eSpark

APRIL 13, 2022

Many rural teachers don’t want to create what policy-makers and education leaders refer to as a “ homework gap ” and are concerned that students who don’t have a reliable internet connection at home will fall behind their peers in classes that require online homework or digital literacy.

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EdTech E-rate Education Data 52

Linways Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

The latest innovations in ICTs (mobile tools, cloud solutions, etc.) can be collected at the desired rate, and compiled in the desired format. This approach has become highly popular in e-Learning, but it can also be implemented in the classroom, when selective delivery of digital content becomes a part of personalized instruction.

Education 81

Education E-rate Mobility Assessment 81

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

Similarly, 28 states have policies and guidelines for external connections; 23 have them for internal wireless connections. Many times, the funding is not enough, and schools supplement from outside sources, including the E-Rate program. The key is the state leadership to make broadband accessible to all. About the Presenters.

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Broadband Accessibility E-rate Mobility 41

Shake Up Learning

JULY 18, 2017

Common Sense Media Rating and Reviews. Mobile Learning Resources from Shake Up Learning. I have the e-course you have been waiting for! This is the e-course you have been waiting for: the course to help you on your journey to becoming a Google for Education Certified Trainer ! See: Copyright Policy. Elementary.

How To 74

How To E-rate Classroom iPad 74

The Mobile Native

NOVEMBER 14, 2015

What types of mobile learning initiatives have other school districts started? Image Credit: www.securedgenetwork.com While planning a mobile initiative, start by looking at what has already been done. Many districts give up on mobile learning initiatives before they even gets started due to lack of funds.

E-rate 40

E-rate Mobility Mobile Learning Policies 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 10, 2022

K received her law degree from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and her PhD in public policy from the University of Texas at Dallas. Udall Professor of Law OPENING KEYNOTE PANEL Rebecca Tsosie is a Regents Professor at the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona.

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Libraries Conference Data E-rate 85

eSchool News

MARCH 29, 2016

The network is funded in part by the E-Rate program and is designed in accordance with the Smart Education Networks by Design (SEND) Initiative through the Consortium of School Networking (CoSN). ”

E-rate 40

E-rate Broadband Smartphone Mobility 40

NeverEndingSearch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

In a nutshell, CIPA requires that schools and libraries receiving E-Rate funding “block or filter Internet access to pictures that are: (a) obscene; (b) child pornography; or (c) harmful to minors (for computers that are accessed by minors).” Develop a toolkit for school leaders.

E-rate 40

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eSpark

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Many rural teachers don’t want to create what policy-makers and education leaders refer to as a “ homework gap ” and are concerned that students who don’t have a reliable internet connection at home will fall behind their peers in classes that require online homework or digital literacy.

EdTech 40

EdTech Education E-rate iPad 40

techlearning

AUGUST 30, 2018

Schools are considering high-tech systems to increase security, such as mobile apps that allow real-time head counts during emergency situations, facial recognition technology that identifies individuals who have been placed on a school’s “blacklist,” and tools that recognize and alert officials to exposed guns.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 19, 2015

We’ve discussed before the logistics of how to teach with video games (especially for non-mobile games). Videos are probably a more effective way to introduce you to a game than some kind of app overview page with nebulous, consumer-driven ratings. Follow List. Embed List. E3 2008 - Fallout 3 Trailer. 0 likes. . 150% Difficulty.

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Video E-rate Learning Mobility 40

Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Most educators and policy makers understand that equity is key to ensuring technology narrows rather than widens achievement gaps. "Anytime, anywhere" learning has been core to the vision of education technology leaders since the Internet, laptops, and mobile devices entered the classroom.

Broadband 40

Broadband E-rate Laptops Survey 40

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 8, 2019

Congress passed the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) in 2000, tying E-rate program discounts to a school’s internet safety policy. It might be a good time to review the policies around CIPA at a federal level ,” he says. How K–12 Schools Can Use Next-Generation Content Filtering to Keep Students Safe.

Internet Safety 297

Internet Safety E-rate Social Media Policies 297

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

While the federal government awards billions of dollars annually to get schools and libraries online, through its E-rate program, Albemarle’s project is technically ineligible for that because it’s “off campus,” even though it will be an extension of the school network with all its security, filters and firewalls.

Broadband 88

Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Blackboard 88

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Politics and Policies FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announced Connect to Compete , a new non-profit initiative that brings private industry and the non-profit sector together to help expand broadband adoption and promote digital literacy. Launches Rated JPG reports that beloved toy-maker LEGO is building its own social network.

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Knewton Pearson E-rate Education 43

Neo LMS

JUNE 12, 2018

I won’t rehash what I have written previously — but in terms of future-proof work, I found another great resource by McKinsey , that is a well-thought through, rational analysis of the future of work, and well worth a read for anyone interested in the rapid rate of change in the labor economy. Exploring the T-Level Action Plan.

E-rate 213

E-rate Robotics Comparison Industry 213

Doug Levin

JULY 31, 2017

Here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. As such, expect an abbreviated (TBD) publishing schedule for ‘A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News’ in August. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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EdTech Company Data Blended Learning 150

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 16, 2013

There are eight conference strands covering a wide variety of timely topics, such as MOOCs, e-books, maker spaces, mobile services, embedded librarians, green libraries, doctoral student research, library and information center "tours," and more! We have 146 accepted conference sessions and ten keynote addresses. Or Is There?

Libraries 51

Libraries Conference MOOC E-rate 51

EdNews Daily

JULY 10, 2019

By definition, it’s the “motion” of “e.” Unlike in the tech industry, where “e” is “electronic,” in “emotion,” it’s “excite,” signifying that motion is present but not always seen. Schools everywhere are experiencing massive attrition rates. People tend to characterize the feeling of love as a warmth, a welling up of something.

