Ep.83 - Educational Technology and Equity w/ Ken Shelton!

Educational Technology and Equity w/ Ken Shelton! - AOTA Episode 83

The pandemic hastened what was already a rapidly-evolving relationship between schooling and technology. Although millions of students have now been assigned their own devices and logins for a litany of online platforms, the digital divide still persists and students in both rural and urban neighborhoods continue to struggle with limited connectivity. This week we’re joined by Ken Shelton--one of the dopest voices in edtech--to explore the current state and future possibilities of educational technology as a tool for reimagined schooling! But first, Jeff and Manuel explore recent headlines in education including a study about “screen free” zones in college lectures and intriguing new data about the college gender gap.

Episode 83 Headlines in Education

Jeff and Manuel examine recent headlines in education. A new UCLA study suggests “screen free” zones in college lectures may boost student achievement and intriguing new data from Pew Research details the growing college gender gap.

Episode 83 Seminar - Examining Educational Technology and Equity w/ Ken Shelton!

This week we’re joined by Ken Shelton--one of the dopest voices in EdTech--to explore the current state and future possibilities of educational technology as a tool for reimagined schooling.