Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

hours on social media. Broadband penetration in K-12 schools reached over 98 percent , while low-cost computing devices like Chromebooks have proliferated in classrooms. Today, 95 percent of teenagers have access to a smartphone, and the average teen is now spending more than 7 hours per day on their screens , including over 1.5

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Participants are encouraged to use #library2020 and #librariesascommunityanchors on their social media posts about the event. In light of the recent Covid-19 pandemic and other natural disasters such as floods, drought, firestorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes, universal access to the internet has never been more important.

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Hapara

MARCH 13, 2023

Schools that receive E-rate program discounts for broadband access are required to have internet safety policies with “technology protection measures.” If your district only uses Chromebooks, turn on the Chromebook setting Hāpara Filter works on any device across operating systems.

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Digital Learning Chromebook Learning Policies 130

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Educators and students are compelled to use centrally purchased tools, data systems, and popular social media platforms. Indeed, dissent by obfuscation is against the spirit of personalized learning and ‘student success’ systems, if not also literally against their terms of service.

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Educators and students are compelled to use centrally purchased tools, data systems, and popular social media platforms. Indeed, dissent by obfuscation is against the spirit of personalized learning and ‘student success’ systems, if not also literally against their terms of service.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

BenQ also highlighted its family of BlueCore laser education projectors and InstaShow WDC20E education wireless presentation system (WPS). ParentSquare , developer of a unified school-home engagement platform for K-12, has acquired Gabbart Communications, a website and content management system (CMS) business.

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EdTech Lenovo Robotics Laptops 128

The Hechinger Report

JULY 5, 2017

The message, from Zach Leverenz, founder of the nonprofit EveryoneOn, attacked the Educational Broadband Service (EBS), which long ago granted school districts and education nonprofits thousands of free licenses to use a slice of spectrum — the range of frequencies that carry everything from radio to GPS navigation to mobile internet.

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Broadband Mobility Digital Divide Learning 86

Doug Levin

APRIL 9, 2017

On twitter, I also ponder the trend of tech-savvy teachers increasingly resembling NASCAR drivers, proudly wearing digital uniforms on social media full of sponsored messages as proof of expertise: Why do some in K-12 define #edtech expertise by # of tech company certifications acquired? Strange, but true.

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Education Superhighway

JANUARY 8, 2019

In addition to celebrating school districts nationwide, this year our blog will feature a new Broadband Leaders series. He noticed my email signature and title and told me about a job opening in the school system. Meet Gary Davis. In that exchange, I made several suggestions on improving public education.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

In fact, the town library and school are linked by more than geography, since the school district’s two libraries became part of the Port Orford library system in 2017. The town’s library system stepped in to assist the district in buying books, organizing the collection, and other management tasks.

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Education Superhighway

JUNE 24, 2019

As the Director of Digital Learning at the Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Education office, Ken Klau is focused on the strategy for rethinking the structure and delivery of learning, building a more student-centered system of public education, and creating the next generation of K–12 learning environments.

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Technology E-rate Broadband Outcomes 74

Doug Levin

MARCH 12, 2017

Ever wonder how stories promoted by ‘thought leaders’ on social media get selected? Tech devices won't fix our education system | Lockport Union Sun & Journal → Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan recently issued a plea for greater student access to high-tech tools. "This

EdTech 170

EdTech E-rate OER Coursera 170

Doug Levin

APRIL 9, 2017

On twitter, I also ponder the trend of tech-savvy teachers increasingly resembling NASCAR drivers, proudly wearing digital uniforms on social media full of sponsored messages as proof of expertise: Why do some in K-12 define #edtech expertise by # of tech company certifications acquired? Strange, but true.

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Data Android 150

Doug Levin

APRIL 2, 2017

Glass student scammed through teacher's hacked email account | WSET → The superintendent stated it wasn't a failure on their security system, but if the email was hacked, obviously it was a failure on their firewalls. The bank also declined to reimburse any funds, but did issue her a zero-interest loan to pay it all back.

EdTech 150

EdTech Data Broadband Company 150

Doug Levin

APRIL 2, 2017

Glass student scammed through teacher's hacked email account | WSET → The superintendent stated it wasn't a failure on their security system, but if the email was hacked, obviously it was a failure on their firewalls. The bank also declined to reimburse any funds, but did issue her a zero-interest loan to pay it all back.

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EdTech Data Broadband Company 150

edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

When asked about the hurdles that happened due to schools closing on March 13th, 2020, all four presenters agreed that broadband, not devices, challenged their districts to provide equitable access to learning no matter their districts’ geographic location or demographics.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

One of the first challenges rural districts face is broadband access. Now, they are employing creative methods, such as expanding the reach of the school’s broadband so students can do work from the parking lot or in the surrounding area, having off-duty patrol cars become hotspots across the district.

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BYOD Broadband EdTech Elementary 54

Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Tanner: I would say the persona of the course is what students are used to finding online, on social media platforms. And so we were able to identify those broadband issues. So we weave that throughout all of our content. I’ve heard you say the curriculum is more like TikTok than Scholastic. I call it “Gen Z curriculum design.”

