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Could the Bridge Across the Digital Divide Be Paved With TV Signals?

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Although digital technologies hold great promise in the realm of education, access remains limited for many communities worldwide. One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information.

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How computer science education bridges the digital divide

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It proved that people skilled with technology could navigate and succeed, and that many of the potential problems of the future could be solved by technology. Many institutions and people who embraced technology survived–and in some cases, thrived. In my local Connecticut, schools are answering the call. Our own Lt.

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How computer science education bridges the digital divide

eSchool News

It proved that people skilled with technology could navigate and succeed, and that many of the potential problems of the future could be solved by technology. Many institutions and people who embraced technology survived–and in some cases, thrived. In my local Connecticut, schools are answering the call. Our own Lt.

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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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Addressing the digital divide’s effects on education and the workforce

eSchool News

Our society relies on the internet for education, jobs, and personal needs, yet our country’s digital divide has been an ongoing issue, affecting the 14.5 The digital divide refers to the gap between those who have access to modern information and technology that support info-sharing and those who have little to no access.

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What does blended learning mean in post-pandemic classrooms?

eSchool News

As stated in the white paper, “issues such as underfunding, understaffing, the digital divide and the impacts of the pandemic have set the stage for an ambitious revival.” The white paper, released under the brand ClassVR, Avantis’ award-winning all-in-one VR/AR headsets for schools, is available for download at [link].

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How Offline-First Edtech Addresses Education Disparities Worldwide

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It focuses on delivering quality teaching and learning through technology without the internet. Recently, EdSurge spoke to Lauren Lichtman , head of strategy and partnerships, about Learning Equality’s unique collaborative approach to enabling equity in education through technology. billion people worldwide without internet access.

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