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The Digital Divide is Still A Problem
Vic Sutton and I are part of two teacher groups and we work the digital divide and social justice areas.
We have just been to a lot of high tech workshops which prompted this blog on the continuing digital divide.
http://thepowerofus.org/2012/10/17/digital-divide-still-a-problem-2/
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Mobile world is booming.
Mobile world is booming. People are using mobile for shopping, for driving directions, study and for business purpose too. Mobile web is proving to be a big tool for everyone.
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Using internet for assignments
A challenge I have experienced is that students can't work on assignments at home if it requires internet or computers. I have found that digital divide in my classroom to be very difficult to overcome.
Possible Solutions
Is there a library in the community that can assist you?
Is there an organization like the Boys and Girls Club or 4H that have computers?
Some mobile phones are available on E-rate for student use. I attended the wireless
ed conference and they shared examples. I will post the link.
resources for wireless from the Ed Tech website
For the most up-to-date news related to Wireless EdTech, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or Pinterest!
Wireless EdTech 2012 is where we met education leaders, theorists, policy makers, technology experts, and suppliers to examine and articulate the role of wireless technology in education, for today and beyond. Here are relevant resources to supplement these discussions.( see web page.
Dr. Chris Dede Talks Scaling EdTech
Ken Royal, Tech & Learning, October 25, 2012
Announcing Wireless EdTech 2012 – The Future of Education is Wireless
Qualcomm, September 2012
The Evolution of Mobile Learning: Insights from the Wireless EdTech 2011 Conference
Chris Dede and Julie Evans, September 2012
Learning is Personal: Stories of Android Tablet Use in the 5th Grade
Marie Bjerede and Tzaddi Bondi, August 2012
Helping Life-Saving Lessons Reach Marginalized Indian Communities
Sesame Workshop, August 2012
Wireless Learning: How Mobile Technology is Transforming Classrooms and Empowering Young Women in Jordan
Ken Banks, National Geographic Emerging Explorer, July 18, 2012
CTIA Files Proactive Paper with FCC on Mobile Education and the Wireless Industry, July 13, 2012
resources for wireless from the Ed Tech website
For the most up-to-date news related to Wireless EdTech, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or Pinterest!
Wireless EdTech 2012 is where we met education leaders, theorists, policy makers, technology experts, and suppliers to examine and articulate the role of wireless technology in education, for today and beyond. Here are relevant resources to supplement these discussions.( see web page.
Dr. Chris Dede Talks Scaling EdTech
Ken Royal, Tech & Learning, October 25, 2012
Announcing Wireless EdTech 2012 – The Future of Education is Wireless
Qualcomm, September 2012
The Evolution of Mobile Learning: Insights from the Wireless EdTech 2011 Conference
Chris Dede and Julie Evans, September 2012
Learning is Personal: Stories of Android Tablet Use in the 5th Grade
Marie Bjerede and Tzaddi Bondi, August 2012
Helping Life-Saving Lessons Reach Marginalized Indian Communities
Sesame Workshop, August 2012
Wireless Learning: How Mobile Technology is Transforming Classrooms and Empowering Young Women in Jordan
Ken Banks, National Geographic Emerging Explorer, July 18, 2012
CTIA Files Proactive Paper with FCC on Mobile Education and the Wireless Industry, July 13, 2012
Wireless Resources and case studies
http://www.wirelessedtech.com/connect/relevant-links
Some schools have laptops and resource technology that kids can check out.
Is the Internet Essentials program in your area.. low cost computers , Comcast!!
Wireless Resources and case studies
http://www.wirelessedtech.com/connect/relevant-links
Some schools have laptops and resource technology that kids can check out.
Is the Internet Essentials program in your area.. low cost computers , Comcast!!
Wireless Resources and case studies
http://www.wirelessedtech.com/connect/relevant-links
Some schools have laptops and resource technology that kids can check out.
Is the Internet Essentials program in your area.. low cost computers , Comcast!!