Edsurge

JULY 13, 2020

One key problem prevalent in many low-socioeconomic communities around the nation—like San Antonio, which now has the highest poverty rate of the country's 25 largest metro areas —is the digital divide. That’s been a goal at my institution.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2023

Access to internet is no longer a luxury and thanks to President Biden’s leadership, we are taking action to close the digital divide for everyone in America. Middle mile projects do not directly connect end-user locations.

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Accessibility Broadband Digital Divide Data 110

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

But when schools support students in transferring their skills to their parents, they are narrowing the digital divide. When low-income parents start learning online skills, such as accessing medical records and applying for jobs, their chances for a better standard of living increase. Why is this significant?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

EducationSuperHighway created a tool to help schools identify students without internet access at home and, in the process, learned a lot more about the digital divide. The broadband affordability gap is the largest portion of the digital divide in 43 states, according to a report from EducationSuperHighway.

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Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Report 108

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

Additionally, the digital divide is wider than many perceived. Access to devices and reliable WIFI needs to be emphasized. Kids also need access to equitable resources and learning experiences. Then think about strategies to inform and educate families as to what their kids can expect.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 12, 2024

Access to high-quality education is widely recognized as a pivotal tool for alleviating poverty, mitigating the spread of disease and malnutrition, fostering children's overall welfare and empowering women. Lauren Lichtman Head of Strategy & Partnerships Learning Equality Learning Equality offers educational opportunities for the 2.6

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 24, 2023

It provides access to copious amounts of information and resources, allowing students to acquire a more intricate comprehension and more productive and meaningful engagement with the material. What strategies can schools implement to reduce digital distractions in the classroom?

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Technology Guidelines Digital Divide Education 187

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Courses about Student Mental Health Strategies for Addressing Student Anxiety With the strategies and interventions you learn in this course, you will be able to create a classroom environment where students can successfully cope with stressors and instead focus on learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2020

Even with all the progress being made and practical innovations taking place, COVID-19 has unearthed on a global scale the inequity that persists when it comes to access to high-speed WIFI and technology. Even in more affluent areas, one cannot assume equitable access. Movement matters more than ever if learning is the goal.

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Learning Digital Divide Blended Learning Knowledge Base 405

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 17, 2020

During the crisis, we have seen digital leadership strategies embraced and innovation take hold despite roadblocks. Many students have been traumatized over the past couple of months as a result of inadequate access to food, social isolation, parents being laid off, and in some cases, the lack of a caring adult in the home.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. Please note that these are only suggestions.

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Khan Academy Learning Blended Learning Schoology 542

Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

By leveraging e-learning and other strategies, edtech can help teachers and students get back to the classroom without facing many difficulties. The digital divide in accessing learning and teaching tools and large gaps in teacher’s access to digital training are other areas of concern.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2024

One thing we can do to support teachers is make AI accessible in a practical way to educators, [making it as easy as] asking about what's for dinner tonight or how I can plan my vacation. Johnson: If we want to ensure equitable access, I want to really hammer home the point that teachers need training.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 11, 2021

In the past year, online schooling has put a strain on vulnerable communities, especially those who have difficulties accessing technology or making the best out of limited resources. Read more: 6 Practical strategies for teaching across the digital divide.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

At the same time, the digital divide has to be tackled where all learners have equitable access to a device, reliable WIFI, and quality resources. This should then be connected to relevant ideas and strategies that can be implemented in a practical way. Infrastructure Health and safety are of utmost concern right now.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 3, 2020

This new strategy leverages the knowledge and skills of tech-savvy teachers and ensures that colleagues can cover for one another if someone’s personal circumstances don’t allow them to conduct a synchronous lesson on a particular day. There are three parts to the problem: access, participation, and powerful use.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The conversation has quickly shifted from whether technology should be used in learning to how we can use it to improve learning and ensure that all students have access to high-quality educational experiences. students are unable to access school online, and 42 million Americans don’t have the means to purchase internet access.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 24, 2020

Organizations and coalitions including Learning Keeps Going , Tech for Learners , Google , and Digital Promise have also compiled lists of resources from various education organizations as well as available edtech products. Bridging The Digital Divide. It also includes digital access and quality online learning opportunities.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Innovation and access are two major learning trends in 2024 Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Current Trends in Education In 2024, K-12 learning experiences are evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements and educational paradigms. What are the trends in learning in 2024?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 20, 2020

Strategies for educators to leverage technology for better learning. Here’s some current context for technology in education : Just over 4 out of 5 schools (82%) primarily use digital tools to communication with parents (while 18% use analog methods like letters and phone calls). Address the digital divide.