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STEM Accessibility Broadband Report 158

Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

When I got connected on social media, my lens grew and I became aware of more organizations, as well as some of their supporting tools and resources. Such opportunity requires high-speed broadband in every school and Education SuperHighway is working to make that opportunity a reality.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 22, 2019

Participants are encouraged to use #library2019 and #libraryopendata on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Previously, she directed the State Broadband Initiative at the National Telecommunications + Information Administration (NTIA) at the US Department of Commerce.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 24, 2019

Participants are encouraged to use #library2019 and #libraryopendata on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Previously, she directed the State Broadband Initiative at the National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) at the US Department of Commerce.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2016

However, only 18 percent of teachers reported the majority of students have access to the digital tools they need at home, which left those students without access to broadband at a significant disadvantage. So, where does this leave these students and their families? The good news?

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Bryan Alexander

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Vermont’s agriculture world appeals to those who want to get in touch with their food systems. Our strong communities, including actual, for-real town meetings, can speak to those seeking strong social ties. Our social media usage is low. Some young people leave the state to make more money.

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Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

The next DLD isn’t until next year, but thanks to social media it’s easy to look back at all the amazing ways kids engaged with digital learning at this year’s event. ( #DLDay even trended on Twitter!). As educators know, integrating meaningful digital learning into the classroom is a 365-day effort.

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Digital Learning E-rate Broadband Learning 28

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Helping students understand that they can get a well-paid and engaging job through CTE can play an important role in the modernized school system and create great business opportunities and positive impact on society. In 2023, educators should anticipate deeper support from corporations looking to impact teaching and learning.

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EdTech Learning Industry Data 68

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 4, 2020

Participants are encouraged to use #library2020 and #smallruralindependent on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Jennifer Pearson ( @RuralLibAssoc ) Library Director, Marshall County Memorial Library Opening Keynote Jennifer Pearson is the Director of the Marshall County Memorial Library System.

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Libraries Conference Advocacy Pearson 56

Hack Education

MARCH 2, 2018

Via Motherboard : “The FCC ’s New Broadband Map Paints an Irresponsibly Inaccurate Picture of American Broadband.” ” That is, the closure of the University of Texas System’s Institute for Transformational Learning. ’ When an Academic-Alert System Backfires – Twice.”

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Education Chegg MOOC Broadband 48

Hack Education

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Two school districts in two states are scaling back their use of the Facebook -built Summit Public Schools ’ learning management system. Via Wired : “ Koch Brothers Are Cities’ New Obstacle to Building Broadband.” McRaven is stepping down as chancellor of the University of Texas System. ” William H.

Education 46

Education Robotics MOOC Facebook 46

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 19, 2020

Participants are encouraged to use #library2020 and #smallruralindependent on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Jennifer Pearson ( @RuralLibAssoc ) Library Director, Marshall County Memorial Library Opening Keynote Jennifer Pearson is the Director of the Marshall County Memorial Library System.

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Libraries Conference Advocacy Pearson 41

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2020

Participants are encouraged to use #library2020 and #smallruralindependent on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Jennifer Pearson ( @RuralLibAssoc ) Library Director, Marshall County Memorial Library Opening Keynote Jennifer Pearson is the Director of the Marshall County Memorial Library System.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 16, 2020

Participants are encouraged to use #library2020 and #smallruralindependent on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Jennifer Pearson ( @RuralLibAssoc ) Library Director, Marshall County Memorial Library Opening Keynote Jennifer Pearson is the Director of the Marshall County Memorial Library System.

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Libraries Conference Pearson Advocacy 41

Hack Education

OCTOBER 14, 2016

.” “Modern E-Rate Puts Telephones On Hold in K–12,” Education Week reports , noting that schools are struggling to pay for phone service (still totally necessary) as well as expanded broadband. ” More on this scramble to serve (profit from) low-income broadband customers in the upgrades/downgrades section below.

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Hack Education

MARCH 9, 2018

Paul School System.” Meanwhile on Campus… The New York Times on “How the Parkland Students Got So Good at Social Media ” – a really important corrective, I’d argue, to that “digital native” silliness. Asteria Education has acquired the test prep company ECS Learning Systems.

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Hack Education

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Via The Independent : “13-year-old girl arrested after contacting clown on social media and asking him to kill her teacher.” From the FCC : “Fact Sheet on Broadband Consumer Privacy Proposal.” A Wi-Fi system. .” Nothing says “experts” like “crystal ball.”

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Education MOOC Report Khan Academy 63

Hack Education

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Related, from the Social Media Collective : “Spike in Online Gig Work : Flash in the Pan or Future of Employment?” Another resource, via Education Week : “K–12 Districts to Get Price Transparency on Broadband Rates With New Tool.” ” and “ Social Media Update 2016.”

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Education Company Data Pearson 40

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Via The New York Times : “ Broadband Law Could Force Rural Residents Off Information Superhighway.” Via Mother Jones : “How the Justice Department Is Trying to Dismantle Georgia ’s Segregated Special-Education System.” ” I mean, paying for air conditioning in schools would just be a bridge too far.

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Education Coursera Elsevier MOOC 52

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Participants are encouraged to use #library2016 and #librariesofthefuture on their social media posts leading up to and during the event. Sponsored with ALA’s Center for the Future of Libraries. See you online! Steve Hargadon Library 2.0

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