The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

But the chaotic effort to get students online during Covid school closures made clear the issue affects Americans living in all kinds of places. A recent study from EducationSuperHighway, a nonprofit that works with school districts to help close the digital divide, found that affordability was the largest contributing factor.

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Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 110

Hack Education

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Students want to be able to enroll quickly, it found; they want access to financial aid and other services immediately; they want to know if their credits will transfer; they want to be able to access course and school information via their mobile phone. A study released in June on Louisiana’s voucher program had similar findings.

MOOC 55

MOOC Coursera Education Broadband 55

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2014

Tuesday, April 22nd at 1pm CoSN - Smart Education Networks by Design , New advances in technology, including mobile devices, are making it possible for students to learn anytime, anywhere and to experience personalized learning. Is your library mobile friendly? Read more and register for this event here.

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BYOD Libraries Conference Learning 52

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 22, 2014

Thursday, April 24th at 7am Learning Revolution Keynotes , Don''t miss Pat Farenga on "What is the role of the teacher when children learn on their own?" This fully online, participatory conference presents a unique opportunity to showcase the excellent research and work that you do every day. Is your library mobile friendly?

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Conference Digital Citizenship Libraries Common Core 51

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 27, 2020

But asking Kentiona to look after her younger siblings — and maintain her studies — seemed like too much. Greenville schools have some of the highest school dropout rates in the state, and Johnson also viewed staying at home as necessary to defend her children’s chances of living an easier life. “I

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Broadband Digital Divide Education Accessibility 145

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 23, 2020

These institutions are helping students find cost-free ways to leave campus, keeping dorms open for those who don’t have other options or identifying ways to enable less-wired students who can’t access online learning to still finish out the semester. It’s pretty crazy right now. I wake up like it’s a nightmare.”.

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Laptops Education Online Learning Report 145