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

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As the pandemic unfolded, our team at SMASH, a nationwide summer residential program for STEM education serving students of color, had to move an established, 17-year program into a virtual learning environment. We also knew that not every learner in our community had the technology resources to access these opportunities.

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Summer Reading Online

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Resources include The Raven, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and The Road Not Taken. Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. Once you’ve located a resource, you check it out from that local library.

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13 Websites That Provide Lots of Digital Books for Summer Reading

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Resources include The Raven, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and The Road Not Taken. Aimed at school-age children, categories include, earth, animals, STEM, family, create and play, know and learn, technology, and more. Once you’ve located a resource, you check it out from that local library. Listen and Read.

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How Offline-First Edtech Addresses Education Disparities Worldwide

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This made clear the sheer need and readiness for offline-first edtech tools that address challenges in connectivity and access to quality digital learning materials in low-resource contexts. Closing global education gaps How is Learning Equality addressing the challenge of the digital divide and the 2.6

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How EdTech is Changing the Face of Education

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The Digital Classroom Revolution One of the most significant changes brought about by EdTech is the digital classroom. Traditional chalk-and-talk methods are being supplemented, and sometimes replaced, by digital tools and platforms.

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What are the changes in education in 2024?

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Ensuring equitable access to technology and addressing the digital divide continue to be crucial, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity in the ever-evolving landscape of K-12 education in 2024. The digital divide, unequal access to quality teachers, and varying educational infrastructure contribute to disparities in academic outcomes.

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Verizon launches free trainings and tools to help educators navigate digital instruction

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What you need to know: As the nation faces a surge in Covid-19 cases, and schools continue to grapple with uncertainty and closures, Verizon is providing additional support and remote learning resources for educators, students and parents. Teacher Training Pathways offers educators a free platform for professional development.