https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc Share one resource and/or idea for increasing equitable access to educational technology, digital content, and/or learning opportunities from each of the sites listed under the “Explore” section on the Equity and Access hyperdoc. en-us 2021-09-09 14:19:43 UTC 2021-09-15 07:04:10 UTC hello@padlet.com criderbw https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728484212 2021-09-09 15:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728484212 criderbw https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728575487 2021-09-09 16:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728575487 criderbw https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728582471 2021-09-09 16:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728582471 criderbw https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728585862 2021-09-09 16:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728585862 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728676924 Expanding and teaching computer science courses in middle schools. The greatest decrease in girls in computer science happens from ages 13-17. Ensuring that schools provide specific tech classes relating to computer science will provide girls with proper exposure to the field in the years leading up to and throughout this age range.]]> 2021-09-09 16:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728676924 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728704114 In March 2021 BGC hosted a "hackathon" which gave girls aged 12-17 the opportunity to explore, develop and apply their technological skills to solve problems in their communities. They also learned how to use technology for positive social change.]]> 2021-09-09 16:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728704114 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728728386 Help teachers to become more collaborative and extend learning beyond their classroom and have schools support their teachers in accessing needed technology and materials and learning how to use it effectively.


 ]]> 2021-09-09 17:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728728386 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728740287 They offer free computer science activities for students, teachers, and parents and each activity raises awareness of issues and/or knowledge on important woman in the world. They offer activities that allow students to learn to code on their own terms wherever or whenever they can.]]> 2021-09-09 17:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728740287 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728759780 41 million girls are still denied a primary education and this organization allows for equal representation in the tech sector. They have many different areas of programs which offers girls to decide what they specifically want to do and give them the opportunity to learn to code. Their goal is to train 1 million girls by 2040 to lead, innovate, and create the tech world.]]> 2021-09-09 17:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728759780 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728772647 This organization is working to end child poverty across the United States. Poverty can have long term affects on children's education, health, and income. They have many different programs working with children and their families and communities. They help ensure a healthy technology environment for these families while also helping them fight poverty and offering them resources for what they need.]]> 2021-09-09 17:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728772647 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728781143 This organization helps millions of children and gives them the opportunity to learn computer science. They offer online courses for students in school, and at home, and they also offer educators the knowledge to teach their students computer science. I think it's important to provide knowledge to both the students and educators because it expands the teaching of computer science. ]]> 2021-09-09 17:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728781143 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728817723 Provide teachers with Professional Learning Toolkits to assist them in developing professional learning outcomes specifically focused on how educators can use technology to become connected. Thus, teachers will be able transfer their technical skills to their classroom and connect with other educators to broaden their ideas.]]> 2021-09-09 17:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728817723 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728831664 This source provides parents with a resource to navigate the age of digital schooling, which increased dramatically over the past year and half. Without proper technological knowledge parents and children are at a disadvantage when it comes to learning virtually. The Tips for Parents provided on this website are great tools to help enhance the virtual learning experience for both parents and their children. Informed parents hopefully lead to informed students and successful schooling.]]> 2021-09-09 17:43:46 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728831664 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728844646 Students can use the code.org courses for their appropriate grade level to learn about different elements of code and technology. ]]> 2021-09-09 17:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728844646 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728845432 This website provides coding lessons of all different lengths for students and teachers alike. The "Hour of Code" allows people to experiment with coding in a way that is not as much of a commitment as signing up for some online courses and seminars. Just brief exposure to coding for an hour can have a substantial impact on students' and teachers' familiarity with the subject and can slowly work to create a network of people who are building confidence in coding who may otherwise never have had the opportunity or time to do so.]]> 2021-09-09 17:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728845432 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728851626 Common Sense has digital citizenship lessons that are "ready-to-teach" and divided by grade level. All are free to use for K-12.]]