Closing the gap : digital equity strategies for the K-12 classroom / Sarah Thomas, Nicol R. Howard, Regina Schaffer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thomas, Sarah, 1981- author.

Howard, Nicol R., author.

Schaffer, Regina, 1969- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Educational technology.

Educational equalization.

Digital divide.

Education--Effect of technological innovations on.

Education.

Internet in education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 108 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Portland, Oregon ; Arlington, Virginia : International Society for Technology in Education, [2018]

Summary:

Three experts on equity and technology offer research, evidence-based strategies, and examples of best practices to move toward digital equity in teacher education programs and beyond. Closing the Gap is an ISTE book series designed to reflect the contributions of multiple stakeholders seeking to ensure that digital equity is achieved on campuses, in classrooms, and throughout education. In this series, authors Nicol R. Howard, Sarah Thomas, and Regina Schaffer offer historical and philosophical insights while exploring challenges and solutions unique to teacher preparation programs, pre-service and in-service teachers, and instructional coaches.The first title in the Closing the Gap series, this book includes: * Discussion of historical placement of "digital equity" content in teacher education programs * Research- and evidence-based vignettes from teacher educators, higher education deans, and department coordinators demonstrating best practices * Examples of ISTE Standards in action * Practical tips for preparing future teachers to navigate the process * Positive applications of digital equity * A hypothesis for the future direction of digital equity in teacher education This book will inform teacher education programs and future research, providing positive examples and recommendations for educational technology leaders and educators on moving toward digital equity in K12 and teacher education. Audience: teacher educators

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

About ISTE

About the Authors

Acknowledgments

Dedication

Contents

Foreword

INTRODUCTION

What's in This Book

Who This Book Is For

Chapter 1: CRITICAL DIGITAL EQUITY ISSUES

Brief Overview of Digital Equity in K-12 Today

Defining the Critical Issues in Teacher Preparation

What Would You Do?

DE Wisdom

Chapter 2: LEVERAGING MOBILE AND SOCIAL TRENDS

The Horizon Report

Mobile Devices

Social Media

Personal Broadcasting

Chapter 3: EXPLORING DIGITAL LEARNING TRENDS

Online Learning

Motivational Innovations

What Changed?

Chapter 4: OVERCOMING THE BARRIERS

Diversity and Digital Equity

Assumptions About Teacher Tech Knowledge

Quality Teaching

Staying Current, Connected, and Curious

Chapter 5: INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO DIGITAL EQUITY

Traditional Educator Preparation Courses

Non-Traditional Educator Preparation

CONCLUSION

REFERENCES

INDEX

Back Cover.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781564847119

156484711X