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Individual Differences, Learning Opportunities and Learning Outcomes, Digital Equity: Bridging the Gap – Creating Learning Opportunities for All Students

Individual Differences, Learning Opportunities and Learning Outcomes, Digital Equity: Bridging the Gap – Creating Learning Opportunities for All Students
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Author(s): Amy L. Sedivy-Benton (University of Arkansas at Little Rock, USA)
Copyright: 2016
Pages: 21
Source title: Handbook of Research on Learning Outcomes and Opportunities in the Digital Age
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Viktor Wang (Florida Atlantic University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-9577-1.ch012

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Abstract

Information and communication technologies are prevalent in almost every aspect of our world, ranging from their presence in schools to even being used by a passenger on a bus. Unfortunately, not all individuals have the same opportunity or access to these technologies, especially children who are still receiving their education. This limited opportunity creates a disparity between those who have access and those who do not, the impact goes far beyond just securing the latest device, rather it can impact their future as students. With limited access many of these children may not be career ready. Policymakers as well as institutions of education need to pay attention to the growth of these technologies as well as the infrastructure that is in place to ensure equal opportunities for all. This chapter provides an overview of what is commonly discussed when talking about digital equity and digital access in PK-12 schools. Examples of teacher implications and resources are provided, and a call for a shift in culture is present. The chapter concludes with recommendations for schools and policy-makers to consider when they begin to address the technological needs in order to prepare students for the future.

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