How Next Gen TV Can Help Close The Digital Divide By Erik Ofgang last updated 4 May 23 A new prototype utilizes Next Gen TV and QR codes to allow two-way communication between teachers and students via broadcast.
The State of the Digital Divide By Erik Ofgang published 15 July 22 Despite progress closing the digital divide, millions of students remain on the wrong side of it. Advocates say the solution is more funding that includes digital knowledge education.
How A Director of Technology Keeps Students Connected By Erik Ofgang last updated 3 March 22 Adam A. Phyall, III worked diligently during the pandemic to help provide access to devices for all students within his district but says more work needs to be done to eliminate tech disparities.
Overcoming Digital Deserts: The Birth of Bronx Digital Equity Coalition By Erik Ofgang published 14 January 22 To help overcome the digital desert in the Bronx, a charity organization gave away more than 3000-plus devices and brought community stakeholders together.
E-rate Survey Highlights Need for Updates By Erik Ofgang published 30 April 21 E-Rate discounts should be expanded to help pay for cybersecurity and broadband access outside of schools and libraries, say survey respondents.
How Schools Use Drones to Deliver Internet to Students By Erik Ofgang published 22 March 21 A school district in Wisconsin has launched a pilot program to explore delivering internet to students via drone
Overcoming the Digital Divide: School Districts Create Their Own Wireless Networks By Erik Ofgang last updated 1 February 21 By becoming local internet service providers for select students, schools can lower internet access cost by as much as 75 percent per student
