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7 Shifts to Closing the Digital Divide

EdTechTeam

Smartphones have been around for 10 years now, but in education, the shifts are vastly different within our classrooms. How can we close this digital divide? According to the US Department of Education , there are seven ways to help close the digital divide. Want to make a shift of your own?

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What’s Lost When Kids Are ‘Under-connected’ to the Internet?

MindShift

Ownership of mobile devices has grown swiftly since the introduction of the smartphone and has created more opportunities to connect to the Internet. Mobile devices have meant more Internet connectivity, but a closer look at how lower-income families use that access reveals the digital divide is still a problem. asked Rideout.

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Technology Tools Used in Teaching and Learning

eSchool News

Coding platforms, such as Scratch and Code.org, promote digital literacy and computational thinking. The ubiquitous presence of digital devices and technology tools in education, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones, allows students to access a wealth of educational resources and multimedia content.