Accessibility, Digital Divide, Elementary and Guidelines

OPINION: Historically underserved school districts in Mississippi were hit hard in the pandemic and need immediate help

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Our extensive work at MCJ culminated in a report that showcased an unsettling reality: Affordability and availability are formidable barriers to internet access, while reading and math proficiency rates are significantly below the state averages in grades 3-8. A significant challenge for Delta communities is the ever-growing digital divide.

Broadband

Broadband Digital Divide Report Guidelines

Online program expands to combat early learning disruptions caused by coronavirus closures

The Hechinger Report

MAY 15, 2020

Thousands of Mississippi children will have access to the software this summer as part of an effort to support incoming kindergarteners during the coronavirus pandemic.Photo: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report Credit: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report. He also sees an upside to more children gaining access to technology devices like laptops.

Guidelines

Guidelines Laptops Learning Digital Divide

Using ESSER Funds to Prepare for a Transformative School Year

Insight Education Group

MAY 27, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has left elementary and secondary schools across the country in need of additional resources to operate and support their school communities. billion to the Elementary and Secondary Emergency Education Relief Fund, also known as ESSER ( NCSL, 2021 ).

Digital Divide

Digital Divide Secondary Elementary Strategy

Using the ESSER Funds to Prepare for a Transformative School Year

Insight Education Group

MAY 27, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has left elementary and secondary schools across the country in need of additional resources to operate and support their school communities. billion to the Elementary and Secondary Emergency Education Relief Fund, also known as ESSER ( NCSL, 2021 ).

Digital Divide

Digital Divide Secondary Elementary Strategy

Why So Many Are Behind with Remote Learning

The Innovative Educator

MAY 10, 2020

They sighted accessibility concerns saying that remote learning couldn’t meet the needs of all students. They chose not to figure out ways to bridge the digital divide for the most vulnerable families and students. They choose to let strict guidelines in federal and state regulations be the reason to halt learning for everyone.

Digital Divide

Digital Divide Learning Guidelines Secondary

A Tiny Microbe Upends Decades of Learning

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

Blaney Elementary School in Elgin, S.C., School buses provide Wi-Fi access for downloading homework assignments, as well as lunches, at various locations in South Carolina. But America’s persistent digital divide has greatly hampered efforts toward this goal. on March 18, 2020. Credit: Kershaw County School District.

Learning

Learning Laptops Smartphone Accessibility

Funding School Services in the Midst of Multiple Crises

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

She also recommends working with county and state officials to track what’s working in other districts, and she suggested keeping the district’s “external auditor on speed dial” to make sure that any new steps being taken are within the appropriate guidelines and deadlines, which also remain subject to change.

EdTech

EdTech Guidelines Policies Secondary

64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. By improving access to district systems and processes, school leaders will be able to better serve and meet the needs and expectations of the families they serve.

Trends

Trends EdTech Industry Data

Confronting the New Reality of Today’s Student Mental Health Crisis

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Fill out the form below to view this webinar Read the Transcript Overcoming Obstacles to Bridging the Digital Divide in K-12 Learning 0:21 Hi, everyone, welcome to our webinar, We’re going to give everyone about 30 more seconds to join us, and then we’ll dive in. Thank you. 0:58 Hello, welcome everyone. What, what?

Survey

Survey Data Report E-rate

Lightspeed Learning Lab – Edtech Best Practices for a Smooth Return to School

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 7, 2023

IT Leaders & Decision Makers, Digital Learning and Instructional Technologists, IT Admins, Network Admins, IT Security, IT Infrastructure roles, School Counselors, Safety leaders, and SROs. 2:38 We know that the Digital Learning Divide refers to inequitable access to technology and digital resources for learning.

EdTech

EdTech Survey Learning Data

Confronting the New Reality of Today’s Student Mental Health Crisis

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Fill out the form below to view this webinar Read the Transcript Overcoming Obstacles to Bridging the Digital Divide in K-12 Learning 0:21 Hi, everyone, welcome to our webinar, We’re going to give everyone about 30 more seconds to join us, and then we’ll dive in. Thank you. 0:58 Hello, welcome everyone. What, what?

Survey

Survey Data Report E-rate

65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. By improving access to district systems and processes, school leaders will be able to better serve and meet the needs and expectations of the families they serve.

Trends

Trends EdTech Industry Data

PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

As the Coronavirus has changed the landscape of education, I have become more and more aware of inequity and the digital divide. In my reflection, I have attempted to present ideas for all schools across the digital divide. Check any guidelines provided by your state DOE. MARCH 30, 2020 · 11:02 PM | EDIT.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment

Powered by Lightspeed – How Hays CISD Empowers Staff to Support Student Safety, Wellness, & Engagement

Lightspeed Systems

JUNE 15, 2023

Fill out the form below to view this webinar Read the Transcript Overcoming Obstacles to Bridging the Digital Divide in K-12 Learning 0:21 Hi, everyone, welcome to our webinar, We’re going to give everyone about 30 more seconds to join us, and then we’ll dive in. Thank you. 0:58 Hello, welcome everyone. What, what?

Survey

Survey Data Report E-rate

Distraction 2 Reaction: BYOT (BYOD) Success!

EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Key trends from 2011 : People expect anytime anywhere access Resources becoming more cloud based Abundance of resources make it more challenging for us to function in the role of educator as we know it. Allows teacher to push questions out to students regardless of device as long as they have web access. Shows live results.

BYOD

BYOD Poll Everywhere Mobility Laptops

EdTech Update

OPINION: Historically underserved school districts in Mississippi were hit hard in the pandemic and need immediate help

Online program expands to combat early learning disruptions caused by coronavirus closures

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Using ESSER Funds to Prepare for a Transformative School Year

Using the ESSER Funds to Prepare for a Transformative School Year

Why So Many Are Behind with Remote Learning

A Tiny Microbe Upends Decades of Learning

Funding School Services in the Midst of Multiple Crises

64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

Confronting the New Reality of Today’s Student Mental Health Crisis

Lightspeed Learning Lab – Edtech Best Practices for a Smooth Return to School

Confronting the New Reality of Today’s Student Mental Health Crisis

65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year

Powered by Lightspeed – How Hays CISD Empowers Staff to Support Student Safety, Wellness, & Engagement

Distraction 2 Reaction: BYOT (BYOD) Success!

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