hw for Dec.14th
Find an interesting article or video related to what we talked today, create a definition for digital divide. Come up with an idea of making a video or sty related to digital divide.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1YLPL0KOWE
Digital divide in education
Este aporte fue editado en: 2014-12-15 at 03:35 PM by: ben
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQD5soc2r7Y
Simply put digital divide is the inequality between groups to ACCESS, KNOWLEDGE and USE of information and communication technologies. The divide can refer to the technology inequality within a country, based on factors like age, education, race, income and gender. It is also commonly used to describe global disparities between developed and developing countries.
Este aporte fue editado en: 2014-12-15 at 04:06 PM by: yulanda
http://cs.stanford.edu/people/eroberts/cs201/projects/digital-divide/start.html
Defining the "Digital Divide"
Interaction between human and computers has greatly increased as we embark on the twenty-first century. The ability to access computers and the internet has become increasingly important to completely immerse oneself in the economic, political, and social aspects of not just America, but of the world. However, not everyone has access to this technology. The idea of the "digital divide" refers to the growing gap between the underprivileged members of society, especially the poor, rural, elderly, and handicapped portion of the population who do not have access to computers or the internet; and the wealthy, middle-class, and young Americans living in urban and suburban areas who have access.
Factors Attributing to the Digital Divide
Although the number of Americans with access to computers and the Internet continues to soar on a yearly basis, the digital divide also continues to grow at an alarming rate. On the one hand, sections of society already connected - such as higher income, educated White and Asian Pacific Islander households - are adopting newer technologies faster and are connecting even more. On the other, groups with traditionally lower rates for Internet and computer usage continue to lag far behind. Unfortunately, according to a study conducted by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), entitled Falling Through the Net: Defining the Digital Divide, the gap is widening along already strained economic and racial lines.
http://www.pewinternet.org/2014/12/08/better-informed/?utm_source=nextdraft&utm_medium=iosapp
Americans Feel Better Informed Thanks to the Internet
Average Americans and students are better informed: Overall, internet users believe that both the average American and the average student today are better informed thanks to the internet.
76% of online adults say access to the internet has made average Americans better informed, while just 8% saying it has made them less well-informed.
77% of adult internet users say the internet has made today’s students better informed, with just 8% saying it has made them less well-informed.
[link="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/digitalnation/learning/schools/the-new-digital-divide.html?play"]
http://www.nbcnews.com/feature/in-plain-sight/why-its-so-hard-close-digital-divide-high-poverty-schools-n129726
danniqu wrote:
Find an interesting article or video related to what we talked today, create a definition for digital divide. Come up with an idea of making a video or sty related to digital divide.
Well maybe we can make a video with babies, and how they're so silly when they try to swipe their fingers across books to make the page turn. They're so used to having so much power in their fat little fingers, that their brains are convinced they're wizards! So then they go off into the world doing crazy meteor spells and healing spells to regenerate their friends health. Though then theres all these other babies who don't know that their fingers can do more than pick their nose, so then they go out into the wilderness and get attacked by drakes and chimeras. It's awful...those poor babies will get mauled
Smart schools in New York
http://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-receives-final-report-smart-schools-commission
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today received the final report from the Smart Schools Commission, an advisory board established by the Governor to gather information on strategies for how schools can most effectively invest proceeds from the proposed $2 billion Smart Schools Bond. The Commission's findings focus on expanding robust broadband and wireless connectivity for schools and communities across New York to support a technology-enhanced learning environment. The $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act Referendum will be put to voters on November 4 in the form of Proposal #3. Governor Cuomo received the report today after touring Mineola Middle School, a public school already integrating technology into its curriculum.
"As technology continues to shape the world we live in, it is imperative that we utilize its capacity to strengthen the learning environment for our students and bring our schools into the 21st century," Governor Cuomo said. "That's what the Smart Schools Commission is all about – identifying the best practices and strategies to transform New York's schools into modern centers of learning that are fully equipped for the opportunities of tomorrow. I want to thank the Commission members for their hard work, as well as the many parents, teachers and education advocates who came forward to inform the Commission's work."
The Governor announced the Smart Schools Bond Act Referendum in his 2014 State of the State Address, and the Legislature subsequently approved it this spring. Access to advanced technology can foster a more interactive and personalized classroom experience while facilitating increased communication between parents, students, and teachers. Classroom technology can also be used to help New York's students learn at their own pace and gain the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century economy.
The Smart Schools Commission today noted to the Governor that many of these main themes are incorporated into their recommendations. In concert with these themes, the Commission has summarized its findings in seven "Keys to Success" that can serve as a guide for school districts considering the use of Smart Schools funds, should the Bond Act be approved by voters. The seven "Keys to Success" recommend that districts:
Embrace and expand online learning which will break down geographic barriers, provide access to the best sources of instruction in the world, and level the playing field for students in rural and smaller school districts.
Utilize transformative technologies, such as tablets, laptops, and interactive whiteboards to deliver differentiated instruction tailored to students' specific abilities and needs that lets them learn and advance at their own pace.
Connect every school to high-speed broadband using technology that is capable of scaling up over time and deliver sufficient wireless capability to serve every student.
Extend connectivity beyond the four walls of the classroom so students from all backgrounds have equal access to the information superhighway.
Provide high-quality, continuous professional development to teachers, principals, and staff to ensure successful integration of technology into the teaching and learning experience.
Focus on in-demand STEM skills to ensure that students graduate with 21st century skills.
Plan, plan and plan again.
ben
Dec 15, 2014 at 3:34 PM