Equitable Classroom Digital Access

It's safe to say that technology has become a staple in the classroom, but whether or not those resources are readily available to every student has yet to become every modern classroom's reality. While many students may have computers and wifi at home, there are often students that do not. This is where "digital equity" comes into play. Teachers and administrators must work together to ensure that all students have access to technology when in the classroom. With some schools encountering issues larger classrooms or strained resources, how do educators ensure that students have digital access in the classroom? EdSurge News provides teachers with 5 ways to ensure equitable digital access to students.

At this point, the teacher should be aware of the students and where they land in the digital divide. Educators should be mindful when planning lessons. Not every student will have access to do online research, lab simulations or writing assignments outside of the classroom. It is important to have a concrete explanation of how integrating technology is beneficial to students as well as means to accommodate those that lack technological resources at home.