ERIC Number: ED561968
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Jan
Pages: 2
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Digital Learning in California's K-12 Schools. Just the Facts
Gao, Niu
Public Policy Institute of California
This fact page briefly discusses the following facts on digital learning in California's K-12: (1) As California implements new tests in its K-12 schools, technology infrastructure is a key concern; (2) Many districts are confident that they had enough bandwidth for online field tests; (3) Digital learning will require significantly greater bandwidth than testing; (4) Rural schools and districts are especially challenged; (5) Broadband costs significantly more in the smallest and largest schools, and all schools face ongoing costs; and (6) Federal policies and programs might help California schools update their technological infrastructures. Charts are presented on the following topics: (1) Large shares of schools and districts lack sufficient bandwidth for digital learning; and (2) Rural districts and schools are being left behind in the digital race.
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Electronic Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Rural Schools, Costs, Public Policy, Federal Programs, Access to Computers, Computer Assisted Testing, School Districts, Internet, Information Transfer
Public Policy Institute of California. 500 Washington Street Suite 800, San Francisco, CA 94111. Tel: 415-291-4400; Fax: 415-291-4401; Web site: http://www.ppic.org
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Public Policy Institute of California
Identifiers - Location: California
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