Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, digital equity was a notable obstacle inside and outside of the classroom. Many students across the United States have relied on their schools for access to the Internet, but when they head home, they do not always have the same level of connectivity or device availability. While many communities and organizations have worked to take innovative measures to address the connectivity gap (through community partnerships, the creation of mobile hotspots, and other creative approaches), difficulties persist.
Despite these challenges, leaders and educators can take steps to better serve all students. Identifying challenges to access, securing important resources, and creating intentional assignments that are universally accessible to students can help school systems bridge the divide. Explore the resources below on digital equity to learn more.
Explore Resources
- Digital Equity Guide
- From Digital Access to Digital Equity: Critical Challenges that Leaders and Policymakers Must Address to Move Beyond “Boxes & Wires” (Report)
- Strategies for Tackling Digital Equity
- Universal Design for Learning as a Framework for Digital Equity
- Tackling Digital Equity in the Classroom – Strategies for Teachers
- Artificial Intelligence – The New Digital Divide?
- Artificial Intelligence K-12: A New Report and Resource from CoSN (Podcast)
- Meeting the Needs of ALL Students – Addressing the Challenges of Digital Equity (Webinar)
