Congressman, FCC commissioner (literally) answer students’ call on net neutrality
Jessica Rosenworcel and Rep. Paul Tonko videoconferenced with students from Bethlehem High School for a real-life lesson in civic engagement. edscoop
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Download Report: Public Comments to the Federal Communications Commission About Net Neutrality Contain Many Inaccuracies and Duplicates
Public Comments to the Federal Communications Commission About Net Neutrality Contain Many Inaccuracies and Duplicates For the second time in less than four years, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering regulations regarding net neutrality – the principle that internet service providers must treat all data the same, regardless of the origin or purpose […]
NYC broadband initiative looks to eliminate the homework gap
With this effort, every student in the city could have home access to high-speed internet by 2025. edscoop
Net Neutrality Rollback Concerns Colleges
Last week the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission published his plan to dismantle Obama-era regulations protecting “net neutrality” — the idea that all web content should be treated equally by internet service providers. Inside Higher Ed
The FCC’s craven net neutrality vote announcement makes no mention of the 22 million comments filed
For someone who claims to be working for the American people, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai sure doesn’t seem to care what they have to say. In his announcement today that the Commission would vote whether to roll back net neutrality rules on December 15, he made no mention of the inconvenient and embarrassing fact that […]
Exploring the Future of Collaboration Technology in Research and Education
This tutorial addressed not only the basics (like how to conduct a virtual field trip using Google Expeditions), but also advanced topics like developing your own VR content, using VR/AR to improve real-time collaborative experiences, and future network requirements of pixel-perfect VR (spoiler alert – looking forward to 40Tb). Internet2
Enhancing a 3D Printer with Online Access
This paper looks at different ways of providing a RepRap 3D printer with online access and remote control to be operated from multiple devices including mobile devices. Different technological solutions that can be used with distinct printers are identified and tested. The selected and implemented remote access solution is described and examples of printed parts […]
Download Report: Supporting Digital Transformations in Schools: How to build a network infrastructure that will have you poised for ed-tech success
In 2014, the Wayne Highlands School District in Wayne County, Pa., embarked on a journey to transform instruction by giving every high school student an iPad and empowering stu- dents at all grade levels to learn through digital creation and investigation. CISCO, and eSchool News
EducationSuperHighway Releases Annual “State of the States” Report
EducationSuperHighway’s founder and CEO Evan Marwell talks about his organization’s efforts to bring fiber to the nation’s final 2,000 public schools, the decreasing costs of broadband and the uncertainties around the FCC’s plans for the E-Rate program. Converge
Download Report: Signs of digital distress: Mapping broadband availability and subscription in American neighborhoods
Signs of digital distress: Mapping broadband availability and subscription in American neighborhoods The internet is now a fundamental component of the American economy, creating new ways to educate, employ, bring services to, and entertain every person. Broadband, especially wireline broadband in American homes, is the essential infrastructure for unlocking the internet’s economic benefits. However, broadband […]
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