A Reflection On Digital Equity

When reading through the five articles that deal with educators understanding digital equity, I was reminded of students I have encountered in my own life. Many students do not have access to internet in their homes, especially in rural areas or inner-city settings. Whether it is because of money issues or because students live too far out to get reliable internet connection, these students should not feel left out when it comes to technology in education. Many students also do not have their own devices, so it is complicated to create a Bring Your Own Device classroom. I have encountered both of these scenarios in my life between my own academic career and observing in the public-school system. I have found that school systems will often combat these problems by assigning students a device and allowing them time to work on homework in the classroom that needs technology.

The article I chose to focus on was “30+ Tools for Diverse Learners.” This article is extremely helpful when considering modifications in the classroom, providing multiple resources that incorporate technology into the classroom. One of my favorite tools in this article is Book Creator. Book Creator is a website that allows students to create and publish their very own book. I feel that this resource would be a great way to modify a lesson, as it could provide a challenge to students who would quickly finish a written book. I also feel that this tool could be used to help students who would struggle with the writing aspect of publishing a book. Ultimately, this article provided an abundance of told for educators to use in the classroom, such as Plickers, Nearpods, Audacity, and GoogleDocs.