eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2023

Digital divide Our computer science courses needed to be accessible to all students, including those without connectivity or a sophisticated device. We’ve been able to bridge this digital divide by seeking an accessible platform: Construct 3 can be downloaded for use offline and can run on inexpensive Chromebooks.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2023

is on a mission to bridge the digital divide and train a generation to become good digital citizens. Jefferson County Public Schools, a one-to-one district in the diverse city of Louisville, Ky.,

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 4, 2018

Today we launch right in with a topic that is on the minds and hearts of many teachers – the “digital divide”; that silent, pernicious socioeconomic gap between students that have and students that do not have access to technology. Digital divide: facts and figures. Income vs. Access: The Digital Divide in the US.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2017

By Wendy McMahon The partnership between Google, Digital Promise and EdTechTeam seeks to solve the digital divide around professional development.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

As the district prepares to reopen for full in-person learning on August 30, teachers are attending training sessions and figuring out just what role technology will play in their classrooms. But, he adds, ”We really found early on that home broadband is our priority and has to be the priority for closing the digital divide.”.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

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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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As the report notes: “Roadblocks like lack of technologies, students without access to at-home internet connectivity and teachers desperately needing more professional training are widening the digital divide. Administrators have been hard-pressed to provide both short-term solutions and forward-thinking guidance.”.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2019

We talk about training all educators to integrate digital tools in their classrooms in meaningful ways. But when schools support students in transferring their skills to their parents, they are narrowing the digital divide. Related content: 6 apps for parent-teacher communication.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

We talk about training all educators to integrate digital tools in their classrooms in meaningful ways. But when schools support students in transferring their skills to their parents, they are narrowing the digital divide. To build a learning community for whole families, it is important to get parents to the training.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2020

As learners and their families tackle these unprecedented challenges, it is incumbent on school districts, state and local officials, and communities to ensure that students have every support and resource possible to help them learn effectively in virtual learning settings–including access to actionable, culturally-competent digital training.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Teacher Training Pathways offers educators a free platform for professional development. Educators across the nation can now access Teacher Training Pathways , a free platform offering courses aligned to micro-credentials on remote and hybrid learning, instructional technology coaching and more.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

As the report notes: “Roadblocks like lack of technologies, students without access to at-home internet connectivity and teachers desperately needing more professional training are widening the digital divide. Administrators have been hard-pressed to provide both short-term solutions and forward-thinking guidance.”.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

As the report notes: “Roadblocks like lack of technologies, students without access to at-home internet connectivity and teachers desperately needing more professional training are widening the digital divide. Administrators have been hard-pressed to provide both short-term solutions and forward-thinking guidance.”.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Annual survey finds that low-income school districts are still lagging behind their peers.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

One of the more glaring issues was the vast digital divide that still exists in many places, especially the United States. Every day I see new articles highlighting the millions of dollars; in some cases, spent to either begin to close or eradicate the digital divide. Teachers need training and job-embedded coaching.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Related: Digital divide: Gap is narrowing, but how will schools maintain progress? The post OPINION: Students need more computer training for our increasingly digital world appeared first on The Hechinger Report. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 27, 2022

Some of these are: different approaches to teaching adapted to students’ needs, developed ICT skills, professional development for teachers, attempts to bridge the digital divide, improvement of resource accessibility, funding and curriculum changes. Read more: 4 Things any teacher training program should include from now on.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

As the industry that develops VR grows, it will need workers who are trained in how to build and apply this technology. A few institutions have degree programs dedicated to that kind of training, such as Husson University in Maine, which integrates classes in coding, design, math and communications. A Digital Divide — Or Bridge?

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 1, 2020

For many, the changes have either introduced new technology challenges or shined a spotlight on existing ones, from the digital divide to weak cybersecurity training.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

We provide openly-licensed documentation, guidance materials and training materials through the Kolibri Edtech Toolkit to help organizations set up Kolibri on their own and train educators and staff on how to blend technology into their learning environments. All of this supports a community-driven, bottom-up approach.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Here are four areas we can start: Rapidly Train Our Teachers to Harness Tech Amid historic challenges, with no roadmap and often no experience in remote learning, educators worked tirelessly to keep students learning during the heigh of the pandemic. But it’s not the fault of teachers – they weren’t trained for remote instruction.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

Read more: 4 Things any teacher training program should include from now on. The digital divide in accessing learning and teaching tools and large gaps in teacher’s access to digital training are other areas of concern. Address new education challenges and changing needs.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Districts are leveraging the coaches and resources from Verizon Innovative Learning Schools by conducting training sessions for their colleagues to support other schools across the district. Bridging the Digital Learning Gap. The post How to Achieve Powerful Digital Learning appeared first on Digital Promise.

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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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EdTech Magazine

JULY 3, 2020

For many, the changes have either introduced new technology challenges or shined a spotlight on existing ones, from the digital divide to weak cybersecurity training.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 25, 2023

If you have public website, your data can also be used to train tools like Chat GPT and some are trying to block their sites from being training data , as well.) When AI Fails Training Data is Older I did ask Notion to summarize the top three articles in edtech with hyperlinks. So, the training data is older.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2016

The digital divide is a reality for three out of four American families, meaning approximately eight million individuals under the age of 18 are living without internet access. Yet, sadly, Darriale is far from alone.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. Johnson: If we want to ensure equitable access, I want to really hammer home the point that teachers need training. Training a couple of times a year during these PD days is not enough.

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The digital divide is a significant issue, with students in underprivileged areas having limited access to technology. Educators need to be trained to effectively integrate technology into their teaching methods. Challenges and Considerations While EdTech offers numerous benefits, it’s not without challenges.

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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. That means dedicating time for parent training on best practices with devices at home. Adam Phyall 6.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2020

Throughout this ordeal, we must be patient, understanding, and flexible as teachers and administrators, with little to no training in this area, do their best to provide an education to students. Equally as important have been the many innovative ways to make food available to our most disadvantaged children.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 24, 2023

Thus, ongoing professional development and training become necessary to equip teachers with the skills and knowledge to integrate technology effectively into their classrooms. Technology may also exacerbate existing educational inequalities, as students from low-income backgrounds may lack access to digital resources.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. There is so much pressure on teachers as more and more schools close for the academic year as a result of COVID19. It hasn’t been easy for them to say the least. Like teachers, they are working crazy hours to help keep learning going.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Ensuring equitable access to technology and addressing the digital divide continue to be crucial, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity in the ever-evolving landscape of K-12 education in 2024. The digital divide, unequal access to quality teachers, and varying educational infrastructure contribute to disparities in academic outcomes.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Through a partnership with the nonprofit 50CAN, the district is developing advocacy training for students, parents, and all stakeholders in the Columbus community because “well-informed families will assist us with the recovery of unfinished learning.”. Their trainings and materials were used across the country.

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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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Edsurge

JULY 5, 2022

Yang: We were first prompted to address concerns over the digital divide. And we want to close the digital divide. We also offer modularized teacher training courses. The program is not simply about training students to become coders; it's the underlying sense of empowerment that is most valuable.

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