Edsurge

MARCH 20, 2020

Emergency online teaching. Or just plain online learning. There’s just one problem: millions of students in the country don’t have a reliable way to get online. There’s just one problem: millions of students in the country don’t have a reliable way to get online. Remote delivery of instruction.

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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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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

As the start of school inches ever closer — and is already underway in some places — many teachers have yet to be trained how to be more adept with online learning. And millions of students nationwide still lack devices and Internet access. Read more.

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eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2018

In a letter to the Institute of Education Sciences , a number of ed-tech and advocacy organizations point out that many students lack home access to the internet connectivity they need to complete homework and use online learning resources. “This is critical.” “This is critical.”

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Following Monterrey’s success, other Mexican higher ed institutions have launched new online programs mirroring Monterey Tech’s model. In Latin America, only about 15 percent of higher ed institutions offer hybrid options, and only about 20 percent deliver fully online courses. In the U.S., During the global crisis, 1.6

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2021

As COVID made quite painfully clear, student access to reliable high-speed internet and engaging digital tools is essential. A new CoSN study , supported by a grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, gives educators and policymakers a detailed view of students’ at-home learning experiences during the pandemic.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

From the very start of digital education, the big question has always been: ”How can students learn effectively, if they’re not face-to-face with their instructors?” Online learning is not just another edtech product, but an innovative teaching practice." The term MOOC was coined by others in 2008.)

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Success in online learning vs. classroom learning depends on various factors Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends The question, “Should online learning should replace classroom learning?”

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Advocates of online learning cite flexibility and access, while proponents of in-person instruction emphasize social interaction and hands-on learning. In online learning vs. classroom learning research debates, both sides grapple with balancing effectiveness and equity.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Effectiveness varies based on individual needs, preferences, and circumstances Discover online learning vs. classroom learning research Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends The effectiveness of online learning versus classroom learning is a contentious topic in education.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control has issued guidance and recommendations for school leaders as confirmed cases of coronavirus spread across the nation, and has noted that schools should plan for the possibility of extended closures and should put plans in place to disrupt learning as little as possible.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2022

NYU Online and California Virtual closed within two years. Until the pandemic, online enrollments were overwhelmingly concentrated in a small number of institutions at the periphery. In retrospect, Christensen was right—with one caveat.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Much has changed since then, as the world of online learning built for working adults has grown. As an advisor at an online college, I know that adults are attracted to the flexibility of an asynchronous online learning environment and the pace of accelerated semesters.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2024

Enhanced internet connectivity In today’s digital age, robust internet connectivity is essential for effective learning. Smart campuses leverage high-speed internet to support a range of educational tools and resources. To support these advancements, the E-Rate program plays a crucial role.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

We make an assumption that everybody has access to Wi-Fi and everyone has access to internet and that is not true at all. One of the biggest was access to technology, including adequate Wi-Fi. Universal access is just not there,” says Ingle. “We It’s a social justice issue.” ISTE is the parent organization of EdSurge.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The sudden shift to online learning highlighted vast gaps, including students without access to devices, those without reliable (or any) internet connections, students experiencing the stress of food or housing insecurity, and more. “Issues of equity and access are fundamentally human issues,” Williams said.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

There’s a new catch phrase in town, and it has massive implications for blended and online learning, especially as OER use begins to ramp up in schools and institutions across the country. In other words, every device that is internet connection-capable can now be a television equivalent, (i.e. What Is It?

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eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2023

Nearly every student has a device and internet access, but that doesn’t mean in-person instruction will magically improve. How can we use technology to maximize learning in the classroom, and how can we create the most efficient use of screen time while making teachers’ workloads more manageable?

