Most recent public comments by Tiffany Grant https://nowcomment.com/users/51998 https://nowcomment.com/documents/130338?scroll_to=1272056 https://nowcomment.com/documents/130338?scroll_to=1272056 I really like your idea about surveying students to get a true picture of their needs. It's so easy to assume every student has access to internet because so many students have mobile devices. But having a cell phone, tablet, or computer does not mean they have service. So I appreciated the insight that was shared. It's crazy to think as teachers, we strive to provide our students with opportunities to learn to use technology because it's vital to their future, but there are so many limitations and obstacles preventing those experiences. Wed, 27 Feb 2019 09:11:16 -0600 https://nowcomment.com/documents/130338?scroll_to=1271783 https://nowcomment.com/documents/130338?scroll_to=1271783 I liked that this article provided some proactive ideas to address the obvious digital divide in many households across the United States. As technology continues to progress, it is necessary for public institutions such as, libraries and schools to offer their communities not only access to new technologies but also services to support the use of these technologies. If not, people who do not have the knowledge and skills to use these technologies will be left behind and struggle to survive in our progressive world. Providing hotspots that can be checked out like a book allows people that have access to devices to connect to the internet and gain access to resources that can assist them in learning new skills and knowledge. In addition, hotspots all their users mobility; so, people can access the internet anywhere. If libraries and schools can continue to provide access to technological resources and services that aren't limited by finances and location, I think it would increase the number of technology literate people in a community. In order for this to be successful, these libraries and schools must make their opportunities and services known in their communities and develop incentives to encourage people in the community to support them. Wed, 27 Feb 2019 09:30:34 -0600