Digital Promise

APRIL 20, 2022

In 2021, six educators representing community-based organizations, libraries, public schools, and the Digital Promise Maker Learning team embarked on a journey to increase opportunities for virtual and remote maker learning. In what ways can we be more intentional about addressing equity of access to our programs?

Learning 167

Learning Equity of Access Professional Learning Outcomes 167

NeverEndingSearch

JULY 21, 2021

For example, one of the things that we learned was that the majority of Hispanic school districts are twice as likely not to have school libraries as the majority non-Hispanic districts. This is a piece of hard data relating to equity. Districts are also eliminating library clericals and paraprofessionals at alarming rates.

Study 99

Study Libraries E-rate Data 99

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

One example is New Jersey, where schools and districts were required to submit to the state “a survey weekly of how many students lacked devices and/or WiFi,” according to Erica Hartman, Director of Technology Integration at New Jersey’s Morris School District. Federally, mandates do exist for schools and districts.

Broadband 148

Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 148

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Looking at K-12 tech innovation news, perhaps the biggest positive impact of technology on education is that of equity of access. Digital learning tools and digital technologies have broken down geographical barriers and provided access to educational resources for students no matter their socioeconomic status or geographic location.

Technology 68

Technology Education Adaptive Learning Accessibility 68

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

“Everyone is saying ‘we are in a digital world,’ so how do we support every student, especially those that might not have WiFi access at home?”. A common example of crossover between the teams occurred when a teacher wanted to unlock a website. Instructional areas such as libraries and classroom got hot spots.

EdTech 128

EdTech Accessibility Policies Equity of Access 128

edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2018

There are essential conditions for digital learning like state leadership, equity of access, accessibility for all students, interoperability considerations, and student data and privacy. Students can now have an entire library in their backpack, and this changes the dynamic for schools and students.

Digital Learning 40

Digital Learning Instructional Materials Learning Policies 40