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The platform taps into the students at various coding schools and universities to give coders a chance to get real-world experience.
Source: Forbes
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Government
Governor, Lt. Governor react to Iowa House and Senate passing broadband bill
Expanding broadband connectivity connects Iowans in every corner of our state to the new opportunities that exist in telehealth, education, and telework.
Source: KWWL
Trump’s Proposal Would Give $1T to Roads, 5G, Broadband
A preliminary version of the proposal would set aside funds for 5G wireless infrastructure and rural broadband.
Source: GOVERNING
Cybersecurity
Insights from Verizon 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report: Top 5 actions to decrease human risk
What has changed since 2019? What has stayed the same?
Source: StaySafeOnline
To 'do no harm,' invest in cybersecurity
In a new twist on the Hippocratic Oath, infosec experts say hospitals must protect patient safety by identifying the areas most vulnerable to cyberattacks and securing their networks.
Source: Healthcare IT News
Healthcare
Report: Drones Viable Delivery Option During Health Crisis
DroneUp conducted a series of tests where drones transported medical supplies under varying conditions. A new report offers insights about communication, equipment and procedures.
Source: Government Technology
What sort of staying power does telehealth really have?
The coronavirus pandemic has acted as an "unexpected experiment" for telehealth, but despite the hopes that it will become the new normal, experts say it's difficult to predict.
Source: Healthcare IT News
Outside pandemic hot spots, 4 keys to preparing for COVID-19 cases
In-person doctor visits dropped to less than 10% in primary care and use of telehealth skyrocketed to help provide care while keeping patients at home.
Source: American Medical Association
Bill establishes access to health services in Iowa schools
A bill passed out of the Statehouse could help students get better access to health services while in school through telehealth.
Source: KCCI-TV
Education
The case for integrating telemedicine education into medical curriculums
Across a number of different specialties, students, can put practical technology skills to use and gain an emphasis on collaboration for the rest of their careers.
Source: Healthcare IT News
Atlantic School Board Approves Online Equipment Purchase
Since the outbreak has caused schools to be shut down, school officials have to make plans to educate students in a variety of ways — online, in person and a combination of both.
Source: Atlantic News Telegraph
How One School District Encourages Creativity and Innovation with Tech
Technology should support creativity in education. Here’s how one school district makes it work.
Source: EdTech: Focus on K-12
North Scott School District plans for education of students in fall
"We know all of our teachers pre-k to 12 will have to have an online component to their daily and what they do every day now," North Scott Superintendent said.
Source: KWQC-TV
Digital Divide
A Bridge Over The Digital Divide – The Infrastructure Project For Education Access
9 million American children have completely lacked the means and opportunity to learn at home.
Source: Forbes
WSU-supported Broadband Action Team draws interest from FCC chairman
“Rural areas are often lacking in connectivity, for a variety of reasons—dispersed populations, rugged terrain, harsh weather, and poverty and unemployment.”
Source: WSU News
Florida International University moves its summer camps online
Students of all ages will can participate in online programs exploring topics like 3D modeling, acting, theater design, science communication and forensic science.
Source: EdScoop
9 Million Students Lack Home Internet for Remote Learning
As schools made a fast transition to remote learning amid the outbreak of COVID-19, many students fell behind due to a lack of high-speed Internet connectivity within their homes.
Source: Government Technology
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