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How one city closed the digital divide for nearly all its students

The Hechinger Report

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. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. “We

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The pandemic’s remote learning legacy: A lot worth keeping

The Hechinger Report

With the ability to log into lessons online, students at the secondary level won’t have to miss instruction even if they’re suspended, says Superintendent L. Federal funds help narrow the digital divide. Grades K-5 in the district are in person, but middle and high schools are mostly hybrid. Oliver Robinson.

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Why the Education Expenses are Rising and How to Deal with it?

Evelyn Learning

A classroom has become an e-classroom, with tablets on each and every desk. A lot of problems are going around related to social-economic aspects, historical aspects, digital divide, etc. When it comes to financial reasons, it should never be finance that eliminates somebody’s access to post secondary education.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 11 Edition)

Doug Levin

The partnership aims to bridge the digital divide in Pittsburg by offering parents refurbished computers free of charge. That's a lot of computers.

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Learning in the Digital Age

eSchool News

However, challenges such as the digital divide and the need for robust cybersecurity measures must be addressed to ensure equitable access and a secure learning environment. Embracing digital learning in primary and secondary education offers several compelling advantages as we examine the importance of education in the digital age.

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How did edtech impact learning in 2023?

eSchool News

For example, some schools are already integrating bi-directional casting between student tablets and interactive displays at the front of the classroom. Displays in the classroom can also integrate with digital signage installed around campus—from the front office to the sports field.

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Technology Tools Used in Teaching and Learning

eSchool News

Coding platforms, such as Scratch and Code.org, promote digital literacy and computational thinking. The ubiquitous presence of digital devices and technology tools in education, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones, allows students to access a wealth of educational resources and multimedia content.