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Digital access means that all students have equal access to technology, internet, and other digital sources to have the same opportunity as others. Many school districts offer 1:1 technology such as chromebooks without realizing that some students do not have internet access in their own homes. Therefore, this is a disadvantage to those students.
There are sources that provide information on how to support students and improve digital access to all. The International Society for Technology in Education provides an article which provides information to improve digital access for all students. In this article they discuss the main aspects of digital access to include internet access, BYOD (bring your own devices) classrooms, STEM, and how digital access impacts the homework gap.
Districts can support their students and improve digital access by training teachers, parents and students about digital literacy. Some districts have developed community broadband programs with internet providers to improve digital access. It’s time to provide all students with equal opportunity with digital access.
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