Digital Promise

MAY 13, 2021

Highlights from the survey include: Keeping Up Academically and the Digital Divide : Eighty-two percent of teachers say it’s been difficult for their students to keep up academically during the pandemic, though only 45 percent of parents have the same concern for their own child. Digital Divide.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 8, 2024

Blended learning has gained attention for the following reasons: Students can learn at their own pace and access materials outside of class hours. Teachers can customize lessons to meet individual student needs using data analytics. Variations in Blended Learning Approaches II. Table of Contents: I.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 15, 2021

Because of that, I was surprised to hear some Black families at a town hall meeting focusing on the benefits of distance learning. That meeting was one of the first times I heard Black families discuss positive experiences during virtual school. We’ve started something new that we can’t go away from.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

As a result of this webinar and some research of my own, I compiled this list which I hope will serve as a quick menu for you and the teachers at your school to select summer professional development that will help you grow and learn. Social-Emotional Learning. Some students are not yet ready or cannot return to in-person learning.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 19, 2021

In other words, while distance learning may not be meeting all of English learners’ needs, we shouldn’t overestimate the effectiveness of the in-person instruction these children are presently missing — nor should we underestimate the value of the linguistic and cultural assets they gain from this additional time with their families.

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Education Digital Divide Advocacy Report 130

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Key points: AI holds much promise for the future of education AI tools can offer personalization and targeted interventions Discover more about what AI in education holds for teaching and learning Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education with innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

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Education Adaptive Learning Personalized Learning Gamification 52

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

Many of the efforts to maintain students’ continuity of education in 2020–distance learning, flexible schedules, new ways of encouraging “hands-on” learning at distance or with technology, etc.–will –will be refined and these ideas will become more established practices integrated into in-person learning.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

For both students and teachers, online learning has come with a lot of challenges, from the digital divide and technology access to mental health impacts , or a lack of essential school and community supports. Some teachers and parents tell of improvements in students' learning and grades since the start of the pandemic.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2021

While students ultimately may go back to in-person learning, remote learning will remain a possibility for suspended students “whenever feasible,” he says. Federal funds help narrow the digital divide. Robinson says. With JumpStart, says Ms. Millions of students still face access issues. Everybody needs a check-in.

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Learning Accessibility Personalized Learning Digital Divide 140

Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2018

Flexible weekly scheduling is one of the ways that our small charter school is meeting the needs of our high population of at-risk learners. Through tailoring schedules to meet the needs of our students and their families, we’ve been able to support engagement and encourage ownership of learning.

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Education Superhighway

APRIL 10, 2019

Seven years ago, a wide-scale digital learning conference was unheard of because the majority of school districts across the country weren’t equipped with the infrastructure or technology to implement a robust digital curriculum.

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Digital Learning Conference Blended Learning Digital Divide 65

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

At conferences, I’m always learning, and I try to engage as many attendees as possible in meaningful conversation. As my experiences grew, my personal learning network broadened and my perspectives became less myopic. I couldn’t put my finger on it, but a systemic framework for all of this new learning was not apparent.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2016

Integrated platform enables personalized learning, streamlined communication with family and community engagement, and unified workflows. We are proud to unveil the K-12 New Learning Experience Platform,” said Stephanie Weeks, Vice President of K-12 Strategy for Blackboard. We haven’t purchased a text book in six years.

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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. Another advantage of AI is the time it can save teachers in the creation of personalized learning experiences.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2016

During the 2015-16 school year, I visited schools across the nation to see how technology can transform teaching and learning. The “digital divide” is still very real. what makes the difference between using edtech to supplement the classroom experience and using it to transform learning?

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edWeb.net

JULY 26, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed and, in many ways, worsened the digital divide and other inequitable aspects of America’s education system. However, it also created opportunities to develop more equitable outcomes, based on the widespread switch to digital learning experiences and new education models. About the Presenters.

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Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Educators: Shape, advance and accelerate a shared vision for empowered learning with technology by engaging with education stakeholders. Advocate for equitable access to educational technology, digital content and learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs of all students. In theory, yes.

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Education Digital Divide Technology Tools 48

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

Elsewhere, teachers hold daily virtual office hours to check on the academic and emotional well-being of students they can no longer meet face to face. After dealing with the first priority — making sure students were safe and fed — schools had to figure out how to keep the learning alive. Inequity looms large. The Richmond (Va.)

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Learning Laptops Smartphone Accessibility 67

Education Superhighway

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

At the same time, the report cites the urgent need to close the digital divide for 2.3 million students across the nation who lack access to the minimum connectivity required for digital learning. The fast-paced learning environment must not be slowed by insufficient broadband.”

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

But a few pioneering districts have shown that it’s possible, and Albemarle County has joined a nascent trend of districts trying to build their own bridges across the digital divide. Related: Most students go to a school that meets federal standards for internet speed. Read more about the Digital Divide.

