Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

That schools rely on the mega-rich to fund their digital learning at all—and that those funds could dry up at any time—illustrates some of the fundamental problems with K-12 technology spending: It is inconsistent, pieced together haphazardly, and as a result impacts student technology access in disproportionate ways.

Technology 174

Technology E-rate Laptops Digital Divide 174

Insight Education Group

APRIL 8, 2021

In order for schools and districts to truly assess the needs of their students, they will have to lead with this information. Schools and districts should expect to assess students early and try to find other mechanisms to assess student learning. Tie solutions into other goals or metrics.

Learning 52

Learning Digital Divide Assessment Instructional Materials 52

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. On the down side, as the technology evolves it will also enable hackers to be more adept at infiltrating systems that store sensitive student data.

Trends 143

Trends EdTech Industry Data 143

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ebert, Superintendent of Public Instruction, State of Nevada Department of Education Nominated by: Discovery Education The shift to distance education precipitated by the COVID pandemic highlighted challenges including access to technology, professional learning for educators, and high-quality instructional materials.

Edmentum 83

Edmentum Digital Divide Professional Learning Industry 83

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

There is also a growing need for quality SEL data to ensure that educators are serving students’ SEL needs. Teachers will continue to embrace AI for analyzing classroom data and grading tools. AI offers insights and analysis of the effectiveness of their instruction and its outcome. Jeff Rubenstein, VP Product Strategy, Kaltura.

EdTech 140

EdTech Digital Divide Broadband PresenceLearning 140

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Data released at the end of the 2021-22 school year showed the district increased math scores by double digits in grades 3-8, outperforming pre-COVID levels. These gains led the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to single out Johnston County as the most improved school district in the state.

Education 123

Education Advocacy EdTech Elementary 123

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. On the down side, as the technology evolves it will also enable hackers to be more adept at infiltrating systems that store sensitive student data.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52