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Explore the transformative impact of broadband technology and telehealth in Dr. Ronnie Lowenstein's presentation. Addressing the intersection of health, education, and economic opportunity, this talk emphasizes how enhanced infrastructure can facilitate wellness at home. Highlighting government initiatives like the ConnectED program under President Obama's administration, the session discusses the critical need for universal broadband access and digital literacy. Join the conversation on leveraging technology to create a more connected, healthier community.
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2013 Tea For Technology: Broadband, Telehealth & You: Bringing Wellness to Your Door Presentation September 22, 2013 EdTech Revolution inEducation 2013: • The State of Digital & Distance LearningA Resource for Understanding theCritical Role of Broadband Presented by Dr Ronnie LowensteinPresident, Lowenstein & Associates, IncandSenior Advisor and Futurist, ASTRA, The Alliance for Science & Technology Research in America 202 262 1729 rbl50@aol.com
GRAND CHALLENGES • AND OPPORTUNITIES: • LIVING IN THE LIMINAL MOMENT
OPPORTUNITIES: HARNESSING TECHNOLOGY, BROADBAND, AND INFRASTRUCTURE • INNOVATION AGENDA: Health, Energy, Environment, Education, Government, Economic Opportunity, Public Safety Opportunity, Public Safety
GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: • President Barack O'Bama: • Broadband has been a priority for the Administration: National Broadband Strategy • addresses innovation, economic growth and job creation, as well as the equity issues. • Check White House Report: "Four Years of Broadband Growth” • http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/06/14/four-years-broadband-growth • Launch of ConnectEdInitiative to Bring America’s Students into Digital Age; • Calls on FCC to leverage E-Rate program to have 99 percent of students connected within • 5 years http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/06/06/president-obama- • unveils-connected-initiative-bring-america-s-students-di • Acting FCC Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn: • "This is an incredible time... the evolution of broadband and the Internet have radically • transformed what it is we are focused on as a country for communication policy." .. • Broadband can be the great equalizer... We need to bridge the divides to ensure all of • our citizens have broadband access and digital literacy • To realize the opportunities will require the collaborations among government, industry • and community.
STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE: ASTRA COALITION About ASTRA and Its Evolution 2000 - 2013 WWW.ABOUTASTRA.ORG
EDTECH 2013, REVOLUTION IN EDUCATION • Not just another Report — A Catalytic and Unifying Event • that is Data Driven • 326 pages, 98 Contributors, 16 Chapters, thousands of ideas • and connections… online resource emerging • Organized by Themes, Studies, “Voices from the Field” • and Hyperlinks to Additional Research. Glossary & Index • Celebrating the Liminal Moment & the unlimited possibility • of technology • Technologies as Tools of Transformation for our Youth & Future • Partnerships as Strategies to Create More Connected • Communities
EdTech Revolution 2013: Chapters = Channels EdTech Revolution in Education 2013 Report. Chapters lend themselves to Channel Collaboration and Engagement…
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