EdTech 203

EdTech E-rate Trends Equity of Access 203

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Black and Hispanic families saw the sharpest decline in their poverty rates. And, briefly, the country’s rate of monthly child poverty tumbled by nearly a third, from 15.8 A partnership between ACC and United Way for Greater Austin, the guaranteed income program is funded by the Annie E. percent to 11.9

How To 98

How To E-rate Report Policies 98

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Carmona, Lead Contract English Instructor Student-Generated Apps for Mobile Devices – can they enhance higher levels of understanding? Promoting Innovation and Creativity During the School Day - Philip McIntosh, Math and Science Teacher STEM Can Lead the Way: Rethinking Teacher Preparation and Policy - Marcella Klein Williams Ed.D.,

STEM 47

STEM Maker Movement MOOC Common Core 47

Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

Yet, from my vantage point in the education policy arena (in leadership roles, for instance, at the National Association of State Boards of Education and the State Educational Technology Directors Association), the book and prediction drove widespread advocacy for changes in policy and practice. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 150

EdTech Tablets Policies E-rate 150

Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

Yet, from my vantage point in the education policy arena (in leadership roles, for instance, at the National Association of State Boards of Education and the State Educational Technology Directors Association), the book and prediction drove widespread advocacy for changes in policy and practice. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 150

EdTech Tablets Policies E-rate 150

Doug Levin

APRIL 9, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. What does it mean to be an XYZ-certifed educator? Doug Levin (@douglevin) April 9, 2017. No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

EdTech 191

EdTech E-rate Data Android 191

Doug Levin

APRIL 9, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. What does it mean to be an XYZ-certifed educator? Doug Levin (@douglevin) April 9, 2017. No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Data Android 150

Hack Education

APRIL 14, 2017

” More on the policy change via IHE. ” Via The New York Times : “ New Mexico Outlaws School ‘Lunch Shaming’ ” Via Buzzfeed : “ California Shows The Rest Of The Country How To Boost Kindergarten Vaccination Rates.” Completion Rates.” “A bipartisan proposal in the U.S.

Education 44

Education E-rate MOOC Data 44

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2020

Hotspots Heat Up In the past week, many internet service providers, responding to the Federal Communications Commission’s “ Keep Americans Connected ” pledge, are waiving late fees for existing customers and increasing data caps for mobile hotspots, which link devices such as laptops to smartphones to provide internet access for both devices.

Accessibility 204

Accessibility Broadband E-rate Smartphone 204

Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

Here’s what caught my eye the week of March 6, 2017 – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. This reversal in policy is a bad decision for all of us." Ever wonder how stories promoted by ‘thought leaders’ on social media get selected?

EdTech 170

EdTech E-rate OER Coursera 170

Hack Education

AUGUST 11, 2017

Via Education Week : “ E-Rate , Other Universal-Service Funds to Be Transferred to U.S. ” Chalkbeat on vouchers in Indiana : “Choice for most: In nation’s largest voucher program, $16 million went to schools with anti-LGBT policies.” Post, Sources Say.” “Privileged Whites.”

Education 45

Education Coursera Khan Academy MOOC 45

Hack Education

JULY 27, 2018

” (Juul is an e-cigarette that markets its product to teens and peddles social emotional learning content.). ” Via Cleveland.com : “National e-school figure to test new approach to online learning here in Ohio.” ” My god, that guy. Via Wired : “Users Sue Juul for Addicting Them to Nicotine.”

Education 43

Education MOOC E-rate Coursera 43

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

And certainly the expectation of many ed-tech products (and increasingly school policy) is that parents will do just this — participate in the incessant monitoring of student data. To Save Students Money, Colleges May Force a Switch to E-Textbooks,” The Chronicle of Higher Education reported in 2010. 3D Printing.

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Via ProPublica : “Another Unrealistic Trump Policy Proposal: Homeschool Vouchers.” ” Libertarian (and longshot) presidential hopeful Gary Johnson says his education policy proposals would involve scrapping the Department of Education. Via Buzzfeed : “ Clinton Touts Plan That Would Make College Free For Most.”

Education 40

Education Report MOOC E-rate 40

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

Via The New York Times : “ Trump Orders Review of Education Policies to Strengthen Local Control.” “5 Reasons Why e-textbooks in Egypt Would Be Inequitable” by Maha Bali. ” Via NBC News : “How to Thrive: Arianna Huffington Launches E-Learning Series.” ” asks Jade E.

Education 47

Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

MAY 20, 2016

Via NPR : “ Wyoming School District Stalls On Transgender Student Policy.” “The UK government has published its 2016 HE White Paper, entitled Success as a Knowledge Economy: Teaching Excellence, Social Mobility and Student Choice,” the Times Higher Education reports.

Education 46

Education Pearson Report Company 46

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

” Because being cruel and thin-skinned seems to be the policy priority for everyone in the Trump administration. Via Campus Technology : “ AP Exam Pass Rates Rise Even as Participation Doubles.” E-Sports Make A Play For The Big Ten.” The startup lets parents book activities for kids via a mobile app.

Education 46

Education Khan Academy Robotics MOOC 46

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. ” “Not necessarily,” he answered. broadband privacy rules.”

MOOC 55

MOOC Coursera Education Broadband 55

Hack Education

JUNE 8, 2018

Via E&E News : “ Cabinet heads told to praise Paris exit. ” Via Inside Higher Ed : “Lobbying group for independent colleges says it’s open to expanding federal data collection on student outcomes but remains opposed to student-level database favored by public colleges and many policy makers.”

Khan Academy 45

Khan Academy Education Facebook E-rate 45