Edsurge

JULY 23, 2021

Though about 12 million students in this country still lack any internet access at all—a problem cast into relief during the pandemic—there is good news: That number is steadily shrinking. A plurality of those disconnected families rely on mobile phones to get onto the internet. Others still use dial-up or have no internet at all.

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Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2020

There's a big giant access issue, both in terms of what happens when there’s no internet and then also what happens when you don’t have a device that can go on the internet,” says Beth Holland, the digital equity and rural project director at the Consortium for School Networking, an industry group for school tech directors.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Keeping schools and students safe requires constant vigilance and technology necessary for administrators, staff and students to communicate emergencies immediately, and to the right people,” said Vector Solutions CEO Marc Scheipe. School emergency procedures are posted in the app and are available with or without internet access.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2024

5 Internet Safety Tips for Teachers The internet has provided teachers with numerous tools to enhance their students’ learning experience. Common Cyber Threats Facing Educators Every profession has had its fair share of internet-based troubles. However, it’s not without a few downsides. These may hint at an impersonation scam.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2024

Thanks to the pervasiveness of easy-to-use and free web-based tools, most teachers have one or more computers in the classroom with internet access. But before we open the floodgates to the fascinating world that is the internet, students must understand what it means to thrive as a citizen of that community.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2021

Over time, internet access has shifted from an amenity to a necessity. But for the millions of students and families without internet access at home, adapting to the virtual classroom became extremely challenging, if not impossible. was especially concerned about internet accessibility, and she wasn’t alone.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2024

This article aims to clarify key terms, discuss the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) recent changes to minimum speed requirements, and explore how school districts can use this information to address the digital divide. Upload speed refers to the rate at which data is sent from a user’s device to the internet.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In July, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the use of E-rate funds to loan Wi-Fi hotspots that support students, school staff, and library patrons without internet access. The federal E-rate program provides discounts to help schools and libraries obtain affordable telecommunications and internet access.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2024

Controlled experimental studies carried out in a number of countries have found that even very low levels of RFR exposure can disturb biological cell communication, weaken membranes, and impact brain development. Several experts have concluded that current science indicates that RFR is a human carcinogen. human exposure limits. Birnbaum, L.,

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2022

Many student groups suffered from limited or no access to reliable high-speed internet, appropriate technology devices to use for virtual and hybrid learning, and unpredictable family situations that arose as a result of the pandemic. Creating and maintaining consistent and effective parent-teacher communication.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2024

3 ways the E-rate program helps level up learning For more news on the E-rate, see eSN’s IT Leadership hub When the Federal Communications Commission’s E-rate program first emerged in 1996, only 14 percent of the nation’s K-12 classrooms were connected to the internet.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2020

In today’s world, the “mother tongue”—or, better said, the “lingua franca”–is found in coding and basic tech skills needed to communicate with the devices in the Internet of Things. Stress the importance of coding and basic technology application skills.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2020

When the coronavirus pandemic forced school closures and stay-at-home orders across the country, the internet became a social and academic lifeline for young people. As learning has moved online, schools, library media specialists, and teachers should communicate expectations to their students for online classrooms and video lessons.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Key points: Cybersecurity remains a major concern among school IT leaders, and many schools would like these services included in the E-rate program Schools and libraries continue to depend on the E-rate funding for internet connections and affordable pricing See related article: Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding?

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2020

Constituent communications. Some are also becoming de facto internet service providers as they try to provide WiFi accessibility. Student outcomes. Previously, these were key elements in developing a strategic technology plan.

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eSchool News

JUNE 21, 2024

This pilot is part of Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel’s Learn Without Limits initiative, which addresses the Homework Gap by ensuring connectivity in schools and libraries so everyone, everywhere has access to high-speed internet services. Material from a press release was used in this report.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

I emphasize that the way students communicate is changing and that directly impacts how I approach the design of our class. Most of their students are already stomping around the internet, so I want to make sure their digital footprints are something they can be proud of. Virtual Tour of Our Classroom Resources.

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eSchool News

APRIL 3, 2023

The rapidity of change has led to dramatic shifts in all aspects of life, from how people communicate and collaborate to how they solve problems, create projects, and consume content (Sheninger, 2019). ” Rapid advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, the internet of things, and biotechnology characterize this revolution.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

At that time, students were accessing the internet or using digital tools sparingly throughout the school day, and typically only in tech-focused classes. For some, the internet has proven to be an incredibly engaging and useful learning tool , while for others, the constant stream of information can be overwhelming.

