eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

These tools, ranging from interactive whiteboards to educational apps and virtual learning platforms, bridge traditional methodologies with innovative approaches. Integrating technology in the classroom not only cultivates digital literacy but also fosters collaborative and personalized learning environments.

Khan Academy 56

Khan Academy Technology Tools LMS 56

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

But when students are allowed to bring their own devices to school, these can become valuable learning tools. If students bring their own devices to class, schools can’t possibly hold control over things like data security, software licences, malware and viruses, and safe browsing. Myths No 3: BYOD will deepen the digital divide.

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BYOD Digital Divide Classroom Smartphone 382

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

But separate from that hype, virtual reality is already being used at colleges in ways that seem more mainstream, as a tool that has the potential to enhance teaching and learning. A Digital Divide — Or Bridge? A virtual reality headset costs hundreds of dollars. Community colleges are central to this.”

EdTech 171

EdTech Digital Divide Training Smartphone 171

Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Access to high-quality education is widely recognized as a pivotal tool for alleviating poverty, mitigating the spread of disease and malnutrition, fostering children's overall welfare and empowering women. Closing global education gaps How is Learning Equality addressing the challenge of the digital divide and the 2.6

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EdTech Digital Divide Education Khan Academy 112

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: Digital tools are powering a new era of K-12 learning Still, challenges remain–among them, equity and access Stay up to date on the latest trends about learning in the digital age In today’s digital age, learning has gone through a profound transformation, reshaping traditional educational models.

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Digital Divide Learning Digital Learning Adaptive Learning 91

ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The metaverse is a tool that blends experiences typically associated with either the virtual or physical worlds. At the same time, because the metaverse is also being used in areas like social media and the creation of video games, its use as an educational tool has not necessarily been fully understood by all.

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Learning Smartphone Accessibility Social Media 327

More Verbs

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

The per-pupil cost represents an entire solution including a device, software and apps, classroom WiFi, device management, ongoing technical support, and professional development. Maine’s MLTI RFP process outlines minimum specifications for the device, based on initiative goals and anticipated desired use of the tools.

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Digital Divide Laptops Tablets Learning 210

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

Trends 100

Trends Digital Divide EdTech Adaptive Learning 100

Edsurge

MAY 29, 2020

But a staggering number of families lack access to the digital tools required for learning at home. Unfortunately, for many schools and districts, the need for digital services and software to support basic communication between teachers, parents and students across the digital divide is one that is often overlooked and underfunded.

Digital Divide 107

Digital Divide Broadband Software Smartphone 107

Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Teachers and other stakeholders should also have considerable input into ethical considerations like student data privacy, potential bias, and misinformation associated with AI tools. For example, generative AI applications that reside beyond a paywall only exacerbate inequities in digital access.

Student Data Privacy 69

Student Data Privacy Digital Divide Guidelines Policies 69

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As a result, administrators proactively identify students with poor or no internet access at scale, saving considerable time troubleshooting and maximizing the impact of digital learning. For more information on Lightspeed Digital Insight and the Digital Equity module, please visit [link].

Digital Divide 52

Digital Divide Broadband EdTech Guidelines 52

Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

In this situation, teachers need technology tools that allow them to provide the same high-quality experience for students learning at home and in person. It again includes provisions for edtech, such as hardware/software to support hybrid classrooms, and adds many other uses related to the pandemic.

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Technology Classroom EdTech Software 162

EdTech Magazine

JULY 30, 2018

Like other K–12 school districts around the country, you’re closing the digital divide — making sure your students have access to technology that paves the way for their future successes. Do the same for apps and software. Technology is an extremely important tool, but there has to be that personal touch to make it work well.

Digital Divide 186

Digital Divide Social Media Chromebook Laptops 186

Edsurge

JULY 22, 2020

Source (for all charts in article): BrightBytes survey Such findings are not surprising to Baker, who notes that they reaffirm the existence of the “ digital divide ,” or unequal access to technology across different communities and socioeconomic backgrounds. What accounts for the low reported usage of other edtech software? “My

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Report Survey LMS Digital Divide 215

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In education technology, a litany of surveys published this decade have touted the growing adoption of digital learning tools. The bird’s-eye results: 65 percent of teachers say they use digital learning tools every day; 87 percent report using them at least a few days each week. A different ‘digital divide’ has emerged.

EdTech 137

EdTech Survey Digital Divide Classroom 137

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 30, 2020

As the Coronavirus has changed the landscape of education, I have become more and more aware of inequity and the digital divide. In my reflection, I have attempted to present ideas for all schools across the digital divide. Conduct teacher meetings via video conferencing software.

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LMS Digital Divide Blended Learning Survey 217

eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2022

Kajeet Private 5G is a complete solution that includes the seamless integration of all the hardware, software and services customers need to build and own private wireless networks. Kajeet utilizes state of the art wireless network planning tools to develop optimized networks that are custom built to each customer’s needs. MCLEAN, VA.

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Broadband Software Digital Divide Industry 60

Edsurge

JANUARY 20, 2020

In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. In 2014, Palmdale School District was experiencing a major digital divide. With these regular training sessions, every teacher feels more comfortable with the panels’ features and accompanying software.

