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ERIC Number: EJ1464925
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 4
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-2330-7498
EISSN: EISSN-2330-748X
Available Date: 0000-00-00
Training Teachers to Bridge the Digital Divide
Taylor Johnston
William & Mary Educational Review, v3 n2 Article 4 p15-17 2015
In the United States, many school districts are already aware of the "digital divide"--a phenomenon that manifests as an inequity in technology use and availability, limiting the opportunities available to students who are often already at a disadvantage due to socioeconomic factors. Some districts have taken steps to reduce the digital divide. One-to-one technology initiatives and "Bring Your Own Device" programs are common attempts to remedy the problem. These programs are not always feasible or effective, however. Wherever technology is made available in schools, classroom teachers must be trained in its use. The nature of the training that teachers receive can have a major impact on their effective use of technology to bridge the digital divide. Many of these current training practices have not been particularly successful, however. Therefore, a reformed methodology for technology training for teachers is necessary.
William & Mary School of Education. 200 Stadium Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185. e-mail: wmedreview@wm.edu; Web site: https://scholarworks.wm.edu/wmer/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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