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Equitable digital access means that all students no matter the demographic can have equal access to technology.
Equitable digital access means that all students no matter the demographic can have equal access to technology.
Technology is on the rise all around us. Teachers are using it in the classroom to enhance learning. Not all students have access to technology at home. For this reason, it is vital that students have equitable digital access in the classroom.
Ways to Ensure Equitable Access
Ways to Ensure Equitable Access
School Wide
School Wide
In the Classroom
In the Classroom
1. Utilize the computer lab if available.
2. Have a schedule for teachers to sign up to use Chromebooks or iPads.
3.Rotate the labs through grade levels.
1. Partner students up if there isn't enough devices for everyone.
2. Implemented a BYOD policy.
3. Put devices at stations.
How do schools get funding for digital access?
How do schools get funding for digital access?
Digital literacy is a crucial skill in the world we live in. Unfortunately, not all schools have equal access. Many low income schools are already faced with budge cuts and often times their students do not have access to device to properly implement a BYOD policy. Schools can apply for grants or partner with local businesses to help purchase technology. Teachers can use organization grants such as Donors Choose in an effort to get the devices they need.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Equitable Access http://www.iste.org/standards/essential-conditions/equitable-access
5 Ways to Make Technology More Accessible to More Students https://www.teachthought.com/technology/5-ways-make-technology-accessible-students/
10 Reasons Today's Students Need Technology in the Classroom https://www.securedgenetworks.com/blog/10-reasons-today-s-students-need-technology-in-the-classroom
References
References
What is equitable digital access. (n.d.). In Equitable Digital Access. Retrieved from https://sites.google.com/site/equitabledigitalaccess/home
Harvey, B. (2014, July 2). Bridging the digital divide in classrooms. Retrieved from https://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2014/07/02/ctq-harvey-digital.html
Hicks, K. (2015, August 18). 3 ways schools can fund education technology. Retrieved from http://www.edudemic.com/3-ways-schools-can-fund-education-technology/
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