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3 Ways Student Tablets Close the Equity Gap in Education

In General
July 30, 2020



When schools closed to slow the spread of COVID-19, educators and students faced a new challenge: an overnight pivot to distance learning. Technology in the classroom isn’t new. Student tablets are often used to complement traditional lesson-planning and help students reach learning goals. But even as more devices are introduced in the classroom, not all students have access to a device at home. 

So, when school districts transitioned to distance learning models, many students were left to improvise or were unable to participate in online classrooms.

EdWeek Research Center found that students at each school level lack sufficient access to devices. Their survey of teachers found that in the United States, 47% of elementary schools, 69% of middle schools, and 72% of high schools have a device for every student. While students were previously able to share devices in classrooms, the COVID-19 pandemic highlights a growing need to equip every student with a device. 

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