The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Sign up for our Blended Learning newsletter. Today, 68 percent of districts say they meet that benchmark – a major increase that reveals just how many schools now see the value in improved internet connections. Read more about Blended Learning.

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Education Superhighway

JUNE 24, 2016

With more access to online instructional tools, video streaming, and blended learning, the demand for bandwidth can become a bottleneck to enabling digital learning opportunities for students. If you build it, they will come. Start preparing for increased bandwidth need now. Thinking about upgrading?

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 26, 2018

Efforts by the national nonprofit EducationSuperHighway to publicize how much districts pay for broadband have allowed many school systems to negotiate bandwidth deals to get greater capacity for a fraction of the cost. And EducationSuperHighway brought pricing transparency to school district broadband purchasing.

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eSpark

JANUARY 11, 2016

In the blended learning community, educational equity is a growing concern in districts that use classroom technology. Many classroom models today require not only that students have high-speed internet and a learning device to use at school, but also that they have these amenities when they leave school for the day.

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MindShift

MARCH 26, 2020

And now you know how to meet me in the morning.” Just over half of the nation’s public school children are from families considered low-income, and an estimated 12 million lack broadband Internet access at home. And we’ve got WritingCity. “I’ve spoken to his mom. so parents can check in.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 25, 2016

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will soon consider adopting a new version of its Lifeline program to increase broadband access for the millions of low-income Americans who do not have consistent service. We sum this up in four key steps: Invest in a new system of early learning from birth through primary school.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 25, 2016

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will soon consider adopting a new version of its Lifeline program to increase broadband access for the millions of low-income Americans who do not have consistent service. We sum this up in four key steps: Invest in a new system of early learning from birth through primary school.

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Broadband Digital Citizenship Industry Libraries 40

Shake Up Learning

MARCH 2, 2021

During “ Learning with Google ,” a free online learning event for educators, Google shared a lot of updates to our favorite Google products. We have updates to Google Classroom, Google Meet, Chromebooks, and even Google Forms! Learn more: GetGoogleCertified.com. Quick Tip (Mute ALL in Google Meet).

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Eastwood often fondly recalls when Middletown High School’s newly renovated stadium hosted a regional track meet. Overall, there is a risk that a “ digital learning gap ” is forming on top of the achievement gap that already exists. It helps the teachers differentiate the instruction to meet the child’s needs.”.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Eastwood often fondly recalls when Middletown High School’s newly renovated stadium hosted a regional track meet. Overall, there is a risk that a “ digital learning gap ” is forming on top of the achievement gap that already exists. It helps the teachers differentiate the instruction to meet the child’s needs.”

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Blended Learning Elementary Broadband Dropout 120

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

'" Tagged on: September 20, 2017 Two edtech champions to join White House offices as fellows | EdScoop → The fellows will serve directly with White House offices and bring backgrounds in one-to-one and blended learning programs. " Tagged on: September 18, 2017 Too Much Technology in AR Elementary Schools?

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EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

'" Tagged on: September 20, 2017 Two edtech champions to join White House offices as fellows | EdScoop → The fellows will serve directly with White House offices and bring backgrounds in one-to-one and blended learning programs. " Tagged on: September 18, 2017 Too Much Technology in AR Elementary Schools?

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EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Kajeet introduced Kajeet Private Wireless, its next-gen, cloud-based, private 5G and LTE platform delivering fast, secure, and reliable broadband connectivity for students in remote areas and communities underserved by public wireless options.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

The same point can be made for the athlete who is whisked off to a game or swim meet right after school and is unable to do her homework on the bus or while sitting in the bleachers. Little Falls Central School District in Little Falls, N.Y.,

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Nik Peachey

OCTOBER 9, 2007

So if you are recommending it as a place for your students to just hang out and meet other native speakers, then they might be disappointed. Not one where students are meeting regularly face to face. There is a voice client that enables audio voice chat, but to use it you have to have a premium membership and that involves paying.

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Broadband Blended Learning Meeting Tools 40

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Via The New York Times : “ Broadband Law Could Force Rural Residents Off Information Superhighway.” The district failed to meet its burden of proof and interpreted a state law in a way that is ‘offensive to fundamental rights of free speech,’ the judge said.” Upgrades and Downgrades.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2014

Since its founding in 1967, ACTFL has become synonymous with innovation, quality, and reliability in meeting the changing needs of language educators and their students. Highlighted Recordings Yong Zhao from the Learning 2.0 Education Revolution Google+ Community So You''re Looking for New Classroom Technology.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2017

Third grade students at Meeker Elementary school share an iPad in a blended learning class in Greeley, Colorado. The students learn how to use industry-approved software programs and are often granted paid internships at local design firms and research labs, and Greeley’s planning and development departments. Greeley, Colo.,

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Laptops Digital Divide Software Blended Learning 40

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The report highlights states (Tennessee, Mississippi, Massachusetts) that have used state and federal relief funding to purchase devices and expand broadband connectivity. Individual school districts, too, are getting creative in meeting this need through solutions such as portable Wi-Fi hotspots. “As

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