The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. “We We have this huge digital divide that’s making it hard for [students] to get their education,” she said. David Silver, the director of education for the mayor’s office, said people talked about the digital divide, but there had never been enough energy to tackle it.

Digital Divide 109

Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 109

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

And as video dominates online instruction, more educators need easy-to-use resources for video creation. All in this Edtech Reports Recap. Connect All Students: How States and School Districts Can Close the Digital Divide” is a follow up to a June analysis by Boston Consulting Group and Common Sense.

Broadband 164

Broadband Report Video EdTech 164

Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

Here is the full report.) Not surprisingly, those who rely on cell phones to do so report having the hardest time. The survey found that students report being less likely than teachers to have a consistently quiet place to work. The sudden transition to remote learning likely stretched school resources thin, he notes.

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Report Survey LMS Digital Divide 215

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

However, digital learning comes with its own set of challenges, and the most fundamental challenge is the concept of digital equity and our very real digital divide. Disparities in digital access, also referred to as digital equity, remain challenging for K-12 education.

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Outcomes Digital Divide Learning Digital Learning 116

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

For their first installment, the group published a report based on a roundtable discussion held with leaders from community colleges, Hispanic-Serving Institutions and historically Black colleges and universities. A Digital Divide — Or Bridge? A virtual reality headset costs hundreds of dollars.

EdTech 171

EdTech Digital Divide Training Smartphone 171

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Students can practice persuasive writing, comprehension, and typing skills by completing reviews, reports, and reading logs online. Resources include The Raven, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and The Road Not Taken. Once you’ve located a resource, you check it out from that local library.

eBook 367

eBook Libraries Mobility Tablets 367

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Students can practice persuasive writing, comprehension, and typing skills by completing reviews, reports, and reading logs online. Resources include The Raven, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and The Road Not Taken. Once you’ve located a resource, you check it out from that local library. Listen and Read.

Libraries 470

Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 470

EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2020

After all, they’ve had a lot to figure out — from finding ways to bridge the digital divide to ensuring student security and privacy online. How will we know who we need to apply some extra resources to reach and connect with in this time? Another major challenge is maintaining student attendance. Our kids are everywhere.”

Digital Divide 195

Digital Divide Learning Policies EdTech 195

Education Superhighway

DECEMBER 9, 2020

In April, we pivoted our resources to our Digital Bridge K-12 project when the pandemic hit. A key output of this work is the K-12 Bridge to Broadband initiative, a mechanism we view as a potential game-changer in closing the digital divide. Funding: There needs to be federal funding for student home digital access.

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Report Broadband Digital Divide Data 52

Digital Promise

MAY 13, 2021

Highlights from the survey include: Keeping Up Academically and the Digital Divide : Eighty-two percent of teachers say it’s been difficult for their students to keep up academically during the pandemic, though only 45 percent of parents have the same concern for their own child. Digital Divide.

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Survey Digital Divide Learning EdTech 277

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2016

“Unfortunately, the digital divide is a very real barrier to success in our community,” said Audra Bluehouse, an English teacher at Hatch Valley High. “We Next page: What policymakers are doing to close the digital divide. However, students may have no internet access when they get home.

Digital Divide 40

Digital Divide E-rate Broadband Laptops 40

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2023

The pandemic exacerbated preexisting funding inequities for high-need, under-resourced school districts, a longstanding challenge for the Magnolia State. A significant challenge for Delta communities is the ever-growing digital divide. Our report found that this left them at a severe disadvantage.

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Broadband Digital Divide Report Guidelines 115

eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2021

As COVID made quite painfully clear, student access to reliable high-speed internet and engaging digital tools is essential. But many students don’t have access to these resources at school, at home, or both, leading to larger questions about the role of digital equity and student success during–and after–the pandemic.

Digital Divide 145

Digital Divide Online Learning Report Accessibility 145

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.

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Classroom Online Learning Learning Outcomes 81

eSchool News

MAY 2, 2022

Widespread social isolation and loneliness, uncertainty, parental loss of a job, the widening digital divide, feelings of anxiety over becoming ill, and loss of a loved one have all contributed to the current mental health crisis. percent) and emotional (12.5 percent) safety.

Digital Divide 105

Digital Divide Survey Report Resources 105

Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

A recent report shared by Google and KPMG reveals that the education tech industry would cater to about 9.6 Investing time and resources in PD is crucial in providing genuine, timely, and continuous support to teachers. million users and record a market share of $1.96 billion in 2021, according to Analytic Insight.

EdTech 389

EdTech Education Industry Digital Divide 389

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The latest statistics come from Connected Nation’s (CN) Connect K-12 Program’s 2023 Report on School Connectivity , released in collaboration with Funds For Learning (FFL). Key takeaways from this year’s Connectivity report include: 74 percent of all U.S. Do all students have access to the internet? org website.

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Meeting E-rate Digital Divide Comparison 99

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 20, 2020

Address the digital divide. As thousands of school districts across the country have rolled out remote learning, many have discovered that students have very different sets of resources when it comes to digital education tools. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

Technology 247

Technology Digital Divide Education Digital Citizenship 247

EdTech Magazine

MAY 16, 2020

After all, they’ve had a lot to figure out — from finding ways to bridge the digital divide to ensuring student security and privacy online. How will we know who we need to apply some extra resources to reach and connect with in this time? Another major challenge is maintaining student attendance. Our kids are everywhere.”

