eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

While the education system strives to provide all children with fair, equitable access to high-quality education, the sudden switch to distance learning during the pandemic has turned the spotlight on persistent inequities among students. Related content: Study shows major learning loss for grades K-2. Others did not.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2020

Pandemic Planning for Distance Learning: Scenarios and Considerations for PreK–12 Education Leaders , a report from New America, asks just those questions. Brick to Click Learning : Districts have resumed some traditional face-to-face classes, but have the ability to quickly move to distance learning if a new wave of COVID-19 emerges.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

Laptops and internet connections are not available in every household , and even students who usually have such resources available may now find themselves competing for them with siblings or parents studying or working from home. Tapping Cell Signal Remote learning depends not only on tools, but also on signals.

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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. Students are now engaging in distance learning daily. They’re also spending more time on social media as a way to stay connected to friends and family.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2020

I have a young daughter that’s in distance learning right now. Issues involving inappropriate images and videos being bombed into K12 student distance learning classes have been well-documented since many schools were forced to move to an iteration of remote learning. About Deledao .

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

After listening to educators, parents and caregivers from across the country, Savvas Learning Company today introduced a range of platform enhancements and new K-12 educational products aimed at making distance learning more impactful. Savvas Realize Optimized for Distance Learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2020

Now, the presenters have encountered previously unthought-of costs like extended loaner devices, increased repair costs from home use, and distance learning options. Some are also becoming de facto internet service providers as they try to provide WiFi accessibility. devices) and indirect costs (e.g., professional development).

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

With the 2020-2021 academic year upon us, educators are facing different logistical issues, but they’re all facing a similar challenge regarding distance learning. No matter how your district is handling back to school 2020, major adjustments will be required in every aspect of the learning process.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2020

Two of the blended-learning models we’ve documented are well suited to these circumstances: the Enriched Virtual model and the Flipped Classroom model. There is a caveat: They all hinge on internet connectivity, a challenge that both public and private efforts are moving quickly to try to solve.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In the beginning… At the onset of the pandemic, K-12 and higher education institutions weren’t adequately prepared to handle the rapid transition to online learning. Many did not have the capabilities for distance learning for faculty and students–and few were equipped for remote staff work.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2020

At first, the district chose to not formally engage in distance learning, although teachers were encouraged to provide resources and lessons at their discretion. Every day we provided breakfast and lunch for the 85,000 students in our district through meal pickups.

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eSchool News

JULY 13, 2022

Within the past few years, thanks to COVID-19 and distance learning, the amount of technology in schools across the country has increased a hundredfold. Many districts are now supporting 1:1 device initiatives, giving students daily access to the internet and information through Chromebooks, iPads, and other smart devices.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2021

K-12 students lacked access to a working device, reliable high-speed internet or both. In the months that followed, many states and school districts mobilized, using federal CARES Act funding, broadband discounts and partnerships with private companies to connect their students and enable online learning. Money is an issue. Ultimately.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2020

As a senior FDA official recently outlined , “In the past months, we have seen an unprecedented proliferation of fraudulent products related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and more than ever before, the internet is being used as the primary vehicle for marketing these unproven products.”.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2020

How those plans have been implemented so far—and the extent to which distance learning is in effect—depends on who you ask, or their socioeconomic status. According to Brenan, 79 percent of parents in households earning $90,000 and above say their child is partaking in online distance learning from their school.

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eSchool News

APRIL 9, 2021

The reasons include ineffective educators, lack of internet access and study resources like tutor accessibility, and difficult family situations. According to McKinsey , students are at risk for significant, long-term learning loss – which will be even greater for low-income, black, and Hispanic students. Inclusive education for all.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

It’s a problem that many educators have been grappling with for years, but one that has been exacerbated—and made more public—by COVID-19: Many students lack sufficient internet connections at home to be able to complete their schoolwork. And then it finally erupted in March, when schools across the U.S. closed with little warning.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2022

Many didn’t have proper internet access or even a tablet or other device with which to get online. Telepresence robots are offering real-time solutions to these types of problems and having a profoundly positive impact on these children, thanks to tech companies who are working with schools to make distance learning successful.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2020

