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A critical step to realizing the full potential of technology for underserved adult learners, and by extension their families, involves looking more deeply into equity of access as well as why this population often has underutilized available broadband technology.
OET Roundtable Blog Convened by SETDA, CoSN, & Digital Promise By Julia Fallon, Executive Director, SETDA Equity of Access As the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us, reliable, robust broadbandaccess both at school and away from campus is required to equitably engage all learners no matter where they live and learn.
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The upload technology was built with the variability of school broadband networks in mind. Designing for ease of use and equity of access. “There’s nothing new for schools to buy or install. Teachers just click record, and they’re on their way,” said Weldon. The video tool includes a timer for teachers to “set it and forget it.”
Essential Conditions: Support the essential conditions necessary for the successful acquisition and implementation of digital instructional materials for successful digital learning including Leadership, Equity of Access, Accessibility for All Students, Interoperability Considerations and Student Data & Privacy.
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