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Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Blackboard 89

MindShift

JUNE 9, 2021

Then, once the ideas were on the page, Nahal and his students could comb through their work, updating spelling and modifying their language to meet academic conventions. . Engagement with both audible and visual modes of learning can also be achieved through closed captioning in class video software. Accessibility Opportunities.

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Technology Classroom Software Accessibility 48

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. Another advantage of AI is the time it can save teachers in the creation of personalized learning experiences.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

Privacy and Student Data During these pressing circumstances, many educators are curating and sharing digital tools, strategies, and tips for remote teaching with their networks. Google Hangouts Meet, Google Slides, Skype and Apple’s video editing app Clips all feature live closed captioning.

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Digital Divide Social Media Microsoft Policies 209

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.

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Edmentum Digital Divide Professional Learning Industry 90

MindShift

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Here are five lessons learned so far: 1. The digital divide is still big and complex. Lee at Brookings is working on a book about the digital divide, and she says it’s multidimensional. And the digital divide is about more than equipment. million students are still missing devices — about 5.5%.

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Digital Divide Learning Laptops Broadband 28

Doug Levin

MARCH 19, 2017

Also, this week, thanks to my invited participation in the National Governors Association regional summit, Meet the Threat: States Confront the Cyber Challenge , I published a new post “ How Should We Address the Cybersecurity Threats Facing K-12 Schools? Doug Levin (@douglevin) March 17, 2017. There is reason to wonder, nonetheless.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

Challenge #1: Inequitable access to resources Some thought leaders have openly worried about how access to AI tools might impact today’s existing digital divide. The idea of personalized learning used to mean adapting lessons up or down in order to meet a particular student’s learning levels.

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Digital Divide Gamification Digital Citizenship Future Ready 127

The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2018

Related: Can high-poverty urban districts like Philadelphia close the digital divide? For Big Picture to retain its contract, the school must meet certain targets around enrollment, attendance and graduation. The school has a waiting list. Vaux’s teachers agreed through their union to work longer days and school years.

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Report Digital Divide Groups Social Media 76

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology is not without its pitfalls–and equity is a big issue Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover The Impact of Technology on Education While technology has revolutionized K-12 education, its integration has not been without challenges. Technology has also facilitated personalized learning experiences.

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Digital Divide Technology Education Accessibility 91

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Educators will seek out content that better supports them to successfully bring clean energy content to their students in meaningful ways and, as the job market in clean energy continues to grow, it is important for schools to help meet this demand for an educated workforce by helping students see themselves in clean energy careers.

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EdTech Learning Industry Data 70

Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2018

Cooperate or Compete What happens when legacy publishers and OER upstarts meet in the same room to talk about a buzzy phrase like the “Netflix of Higher Ed”? And the education companies still have some work ahead to meet the needs of today’s students. A desire to collaborate—and egos to compete. Nate Davis, CEO of K12 Inc.,

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Kaplan Company EdTech Industry 96

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

As we wrapped up 2020, we thought for sure that 2021 might bring us a reprieve from pandemic learning. Virtual and hybrid learning continued into the spring, but then classrooms welcomed back students for full-time in-person learning in the fall. Well, it did–but it also didn’t.

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EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 116

Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2020

A focus on tackling the digital divide and resource inequities laid bare by the pandemic. 17, Cardona addressed Connecticut educators directly, noting that the safety measures put in place have been sufficient to make in-person learning relatively low-risk for students and staff this fall. “If Teaching experience.

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Education Digital Divide Policies Common Core 218

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

With this latest—and largest—surge of coronavirus infections in the United States, K-12 schools that hadn’t yet reopened for in-person learning now see few paths to do so in the near term, and many of the schools that were offering some face-to-face instruction are now pulling back into full-time remote learning.

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Digital Divide How To Learning Broadband 218

MindShift

MARCH 4, 2021

with first lady Dr. Jill Biden, on a tour of schools meant to push for the return of in-person learning and to send a clear message to the American people — that the Biden Administration is doing all it can to get children back in classrooms. Just one day after being sworn in, Cardona traveled to his hometown of Meriden, Conn.

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Hack Education

JULY 14, 2017

Via Broadly : “ Betsy DeVos to Meet with Men’s Rights Groups , Reports Say.” Via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “After Meeting With DeVos, Title IX Activists Say They Still Have Many Questions.” Via Inside Higher Ed : “ OpenStax Launches Learning Platform.” for Robotics Contest.”

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Education Pearson Report Robotics 45

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The implication, according to one NYT article : “the digital gap between rich and poor kids is not what we expected.” The real digital divide, this article contends, is not that affluent children have access to better and faster technologies. (Um, Um, they do.) Wedge Tailed Green Pigeon. The Teacher Influencer Hustle.

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Pearson MOOC Company Software 145