Neo LMS

JANUARY 9, 2018

Last week we discussed the digital divide , and today I thought we could explore some practical strategies that teachers, as individuals, can adopt in an effort to bridge the digital divide in their classrooms. 59% of teachers feel the digital tools they use frequently are effective. How online shopping works.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And one, Mississippi, has made important strides in closing the digital divide through a pandemic response plan that took each school district’s unique needs and challenges into account. It is worth remembering that the digital divide is not an all or nothing phenomenon.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Blair Levin, a senior fellow at Brookings Metro , formerly of the Federal Communications Commission, says that the government has effectively connected schools to what they need for internet access, leaving homes the next frontier of the digital divide in education.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

However, the study also found that educators lack centralized resources and direct support necessary to successfully overcome barriers to the digital divide. Addressing these will be critical to ensuring that school districts and digital navigator programs are effective in closing the digital divide for students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2021

COVINGTON, KY: October 21, 2021 – A new website launched by a collaboration of leading technology experts, STEP CG and Cradlepoint, is providing information and educational resources to help K-12 schools ensure their students have access to the technology they need to succeed.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Two students who received laptops because of a parent-led effort to close the digital divide for Spanish-speaking families in Clark County, Nevada. Many had trouble coping, even though they had resources to draw on, she said. Credit: Courtesy of Valeria Gurr. Credit: Courtesy of Valeria Gurr. You have to have a process.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Ramos knew there were many kids like her, eager to keep up with school but lacking the technology to do so. We have this huge digital divide that’s making it hard for [students] to get their education,” she said. efore the pandemic, the digital divide was often considered a rural problem. We can’t afford not to.”.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 24, 2023

Nowadays, technology is ubiquitous in people’s lives, including K-12 education. Despite the technology’s undeniable benefits, teachers and school leaders must take into account the downsides of technology before incorporating it into the classroom. How does technology help promote student engagement and learning?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 20, 2020

With education turning on the technology skills of students and teachers, its important to gain a rudimentary understanding of foundational technology. Dr. Paul Perry, former teacher, administrator, and nonprofit exec, has put together a brief guide for educators looking to expand learning opportunities for students using technology.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

But when schools support students in transferring their skills to their parents, they are narrowing the digital divide. Organizing family technology education nights can reap big rewards but they also require some planning. Most districts have interpreter resources they can use for the event.

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eSchool News

MARCH 5, 2018

The digital divide and the opportunity gap. At DeKalb County School District in Georgia, we set out to create a plan that narrows the digital divide our students are facing at school, in the community, and at home. We started by creating the Digital Dreamers Program, an initiative to reaffirm our commitment to technology.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2023

As schools shifted to remote learning, a digital divide emerged, leaving countless students on the wrong side of the equation. The unequal access to technology and the internet has widened the gap, hindering the academic progress of many young minds.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

To help the country close this digital divide, a goal of meeting or exceeding internet access at speeds of at least one megabit per second (Mbps) per student was set by the FCC. However, truly achieving educational equity will depend on what we do with technology once learners, educators and schools are connected.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

For a long time, technology enabled access to education. 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. Solving for the digital divide has not been easy.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 2, 2017

We have made great strides to level the technology playing field in education, but unfortunately the digital divide still exists between those who have the tools to research, learn and collaborate online at home, and those who don’t. 1 Further, there’s a second level digital divide 2 that’s emerging in the classroom.

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Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2020

Think about resources that encourage parents to connect offline with their children,” suggests Nicol R. Maybe it is about learning new technology, but it also could be about reading a book together.” Brown : When I think about digital equity, I think about ensuring that everyone has equal access and opportunity. PT / 2 p.m.

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2020

We also knew that not every learner in our community had the technology resources to access these opportunities. To counter these gaps, we provided our students with laptops and hot spots where necessary. For some students, we also needed to provide headsets to help mitigate in-home distractions and improve communication.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 27, 2022

Some of these are: different approaches to teaching adapted to students’ needs, developed ICT skills, professional development for teachers, attempts to bridge the digital divide, improvement of resource accessibility, funding and curriculum changes. Most students were familiar with using technology before the pandemic.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The integration of digital tools, online platforms, and innovative applications is revolutionizing traditional teaching methodologies. Edtech trends encompass personalized learning experiences, adaptive technologies, and the evolution of hybrid learning models. What has been a trend in education in recent years?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Not everyone is sold on the idea that virtual reality technology could or should bring higher education into a future of avatars and holograms. As the industry that develops VR grows, it will need workers who are trained in how to build and apply this technology. A Digital Divide — Or Bridge?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Digital inclusion and accessibility: Embrace digital tools while ensuring they are accessible to all students, regardless of socioeconomic background or ability. Schools should invest in providing devices and reliable high-speed internet access for students who lack these resources at home.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

It focuses on delivering quality teaching and learning through technology without the internet. 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.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 11, 2021

While the causes of this phenomenon can vary, we can pinpoint the following: Social inequalities regarding the quality of the technology used. A sense of overload because of the myriad of online resources. Read more: 6 Practical strategies for teaching across the digital divide. Connectivity issues. Poor sound quality.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

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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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

Non-digital assignments have just as much value and can give kids a much-needed break from screens. When technology is used, sound planning ensures there is a balance between synchronous and asynchronous learning while building in breaks for movement, mindfulness, and other essential brain breaks. Pedagogy Let’s begin with engagement.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

Despite claims that technology is negatively affecting learning schedules, edtech is a valuable tool for students. With this understanding, the edtech industry should ensure that technology and remote learning are essential aspects of PD (professional development). Provide technology for effective teaching and learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2020

Technology plays a huge role, which is why all efforts need to be made to eliminate the digital divide. Keep in mind that some rely on technology, while others don't. Another great resource to incorporate self-paced activities is CK-12. Adaptive Technologies Nothing replaces sound instructional design and pedagogy.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Use of tech to explore, design, and create–not a digital drill and kill : Evaluate the levels of learning. Leveraging technology for low level tasks leads to time invested in low-level learning. The right blend of teachers and technology: What’s right for one student may be different than what’s right for another.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. Incorporate movement (i.e.,

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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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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2023

Witt: Our mission at T-Mobile is to be the best in the world at connecting customers to their world by using our network, scale and resources for good. We encourage youth to submit ideas focused on one of the following three categories: Digital Empowerment, Equity In Action and Thriving Planet.

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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.

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The 21st Century Principal

JULY 21, 2012

Recently, I found myself entangled with several people in a Twitter debate about whether BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies actually perpetuate or aggravate the digital divide our students currently experience. Still, we do need to be concerned about the effects of the digital divide under our BYOD policy.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Districts are leveraging the coaches and resources from Verizon Innovative Learning Schools by conducting training sessions for their colleagues to support other schools across the district. To help ensure powerful learning opportunities for all are supported by technology, we must understand and work to close this gap.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

While online learning offers flexibility and accessibility, challenges such as technological barriers, limited social interaction, and the need for self-directed learning can impact success rates. Do students learn better online or in a classroom: statistics help shed light. What is the success rate of online learning?

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2020

Even with all the progress being made and practical innovations taking place, COVID-19 has unearthed on a global scale the inequity that persists when it comes to access to high-speed WIFI and technology. As such, educators are in need of ideas that can be implemented without the use of technology.

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