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Across the country technology is used in all classrooms. Unfortunately, not all schools have the same resources. This leads to the discussion of equitable digital access.
Across the country technology is used in all classrooms. Unfortunately, not all schools have the same resources. This leads to the discussion of equitable digital access.
What is equitable digital access?
What is equitable digital access?
Equitable digital access means that all students, no matter the demographics can have equal access to technology. Watch the video below for more information.
Equitable digital access means that all students, no matter the demographics can have equal access to technology. Watch the video below for more information.
What can we do to ensure equitable digital access?
What can we do to ensure equitable digital access?
Many district across the country have a one to one initiative. Which means that each child has a device. Funding though is not the same everywhere. Unfortunately, there are many schools that have not made it to a one to one device program. As educators, we have to come together and think of ways that we can ensure that every student has equitable digital access.
Many district across the country have a one to one initiative. Which means that each child has a device. Funding though is not the same everywhere. Unfortunately, there are many schools that have not made it to a one to one device program. As educators, we have to come together and think of ways that we can ensure that every student has equitable digital access.
The first way that educators can ensure that every student has access to technology is to utilize class time. Have students to complete assignments where technology is needed at school. Assignments should not be sent home if technology is needed.
The first way that educators can ensure that every student has access to technology is to utilize class time. Have students to complete assignments where technology is needed at school. Assignments should not be sent home if technology is needed.
The second way that educators can ensure that technology is accessible to all students is student grouping. Student grouping will allow students to work in groups if a limited number of computers are available. The teacher can create assignments that are group centered.
The second way that educators can ensure that technology is accessible to all students is student grouping. Student grouping will allow students to work in groups if a limited number of computers are available. The teacher can create assignments that are group centered.
The third way is to plan visits to the school's computer lab or by checking out a school laptop cart. The school can create a schedule by using a calendar or sign up sheet so that every teacher in the school can have access when needed.
The third way is to plan visits to the school's computer lab or by checking out a school laptop cart. The school can create a schedule by using a calendar or sign up sheet so that every teacher in the school can have access when needed.
Donors Choose is also another great resource that educators can us to raise funds for certain projects their school needs. Many schools use it for technology resources. Watch the video below to see more about Donors Choose.
Donors Choose is also another great resource that educators can us to raise funds for certain projects their school needs. Many schools use it for technology resources. Watch the video below to see more about Donors Choose.
Click the link below to access Donors Choose
Donors Choose Supporting teachers and students since 2000
DonorsChoose.org makes it easy for anyone to help a classroom in need. Public school teachers from every corner of America create classroom project requests, and you can give any amount to the project that inspires you.
Many companies are also willing to partner with schools to support technology growth because they want their future workers to be prepared and ready when they graduate high school and college.
Many companies are also willing to partner with schools to support technology growth because they want their future workers to be prepared and ready when they graduate high school and college.
In your city or town there are local companies that you can form a partnership with as well.
In your city or town there are local companies that you can form a partnership with as well.
The following website will take you to multiple companies that are willing to donate.
The following website will take you to multiple companies that are willing to donate.
The top donating companies to education are:
The top donating companies to education are:
1. Facebook
2. Microsoft
3. Verizon
4. Coca-Cola
5. Google
6. Disney
7. Expedia
Fundraisers are also another option that schools can use to help raise money for various technology needs. Click the link below for a list of proven school fundraisers.
Fundraisers are also another option that schools can use to help raise money for various technology needs. Click the link below for a list of proven school fundraisers.
https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/school-fundraising-ideas/
BYOD (Bring your own device) is also another solution that many school districts are trying. This is a possible solution when you have a limited amount of devices at school and many of your students have devices of their own. The students who have the devices can bring them to school to use for educational purposes only and then the students who do not, will be provided a school device. Watch the video below to see why BYOD is a good idea.
BYOD (Bring your own device) is also another solution that many school districts are trying. This is a possible solution when you have a limited amount of devices at school and many of your students have devices of their own. The students who have the devices can bring them to school to use for educational purposes only and then the students who do not, will be provided a school device. Watch the video below to see why BYOD is a good idea.
References
References
McFadden, J. (2017, July 17). 7 Big Companies Giving Back to Schools in Big Ways. Retrieved November 1, 2018, from https://www.weareteachers.com/7-big-companies-giving-back-schools-big-ways/
Support a classroom. Build a future. (n.d.). Retrieved November 1, 2018, from http://www.donorschoose.org/
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