Comments by Emily Egan Most recent public comments by Emily Egan https://nowcomment.com/users/51019 Teacher Advocates https://nowcomment.com/documents/130338?scroll_to=1271387 https://nowcomment.com/documents/130338?scroll_to=1271387 Simone, I agree that teachers are already asked to do so much already. Teachers have so much to consider when creating assignments, etc. Now they must consider what access to technology their students have and what is appropriate to expect. Ideally, teachers can act as advocates for their students to administrators and district leaders who may be able to provide funds for technology, grants, and other materials. Tue, 26 Feb 2019 18:06:44 -0500 Student embarrassment in regard to technology https://nowcomment.com/documents/130338?scroll_to=1271384 https://nowcomment.com/documents/130338?scroll_to=1271384 Meagan, I am glad you brought up the topic of students being "embarrassed" about not having internet, etc. I think this is a huge issue when it comes to technology. Teachers must leave behind assumptions about what students do or do not have when it comes to technology. Although they may have the students' best interests in mind, access to technology is an issue of equality and all students need to have access to the same materials. Tue, 26 Feb 2019 18:03:05 -0500 From an educators standpoint, how would you persuade or gain buy-in from legislatures and politicians to pass this bill? https://nowcomment.com/documents/129924?scroll_to=1261742 https://nowcomment.com/documents/129924?scroll_to=1261742 Sun, 24 Feb 2019 18:53:15 -0500 What can educators do to help students from lower socioeconomic statuses not be left behind? https://nowcomment.com/documents/129115?scroll_to=1258380 https://nowcomment.com/documents/129115?scroll_to=1258380 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 09:51:39 -0500 From an educator's standpoint, how would you persuade or gain buy-in from legislatures and politicians to pass the Digital Civil Rights Bill? https://nowcomment.com/documents/129115?scroll_to=1258365 https://nowcomment.com/documents/129115?scroll_to=1258365 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 09:50:04 -0500 Mignon Clyburn discusses the Digital Civil Rights Bill that she thinks would help to close the digital divide. Do you think this bill, if passed, would it be effective at helping to bring technology into classrooms and homes? https://nowcomment.com/documents/129065?scroll_to=1249464 https://nowcomment.com/documents/129065?scroll_to=1249464 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:33:30 -0500