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Bridging the Digital Divide in Classrooms by Brison Harvey - Coggle Diagram
Bridging the Digital Divide in Classrooms by Brison Harvey
Student Engagement
21st-century explorers of knowledge
Existing technologies are underused in many classrooms
Technology is crucial for developing students' communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills
Increasing Access to Technology
Leasing Programs
Provides students the opportunity to lease a device from the school at a discounted price
Considerations
Initial cost is high
Potential for student abuse
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
Opportunity for students to bring their own devices to class
Considerations
Requires classrooms to have reliable wireless internet connection
Teachers need basic troubleshooting knowledge
Know the limitations of devices
How different platforms can limit use of applications
Students being unwilling to use devices for school
Computer Labs
Considerations
Time in computer labs is typically limited
Projects should center around concentrated use of labs
Make sure teachers are using existing computer labs
Most schools have computer labs
Time to Act
Teachers
Should promote technology use in the classroom to prepare students for 21st-century workplaces
Should proactively seek formal and informal training to increase skills in technology
Should help bridge the digital divide
Building a Technology Environment
Digital Immigrants
Teachers who are foreign to technology
When using technology in the classroom
Adopt a "no fear of failure" policy
Keep a positive attitude
Partake in professional development
Allowing digital native students to lead tech use in the classroom
Digital Natives