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Digital Inequity: Everything You Need to Know

Digital inequity refers to an inequitable sharing of digital resources and their accessibility, especially to people of color, immigrants, and those who live beneath the poverty line. These individuals have been excessively represented among those who experience digital inequity, with Black & Latino students as well as those in families with annual income less than $50,000; by far experiencing a lack of internet access at home significantly more than other students. Digital inequity is usually triggered by educational, economic, and sociocultural disparities. For instance, financially weak families find it difficult to own or access desktops, laptops, or smartphones. As a …

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How to Overcome the Top 8 BYOD Concerns

It’s natural for parents and educators to be concerned about learners bringing their own devices to school, especially younger grades. With social media taking over the minds of the general public, people have become more and more addicted to their computer devices.  Let’s look at common concerns regarding the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) concept and how they can be overcome.  1. Learners won’t focus on their learning experiences This is probably the most common concern that educators and parents face when it comes to the BYOD concept. Many learners have access to a smartphone from a young age, and …

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Why Education Technology Business Leaders Should Lead with Equity in Mind

Educational equity is a concern with ensuring that all learners are given an equal chance to succeed. That means that even a kid from a lower socio-economic status or a kid whose first language is not English, or a kid from a minoritized community is given the same opportunities to develop their talents and potential as a kid from a privileged background. Unfortunately, the history of educational policy and law has shown that sometimes ancillary concerns have overridden a commitment to equity in education.  There are most gaps and problems in the current system that desperately need to be addressed. …

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