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We're Closing the Digital Divide. Now Let's End the Participation Gap.

Edsurge

First some good news: the divide in access to digital devices is decreasing. Educators are beginning to take note of a new problem: a digital participation divide. Educators are beginning to take note of a new problem: a digital participation divide.

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What are the 8 trends in education technology that will have a major impact in 2024?

eSchool News

Additionally, cybersecurity education will gain prominence, addressing the importance of responsible digital citizenship. Lastly, ensuring equitable access to technology and addressing the digital divide will be paramount, reflecting a commitment to inclusive and accessible K-12 education technology in 2024.

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Top 10 BYOD concerns — and how to overcome them [Part 1]

Neo LMS

BYOD deepens the digital divide. Even when schools provide for these students — like making them beneficiaries of a BYOD funding program, or letting them check out a device from the school’s library — the digital divide doesn’t disappear completely. Top 10 BYOD concerns: 1.

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A guest post from AASL’s Banned Websites Awareness Day Committee

NeverEndingSearch

It’s happened to all of us– we’re at school trying to access the perfect website for a learning activity at school and… it’s blocked. While banning books is commonly recognized by librarians as detrimental to the student educational experience, restricted website access isn’t on everyone’s radar.

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Debunking 3 myths about BYOD in the classroom

Neo LMS

Students can play games, watch stupid videos, browse inappropriate websites, spend time on social media, or catch up on the latest episodes of their favorite series. Then, all devices must be scanned for malware prior to them accessing the school network for the first time. Myths No 3: BYOD will deepen the digital divide.

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Tips for Running an Accessible & Affordable Virtual Conference

The Innovative Educator

Participants didn’t need a conference to access workshops. We decided on the following tracks: Equity As we moved online it became more important than ever to address the digital divide. Digital Accessibility Approximately 20% of our students have a disability. We also eliminated workshops.

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PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Common Sense Education – Great free PD resources for digital citizenship and online learning for all educators. As the Coronavirus has changed the landscape of education, I have become more and more aware of inequity and the digital divide. What can be provided with low bandwidth and quick access limitations?