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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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Another concern is the varying levels of access to technology. Not all students have reliable internet connections or devices, creating a digital divide that exacerbates existing inequalitiesespecially for younger learners in an online elementary school setting where consistent access is critical for foundational development.

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Is 2023 the year of the microschool?

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These two challenges are at the heart of why one-room schoolhouses were replaced by age-graded elementary schools and subject-specialist secondary schools. In contrast, many microschools today include mixed age classes but take advantage of new learning technologies to make the small school model more feasible.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

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Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. billion people are still without internet, and the rate of internet growth has actually slowed. Today, over 2.9

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Why I Still Believe in the iPad’s Positive Impact on Classrooms

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Way back in 2002, when Friendster was the biggest social network and people were gathering in Internet cafes, the State of Maine implemented the first 1:1 laptop initiative in the country. The MLTI (Maine Learning Technology Initiative) program coevolved with the technology available.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

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Hatcher’s commitment to providing equitable opportunities for all students, including those with diverse needs, led him to offer services that cater to both traditional and online learning environments, recognizing that some students require different support structures for academic success.

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65 ways equity, edtech, and innovation shone in 2022

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We typically talk about the “last-mile” – the connection between the larger Internet network and neighborhoods and communities. 5G can provide a cost-effective way to deliver fiber-like Internet speeds to schools, through Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). –Amy Gulley, M.Ed and IDA Certified Dyslexia Specialist.

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61 predictions about edtech, equity, and learning in 2022

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Many schools that applied for grants during the pandemic are only now getting access to awarded funds. Now that the most urgent phase of the crisis is past, learning technology leaders can assess how to implement technology that both prepares them for the next emergency and better supports students’ everyday learning needs.

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