Access to the Digital Community

In a blog post, describe the results of researching your level of access to digital resources. Respond to the following questions:

• What types of barriers might impede students’ opportunities to access digital learning?
• What might we do to eliminate such barriers?

Compose a blog post that addresses each of the points above. After completing a blog post that meets the requirements of this quest, submit the link to your post in the Submission Form at the bottom of this page.

Next, as a courtesy to fellow TOOL participants, join the Participate 3.1.1 Access to the Digital Community Forum and share the link to your post. Upon sharing the link with fellow TOOL participants, consider providing helpful feedback to others regarding this topic.

Types of Barriers (What research shows)

The Pew Research Center

1.  People/children in lower socioeconomic statuses have limited access to computer and Internet access;

2.  People/children that lack post-secondary education tend to not use the Internet;

Solutions

1. Integrate technology at schools when available, even if the school serves a lower socioeconomic community;
2. Write for grants to help lessen the digital divide.  There are a number of grants offering funds to teachers and schools to help bridge the digital divide.
3. Teachers can advocate for more professional learning resources to help them integrate technology.