Month: March 2025

I agree with all the suggestions for minimizing the digital divide among students. One thing I would suggest, based on my research, is emphasizing digital literacy. While we aim to advance technology and expand internet access, some students may still struggle to use or understand these resources. Although we live in a technologically advanced era, we should not assume that everyone knows how to navigate online platforms.

Community centers and schools should offer classes to help students become independent and make the most of these resources. Additionally, schools with online platforms should consider providing tutorials to help students navigate their websites more effectively.

I like how you listed the different ways students can interact and engage with learning content. I’ve noticed that more professors are incorporating the use of iClickers in class to gauge whether everyone understands the content throughout the lecture. To be honest, it does force me to engage and understand the material as much as possible. While this is great, it also has its drawbacks. The questions tend to be very short in duration and are often graded. So, while it’s a great tool to make learning more fun and engaging, the time constraint, coupled with the fact that everyone has different learning styles and paces, can create pressure for some students to perform adequately. Educators should be more mindful in these cases and allow for other means of demonstrating understanding of the content, perhaps by asking students to write a short summary of what they understand and submit it.

That’s great that you’ve had a professor who used multiple means of action and expression to enrich their students’ learning. One hiccup that educators may experience is the financial barriers that come with developing an inclusive learning environment for students. They may find that regular learning tools are much more accessible and free for both students and teachers to incorporate into the curriculum than resources that require additional accommodation. For this reason, learning institutions may need to aim to become advocates for inclusivity in learning, which could allow more cost-effective resources to become available for students who need additional support. Also, I think as students, we also share the responsibility of being advocates for more inclusive learning, even when we may need it.