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How computer science education bridges the digital divide

eSchool News

Between software licences and acquiring the proper hardware, teaching computer science can be very expensive. Digital divide Our computer science courses needed to be accessible to all students, including those without connectivity or a sophisticated device. Finally, affordability is a major barrier.

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How computer science education bridges the digital divide

eSchool News

Between software licences and acquiring the proper hardware, teaching computer science can be very expensive. Digital divide Our computer science courses needed to be accessible to all students, including those without connectivity or a sophisticated device. Finally, affordability is a major barrier.

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

Edsurge

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. STEM is relevant to a wide range of fields—even beyond STEM professions.

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How Offline-First Edtech Addresses Education Disparities Worldwide

Edsurge

Closing global education gaps How is Learning Equality addressing the challenge of the digital divide and the 2.6 The term digital divide often refers to not having affordable access to the internet or specific hardware. But another important aspect is thinking about digital literacy skills and digital rights.

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Making educators’ lives easier for World Teachers’ Day

Neo LMS

That’s why neglecting this area can lead to a bigger digital divide among students. That’s why teachers might need support with cybersecurity issues, including reliable antivirus software or advice to make their virtual classrooms more secure. Read more: Ensuring online safety in schools is everyone’s business.

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Emeritus Expands into K12 through Acquisition of iD Tech Bringing Equitable STEM Education to Adults and Youth Globally

eSchool News

The companies will bring expert instruction in STEM fields to individuals worldwide,with a shared goal of bridging the STEM opportunity gap. STEM career opportunities are projected to grow exponentially, with an estimated 3.5 million jobs in the U.S. alone that need to be filled by 2025.

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How Online Camps Help Kids Stay Connected to STEM Skills and Mentors Year-Round

MindShift

and around the world, the camp offers programs in engineering, architecture, coding, animation, game design and storytelling, all hosted on custom Minecraft servers or delivered with MIT’s Scratch coding software. Accessible across the U.S. Because our programs are virtual, kids can attend from anywhere they have an internet connection.”

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