A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

One of the more glaring issues was the vast digital divide that still exists in many places, especially the United States. Every day I see new articles highlighting the millions of dollars; in some cases, spent to either begin to close or eradicate the digital divide. All of these efforts are to be commended.

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The 21st Century Principal

JULY 21, 2012

Recently, I found myself entangled with several people in a Twitter debate about whether BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies actually perpetuate or aggravate the digital divide our students currently experience. Having a BYOD policy would seem to perpetuate the divide between the tech-haves and tech-have-nots.

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 6, 2013

A BYOD policy is a bridge for low SES students. Ex: travel If you are a crappy teacher with bad classroom management who sits at their computer checking email all day, don''t do BYOD. BYOD BYOT sxswedu' Instructional objectives must be our primary focus with ample attention toward student engagement. TRUST but verify!

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 15, 2014

On March 5, 2014, I was privileged to moderate and participate on a panel on Bridging the Digital Divide with BYOD Equity at the SXSWedu conference in Austin, Texas. Michael keeps his hand in K-12 education by partnering with schools and teachers on BYOD integration projects. Unported License.

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District Administration

MARCH 6, 2015

A common challenge with district technology initiatives, particularly BYOD or 1-to-1 programs, is equity of access—ensuring that all students can utilize the same technology, regardless of their socioeconomic status. Innovative programs can help all students access the latest technology. District Administration Custom Publishing Group.

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The Mobile Native

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

mLearning: Beyond the Digital Divide 41. Learnlets BYOD/BYOT 44. BYOD in the 21st Century 45. BYOD Toolbox 47. BYOD "Food For Thought" Videos 48. Blogs BYOD iPads Smart Phones Videos' Float Learning 39. mLearning Trends 40. The Innovative Educator 42. The m-Learning Revolution 43.

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EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

We used to hear about the digital divide. 1:1 BYOD BYOT tcea TCEA2012' By 2014 mobile internet should TAKE OVER desktop internet use. By 2014, mobile will be the DOMINANT source for the internet SURPASSING laptops & desktops. Now we have an "App Gap". Limited to 6 collaborators at a time.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 19, 2012

There has been a lot of discussion recently about Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in schools. There are also teachers who fear that allowing children to bring their own devices will amplify the socio-economic digital divide - a kind of Bring Your Own Divide. Do you have stories of BYOD failure? Unported License.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 29, 2022

Like most rural communities, this created a significant digital divide when COVID-19 forced schools nationwide to close in March 2020. ClassLink is ideal for 1 to1 and BYOD initiatives. The post Lead for Digital Equity with These Community Engagement Strategies appeared first on edWeb.

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Strategy Digital Divide BYOD Accessibility 98

edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2023

Reducing digital inequities is no easy feat, but it is one that the district approached strategically and creatively, along with a substantial desire to ensure all its students succeed in school. CCISD serves as a model for other nationwide communities seeking to narrow the digital divide.

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eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2015

Next page: Managing the digital divide. Bring Your Own Device Featured on eSchool News Top News Viewpoint ban byod cellphone NYC' But we don’t ignore the larger issues surrounding technology’s role in the classroom, and students aren’t expected to navigate through using technology by themselves.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 28, 2013

Those who presented raised questions around the digital divide, the changing shape of schools, the impact of information and communication technology on learning gain, the ongoing debate about whether schools should filter social media sites, and the use of new and emerging technologies in education.

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The Daring Librarian

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

I've discovered that the mix of the digital divide, possible turbulent home lives, and general teenage forgetfulness results in a loss of power. Our ever changing & evolving BYOD Policy. 3 Times the Charm? OR Spend $130 Bucks and Literally Give Kids the Power! We fill that gap. These lockers cost about $1300 bucks.

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Learning with 'e's

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

He argued that the most equitable way to manage this to avoid any digital divides is to provide Open Source Software to all students. The free, open, flexible spaces and the policy of BYOD ensure that the school is both an attractive and sustainable place to learn. That by any estimation is a great student to teacher ratio.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

However, implementing BOYD in schools also presents some challenges such as data security, digital divide, and compatibility issues. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is often used interchangeably with other acronyms such as BYOT (Bring Your own Technology), BYOPC ( Bring your Own PC), BYOP ( Bring Your Own Phone).

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2016

We also know that other school districts across the country are in the midst of trying to incorporate technology to enhance learning, and to close the so-called digital divide — to ensure all students have access to an Internet-enabled device. One way to solve the access issue is to allow students to use smartphones in class.

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