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Educational Leadership
February 2019
Teaching Our Way to Digital Equity
Justin Reich
Abstract
Most educators are familiar with the "digital divide"—the gap in access to new technology found between more and less affluent students, families, or school communities. But even when that gap is closed, a second digital divide—the usage divide—can derail schools' work toward digital equity. shows that students in minority, low-income schools are more likely to experience tech through isolated, low-rigor activities. Even within schools, tech-infused learning opportunities are often relegated to more affluent, high-achieving students. So what steps can teachers and school leaders take to break that pattern?
Citations
Reich, J. (2019). Teaching Our Way to Digital Equity. Educational Leadership. 79(5), 30-35
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