FINANCIAL TIMES: HARNESSING NEXT-GENERATION COMMUNICATION TO BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE
Broadband connectivity and access to remote learning are critical elements in today’s education process and a student’s economic future and well-being.
Access to affordable connectivity is an issue that affects people across all geographies, regardless of whether it’s a rural community or an urban center. However, connectivity in itself isn’t sufficient for closing the gap—it’s learning how to use that connectivity.
Community-driven decision-making, public and private partnerships, national, state, and local government subsidies, and open technologies must all work in concert. Network coverage, speed of deployment, and the balancing of costs for both subscriber and provider must be weighed to ensure the success of any remote learning initiative.
Explore this timely conversation that brings together participants from the worlds of business, technology, and government as they detail the challenges and their perspectives on ways to bridge the digital divide and remote learning equity.
Featured Participants:
- Hannah Murphy, Technology Correspondent, Financial Times
- Allison Baker, Policy and Economic Advisor, Federal Communications Commission
- Scott Imhoff, Senior Vice President, Product Management, Cambium Networks
- Joe Barry, Vice President, Wireless Communications Group, Analog Devices
- Justin Dent, Executive Director, Outschool.org
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