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7 - Digital Diversity and Equity (Chapman: Diversity and Inclusion…
7 - Digital Diversity and Equity
Jones/Bridges: Equity and Access
Equity of Access
technology defined
ICT: information and communication technology
devices and advances
influential factors to access
economics, culture, geography
impact
educational access
free classes online = competition in US, opportunity in developing countries
school as info center (library)
access in school can compensate for lack of access at home
govt/nonprofits
ripple effect to parents, increasing literacy
digital divide
inequity of access to technology
classroom disparity between rich/poor schools
global disparity between developed/non-developed countries
divide grew as internet opened new communication tools
access
ICT democratized information
OER: Open Educational Resources
license provides guidelines on use/reuse/remixing/revising/redistributing
India's hole-in-the-wall project
children given no guidance able to use English only computers
learning done on computers = scores of formal learning
OLPC project
devices
instruction > delivery method
method of use > device itself
affordances of technology
benefit or weakness tech brings to task
initiatives
keys to success
internet access in homes
sufficient funds for repairs and replacements
school leaders taught students and other teachers
stakeholders' thoughts considered (ie- more technicians)
collaborate with community and cooperative partners
community offered wifi access
examples
Maine Learning Technology Initiative
Henrico County SD
Mooresville, NC
results
test scores up 7% compared to schools without
increased grad rate
lessons learned
planning matters
ask the smart and difficult questions
it's more than machines
need community buy-in and training
plan well, but be flexible
be open to new directions
leadership matters
visionaries and day-to-day leaders both important
focus on learning
key is to advance human learning
be viable and realisitc
tailor plans and don't oversell the tech
open access
whether altruistic or for PR purposes
exponential impact
multiplier effect on family
Chapman: Diversity and Inclusion
diversity
range of personal identities
difference in learning styles and experiences
transformations
ubiquitous nature of online communication
growing cognitive and cultural diversity of classrooms
learning, culture, and tech
learning tech + student culture = engagement
learner's experience of tech influenced by developer's cultural biases
developers should consider diverse cultural values and practices
content and objectives can relate to learner's culture
convergence of tech and learning spaces
learning space no longer just physical
new ways of teaching and learning
ie- blended learning
digital learning opportunity to bridge and explore other cultures
diversity, tech, and teaching
need strategies responsive to diverse needs
promote activities where students can share culture
promote critical thinking, compare/contrast cultures
content threads
info from various sources and formats
provide opportunities to curate content and interact
encourage students to find personally relevant content examples
policymaking
teacher development key to successfully implementing tech
just getting devices into student hands not enough
assess effectiveness of tech
support teachers in implementation
inclusive design
multicultural staff represent broad cultural views
tech should be accessible, relevant, and flexible for all learners
support multiple modes of engagement and representation
provide multiple means of action, expression, and enagagement
permit customization- cultural and otherwise