Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Digital literacy skills are critical for adult learners to fully participate in our digital society. For more resources for adult educators, please click here to see our fall webinar with Mockingbird Education on teaching reading comprehension skills using digital tools.

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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. Here are some strategies for ensuring that your event is a success. Seldom, though, does the conversation focus on ensuring that parents acquire the same skills we want for our students.

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Lightspeed Systems

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

At the same time, you’ll learn strategies to overcome challenges such as preventing bias and plagiarism and bridging the digital divide. With this guide, IT, educators and administrators will gain strategies to: Establish clear guidelines and revise academic policies to include Generative AI use.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2020

As I continually work with more and more districts and schools on an ongoing basis, ideas keep percolating in my mind as to the pedagogically-sound strategies that educators can use now. Many readers have noticed that many of the strategies I have shared are also effective for face-to-face learning. The key, however, is balance.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

Additionally, the digital divide is wider than many perceived. Successful remote learning is dependent on the consistent utilization of effective teaching strategies and pedagogy that empowers all kids to think and apply their thinking in relevant ways. The “haves” have tended to prosper while the “have nots” have suffered.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

There has been a lot of discussion about screen time, iPad usage, traditional versus new teaching strategies. How can we close this digital divide? According to the US Department of Education , there are seven ways to help close the digital divide. Want to make a shift of your own?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here are five key strategies to ensure equity of access: 1. Digital inclusion and accessibility: Embrace digital tools while ensuring they are accessible to all students, regardless of socioeconomic background or ability. Ensuring equity of access in the K-12 classroom requires a comprehensive and multifaceted approach.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Lauren Lichtman Head of Strategy & Partnerships Learning Equality Learning Equality offers educational opportunities for the 2.6 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.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 24, 2023

What strategies can schools implement to reduce digital distractions in the classroom? Schools can adopt various strategies to decrease digital distractions in classrooms. Schools can use digital tools to augment learning purposefully rather than completely prohibiting devices.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 26, 2022

The divide comes when you consider how these generations were raised in connection to technology. The differences between these current generations are considered singular and anomalous because they bridge the digital divide — reflecting the varying ways we communicate, interact, and learn.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2020

Even though many of us have been beating the drum for years regarding this issue, there is such a long way to go when it comes to closing the digital divide. Playlists and choice boards : These powerful blended learning strategies can easily be converted to non-digital options to keep students engaged for days to even a week.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 17, 2020

During the crisis, we have seen digital leadership strategies embraced and innovation take hold despite roadblocks. Strategies to help all kids, no matter where they are, will need to be emphasized. Additionally, the digital divide is wider than many perceived. We can ill-afford not to address this fact.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

At the same time, the digital divide has to be tackled where all learners have equitable access to a device, reliable WIFI, and quality resources. This should then be connected to relevant ideas and strategies that can be implemented in a practical way. A move to real personalized learning at scale is the most logical step.

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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. However, the pedagogical tenets remain the same.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Courses about Student Mental Health Strategies for Addressing Student Anxiety With the strategies and interventions you learn in this course, you will be able to create a classroom environment where students can successfully cope with stressors and instead focus on learning.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 11, 2021

Read more: 6 Practical strategies for teaching across the digital divide. Spending hours on end in front of low-resolution screens, doubled by poor sound quality, amplifies the feeling of digital fatigue.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

EducationSuperHighway created a tool to help schools identify students without internet access at home and, in the process, learned a lot more about the digital divide. The broadband affordability gap is the largest portion of the digital divide in 43 states, according to a report from EducationSuperHighway. million U.S.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2023

Access to internet is no longer a luxury and thanks to President Biden’s leadership, we are taking action to close the digital divide for everyone in America.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Close the Digital Gap for Students As technology becomes more ingrained in education, the digital divide is becoming an ever-larger driver of educational inequity. While some students remain unconnected, Oakland’s effort has emerged as an example of how to tackle a citywide digital divide. The result?

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Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2020

Organizations and coalitions including Learning Keeps Going , Tech for Learners , Google , and Digital Promise have also compiled lists of resources from various education organizations as well as available edtech products. Bridging The Digital Divide.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

By leveraging e-learning and other strategies, edtech can help teachers and students get back to the classroom without facing many difficulties. The digital divide in accessing learning and teaching tools and large gaps in teacher’s access to digital training are other areas of concern.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 20, 2020

Strategies for educators to leverage technology for better learning. Here’s some current context for technology in education : Just over 4 out of 5 schools (82%) primarily use digital tools to communication with parents (while 18% use analog methods like letters and phone calls). Address the digital divide.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2022

Addressing the digital divide requires a human-centered approach In the early days of the pandemic, schools raced to provide devices and hotspots to students, responding to concerns over a widening digital divide. We must not let the flood of tech tools overshadow the necessary human element of education. Adam Phyall 6.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 3, 2020

This new strategy leverages the knowledge and skills of tech-savvy teachers and ensures that colleagues can cover for one another if someone’s personal circumstances don’t allow them to conduct a synchronous lesson on a particular day. Teachers are co-planning lessons to come up with the best design possible.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

However, challenges such as addressing the digital divide and ensuring equitable access to technology will remain priorities in shaping the evolving landscape of K-12 education in 2024. Furthermore, the integration of data analytics will enable educators to make data-informed decisions, enhancing instructional strategies.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Learning analytics and data-driven decision-making are becoming integral to education strategies, providing insights into student progress and performance. The digital divide, unequal access to quality teachers, and varying educational infrastructure contribute to disparities in academic outcomes.

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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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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The report highlights the urgent need for comprehensive AI strategies at the federal and state level. This emphasizes the digital divide’s persistent impact on education.

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Neo LMS

MAY 14, 2020

There’s no secret that a digital divide is creating barriers between students and learning. It’s also important to have a coherent digital strategy that everyone can get behind. Read more: 6 Building blocks for a successful edtech strategy. In a crisis, this becomes so obvious that it’s impossible to ignore.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Parkland School District in Pennsylvania, like many of the nation’s public school systems, is seeing increases in student poverty rates and English language proficiency — trends that could make any existing digital divides worse. But Parkland school leaders are taking proactive steps to improve digital equity.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

Teachers need strategies and thought partnerships. Teachers need strategies and thought partnerships. The challenge facing us right now is ensuring that this access gets to everyone without widening that digital divide. Training a couple of times a year during these PD days is not enough.

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Education Superhighway

JUNE 28, 2023

Their plan highlights the complex challenges faced by Maine residents who lack internet access, including limited opportunities for remote work, education, and healthcare, emphasizing the importance of bridging the digital divide to ensure that all residents can participate in the digital economy.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The report highlights the urgent need for comprehensive AI strategies at the federal and state level. This emphasizes the digital divide’s persistent impact on education.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Continued research is necessary to assess the long-term effectiveness of online learning and identify strategies for optimizing student outcomes in both online and classroom settings. Are students more successful through online learning?

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This data-driven approach not only personalizes education but also aids in developing more effective teaching strategies and improving overall educational quality. The digital divide is a significant issue, with students in underprivileged areas having limited access to technology.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2021

To set the foundation for technology-empowered learning during and beyond the pandemic, education leaders are actively tackling internet and device access issues to narrow the digital divide. We further call on state education leaders to also commit to the goal of addressing this critical aspect of digital equity.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 28, 2020

Kendall explained, “Given what researchers know about the impact of anxiety on educator retention and student achievement, schools and districts need more strategies for ensuring educator well-being when school reopens in the fall amidst COVID-19, and broader societal attention to racial inequity.”

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