Digital Promise

JULY 20, 2020

We’ve found in our national survey, Learning in the 21st Century: How the American Public, Parents, and Teachers View Education Priorities and How to Achieve Them , that only half of teachers rely on research to inform their practice. What do you think could be the reason they rate it lower than peers and instinct?

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Professional Learning E-rate Learning Strategy 191

Mark Smithers

APRIL 9, 2024

The integration efforts of major technology companies and the availability of developer tools have played a vital role in driving the surge in passkey use. In this article, we will explore how developer tools have become key in overcoming these challenges and facilitating the widespread adoption of passkeys.

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Tools Trends E-rate Industry 41

Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

Technology isn’t the only tool we can use to create equitable learning environments, but there are a few ways it can assist in that mission. Students and educators have more tools to create a learning environment that fosters personalized learning. Three ways technology can help increase equity in schools.

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Accessibility Technology E-rate Data 334

Neo LMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

Video conferencing tools. According to a 2018 Education Week Research Center survey centered on U.S. Here are the main ILP tools teachers can rely on to personalize learning in and beyond the classroom: 1. E-books, studies, and essays. Video content and digital presentations . Online games and assessments. Key takeaways.

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Personalized Learning Competency Based Learning Learning Learning Analytics 298

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Connected Nation bases the analysis in its “Connect K-12 2020 Executive Summary” on FCC E-Rate application data for the 2020 federal fiscal year. Nonprofit Common Sense has released a new survey and companion analysis about the 0-8 year-old set. But they may not have the tools they need. Podcasts, anyone?

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Broadband Report Video EdTech 168

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

Approximately 71 percent of K–12 teachers allowed students to use the internet to research subjects in class, according to a 2017 University of Phoenix survey. MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out how one-to-one computing programs are boosting digital equity for K–12 students. Seventy percent of U.S. In March, a bipartisan group of U.S.

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Broadband E-rate Mobility Smartphone 329

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

While vendors and e-learning service providers promote microlearning as an off-the-shelf solution to be used like a genie’s lamp to solve all the learning and development issues in your organization, they fail to understand that microlearning is not a technological solution—it is a learning strategy. Would anyone understand it? Yes, a pilot!

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LMS E-rate Training Survey 182

EdTech Magazine

JULY 17, 2018

Today’s classroom is a melding of traditional and digital tools to instruct today’s students. . But while so much rides on digital tools, not all school districts are taking care to ensure their data centers are capable. Technology is in constant flux and data centers must evolve at the same rate.

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Data How To E-rate Industry 159

EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 7, 2022

The correct definition of the concept is necessary to set the right learning tools: today an e-course is not only a slideshow in PowerPoint but also drag-and-drop simulators, interactive tasks, games, tests, and much more. Most educational platforms use quizzes, conduct surveys, or host themed games. Promotion and sale.

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Course How To E-rate Udemy 147

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Nevertheless, as virus rates continue to surge in many parts of the US and more and more schools are choosing to keep their buildings shuttered through at least the first half of the fall semester, it looks as though distance learning may be here to stay for a while. Use customization and gamification.

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Social Media Gamification Learning E-rate 195

TeacherCast

JANUARY 27, 2022

Surveying Your Staff Once you have discussed PD topics with both central office and building-level administrators, it is also important that staff members have a choice of sessions that serve their interests and needs. One thing to keep in mind when looking at the example provided is that the survey asks two simple questions.

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Survey E-rate Course Assessment 88

Education Superhighway

APRIL 18, 2018

Increasingly, users of digital platforms, tools, and networks around the world are learning how important it is that their data is collected and used transparently and ethically. And in recent months, data has been essential to our defense of the E-rate program. Why is it that data is collected? Who is using it?

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Broadband Data E-rate Analysis 85

TeacherCast

JANUARY 27, 2022

Surveying Your Staff. Some of the best ways of knowing what sessions to offer are by creating self-assessments and by simply sending staff members short-form interest surveys. Pre-Workshop Documents and Surveys. The PD Topic Interest Survey. How does the PD Topic Survey Work?

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Survey E-rate Course Assessment 88

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 14, 2018

While 91 percent of teachers are excited at the prospect of bringing more digital tools into the classroom, only 16 percent believe their schools are executing proper integration plans, according to a 2016 national survey. .

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E-rate Case Study Strategy Report 240

techlearning

JUNE 27, 2018

In order to provide direct feedback to the FCC and understand how E-rate funding can best serve applicants, Funds For Learning releases its annual E-Rate Trends Report. Applicant survey results reveal that schools and libraries remain reliant on E-rate funding to provide and sustain broadband connectivity.

Trends 40

Trends E-rate Report Broadband 40

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Armed with a wealth of knowledge on the systemic injustices that influence climate change, students now have the opportunity to identify environmental causes that are important to them and use science as a tool to effectuate change. In addition, they learned about Marie Harrison , an environmental activist.

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E-rate Data Exercises System 148

Marketplace K-12

JUNE 14, 2016

A new survey conducted by the Education Week Research Center offers ed-tech providers insight on how educators think about technology and its uses in classrooms. That’s a finding that contrasts with some of the stereotypes of educators–that they’re instinctively resistant to trying out new digital tools.

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Survey E-rate Company Exercises 40

Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2018

Because the tools have not been designed to work together, faculty often have to juggle several platforms at once. These challenges—and the tools and solutions the industry responds with—have real implications on student outcomes.

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Trends EdTech E-rate LMS 127

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

An easy way to do this is by putting together a short survey for participants. There are many free online tools such as SurveyMonkey or Google Forms and you can send the survey to everyone through email. Here is what you can find out from the survey: How comfortable people are with the technology. Plan the training.

