Digital Promise

MAY 27, 2020

With digital learning likely to stretch into the fall due to COVID-19, how can we ensure every student has equitable access to powerful learning opportunities? The crisis has shone a harsh light on the digital divide in the United States, surfacing thoughtful debate and long-overdue discussion around the equity gap.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2016

No child should have to go to such lengths just to do homework, and every child should have easy and affordable access to the Internet and the opportunity that access brings. In our work, we hear a common refrain from parents: “We know we need internet access, but we can’t afford it.” Yet, sadly, Darriale is far from alone.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

More than a third of youth under 13 are using social media , most often through apps created for those over 13. Their heightened sensitivity to social experiences during this time can amplify the effects of these virtual experiences — in both positive and negative ways, our review of the research found.

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Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2019

Here were the three biggest trends they identified (in no particular order): Tech Addiction Rich media—gaming, VR, mixed reality—can be so powerful that they distract us from the offline world. This theme keyed into addiction concerns, as social media and gaming become ever more effective in giving us dopamine hits.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The goal for Career Karma, he added, is to become more than a static repository and create a pathway that increases opportunity to access a well-paid career. The platform has a growing list of career specific material catering to aspiring coders and other tech-related roles such as sales, social media and marketing.

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2022

Recognition that the digital divide prevents academic progress has prompted colleges to do more to connect students with tech tools. In the midst of these trends, we wanted to hear how academic innovation leaders are thinking and feeling about higher education right now. He calls it an “evolution in digital literacy.” “I

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The digital divide between rich and poor students isn’t what it used to be. As educational technology continues to proliferate, and as today’s careers demand tech-savvy job candidates who already know how to use devices, the argument over the right amount of screen time is getting louder.

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Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2019

That charge, by Brian Goegan, clearly struck a nerve with students around the country, leading to memes on social media portraying the professor as a hero fighting corrupt university officials, as well as t-shirts with the slogan: “ my homework was more expensive than this t-shirt.” I’m so tired of spending just pointless money.”

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 13, 2020

The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) has put together some great resources around COVID-19, which you can find at casel.org/resources-covid. These resources include everything from guidance on how to talk with children about COVID-19, to using trauma-informed practices to support students.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 15, 2020

Unfortunately, school closures have meant a step backward for many when it comes to the digital divide. There is nothing black-and-white about how to best support our students and families,” said Dr. Barbara Adams, principal at Findley Elementary School in Des Moines, IA. But our Passmore Panthers know how to stay strong!

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MindShift

JULY 31, 2020

On a recent summer day, librarian Lyn Hunter posted a video to YouTube on how to make a weather thermometer using a straw, rubbing alcohol and a bottle. We modeled social distancing, and filmed an overhead view so you can see what her hands are doing. And we put it on YouTube to make it as easy as possible to access.” .

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

It's not as powerful or robust as Midjourney or DALL·E , but it's accessible to students. Dan developed Prep, which is all about how to prep the machine in prompt prompted to get the desired output. The math teacher who used student loans to show you how interest worked. I'm sorry Canva Classroom author.

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Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

It is free to use (standard text messaging rates apply though) and anyone with a mobile phone or access to the web can use it. What I love so much about Celly is that anyone can set up a cell in literally a minute, anytime, anyplace, easily tell people how to get on it, they sign up in ten seconds, and it''s done – you''re linked.

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MIND Research Institute

OCTOBER 20, 2016

What does equal access to high quality education look like? Students need online access to conduct research projects, use educational apps and access homework, while parents need to receive important communication from their school and teachers through the web. Step-by-Step: How to Make Free WiFi Available to Your Students.

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Connecting 2 the World

JULY 14, 2014

Students have access to information on their mobile devises which can broaden the curriculum. I am able to point to different resources or help students learn how to navigate through information, developing their information literacy, communication, and critical thinking skills. First, there is the positive ways.

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The Daring Librarian

APRIL 3, 2013

During testing season we have a challenge to support student research with limited access to our computer labs and mobile labs. A Fakebook page is a project that combines social media engagement with creativity but can be low tech in execution. Make is Social! Olympus: Legendary Drama! We were m entio ned!

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

This quick move to emergency remote teaching has left educators scrambling to figure out how to use digital tools, online resources, and apps to continue their teaching at a distance. Butash is right in pointing out the risks involved in this quick shift to using digital technologies.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Read more: Top 10 BYOD concerns — and how to overcome them [Part 1]. Students can play games, watch stupid videos, browse inappropriate websites, spend time on social media, or catch up on the latest episodes of their favorite series. Myths No 3: BYOD will deepen the digital divide. I honestly disagree.

