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Students of low socioeconomic status: Limited access Limited resources Could benefit greatly from the technology What you can do for your classroom
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Benefits: Different learning styles Support when teacher/student ratio is high Virtual resources without travel costs
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Digital equity High demand in society Equal opportunity The right to succeed
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Access Availability of resources Adequacy Up to par Equity Equal access and resources for all students
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Who will support me? Where to start? What can I do?
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Public library Don’t just use the library – Teach your students how to use their resources!
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Recycled hardware and software at low prices for schools and nonprofits http://www.recycles.org/ http://www.recycles.org/ http://www.techsoup.org / http://www.techsoup.org /
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Be an advocate for your students! Fight for digital equity for your classroom!
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Becker, J.D. (2006). Digital Equity in Education: A Multilevel Examination of Differences in and Relationships between Computer Access, Computer Use and State-level Technology Policies. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 15, Retrieved 7-27-2009 Whitney, J.D. (2007).The Use of Technology in Literacy Instruction: Implications for Teaching Students from Low Socioeconomic Backgrounds. NEA Education Policy and Practice Department. (2008). Technology in Schools: The Ongoing Challenge of Access, Adequacy and Equity [Brochure]. Washington, D.C.:
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http://www.iste.org/ International Society for Technology in Education http://www.iste.org/ http://www.recycles.org/ http://www.recycles.org/ http://www.techsoup.org/ http://www.techsoup.org/
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