Key Recommendations

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Key Recommendations

• In a technology-rich learning environment for the
  next 2-3 years, SETDA recommends
• An external Internet connection to the Internet
  Service Provider of 10 Mbps per 1,000
  students/staff
• Internal wide area network connections from the
  district to each school between schools of at
  least 100 Mbps per 1,000 students/staff
• In a technology-rich learning environment for the
  next 5-7 years, SETDA recommends
• An external Internet connection to the Internet
  Service Provider of 100 Mbps per 1,000
  students/staff
• Internal wide area network connections from the
  district to each school between schools of at
  least 1 Gbps per 1,000 students/staff
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Common Misconception

• Although the national statistics boast almost 98
  connectivity in US schools, the substance and
  bandwidth of the connection is often problematic
  and insufficient.
• For many schools in the country broadband
  connections are at very low speeds (1.54 Mbps).
• Current and emerging technology applications such
  as video streaming, online assessments, and
  virtual learning require high-speed broadband
  connections.

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Why High-Speed Broadband is Important

• High-speed broadband access is vital for economic
  growth, global competitiveness, education,
  innovation, and creativity.
• Our schools, administrators, teachers, and
  students need high-speed broadband access to
  effectively use technology tools and resources
  proven to transform teaching and learning

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Benefits for Administrators

• Conduct online assessments
• Access data for effective decision making for
  school improvement

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Benefits for Teachers

• Ability to integrate technology into the learning
  environment
• Access to Web 2.0 technology tools such as
  podcasts, video streaming, blogs
• Access to high-quality curriculum content
• Ability to conduct real-time formative
  assessments to improve instruction

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Benefits for Teachers

• Access to
• Professional learning communities
• Education portals
• Online courseware
• Curriculum cadres

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Benefits for Students

• Access to an engaging technology-infused learning
  environment
• Virtual and distance learning opportunities
• Access to technology, such as screen readers, for
  students with disabilities
• Anytime, anywhere learning

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Conclusion

• The US education system must step-up high-speed
  broadband efforts to maximize the potential of
  technology for student engagement and
  achievement.
• States, districts, and schools are missing
  opportunities to utilize technology in
  instruction, assessment, and data systems because
  of a lack of access to high-speed broadband.