This book — and the rest of the Faux Paw series — is an excellent resource for parents and educators to help keep their children safe when using the internet.”. For more information about iKeepSafe and the Faux Paw the Techno Cat narrated e-book series, please visit the organization’s website at www.ikeepsafe.org.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Digital equity, as defined by ISTE , involves “making sure students have equal access to technology like devices, software, and the internet, and that they have trained educators to help them navigate those tools.”. Until recently, 20 to 30 percent of our students didn’t have internet access at home. are in place.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Distance learning has made the digital presence of students more prevalent than ever. Educational technology is now a staple of most learning experiences. Digital citizenship and internet safety are buzzwords in the education space.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

Here’s what they had to say: As many school districts remain virtual or use a hybrid model, teachers are doing everything they can to help students succeed in a distance learning environment, but at some point they will hit a wall and need help. Tara Ketner, Director of Client Success, Aperture Education.

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2022

The rapid shift to distance learning accelerated an already growing trend. IT teams provide networking and, in some cases, security oversight for OT that is connected to the campus networks and the internet. million malware attacks within the last 30 days.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

More than 90 percent of households with school-age children are engaged in some form of distance learning from home, while college students are navigating a variety of hybrid remote learning environments. These new learning environments present challenges for educators and school IT leaders alike.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Two of the blended-learning models we’ve documented are well suited to these circumstances: the Enriched Virtual model and the Flipped Classroom model. There is a caveat: They all hinge on internet connectivity, a challenge that both public and private efforts are moving quickly to try to solve.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

What these projections didn’t include, however, was any positive mitigation efforts like remote learning or tutoring, the variability in student access to high speed internet or distance learning capable devices, or instruction provided at home by parents/caregivers.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

How much new instruction was provided via distance learning? Did students have internet access? Again, there are many unanswered questions: What material did students still need to cover when school buildings closed? Did students stay engaged or disconnect from school completely?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Registration is now available for courses designed to help educators address learning challenges in remote instruction, explore education technology tools and develop both synchronous and asynchronous instruction for learners. Applications are now being accepted by Digital Promise from districts with Title I schools across the nation.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Two recurring themes were the need for more widespread internet access and tech support for families. “It It really became apparent that probably 25 to 30 percent of the students in their communities didn’t have reliable internet access, if at all,” she said. Langford likewise said internet connectivity is a major hurdle.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

COVID-19 has changed the way schools deliver instruction and has highlighted the need for solutions to support the continuation of education whether students are learning in class or through distance learning. Impero class:room is also the first of its type to fully embed into Microsoft Teams.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2020

Additionally, 44% report that their school districts are going back before September, compared to 6% considering a December or later return to in-person learning. Hybrid learning is the most likely class model for students and teachers this year, meaning that schools also need to overcome distance learning challenges.

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eSchool News

APRIL 20, 2021

WASHINGTON (April 20, 2021) — Students nationwide will be able to experience national parks in new and exciting ways, thanks to the National Park Foundation’s (NPF) Open OutDoors for Kids Hybrid Learning grant program. With more than 400 parks across all fifty states and the U.S. million students.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Earlier this year, I mused that COVID-19 and the resulting reliance on distance learning would be a catalyst for radical innovation. I rambled on about Chromebooks and more kids having internet access, about school bus delays and the potential of edtech, but that’s not what she’s looking for. I didn’t have a good answer.

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2020

“In short, online learning is a delivery modality that supports mastery of content, regardless of how short or long a student has been in a seat,” explains Kerry Rice, a professor at Boise State University in Idaho who has studied effective distance learning at the K-12 level. “So That’s my number.

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Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2020

embed] EdSurge: Should schools be prioritizing home internet access for remote learning right now? With serving such a large diverse community, equity is at our foundation, and we know that while some of our families have access to technology and internet at home, not all do. You’ll find a partial, condensed transcript below.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Students’ kitchens became their classrooms, parents became co-teachers and tech support, and the internet became a lifeline to learning. Here, we discuss five key features that every LMS must have to deliver a successful learning experience—no matter where it takes place. this is really important.’”

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Internet access might be available to a student but is inadequate for distance learning if they cannot stream video without interruption. A state-wide district survey was later launched to determine the specifics of device ownership and internet connectivity at the local levels. “We We were very concerned.

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