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Millions of Students Are Still Without WiFi and Tech—Why Haven’t Policymakers Stepped Up?

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Still, no new regulations have yet emerged from that data gathering. Then, there are states that lacked laws prior to 2020, but began responding to the at-home learning requirement with new legislation for future needs. Dolan’s 2016 research “ Splicing the Divide ” tackled this equity piece with data way before COVID-19 reached U.S.

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#DLNchat: How Will Net Neutrality Changes Affect Higher Education?

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Net neutrality changes in speed could impede access to vast amounts of data that researchers depend on for their work. JJ Johnson, among others, touted the importance libraries will continue to play in supporting equity of access to information, now maybe more than ever. Research was also of concern.

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The Impact of Technology on Education

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From interactive digital resources to online learning platforms, technology has given educators innovative tools to create dynamic and inclusive learning environments. Students, in turn, have benefited from increased access to information, personalized learning experiences, and opportunities for collaboration.

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Teacher-Student Digital Communication Makes for Good Learning

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For example, survey data showed: Student and teacher texting increased significantly during the sudden shift to digital learning because of COVID-19 school closures. Student data privacy and online safety are significant concerns. As students frequently use tech devices to communicate and learn, they are at cyber risk.