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There’s a growing understanding that disparities in home broadband internet access put students at a disadvantage — typically those who already face obstacles because of low family income or race. Again, districts should not invest in technology for technology’s sake. Digital Equity. This also ties into the next hurdle. .
There’s a growing understanding that disparities in home broadband internet access put students at a disadvantage — typically those who already face obstacles because of low family income or race. Again, districts should not invest in technology for technology’s sake. Digital Equity. This also ties into the next hurdle. .
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Her current research involves the deployment and study of emerging information technologiessupportive of digital inclusion and resiliency. In 1998, he created the Community TeleStructure Initiative, a national consortium advocating local community leadership responsibility for telecom/ broadband infrastructure planning.
Her current research involves the deployment and study of emerging information technologiessupportive of digital inclusion and resiliency. In 1998, he created the Community TeleStructure Initiative, a national consortium advocating local community leadership responsibility for telecom/ broadband infrastructure planning.
Her current research involves the deployment and study of emerging information technologiessupportive of digital inclusion and resiliency. In 1998, he created the Community TeleStructure Initiative, a national consortium advocating local community leadership responsibility for telecom/ broadband infrastructure planning.
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Recent publications and projects include Navigating the Digital Shift, Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States, OER Case Studies: Implementation in Action, The Broadband Imperative and From Data to Information. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting.
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