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Technology Digital Divide Education Digital Citizenship 243

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

While online learning offers flexibility and accessibility, challenges such as technological barriers, limited social interaction, and the need for self-directed learning can impact success rates. Do students learn better online or in a classroom: statistics help shed light. What is the success rate of online learning?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2022

Addressing the digital divide requires a human-centered approach In the early days of the pandemic, schools raced to provide devices and hotspots to students, responding to concerns over a widening digital divide. We must not let the flood of tech tools overshadow the necessary human element of education. Kyle Zimmer 4.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Learning analytics and data-driven decision-making are becoming integral to education strategies, providing insights into student progress and performance. The digital divide, unequal access to quality teachers, and varying educational infrastructure contribute to disparities in academic outcomes.

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Traditional chalk-and-talk methods are being supplemented, and sometimes replaced, by digital tools and platforms. Interactive whiteboards, online resources, and educational apps have made learning more engaging and accessible. They provide hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of the design and manufacturing process.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 2, 2017

We have made great strides to level the technology playing field in education, but unfortunately the digital divide still exists between those who have the tools to research, learn and collaborate online at home, and those who don’t. 1 Further, there’s a second level digital divide 2 that’s emerging in the classroom.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The report highlights the urgent need for comprehensive AI strategies at the federal and state level. Home Access Demands Attention: “Home access connectivity” jumped to the top of the list of top unmet technology needs across the country, with nearly one-third of respondents listing it as their primary concern.

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EdTech Digital Divide Policies Survey 98

Neo LMS

MAY 14, 2020

There’s no secret that a digital divide is creating barriers between students and learning. Access to a good enough internet connection and a device should be a right and not a privilege. It’s also important to have a coherent digital strategy that everyone can get behind.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The report highlights the urgent need for comprehensive AI strategies at the federal and state level. Home Access Demands Attention: “Home access connectivity” jumped to the top of the list of top unmet technology needs across the country, with nearly one-third of respondents listing it as their primary concern.

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Education Superhighway

JUNE 28, 2023

This month, Maine became one of the first states to share their draft Broadband Action Plans and companion Digital Equity Plan as part of the $42.45 Their strategies and initiatives are organized into four categories 1) access and adoption, 2) innovation and investment, 3) digital literacy and skills, and 4) accountability and transparency.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Parkland School District in Pennsylvania, like many of the nation’s public school systems, is seeing increases in student poverty rates and English language proficiency — trends that could make any existing digital divides worse. But Parkland school leaders are taking proactive steps to improve digital equity.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 28, 2020

As COVID-19 shifted learning online, students and educators lost access to those hands-on, in-person real world learning experiences and mentors. As Mindcatcher founder Nakeyshia Kendall has seen amid the added stresses of the pandemic, teachers are in desperate need of—yet have poor access to—social-emotional learning (SEL) supports.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As the research leads on the project, we drew on literature and educator focus groups to investigate how technology could be leveraged most effectively in instruction, the barriers to adoption, and the strategies that could best support teachers in adopting effective instructional practices. Internet access has also improved substantially.

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EdTech Groups Digital Divide Training 186

The Hechinger Report

JULY 15, 2021

We know this to be true from research on Black children’s limited access to grade-level content and higher likelihood of severe disciplinary measures. Before the pandemic, students of color were far less likely than white students to have access to Wi-Fi and personal computers.

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Digital Divide Learning Report Meeting 105

Neo LMS

AUGUST 13, 2020

Improvement needed: streamlined messaging, all resources for each student in one place that parents can easily access, tutorials for parents. Read more: 6 Practical strategies for teaching across the digital divide. What doesn’t work: confusing messages on different platforms and for multiple students in the household.

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Education Learning Digital Divide Online Learning 418

Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2021

To set the foundation for technology-empowered learning during and beyond the pandemic, education leaders are actively tackling internet and device access issues to narrow the digital divide. We further call on state education leaders to also commit to the goal of addressing this critical aspect of digital equity.

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Analysis Education Digital Divide Policies 189

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Additionally, cybersecurity education will gain prominence, addressing the importance of responsible digital citizenship. Lastly, ensuring equitable access to technology and addressing the digital divide will be paramount, reflecting a commitment to inclusive and accessible K-12 education technology in 2024.

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Trends Technology EdTech Digital Divide 81

Education Superhighway

DECEMBER 9, 2020

A key output of this work is the K-12 Bridge to Broadband initiative, a mechanism we view as a potential game-changer in closing the digital divide. Funding: There needs to be federal funding for student home digital access. population. .

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