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

Edsurge

One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information. So, three PBS member stations came together, recognizing they could use their television spectrum to directly serve kids on the other side of the digital divide.

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4 ways we can use edtech for engaging, high-quality learning experiences

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For example, a recent AP story titled Students Turn to TikTok to Fill Education Gaps , suggests that TikTok is a trend that may be driving the future of education. 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.

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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

ViewSonic Education

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. The idea of ‘edutainment’ is certainly a growing trend and an area that the metaverse can help to cater to.

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Crunch the Numbers—New Data on Student Tech Use; Chromebook Predictions; And the Impact of Pandemic Relief Funds

eSchool News

Qustodio today released their 5th Annual Report, offering valuable insights into children’s digital habits across 2023. Children watched 27% more video content in 2023 than in the previous year – hitting a world average of 57 minutes per day. It’s going to be a great year,” said Erik Stromquist, CEO of CTL.

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Do Students Learn Better Online or in a Classroom: Statistics

eSchool News

Virtual classrooms, video conferencing, and online learning management systems became integral components of the educational landscape, enabling students to access lessons, interact with teachers, and submit assignments from the safety of their homes.

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Unlocking the Power of Creativity and AI: Preparing Students for the Future Workforce

Edsurge

This surge has prompted a growing exploration of AI's potential to more easily bring creativity into the classroom, exemplified by the emergence of AI-powered tools capable of generating text, images, music and video with no coding necessary. Stacie Johnson AI can bring access in a way that we've never had before.

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Reflections on 50 years of Game-Based Learning (Part 3)

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While there is still work to do in closing the digital divide, access is becoming less of a limiting factor for game-based learning. In fact, the JAMA Network just published a peer-reviewed report that “showed enhanced cognitive performance in children who played video games vs those who did not.” That’s still anyone’s guess.