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Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Recognized for Addressing Digital Divide During Pandemic

Digital Promise

Closing the digital divide became even more important last year as students without reliable internet access at home struggled to connect to their classes. Courses such as “Moving Forward with Hybrid Learning” and “Creating Digitally Inclusive and Accessible Learning Experiences” are aligned with Digital Promise micro-credentials.

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How Community Coalitions Are Bridging the Digital Divide

Digital Promise

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. As districts shifted to digital learning in the spring, schools strived to ensure teaching and learning continued.

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How to Achieve Powerful Digital Learning

Digital Promise

Bridging the Digital Learning Gap. Most districts have figured out how to temporarily narrow the digital divide by creating a patchwork of coverage achieved by distributing classroom devices, purchasing some new ones, and buying hotspots. Cohort 4 Teacher.

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School Computer Labs: 5 Reasons They Still Matter

ViewSonic Education

Computer Labs Bridge the Digital Divide In the push toward 1:1 device programs, its tempting to think the digital divide the gap between those with and without access to broadband is a thing of the past. Globally, the divide starts with something as basic as internet access.

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How satellite connectivity can narrow the digital learning gap

eSchool News

Though not exactly new, e-learning is being quickly embraced by more and more people as a complement or alternative to traditional classroom learning. Satellite connectivity can bridge the digital divide The benefits of e-learning are substantial and will only increase as technologies improve.

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Addressing the Digital Divide: 5 Goals Every District Must Reach

edWeb.net

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Ninety percent of jobs require digital skills,” said Ji Soo Song, Director of Projects and Initiatives at SETDA. Ensure Digital Learning Is Accessible When we think about how districts and schools procure edtech tools, its typically on popularity, which is the largest, or what others are doing.

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The Universal Laptop Program Helping One State Narrow the Digital Divide

Edsurge

As a result many states have reintroduced virtual and hybrid learning options as new COVID-19 cases continue to soar. 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.