Digital Learning 115

Digital Learning Digital Divide Classroom Learning 115

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

That schools rely on the mega-rich to fund their digital learning at all—and that those funds could dry up at any time—illustrates some of the fundamental problems with K-12 technology spending: It is inconsistent, pieced together haphazardly, and as a result impacts student technology access in disproportionate ways.

Technology 166

Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 166

Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Whether you're able to video-chat with parents and guardians or need to rely on good old-fashioned phone calls, now is the time to consider what these important check-ins can look like -- and how to make them a positive communication tool -- during the coronavirus pandemic. So be flexible!

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Conference Digital Divide LMS Meeting 98

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 12, 2016

More and more schools adopt BYOD policies and allow students to bring their own mobile phones, tablets, eBooks, and other devices in the classroom, and use them as tools to enhance learning. BYOD deepens the digital divide. It’s really happening. But this shouldn’t stop schools from giving BYOD at least a chance.

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BYOD How To Digital Divide Mobility 150

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

There exist major gaps in teacher knowledge and the availability of curricular tools to support this type of learning. By integrating screen-free tools, children can design and create in all STEAM subjects by developing a child’s computational thinking. As the U.S. Kathy Isaacs, Regional Manager, 22Miles.

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EdTech Digital Divide Broadband PresenceLearning 139

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 23, 2012

In addition to using Yahoo doodle, he began writing quiz software in 2006. Next challenge: we have to bridge the digital divide for kids @irasocal: There are few bigger frauds in American than Sal Khan #NSBAconf Khan Academy is not a silver bullet that will fix education and improve achievement as a stand-alone entity.

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Khan Academy Flipped Classroom Digital Divide Common Core 273

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 27, 2020

We must continue to provide access to software, online libraries and educational videos. However, teachers haven’t maximized the use of technology during the summer or the regular school year because districts and cities haven’t made the hardware and software as accessible as textbooks.

Learning 116

Learning Software Digital Divide Broadband 116

Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Many schools are left with two options: keep moving forward with digital learning—and risk leaving some students behind—or keep homework assignments offline, holding back the students who might otherwise benefit from software and tools available on the internet.

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Broadband Digital Divide Libraries Company 136

Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye the week of March 13, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. The partnership aims to bridge the digital divide in Pittsburg by offering parents refurbished computers free of charge.

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EdTech Chromebook Laptops iPad 170

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 27, 2016

Here is an excerpt: " Schools have yet to take advantage of the potential of technology in the classroom to tackle the digital divide and give every student the skills they need in today’s connected world, according to the first OECD PISA assessment of digital skills. The most glaring was the OECD Report that came out last fall.

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Digital Divide EdTech Data Examples 150

Graphite Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

For both students and teachers, online learning has come with a lot of challenges, from the digital divide and technology access to mental health impacts , or a lack of essential school and community supports. Investigation activity: During the pandemic, most schools turned to a variety of tech tools and educational software.

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Guidelines Learning Digital Divide Online Learning 63

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Jill Biden as First Lady, and I’m hopeful that education will be a top priority for the new administration,” says Brian Grey, CEO of Remind, a provider of school communication tools. We’ve seen the greatest uptick in usage of edtech tools that we’ve ever seen,” says Oliver of the Robin Hood Foundation, a New York City-based philanthropy.

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Industry EdTech Broadband Company 132

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 3, 2023

Recently, generative AI tools like ChatGPT and GPT-4 have risen to the mainstream and are having a profound impact on business and education alike, with the potential to increase productivity, quality and efficiency. However, when misapplied, those very same tools pose significant threats and erode trust. What is Generative AI?

Education 52

Education Data Training Digital Divide 52

Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

I have a bit more to say about some of these topics, so stay tuned… Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye these past two weeks – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. Been quoted in an article on ransomware in K-12 education.

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Software Data 150

Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The digital divide between rich and poor students isn’t what it used to be. Really, what we need to be talking about the problems we want to solve, and choosing the tool that's most appropriate for solving those problems. And sometimes that’s going be a digital tool. Heuston : The standards have been raised.

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Trends Social Media Robotics Digital Divide 149

Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2019

That raises the question: is the move to digital homework systems creating a new kind of digital divide at colleges? Textbook companies defend their new model, arguing that digital titles help students learn better than past methods and are sold for far less than traditional textbooks.

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Pearson Course Social Media Company 156

TeacherCast

JANUARY 1, 2016

The company has developed a number of sophisticated software programs and mobile apps designed to encourage greater customization in education. Specific software programs track and influence the delivery of educational material, grading, and insight sharing. Possibly that situation will change permanently in 2016.

Technology 68

Technology LMS Classroom Trends 68

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning. Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 143

Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Digital learning opportunities now extend far beyond online testing and digitized versions of textbooks. Today, 99% of America’s schools have enough Internet connectivity to make digital learning available in their classrooms , but 1% of students are still on the wrong side of the digital divide.

Digital Learning 45

Digital Learning Future Ready Broadband Digital Divide 45

Doug Levin

APRIL 2, 2017

Questions that have been a long time coming… Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. It remains a modest gesture toward addressing much bigger questions.

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EdTech Data Broadband Company 150