Pencils, Pixels, and Power: Bridging the New Participation Gap with Digital Learning Specialist Deanna Taylor
About this episode
The episode discusses bridging the participation gap in education through digital learning with expert Deanna Taylor.
Our hosts Jared and Kiera sit down with Deanna Taylor, a Digital Learning Teacher Specialist with a legendary career in education. According to the 2024 National Educational Technology Plan, Digital Access isn't just about handing out devices; it’s about ensuring that every learner, regardless of their background, has the tools, connectivity, and literacy to participate fully in our modern society. Join us as we bridge the gap between decades of educational history and the urgent pursuit of digital equity, exploring how we can move beyond the "hardware hurdle" to provide every student with the digital agency they deserve.
People in this episode
Hosts: Jared Covili, Kiera Beddes
Guest: Deanna Taylor
Topics covered
- digital learning
- educational equity
- technology in education
- digital access
- participation gap
Keywords
- digital learning
- educational equity
- technology
- digital access
- participation gap
- connectivity
- literacy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: 2024 National Educational Technology Plan
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