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eSchool News

JULY 9, 2020

This raises key questions for K-12 leaders to resolve: How will students from low-income families connect to the internet to learn from home if they can’t attend school physically this fall? What role can school systems play in ensuring home broadband access for all students, given the budget crisis many districts will be facing next year?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Educational institutions across the United States are investing in digital technologies that, aside from transforming the learning experience, promise to improve campus operations, security and communications, and open the door to new e-services for students and staff.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Basic digital literacy is a prerequisite to communicating, finding employment, and socializing. The International Computer and Information Literacy Study (ICILS) measures eighth-graders ability to use computers to investigate, create, participate, and communicate at home, at school, in their future workplace, and in their communities.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2022

The internet has changed writing forever. Online communication calls the shots, and Gen Z doesn’t perceive informative writing as we did 20 or 30 years ago. Have you ever thought of your students alongside Hemingway, Shakespeare, and other well-known writers? Now they write more than speak.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

schools are well-positioned to help families get online with low-cost, high-speed internet options through the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), according to a new study from Discovery Education and Comcast. They can also learn about which schools have the lowest broadband adoption rates in their area.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

School and library input is compiled and delivered directly to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to inform program administration. More than 21,000 applicants and 3,700 vendors participate in the E-rate program, emphasizing its vital role in providing internet access for U.S. educational institutions.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2019

Related content: 6 apps for parent-teacher communication. Studies have shown that in higher-income households, where parents have higher levels of tech proficiency, many parents educate their children on various uses of the internet and online applications.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Census , 90 percent of American households have a broadband internet subscription, and 95 percent have a computer–but that doesn’t mean kids are learning to use these tech tools as they should. For students, technology can enhance engagement, improve collaboration, ease communication, and generally make learning fun.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The federal E-rate program continues to provide expanded access to technology, including edtech tools, digital learning resources, and high-speed internet access, to schools, according to an annual report that takes stock of the program’s progress. Internet accessibility is an ongoing problem for students and library patrons.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Students often spend several hours a day online and often the first clues as to their feelings–good or bad–are found in their online communications with peers, their posts on social media and in chat rooms, and in their internet searches.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2019

In today’s world, the “mother tongue”—or, better said, the “lingua franca”–is found in coding and basic tech skills needed to communicate with the devices in the Internet of Things. Stress the importance of coding and basic technology application skills.

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Culture Language Languages Internet 271

eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2020

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform customers count on when it matters most, today announced a new survey report that reveals the top safety concerns that school administrators, teachers and staff have about returning to the classroom, as well as the steps they are taking to create a safe environment.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Passive uses of technology that primarily support adult goals: Taking an online test (weekly): 75 percent of high school students and 66 percent of middle school students Using a learning management system for organization (weekly): 72 percent of high school students and 67 percent of middle school students Active uses of technology that support students (..)

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Gen Z is the first truly internet-dependent generation – getting their entertainment, information, and socialization online, oftentimes from social media. A learning environment we recommend to increase student engagement is blended learning, which combines a mix of face-to-face and online instruction for students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

To overcome these obstacles, collaboration and communication are key. Accessibility: The use of the internet allows students and teachers to access and research information quickly and effectively to support self-improvement. Modern Skills: Today’s modern workforce requires digital literacy skills.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The program is now expanding to include a new model for schools that already have 1:1 device programs, with Verizon providing hotspots equipped with a 30GB 4G LTE monthly data plan for students who have a school-issued tablet or laptop but lack reliable home internet access. About Verizon Communications Inc. Verizon Communications Inc.

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eSchool News

MAY 1, 2024

Mobile apps that enhance communication, collaboration, and access to educational resources. Closing the digital divide Despite the tremendous potential of technology to enhance learning, millions of students still lack access to reliable internet connectivity and digital devices, underscoring existing inequities in education.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2022

G2 Visual Alerts, part of the larger G2 Secure platform, is a cloud-based solution that can send visual alerts or announcements to any internet-enabled device within the school or district, disseminating a lockdown message throughout the building within seconds of an indicated threat.

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