EdTech Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

For school districts implementing e-learning plans, a key concern is ensuring equity and access to learning materials for all students. Some students may not have access to the devices needed to complete e-learning activities, while others may not be able to connect to the internet from home.

E-rate 150

E-rate How To Learning EdTech 150

EdTech Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

For school districts implementing e-learning plans, a key concern is ensuring equity and access to learning materials for all students. Some students may not have access to the devices needed to complete e-learning activities, while others may not be able to connect to the internet from home.

E-rate 150

E-rate How To Learning EdTech 150

EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2020

For school districts implementing e-learning plans, a key concern is ensuring equity and access to learning materials for all students. Some students may not have access to the devices needed to complete e-learning activities, while others may not be able to connect to the internet from home.

E-rate 150

E-rate How To Learning EdTech 150

EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2020

For school districts implementing e-learning plans, a key concern is ensuring equity and access to learning materials for all students. Some students may not have access to the devices needed to complete e-learning activities, while others may not be able to connect to the internet from home.

E-rate 150

E-rate How To Learning EdTech 150

Education Superhighway

AUGUST 1, 2017

Building out the infrastructure to support high-speed Internet access requires multi-layered collaboration between state and district leaders, school administrators, and service providers. students equal access to a robust, modern education, regardless of their socioeconomic background. FOUR WAYS TO IMPROVE RURAL BROADBAND ACCESS.

Broadband 58

Broadband Accessibility Digital Learning E-rate 58

Education Superhighway

AUGUST 1, 2017

Building out the infrastructure to support high-speed Internet access requires multi-layered collaboration between state and district leaders, school administrators, and service providers. students equal access to a robust, modern education, regardless of their socioeconomic background. FOUR WAYS TO IMPROVE RURAL BROADBAND ACCESS.

Broadband 40

Broadband Accessibility Digital Learning E-rate 40

Edsurge

JANUARY 7, 2019

We are still, probably, in school systems spending less than what other sectors do, but it’s dramatically increasing,” he says. In the survey, school district representatives also answered questions about E-rate, broadband connectivity, cloud computing and data interoperability. I think we’re on the tip of the iceberg still.”

E-rate 124

E-rate Broadband Survey Data 124

Edsurge

JANUARY 14, 2022

Despite being capable of working a variety of jobs, people who are blind or visually impaired tend to have low job placement rates, low salaries and an unusually high underemployment rate. But some advocates say that more-accessible tech platforms could be a key to changing that. The company, Clusive, Inc.,

Online Learning 163

Online Learning E-rate Training Software 163

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2018

In education, software programs lend a helping hand just about everywhere, from device ­management to digital learning. GoGuardian Admin offers adjustable, policy-based filtering that blocks prohibited sites and alerts administrators when students attempt to access inappropriate content, even on a permitted site.

Tools 343

Tools E-rate Chromebook Policies 343

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The CoSN Meeting the Needs of Students Without Home Internet Access webinar on September 19, 2018 reflects the growing concern and call to action for school districts, business communities and state and federal government to address what has been termed as the homework gap. 1 at the elementary level.

Accessibility 61

Accessibility Digital Citizenship E-rate Broadband 61

Edsurge

MAY 7, 2020

Essentials of Online Course Design: A Standards-Based Guide (Essentials of Online Learning) ” by Marjorie Vai and Kristen Sosulski (book), offers course design considerations. High-Impact Practices in Online Education: Research and Best Practices ,” edited by Kathryn E. Ana Donaldson (book), gives practical guidance.

Course 216

Course E-rate Flipped Classroom Education 216

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.

Digital Divide 268

Digital Divide Education Accessibility E-rate 268

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Academy participants make a positive impact on student-centered and digital learning in their school district and enhance their career trajectory. 00:05:07 Speaker 2 Tool curriculum has gone digital. You can talk and collaborate within our learning management system. I really appreciate it.

E-rate 100

E-rate Industry Accessibility EdTech 100

Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Be explicit with districts about expectations for access to technology in schools and classrooms. It should not be controversial in 2016 that there is a baseline expectation of access to technology in schools, just as there are baseline expectations for access to textbooks and desks.

Strategy 231

Strategy EdTech Broadband E-rate 231

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

We’re all feeling out of our depth right now as we contend with the fear of the virus, the anxiety of an economic shutdown, and, now, the virtual remaking (pun intended) of our education system. If this spring semester of impromptu remote learning has taught us anything, it’s that not everyone takes immediately to online learning.

Social Media 195

Social Media Gamification Learning E-rate 195

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2016

Statewide ed-tech inventories are helping state leaders assess their digital learning needs. It was the 100-percent response rate from the survey. “We We knew most districts and schools would respond, but a 100-percent response rate shows that technology is a high priority for education leaders throughout the state,” he said.

Digital Learning 40

Digital Learning Assessment E-rate Survey 40

Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Digital Learning Day (DLD), held on February 5, immersed kids from coast to coast in activities like tinkering with robotics, penning blog posts, and painting digital canvases. As educators know, integrating meaningful digital learning into the classroom is a 365-day effort. So it should be with E-Rate.

Digital Learning 28

Digital Learning E-rate Broadband Learning 28

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.

Technology 74

Technology E-rate Broadband Outcomes 74

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Before we can discern what to look for in a good blended learning system, what common misconceptions to watch out for, and what to avoid we should first clarify the term. Though there are many ways to implement a blended learning program, there are a few commonalities in what works, what doesn’t and what is destined for failure.