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The Innovative Educator

AUGUST 2, 2020

As a result of the CoronaVirus Pandemic, we were faced with the choice of canceling our large yearly conference, or figuring out how to do a virtual conference. Participants didn’t need a conference to access workshops. Digital Accessibility Approximately 20% of our students have a disability.

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Evelyn Learning

JUNE 7, 2023

However, many students find themselves stuck on the cost and perceive it as the primary determinant of their access to education. Today’s generation is inclining more toward becoming social media influencers, stock market traders, etc. How to Make Education Affordable? Dr. Danny Barnes.

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Edsurge

JUNE 15, 2022

Monitoring student activity online has become a hot button issue for districts, schools and parents alike in the digital age, where information is often shared freely and copiously via email, social media and other channels.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

If an LMS is in use, perhaps many educators had just started learning how to create class content area for students and parents online. As the Coronavirus has changed the landscape of education, I have become more and more aware of inequity and the digital divide. MARCH 30, 2020 · 11:02 PM | EDIT.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 22, 2020

In the absence of clear federal and state guidance for reopening, school districts have debated everything from whether to mandate masks for in-person classes to how to make online-only learning more effective. In July, she gathered input from around 150 students in person and on social media. I had a lot of help,” he said.

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Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

But school district leaders are not of one mind of how to best spend the money. The partnership aims to bridge the digital divide in Pittsburg by offering parents refurbished computers free of charge. Census data, and the divide among states in internet accessibility is apparent.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2023

In the case of Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD), it was narrowing the digital access gap, landing it CoSN’s Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity. Parents can also access the LMS to see what their children are learning.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 20, 2018

But we have too many teachers, even new teachers fresh out of college, with no idea how to utilize digital tools to increase student learning. You will probably notice that most of these tips are NOT about tech tools specifically, but how to maximize their use to improve student learning. Shopping is no longer a blind act.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Bring Your Own Device (BOYD) is becoming an increasingly popular option for schools as they look to give students more access to technology. However, implementing BOYD in schools also presents some challenges such as data security, digital divide, and compatibility issues.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2016

And when I peer into classrooms, I see students tuning out their peers and teachers and focusing instead on YouTube and social media. I’m not alone in feeling frustrated at Fern Creek, where many teachers are stumped about how to deal with student cellphone and smartphone use.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Digital learning cemented itself as a “must have” in schools this year, and equity remained front and center, too, continuing conversations around inequitable technology access, along with racial and socioeconomic disparities and discrimination. We headed into a fourth year of learning in the pandemic’s shadow.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 12, 2022

Participants are encouraged to use #library2022 and #urbanlibrarianship on their social media posts about the event. Michael Lambert has championed increased and equitable access to libraries through expanded hours and a fine-free library system.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 7, 2022

Melissa Glenn, Health and Social Services Coordinator, King County Library System | Therese Paxton, Certified Peer Counselor ( Link to details ) Public Library Services to Incarcerated and Re-entering Populations: The "Why?" Participants are encouraged to use #library2022 and #urbanlibrarianship on their social media posts about the event.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 23, 2022

Participants are encouraged to use #library2022 and #urbanlibrarianship on their social media posts about the event. Michael Lambert has championed increased and equitable access to libraries through expanded hours and a fine-free library system. CALL FOR PROPOSALS The call for proposals for the mini-conference is now open.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The implication, according to one NYT article : “the digital gap between rich and poor kids is not what we expected.” The real digital divide, this article contends, is not that affluent children have access to better and faster technologies. (Um, Um, they do.) Despite a few anecdotes, they’re really not.).

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Hack Education

MAY 27, 2016

Testing, Testing… “ Common Core testing group wages aggressive campaign against critics on social media,” according to The Washington Post’s Valerie Strauss. Also off campus, not on-: “ Unemployed Detroit Residents Are Trapped by a Digital Divide.” ” Go Ducks.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 2, 2017

Tagged on: April 1, 2017 Ofsted to 'snoop' on parents' and pupils' social media | iNews → Its like Klout, but for school accountability. Tagged on: March 31, 2017 The Digital Divide: A Quarter of the Nation Is Without Broadband | Time → Politically, the persistence of the digital gap defies logic.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 2, 2017

Tagged on: April 1, 2017 Ofsted to 'snoop' on parents' and pupils' social media | iNews → Its like Klout, but for school accountability. Tagged on: March 31, 2017 The Digital Divide: A Quarter of the Nation Is Without Broadband | Time → Politically, the persistence of the digital gap defies logic.

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