article thumbnail

Moving a Summer Program to the Virtual World — While Closing the Digital Divide

Edsurge

Along the way, we focused on five areas that we felt were necessary to serve our community of young people: Mitigate the Digital and Connectivity Divide Access to computers and a dependable internet connection is critical to delivering any form of online learning.

article thumbnail

MLTI is not a Tech Buy or Commodity. It’s a Learning Initiative.

More Verbs

The per-pupil cost represents an entire solution including a device, software and apps, classroom WiFi, device management, ongoing technical support, and professional development. ” It is true, MLTI has helped close the digital divide. But there are two digital divides.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Substance Over Assumptions and Generalizations

A Principal's Reflections

Here is an excerpt: " Schools have yet to take advantage of the potential of technology in the classroom to tackle the digital divide and give every student the skills they need in today’s connected world, according to the first OECD PISA assessment of digital skills. The most glaring was the OECD Report that came out last fall.

article thumbnail

It’s Time Edtech Conferences Stopped Ignoring Equity and Race

Edsurge

Most session tend to focus on new apps or software over deep dives into pedagogy and building better relationships. But when was the last time you hear someone talk about racism or digital equity? And as a person interested in digital equity, I had a chance to connect experts who were national leaders on the digital divide.

article thumbnail

64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

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. Graham Glass, CEO & Founder, CYPHER Learning Finding new and innovative ways to support teachers will continue to be a priority for schools and districts this coming year and beyond.

Trends 143
article thumbnail

Learning Revolution Free PD - Angela Maiers Tonight - LOTS of 2014 Global Education Conference Updates - Proposal Deadline, Keynotes, and Volunteering

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AIR works with local communities to address this detriment through an integrated development programs that provide low-cost refurbished computers with relevant open source educational software, support and teacher training directed at schools and community centers especially in less privileged areas where the digital divide is at its greatest.

article thumbnail

PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Students: General short answers: What tools, software, and technology seemed to be important? What tools, software, and technology not available could have been useful? Parents: General short answers: What tools, software, and technology seemed to be important? Conduct teacher meetings via video conferencing software.