Blended Learning 128

Blended Learning Pearson Learning E-rate 128

Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

With a 50% E-rate discount and 10% matching funds through the state’s Digital Connections Partnerships Schools Grant & Loan Program that resulted in an additional 10% from E-rate (for a total of 70% discount), the district moved to a fully self-provisioned fiber network. You’re on thin ice.

E-rate 40

E-rate Broadband Digital Learning Accessibility 40

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The nonprofit launched in 2012, and when it explored school connectivity data the following year, it found that just 30 percent of school districts had sufficient bandwidth to support digital learning, or 100 kbps per student. EducationSuperHighway wanted 99 percent of students to have that level of bandwidth by 2020.

E-rate 52

E-rate Digital Divide Classroom Laptops 52

Education Superhighway

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Since EducationSuperHighway began, creating digital learning opportunities for all children has motivated us to ensure that digital equity is a nationwide reality in our education system. million teachers have reached or exceeded the minimum recommended connectivity level for digital learning.

Report 40

Report E-rate Digital Divide Broadband 40

Marketplace K-12

AUGUST 30, 2016

Future revenue in the $33 billion e-learning market is expected to fall precipitously in the United States and internationally, but sales of other types of digital learning products are predicted to rise, according to a market research report released recently. Unstable Economies Impact E-Learning Market.

Report 70

Report E-rate OER LMS 70

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

The results also detail the impact of changes to the E-rate program, as well as the growing issue of digital equity for technology access outside of the classroom. Education is going digital. Yet school system technology leaders face many challenges as they plan their education networks for the future.

E-rate 40

E-rate Broadband Survey System 40

Edsurge

JANUARY 30, 2017

In many cases, the use of digital tools, platforms, and applications has helped to boost student engagement, grow pass rates, and increase retention. RCCC’s e-Text initiative has saved students up to 50 percent on the cost of their course materials, and has increased classroom engagement and retention.

Data 60

Data E-rate Course Tablets 60

Hapara

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] A digital learning platform is designed to make teaching easier by allowing educators to manage and individualize lessons and evaluate students. To get the maximum out of any digital learning platform your school uses, your operators need to be well-trained and skilled.

Training 157

Training Digital Learning How To EdTech 157

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Digital equity remains a troubling issue with far-reaching consequences. Digital learning is reaching a tipping point. Thanks to E-rate, as well as other state and local policy efforts, the education community has largely achieved the original 1997 goal of connecting every classroom to the internet. Crossroads.

E-rate 40

E-rate Broadband Survey Digital Learning 40

Education Superhighway

MARCH 19, 2019

Utilizing the combined power of several anchor institutions, the Nevada Connect Kids Initiative has been instrumental in upgrading K-12 schools so that students can take advantage of digital learning in the classroom. What experiences led you to become passionate about expanding broadband access?

Broadband 40

Broadband E-rate Social Media Survey 40

Edsurge

JUNE 9, 2020

The hope is that if what would normally take 10,000 hours could be shortened to 1,000, and be done via methods that are more affordable and accessible, many more people can become experts. If both happen together, that’s a 9x improvement in the rate of learning.” A screen capture of the Acuitus digital tutor interface.

Education 216

Education Learning Software Knewton 216

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. billion people are still without internet, and the rate of internet growth has actually slowed. Today, over 2.9

Trends 143

Trends EdTech Industry Data 143

Kitaboo on EdTech

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Are you still looking for reasons to create e-textbooks for students? Well, it’s 2019, and most of the schools and universities have already accepted digital textbooks as the future of education. The main concern while publishing content is the quality of the final output which will be accessed by students. Easy to Publish.

eBook 64

eBook E-rate Libraries Software 64

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 7, 2023

Lightspeed Learning Lab is a series of five 30-minute interactive sessions that cover the Lightspeed best practices you’ll need to set your team up for success this school year. Sessions will showcase techniques from Lightspeed Systems experts and include time for Q&A. 30-Minute Session Topics Include: Ready, Set, Go! 3:48 Great.

EdTech 52

EdTech Survey Learning Data 52

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

2:38 We know that the Digital Learning Divide refers to inequitable access to technology and digital resources for learning. 3:10 one of the clear reasons is the proliferation of digital learning so the student doesn’t have access. 2:35 A lot of these, they’re for one person.

Survey 52

Survey Data Report E-rate 52

eSchool News

MAY 31, 2017

For education, this means heavy focus should be placed on incorporating not only digital materials in the classroom, but incorporating mobile devices in class and mobile strategies within the school or institution. Already, K-12 schools are beginning to leverage the E-Rate for a digital transformation [read here and also here ].

Kaplan 106

Kaplan E-rate Smartphone Mobility 106

techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

According to the most recent figures from Funds for Learning, E-Rate applicants nationwide requested almost $748 million in discounts against the purchase of just over $1 billion in Category Two products and services, which are detailed in this chart (right). (For The Altamont Enterprise WHAT ARE THEY BUYING?

Chromebook 40

Chromebook E-rate BYOD Online Assessments 40

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Ensuring wi-fi access at home or on the school bus is a top priority for a district still planning its one-to-one. Add concepts like blended and flipped learning to the equation and you come up with yet another to-do list item: Make sure students can actually use their devices when they aren’t physically on campus and within wi-fi range.

E-rate 40

E-rate Chromebook Accessibility Flipped Classroom 40

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

2:38 We know that the Digital Learning Divide refers to inequitable access to technology and digital resources for learning. 3:10 one of the clear reasons is the proliferation of digital learning so the student doesn’t have access. 2:35 A lot of these, they’re for one person.

Survey 52

Survey Data Report E-rate 52