Most recent public comments by Levon Curtis https://nowcomment.com/users/114601 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2641462 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2641462 Not having internet in 2021 is a significant challenge. While there are several disparate efforts to solve this, I would love to see it prioritized simply because it opens to many possibilities for learners to engage in a way that supports the developments of skillsets highly valued in the modern economy. Many cities are looking at developing public wifi networks. Also, several entrepreneurs are trying to figure out how to provide direct-to-consumer satellite internet to everyone. These days it is substantially more lucrative to harvest data from end users than it is to charge them for the service. Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:42:18 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2641446 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2641446 Active support and engagement by the institution appear to be essential to keep children engaged. Throughout the text, it appears that we've cracked the code on how to drive engagement initially, however maintaining engagement can be equally challenging. This is where I think they have demonstrated success by driving advancement with the support and recognition by the school itself for the benefit of the student(s). Fri, 26 Nov 2021 16:09:01 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2641445 https://nowcomment.com/documents/132976?scroll_to=2641445 I've noticed that recognition of some sort is a key function of driving student engagement. Recognition, to me, is anything that validates that the student's efforts are worthwhile as it relates to their community. If there is a low barrier to entry, then some sort of validation that the student can be successful early and often is esssential. Wed, 24 Nov 2021 06:05:14 -0500