I’d like to address the issue which is on the Agenda regarding how many students do not have internet access on a computer or a tablet. The only way to get some baseline data for this issue would be to do an anonymous survey where parents could fill the survey out online OR return a hard copy to the school to be added to the data. It would be a big task, but if you want to analyze the problem, you need this information. As I’ve stated before, the only way to truly transform the way students use textbooks online is to make sure each student has a tablet. They would have access to educational programs as well as the ability to type up and submit their written assignments preparing them for their future. They would be able to use unique ways to share projects with their class thereby creating items to use in a digital portfolio instead of focusing on test scores.
I know this may seem like an overwhelming ask, but if you concentrate on students who don’t have access at home as we did in the past with the Verizon Grant, it’s a step in the right direction. I also believe this would be the time to partner with the Broward Education Foundation for this effort. If you have a fund where people or businesses could donate money to make this happen, perhaps access could begin next school year. Other districts around the country have moved in this direction so let’s not leave ANY student behind. I applaud Dr. Holness for bringing this important equity issue forward.
I’d like to address the issue which is on the Agenda regarding how many students do not have internet access on a computer or a tablet. The only way to get some baseline data for this issue would be to do an anonymous survey where parents could fill the survey out online OR return a hard copy to the school to be added to the data. It would be a big task, but if you want to analyze the problem, you need this information. As I’ve stated before, the only way to truly transform the way students use textbooks online is to make sure each student has a tablet. They would have access to educational programs as well as the ability to type up and submit their written assignments preparing them for their future. They would be able to use unique ways to share projects with their class thereby creating items to use in a digital portfolio instead of focusing on test scores.
I know this may seem like an overwhelming ask, but if you concentrate on students who don’t have access at home as we did in the past with the Verizon Grant, it’s a step in the right direction. I also believe this would be the time to partner with the Broward Education Foundation for this effort. If you have a fund where people or businesses could donate money to make this happen, perhaps access could begin next school year. Other districts around the country have moved in this direction so let’s not leave ANY student behind. I applaud Dr. Holness for bringing this important equity issue forward.