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LMS Training How To Survey 188

Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The E-rate program will only cover the cost of the actual number of strands being lit and used by the applicant, so if additional strands are being installed a cost allocation should be done for the incremental cost of those extra strands. 18 States now offer E-rate State Matching Funds for Special Construction Projects.

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E-rate System Data Accessibility 84

Education Superhighway

JUNE 13, 2019

Every year, our organization aims to build a complete picture of every school district’s Internet speed and pricing information so that we can update our free tools and resources, which in turn support school leaders as they upgrade their networks. Create new funding sources.

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E-rate Broadband Data Analysis 40

NeverEndingSearch

JULY 21, 2021

Districts are also eliminating library clericals and paraprofessionals at alarming rates. When we did the state survey it was pretty shocking to see the correlation between the number of universities that prepare school librarians, and the number of actual school librarians employed in schools in that state. . Deb : Definitely.

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Study Libraries E-rate Data 99

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2019

EducationSuperHighway surveyed school districts and found that 94 percent use digital learning in at least half of their classrooms every week. And 85 percent of teachers support even greater use of digital learning in their schools, according to a recent survey by NewSchools Venture Fund and Gallup. Their plan seems to have worked.

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E-rate Digital Divide Classroom Laptops 48

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

More than two decades ago, when I was hired at Stevens Institute of Technology, as dean of web-based distance learning—a quaint title for what is now known as online learning—few tools were available to help faculty migrate their on-campus courses online. Most authoring software also integrates assessment tools, testing learning outcomes.

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Online Learning MOOC Learning Coursera 126

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

CoSN’s Annual Infrastructure Survey outlines state of school connectivity in U.S. School leaders said affordability remains the top barrier to robust internet connectivity in their schools, according to the Consortium for School Networking’s (CoSN) 3rd Annual Infrastructure Survey released November 3. Education is going digital.

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E-rate Broadband Survey System 40

Education Superhighway

MARCH 9, 2018

With only about two weeks left in the E-rate filing window, it’s critical to make sure that the vendor you’ve chosen is able to provide what your district needs at the best possible cost. Many vendors can throw into a deal things like a Wi-Fi site survey or training credits. Ask for Extras.

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E-rate Broadband Guidelines Survey 55

Securly

JANUARY 12, 2017

Web filtering is required by law, as long as schools wish to receive e-rate funding to supply their digital classrooms. One argument goes that filtering prevents exploration and blocks students from using tools like Facebook for academic causes. Another, that it is a breach of student privacy. And even save lives.

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Social Media E-rate Facebook Elementary 100

Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

After winning the battle to expand the federal E-rate program , education leaders are beginning to look beyond the struggle of connecting all schools to high quality Internet, and toward the next challenge of connecting all students while outside of school. The survey, produced by the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at N.C.

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Accessibility E-rate Broadband Blended Learning 40

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2016

It was the 100-percent response rate from the survey. “We We knew most districts and schools would respond, but a 100-percent response rate shows that technology is a high priority for education leaders throughout the state,” he said. Connected Nation released the results of the survey last month. “We

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Digital Learning Assessment E-rate Survey 40

eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2016

New survey reveals how school leaders feel about policy, tech-supported learning. released the results of its Annual Education Leadership Survey. The overall results of the inaugural survey reflect school leaders’ focus on meeting individual student needs and building teacher and leadership capacity within schools.

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E-rate Survey Policies Technology Support 40

Education Superhighway

DECEMBER 5, 2019

They created a community survey to obtain the necessary financial information to receive an E-rate discount and released a Form 470 and RFP requesting increased bandwidth. Visit our Tools & Resources to explore how to get started. Working to ensure your students have equitable access to the Internet?

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Khan Academy E-rate Robotics Accessibility 59

EdTech4Beginners

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The most common goals for any project are: Attract more customers: these strategies should focus on increasing conversion rates and getting users to take a specific action (download an app, buy a product, subscribe to your newsletter, etc.). Especially in the field of e-commerce it’s a great help. Ease of use.

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Strategy Social Media E-rate Meeting 52

Education Superhighway

JANUARY 23, 2017

During this time, the state also launched a school technology readiness survey, which was completed by 117 school district leaders and provided insight into the internal network needs across the state. As we head into 2017, the Digital Connections Initiative continues its focus on getting high-speed Internet access for all schools.

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Digital Divide E-rate Secondary Classroom 40

Edsurge

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Tools are getting better but skilled staff to make optimal use of the tools and monitor the network 24x7 is not increasing. According to the Global State of Information Security Survey 2015 , the number of detected incidents has increased at a compound growth rate of 66 percent since 2009. Cybercrime is the next threat.

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EdTech E-rate Symantec Data 60

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Join Dr. Steve Albrecht for his energizing and tool-based discussion of how to create a “Phoenix Experience” at this critical moment in your life, relationships, and career. His programs are fast, entertaining, and provide tools that can be put to use immediately in the library workspace with all types of patrons. Steve Albrecht.

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Libraries E-rate Exercises Accessibility 41

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Join Dr. Steve Albrecht for his energizing and tool-based discussion of how to create a “Phoenix Experience” at this critical moment in your life, relationships, and career. His programs are fast, entertaining, and provide tools that can be put to use immediately in the library workspace with all types of patrons. Steve Albrecht.

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Libraries E-rate Exercises Accessibility 36

Education Superhighway

MARCH 26, 2018

Although this year’s E-rate cycle has come to a close, it is never too early to start planning for upgrade implementation and your future network management. Wi-Fi: perform a post installation site survey to verify coverage and signal strength. Leased dark fiber or self-provisioned fiber: attenuation and loss budgets.

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E-rate Company Survey Policies 63