Equitable digital access means ensuring that all students have access to the same technologies and have the same opportunities to learn.
What is the difference in equality and equity?
Equality means that everyone has the exact same items in their toolbox.
Equity means that everyone has the specific tools needed in order to help them succeed.
Equity means that everyone has the specific tools needed in order to help them succeed.
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How can I provide equitable digital access in my classroom?
- Do not assume that all of your students have the same access to technology. Get to know your students and ask about their digital availability (Cox, n.d.).
- Provide students with opportunities to use the technology that you have in your classroom and in the school (Cox, n.d.).
- Seek funding for more digital resources! This can easily be done online through the following websites:
- donorschoose.com
- gofundme.com
- Encourage students to bring their own devices (Holland, 2019).
- Advocate for take-home technology (Holland, 2019).
How can I schedule equitable technology usage in my classroom?
- Daily Centers
- Weekly Centers
- Stations
- Weekly Computer Lab Visit
Internet Resources on Providing Equitable Digital Access in the Classroom
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References:
Cox, J. (n.d.) 5 teaching strategies to provide equal digital learning. Retrieved from https://www.teachhub.com/5-teaching-strategies-provide-equal-digital-learning
Holland, B. (2019). Tackling digital equity in the classroom - strategies for teachers. Gettingsmart. Retrieved from https://www.gettingsmart.com/2019/05/tackling-digital-equity-in-the-classroom-strategies-for-teachers/
Holland, B. (2019). Tackling digital equity in the classroom - strategies for teachers. Gettingsmart. Retrieved from https://www.gettingsmart.com/2019/05/tackling-digital-equity-in-the-classroom-strategies-for-teachers/