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7 Ways to Close the Access Gap

Tom Murray

Leverage Apps Such As Facebook. Last year, I wrote the post, “ Can Companies Like Facebook Help Close the Access Gap? ” after Facebook introduced a new tool inside the app to find wifi nearby. Facebook App –> Settings –> See More –> Find Wifi]. Promote the Lifeline Program.

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How Parents Can Protect Kid’s Privacy and Safety Online

Ask a Tech Teacher

Many people witnessed the change in technology from dial-up modems to broadband. These tools enable you to monitor their mobile devices and computers, so you know whatever your child is doing online. Many parental control tools will help you monitor the activities on social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat.

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Nonprofits, Schools Can Receive Free AT&T Wireless Internet Service, Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots for At-Risk K-12 Students

eSchool News

Connected Nation (CN) is launch today an online application for the AT&T K-12 connected learning program, which is focused on closing the homework gap for at-risk students by providing free AT&T wireless internet service and mobile Wi-Fi hotspots to students nationwide. Everyone belongs in a Connected Nation.

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12 Principles Of Mobile Learning

TeachThought - Learn better.

12 Principles Of Mobile Learning. Mobile Learning is about self-actuated personalization. As learning practices and technology tools change, mobile learning itself will continue to evolve. As mobile learning is a blend of the digital and physical, diverse metrics (i.e., by Terry Heick. Transparent. Asynchronous .

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Students Size Up Edtech’s Dark Side

Edsurge

Read part 1 , part 2 (about audio) , part 3 (about video) , and part 4 (about mobile tech in education). We’re witnessing waves of technology skepticism and dread, with multiple Facebook debacles , the publication of new critiques about the negative impacts of tech giants, and rising concern about privacy in an age of growing big data and AI.

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Nova Launches National Youth Science Communication Initiative: Nova Science Studio

eSchool News

NOVA is a production of GBH Boston; more information can be found at pbs.org/nova, or by following NOVA on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. More information about PBS is available at www.pbs.org , one of the leading dot-org websites on the internet, or by following PBS on Twitter, Facebook or through our apps for mobile and connected devices.

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Awareness, Assessment, and Access: Improving Adult Digital Literacy

Digital Promise

” To help increase digital literacy awareness in underserved communities, Broadband Rhode Island , a partner with RIFLI, created a curriculum in 2011 for adult education teachers to promote digital literacy among adult learners. At the end of each course, RIFLI staff award digital badges to the students. As a result, Ms.