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Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

Yet most of our energy has been focused on designing physical learning spaces, even as more teaching and learning shifts online. Unfortunately, most massive open online course (MOOC) platforms still feel like drafty lecture halls instead of intimate seminar rooms. These design choices have noticeable implications.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

There are 1:1 programs, hybrid classrooms, free online learning platforms, eLearning applications and assessments, video collaborations, and the expectation of more to come with developments in augmented and virtual reality technologies. Reliable internet connectivity. While useful, these technologies can come with challenges.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Although some gains in high school students’ technological device and internet access have occurred since ACT first investigated the digital divide in 2018, device and internet access of students with lower family incomes is lagging that of students with higher family incomes,” said Jeff Schiel, Ph.D,

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Internet Students Accessibility Study 305

Edsurge

OCTOBER 21, 2020

“Many times those are the ones that are teaching online, but that doesn’t mean that you have the most effective online teachers.” Between the large class sizes, families on the margins of poverty, and spotty internet access among the students she teaches, “there definitely could be kids that are falling between the cracks,” she adds.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2020

Millions of students have transitioned to online learning over the past month as a health pandemic sweeps the globe. Teachers have done, and are still doing, a fantastic job moving their instruction online, ensuring students without devices or home internet have access to school-provided resources or can obtain paper copies.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2021

Like 20 million other students across the United States, Keller, with no preparation or warning, abruptly shifted to online learning. Unlike Matt and too many other children, he had a quiet place to work, parents able to help him, and reliable internet service. Keller was one of the lucky ones. The lost generation.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2020

What does learning in a post-COVID world look like? Will schools convene in person again, will they have to move back to online learning in case of new viral outbreaks, or will learning remain online for now? Related content: District tech successes in the midst of COVID.

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eSchool News

JUNE 5, 2020

Related content: Lessons and leadership during the switch to online learning. Now, the presenters have encountered previously unthought-of costs like extended loaner devices, increased repair costs from home use, and distance learning options. devices) and indirect costs (e.g., professional development).

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The rapid transition to remote learning was successful, but there is still much room for improvement when it comes to reducing cyber risks that threaten the continuity of operations. 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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Hybrid Learning Education Distance Learning Internet 278

eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2020

There’s no doubt that the abrupt shift to online learning in the spring was largely an emergency reactionary response to the COVID-19 pandemic–but now, educators are determined to make the best of the “new normal” in classrooms this fall, even as learning challenges abound.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Digital learning tools include any program, app, or technology that can be accessed via an internet connection. (2) Digital learning encompasses online learning or e-learning. (3). Online resources are available on the web, and will allow a student to proceed with studies off campus.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Some families had internet access, computers, and the ability to work from home while supporting their child’s online learning. Some schools provided packets for distance learning. Some schools had ongoing interaction with families from day one. Other schools had little or none at all. Others did not.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Part of this rapid change is because the full range of e-learnings possibilities are now widely recognized. According to a survey from the University of the Potomac, 70 percent of students–and 77 percent of educators–say that online learning is better than traditional classroom learning.

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Learning Online Learning Internet Accessibility 257

eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2022

From online learning portals to HR systems, much of school today takes place digitally. DDoS attacks occur when an attacker maliciously floods a victim’s internet circuit with fake or illegitimate traffic to prevent true user traffic from passing. But why are cybercriminals drawn to them?

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Internet Accessibility Study Online Learning 312

eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control has issued guidance and recommendations for school leaders as confirmed cases of coronavirus spread across the nation, and has noted that schools should plan for the possibility of extended closures and should put plans in place to disrupt learning as little as possible.

Learning 278

Learning Internet Online Learning Accessibility 278

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

MAY 10, 2024

Here are some facts, trends, and advantages you may not know about blended learning–also known as hybrid learning: What are the five pillars of blended learning? Blended learning–along with a little empathy–can open up a new mode of teaching and learning and help motivate students on a deeper level.

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2020

Social distancing, indefinite school closures, online learning, and homeschooling are the new reality for schools nationwide. School closures become that much more difficult, but this pandemic has revealed how technology is helping to keep schools and students engaged in learning and on track to finish the school year.

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Internet Assignments Testing Student Engagement 292

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Now, schools are reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and how these learnings can be applied to prepare for safe and effective learning this fall. Related content: 7 steps to stellar online learning. Setting students and teachers up for success starts with access to the internet and learning devices like laptops.

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