EdTech Magazine

JULY 3, 2023

Six years ago, the Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology called up on “all involved in American education to ensure equity of access to transformational learning experiences enabled by technology.”

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 25, 2020

Tackling the Digital Divide with Device Deployment in Kansas City. When schools closed in mid-March, Kansas City was confronted by the region’s deep digital divide. The state’s Commerce Corporation leveraged technology for small businesses to help parents access free tech support from RightClick.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 7, 2022

Imagine creating conditions where every learner and community can fully access and leverage the technology needed for full participation in learning, the economy, and society at large. ” – Kristina Ishmael, Deputy Director, Office of Educational Technology. .”

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Although digital technologies hold great promise in the realm of education, access remains limited for many communities worldwide. One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 23, 2021

One former student, a young Black man who now works at Netflix in California, emphasized that technology skills are important for virtually every job. During Black History Month, Aberdeen High School Principal Dana Bullard invited some former students to speak to her current students at the Mississippi school about their careers.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And one, Mississippi, has made important strides in closing the digital divide through a pandemic response plan that took each school district’s unique needs and challenges into account. It is worth remembering that the digital divide is not an all or nothing phenomenon.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

However, the study also found that educators lack centralized resources and direct support necessary to successfully overcome barriers to the digital divide. Addressing these will be critical to ensuring that school districts and digital navigator programs are effective in closing the digital divide for students.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 13, 2022

Getting technology into the hands of all K–12 students was the first step. With a focus on closing the digital divide, school districts are now working toward making the provided technology equitable. Having devices only furthers education when students can access learning.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2023

is on a mission to bridge the digital divide and train a generation to become good digital citizens. Jefferson County Public Schools, a one-to-one district in the diverse city of Louisville, Ky.,

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Blair Levin, a senior fellow at Brookings Metro , formerly of the Federal Communications Commission, says that the government has effectively connected schools to what they need for internet access, leaving homes the next frontier of the digital divide in education.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 9, 2018

Last week we discussed the digital divide , and today I thought we could explore some practical strategies that teachers, as individuals, can adopt in an effort to bridge the digital divide in their classrooms. 59% of teachers feel the digital tools they use frequently are effective. How online shopping works.

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SplashLearn

APRIL 12, 2022

Technology is advantageous for so many but it has also thrown light on the inequalities that exist in our society. One such gap that it has bought forward is the digital divide. The post What is the Digital Divide and How Can We Bridge It first appeared on SplashLearn.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2021

But administrators realized that the problem they were trying to treat—the digital divide—was less like a mild cut and more like a deep wound. And patching the gash between the technology haves and have-nots might require a more substantial remedy than a band-aid.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2021

As of December 2020, the number of students impacted by the digital divide has narrowed to 12 million. today, “the digital divide predated the coronavirus pandemic and will persist beyond it if stakeholders do not seize the moment,” they write. Affecting nearly one-third of K-12 students in the U.S. Money is an issue.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2023

It proved that people skilled with technology could navigate and succeed, and that many of the potential problems of the future could be solved by technology. Many institutions and people who embraced technology survived–and in some cases, thrived. In my local Connecticut, schools are answering the call. Our own Lt.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Some may say 2020 is the year of educational technology. When COVID-19 pushed schools to go remote, educators and students became more reliant on technology than ever before. The transition to this learning environment also revealed new insights on the state of technology in education.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 2, 2021

The need for digital and technological equity became clearer than ever following 2020’s shift to remote and hybrid instruction. In a keynote address at this year’s annual CoSN conference, Ken Shelton spoke about the digital divide and why access to technology is critical to equality in education. 24 press release.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2023

It proved that people skilled with technology could navigate and succeed, and that many of the potential problems of the future could be solved by technology. Many institutions and people who embraced technology survived–and in some cases, thrived. In my local Connecticut, schools are answering the call. Our own Lt.