Digital Divide 150

Digital Divide Learning Policies EdTech 150

EdTech Magazine

MAY 12, 2020

After all, they’ve had a lot to figure out — from finding ways to bridge the digital divide to ensuring student security and privacy online. How will we know who we need to apply some extra resources to reach and connect with in this time? Another major challenge is maintaining student attendance. Our kids are everywhere.”

Digital Divide 150

Digital Divide Learning Policies EdTech 150

EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2020

After all, they’ve had a lot to figure out — from finding ways to bridge the digital divide to ensuring student security and privacy online. How will we know who we need to apply some extra resources to reach and connect with in this time? Another major challenge is maintaining student attendance. Our kids are everywhere.”

Digital Divide 150

Digital Divide Learning Policies EdTech 150

EdTech Magazine

MAY 8, 2020

After all, they’ve had a lot to figure out — from finding ways to bridge the digital divide to ensuring student security and privacy online. How will we know who we need to apply some extra resources to reach and connect with in this time? Another major challenge is maintaining student attendance. Our kids are everywhere.”

Digital Divide 150

Digital Divide Learning Policies EdTech 150

eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2016

The digital divide is a reality for three out of four American families, meaning approximately eight million individuals under the age of 18 are living without internet access. Bridging this divide expands the customer base for their services and the rest of the digital economy. Yet, sadly, Darriale is far from alone.

Digital Divide 40

Digital Divide Broadband Company Accessibility 40

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 8, 2020

This longstanding digital divide for learners of all ages has morphed into a divide that is keeping these vulnerable students offline during a critical period. There are several steps that policymakers can and should take to shrink the digital divide that too many college students currently face.

Broadband 102

Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Libraries 102

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 5, 2021

This number is even more alarming considering that only 40 percent of average working adults report similar issues. Since we’re not out of the woods yet and face a lot of uncertainty, a lack of tech resources can still be a major stressor for teachers. That’s why neglecting this area can lead to a bigger digital divide among students.

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Education Digital Divide Laptops Trends 363

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. And let’s see what you think.

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Report Digital Divide Mobility Robotics 64

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Prior to the pandemic, students participating in College Connect gathered at a local school after school to access applications and resources while receiving support from staff, including the superintendent. Following interviews and selection, the board member—a middle school student—acts as the voice for the district’s student population.

Advocacy 416

Advocacy E-rate Digital Divide Meeting 416

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Students can practice persuasive writing, comprehension, and typing skills by completing reviews, reports, and reading logs online. Resources include The Raven, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and The Road Not Taken. Once you’ve located a resource, you check it out from that local library. Listen and Read.

Libraries 365

Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 365

Education Superhighway

JANUARY 23, 2017

Since the initiative launched, EducationSuperHighway and our state partners have focused our efforts on ensuring that every student in Massachusetts gets the bandwidth necessary to support digital learning in the classroom. Last year, EducationSuperHighway delivered a comprehensive report on school connectivity across Massachusetts.

Digital Divide 40

Digital Divide E-rate Secondary Classroom 40

Edsurge

JULY 5, 2022

Yang: We were first prompted to address concerns over the digital divide. And we want to close the digital divide. Recommended resources from CoolThink@JC. Reports & Evaluations. The report concluded that CoolThink students significantly outperformed their peers in other schools.

Digital Divide 136

Digital Divide STEM Flipped Classroom Future Ready 136

Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2020

As a teacher, the long nights and weekends I spent creating and customizing resources, along with the thousands of dollars I spent each year buying classroom supplies, copy paper, books, winter coats, and even food for my students eventually led me to turn my attention to school finance: Why were there never enough resources for my students?

Education 188

Education Digital Divide STEM System 188

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

Stacie Johnson Leader of Professional Development at Khan Academy Johnsrud: The World Economic Forum this past year reported that creative thinking is the number-one skill needed across industries globally in the next five years. EdSurge: Some people feel that being creative means being artistic and, therefore, claim to be “not creative.”

Khan Academy 185

Khan Academy Adobe Advocacy Assessment 185

Digital Promise

AUGUST 28, 2020

Teachers across the region reported that students were more engaged and had higher attendance during digital learning due to the excitement of working with artists and other partners. The post Building Resilient Communities with Students at the Center appeared first on Digital Promise. Josh Schachter Co-Founder, CommunityShare.

Digital Divide 293

Digital Divide STEM Digital Learning Strategy 293

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Schools that lack resources are less effective and resilient in the face of ordinary challenges, let alone unprecedented catastrophes like the coronavirus pandemic. At the local level, these resource disparities regularly align with — and exacerbate — longstanding racial, socioeconomic, ethnic and linguistic divisions in American society.

Digital Divide 102

Digital Divide Laptops Accessibility Report 102

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

Overview of Tech and WiFi Provisioning Laws From state to state, laws vary in how they currently address (or don’t address) distance and hybrid learning resource needs—and no two sets of laws are alike. 1560 , and proposed adding sections designed “to close the digital divide in California.”

Broadband 138

Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 138

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 137

EdTech Survey Digital Divide Classroom 137

The Hechinger Report

JULY 25, 2023

The result is a vicious cycle — a lack of resources creates inadequate educational experiences, which creates academic emergencies that require more resources and ensure that there are no means to even begin considering equity. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

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System Policies Digital Divide Outcomes 80