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

Edsurge

More specifically, the participation divide refers to the fact that some students are more plugged into an internet culture around creating, connecting with others and giving and receiving feedback around their work. Often seen as an “add on” consideration in many districts, digital citizenship needs to be addressed intentionally.

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7 Shifts to Closing the Digital Divide

EdTechTeam

How can we close this digital divide? According to the US Department of Education , there are seven ways to help close the digital divide. They consume social media platforms like Instagram and Snapchat. By connecting through social media your educators and students can see how the work they do matters.

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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

Its purpose is to raise awareness of how overly restrictive Internet filtering can impede student learning by blocking access to legitimate educational websites and participatory learning tools (including social media). Establish a digital repository of Internet filtering studies. Digital Citizenship by OSAPAC.

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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. Read more: DOs and DON’Ts of teaching digital citizenship. Myths No 3: BYOD will deepen the digital divide. I honestly disagree.

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Educating for Democracy in a Digital Age in Oakland

Educator Innovator

Just prior to the 2012 election, YPP released results of a national survey that questioned 3,000 young people, ages 15-25 on how they use the Internet, social media and engage in politics. Much of this research comes from the Youth and Participatory Politics (YPP) research network sponsored by the MacArthur Foundation.