase “digital divide” usually meant unequal access to devices like laptops and high-speed internet, a severe disparity.

Technology 46

Technology Future Ready Edcamps Laptops 46

Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Develop and Communicate Clear Guidelines for AI Use It’s essential to develop clear guidelines and policies to ensure students, teachers, and other staff fully understand the proper and responsible use of generative AI. Like with other guidelines, AI policies should not be created in a vacuum.

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Student Data Privacy Digital Divide Guidelines Policies 69

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

During the “ National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training (NCTET) Virtual Post-Inauguration Awards and Policy Panel ,” the presenters discussed the intersection of technology and education and what’s needed to create sustainable, equitable access to a 21st century education. Vrain Valley School District (CO).

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System Digital Divide E-rate Education 53

eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2024

As many experts will point out, DEI initiatives are prone to fail when they aren’t getting at the crux of the issue—existing systemic processes and challenges that prevent promising solutions and DEI-focused policies from being successful. How do we go about training our students to realize that where we come from is important?

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Chromebook Robotics Elementary Training 116

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Or their latest crop of teachers needs training? More than Devices The “digital divide” was not quite a household term two years ago. technicians, programmers and technology coaches), network infrastructure, maintenance and—importantly—teacher training on how to effectively use all that new technology.

Technology 169

Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 169

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

What information and training must be provided to students and parents to ensure success? A list can be made in a priority order and training planned. Also, make sure theses extras align with the District AUP (Acceptable Use Policy). In my reflection, I have attempted to present ideas for all schools across the digital divide.

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Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

Connecting 2 the World

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

Organizational competency: Organizational learning or training: Organizational competency is the minimum standards of organizational behavior in which knowledge is embedded in the cultural routines and processes developed through training and learning. International Journal of Training and Development, 8(1), 43-53. Colquitt, J.,

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Groups Outcomes Training Study 52