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A Broadband Initiative from the Iowa Communications Network
Students Selected for Statewide Broadband Council
The council is a unique opportunity for motivated high school students to research
and discuss broadband and Internet topics, learn about Iowa technology companies,
and discover technology careers.
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$19.3 million will go to all 327 school districts and nonpublic schools. $6.9 million will be earmarked for public and private two- and four-year colleges and universities.
Source: Iowa Dept of Education
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Education
Parental tech literacy important for remote learning
Children in elementary school, they may rely more on parental guidance in navigating the school day remotely.
Source: Cleveland Jewish News
How Simple Tools Can Ensure Students Are Seen, Heard and Engaged
Many K–12 schools have one-to-one computing programs, but accessories such as mice, webcams and headsets can also boost student success while learning remotely.
Source: EdTech: Focus on K-12
Security Tips for K-12 Online Learning
As K-12 schools adopt fully online or blended virtual and in-person learning, it is important to understand some basic cybersecurity steps to make sure you move to the top of the class securely.
Source: National CyberSecurity Alliance
Security Tips for Higher Education
As colleges and universities prepare for fully online or blended learning, it is important to understand some basic cybersecurity steps to make sure they move to the top of the class securely.
Source: National CyberSecurity Alliance
Cybersecurity
Keep your kids safe online: All you need to know about internet safety at school and home
Have conversations about internet safety with your kids, and check out this list of the parental controls you might want to put in place.
Source: All Connect
What is a cyber attack? Recent examples show disturbing trends
The last couple of years have been rough on IT security. Here are some of the major recent cyber attacks and what we can learn from them.
Source: CSO
Security Best Practices for Removable Media and Devices
When it comes to cyber security best practices, removable media and devices must only be plugged or inserted into your computer if you trust/know the source.
Source: National CyberSecurity Alliance
DDoS Attacks: Larger and Far More Sophisticated
Learn more about why DDoS protection for organizations in this day and age has become a necessity.
Source: Tech Times
Digital Divide
Bridging the digital divide at the White Lake Community Library
A CARES Act grant will be covering the cost of hotspots and laptops for patrons to borrow and use at home.
Source: White Lake Beacon
New Orleans Will Pilot Citywide Internet Access Program
While the city’s Wi-Fi service will not be available this school year, officials hope that it will be ready before next year’s academic schedule to help close the digital divide.
Source: GOVERNING
The co-ops that electrified Depression-era farms are now building rural internet
100+ cooperatives, first launched to provide electric & phone services as far back as the 1930s, are now laying fiber optic cable for high speed internet.
Source: Quartz
Government
FCC Updates Wireless Broadband Speed Test
Expanded to measure wireless capability as a demonstration of its “commitment to ensure consumers have the tools and resources to evaluate how well their mobile broadband connections are performing.”
Source: MultiChannel News
Arizona Transportation Officials Seek Guidance on Broadband
The Arizona DOT is in the early process of exploring partnerships that would lead to broadband Internet conduits being installed along three interstate highway routes.
Source: Government Technology
Healthcare
Mayo Clinic uses $1M in FCC funds for connected devices to expand telehealth
Today the high-profile provider is using its expansive, multistate telemedicine programs to best serve COVID-19 patients.
Source: Healthcare IT News
Philips Launches Virtual Care Station to Deliver Personalized Telehealth
A telehealth environment delivering virtual care services to patients in neighborhood locations, such as retail settings, libraries, town halls and universities.
Source: Healthcare IT Consultant
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