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Edsurge

JULY 13, 2020

One key problem prevalent in many low-socioeconomic communities around the nation—like San Antonio, which now has the highest poverty rate of the country's 25 largest metro areas —is the digital divide. That’s been a goal at my institution. billion Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 4, 2018

Today we launch right in with a topic that is on the minds and hearts of many teachers – the “digital divide”; that silent, pernicious socioeconomic gap between students that have and students that do not have access to technology. Now, however, access to technology is becoming a rights issue.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

This is not to say that the digital divide has ceased to be a problem. Schools and communities that previously couldn’t afford to acquire devices and internet access received grants and other financial aid to do so. Many communities are still working toward their acquisition of devices and internet access.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2021

COVINGTON, KY: October 21, 2021 – A new website launched by a collaboration of leading technology experts, STEP CG and Cradlepoint, is providing information and educational resources to help K-12 schools ensure their students have access to the technology they need to succeed.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Some may say 2020 is the year of educational technology. When COVID-19 pushed schools to go remote, educators and students became more reliant on technology than ever before. The transition to this learning environment also revealed new insights on the state of technology in education.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Two students who received laptops because of a parent-led effort to close the digital divide for Spanish-speaking families in Clark County, Nevada. Imagine what it is for Hispanic families that don’t speak English and … don’t have the technology.”. Credit: Courtesy of Valeria Gurr. Credit: Courtesy of Valeria Gurr.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

Ramos knew there were many kids like her, eager to keep up with school but lacking the technology to do so. We have this huge digital divide that’s making it hard for [students] to get their education,” she said. efore the pandemic, the digital divide was often considered a rural problem. We can’t afford not to.”.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Some may say 2020 is the year of educational technology. When COVID-19 pushed schools to go remote, educators and students became more reliant on technology than ever before. The transition to this learning environment also revealed new insights on the state of technology in education.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

As the district prepares to reopen for full in-person learning on August 30, teachers are attending training sessions and figuring out just what role technology will play in their classrooms. There’s a simmering sense of anticipation about how far educators have come with technology, and its potential to enhance student learning. “I

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 29, 2018

Ray Allen Foundation Gifts Computer Lab to Miami-Dade Middle School to Help Bridge the Digital Divide. This investment in children isn’t just about technology for Allen. I want to say thank you for your accomplishments and your efforts to close the digital divide,” Bulnes told Allen. ricky.ribeiro.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2023

I had the pleasure of speaking with Ryan Ross, CEO of Olivia Technologies, about their attempts to address this issue through synching techniques that don’t require access to the Internet outside the school campus. This represents around 30% of all public school students in the U.S.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

As schools strive to make information accessible to all students, technology provides great solutions. So, the question remains, is technology in the classroom a hindrance or an opportunity? At the same time, it often presents its own set of challenges to overcome. Take our quiz, and see what you learn! Having trouble viewing?

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Families throughout the nation faced digital inequities before the pandemic became a factor in the spring of 2020. However, with the shift to remote learning, the conversation around the digital divide became impossible to ignore.

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eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2024

The CoSN Withrow CTO Award recognizes an exceptional district CTO who serves as a true technology champion and whose leadership has been transformative for their school system. The award honors Frank Withrow, a pioneer and champion of K-12 education technology. I humbly accept this award on behalf of the whole Technology division.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 24, 2023

Nowadays, technology is ubiquitous in people’s lives, including K-12 education. Despite the technology’s undeniable benefits, teachers and school leaders must take into account the downsides of technology before incorporating it into the classroom. How does technology help promote student engagement and learning?

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Over the past eight years, WANRack has worked with schools and communities to close the digital divide and ensure students have access to digital learning in every classroom, every day. With the increasing use of technology as a tool for learning, students and teachers need more than basic connectivity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 20, 2020

With education turning on the technology skills of students and teachers, its important to gain a rudimentary understanding of foundational technology. Dr. Paul Perry, former teacher, administrator, and nonprofit exec, has put together a brief guide for educators looking to expand learning opportunities for students using technology.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2017

For years policymakers have fretted about the “digital divide,” that poor students are less likely to have computers and high-speed internet at home than rich students. A new 2017 survey of technology use at home shows the gap in computer access is rapidly closing.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

But when schools support students in transferring their skills to their parents, they are narrowing the digital divide. Organizing family technology education nights can reap big rewards but they also require some planning. Here are some strategies for ensuring that your event is a success.

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