> 2021-09-09 17:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728851626 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728868165 The BGC Ambassador and Alumnae Program allows alumnae to connect with other alumnae and ambassadors so that they can receive early career development. Encouraging Black girls to be a part of the BGC program and then the Ambassador and Alumnae Program would enable them to not only learn code, but to also gain professional experience and build a professional network at a young age. ]]> 2021-09-09 17:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728868165 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728874961 Teachers can register to host a club, which is a free program from 3rd-12th grade girls and non-binary students. The clubs are for those that are beginner to advanced in code, and they can be held either in person on online. The clubs do require 1-2 hours of work per week on behalf of the participants. ]]> 2021-09-09 18:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728874961 bakersg11 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728881339 2021-09-09 18:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728881339 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728888182 Teachers can read the National Education Technology Plan, which "is the flagship educational technology policy document for the United States." Reading through the plan would give a teacher insight into how to advocate for and use technology more equitably in their classroom. It could also provide information that would enable a teacher to better advocate for equitable technology use in their school at large. ]]> 2021-09-09 18:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728888182 bakersg11 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728913926 2021-09-09 18:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728913926 acuffse https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728931509 Equitable learning means that every student is given what they need to be successful. Technology does wonders for helping students be successful despite disabilities, language barriers, and learning challenges. Students given technology are able to learn at a faster rate because they are engaged and learning in a more interactive rate. Providing technology to students with disabilities that make them non-communicative are able to still learn their ABCs at an equal level and also accelerate quicker than they would without technology.]]> 2021-09-09 18:23:21 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728931509 bakersg11 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728938517 2021-09-09 18:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728938517 acuffse https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728938991 Girls who code is a program that is trying to break the gender stereotypes around computer science. Their website explains how the percentage of women in computer science careers has dropped, and the main "drop-off" happens between middle and high schools. As teachers we should be giving students access to computer science activities in class, expanding their interests and involvement. Not every student can stay after for programs and might never find that they could be good at it. Including these activities in class can help the divide in women in these careers. ]]> 2021-09-09 18:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728938991 acuffse https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728947096 Black Girls Code is a program that hosts activities for young women to learn how to code and explore their interests in computer science fields. This gives students in middle and high school the opportunity to learn skills they may not be learning in school to be successful in careers that they want to pursue. This helps break the digital divide by offering equitable opportunities for these women. ]]> 2021-09-09 18:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728947096 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728956089 Within the Tech Resources tab for Teachers, there is a section dedicated to gaming for education. There is a video featued that discusses a student named Carson who was struggling with his peers and often was hostile towards them if working with them. The teacher decided to introduce a new educational game to the classroom and discovered the Carson was amazing at the game and became an expert at it. He quickly became the "go-to" guy for his peers who were struggling with the game. With the introduction of the educational game, Carson was able to develop relationships with his fellow students and learn how to interact with others in a more positive way. This is an excellent example to showcase the positive impact technology and even gaming can have on students and bring them together. ]]> 2021-09-09 18:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728956089 bakersg11 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728961967 2021-09-09 18:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728961967 bakersg11 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728971345 2021-09-09 18:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728971345 acuffse https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728976938 Common Sense Media serves as a resource for parents to create a safe digital environment for their kids. They also started an advocacy campaign for schools to put an end to the digital divide and allow for more equitable learning for all students. It also helped parents navigate the online learning environment so their children could be more successful while completing school online. ]]> 2021-09-09 18:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728976938 acuffse https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728982435 code.org is a resource that allows students to learn how to code in a fun way. There is activities for students, parents, and educators, so that everyone understands and can help their students/children explore the world of coding from a young age. ]]> 2021-09-09 18:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1728982435 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729012297 Girls Who Code is an organization that aims to bring more young girls and women in the field of computer science. It also strives to break gender stereotypes and barriers for women in computer science. Their website offers free coding programs for girls to practice and learn new skills at home. These programs rance from digital art to cybersecurity. There seems to something for everyone and gives girls a chance to develop various coding skills they can use on future projects.]]> 2021-09-09 19:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729012297 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729037641 Like Girls Who Code, Blacks Girls Code aims to break down gender stereotypes, but they also aim to close the opportunity gap for young POC and provide the skills for girls to stand against the racial stereotypes and barriers for young POC girls. They also aim to hold corporations accountable for their diversity and help to create the computer science industry more diverse and acceptable. They have chapters throughout the United States and I definitely think we should have one in South Carolina for our students!]]> 2021-09-09 19:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729037641 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729067370 Common Sense Media provides two important pages that discuss the digital use divide. First they provided a data map that shows the percentages of students who do not have access to proper internet access in each state. The map even provides what percentage of those students are POC students, highlighting the racial divide in digital use. Another page that is important to the digital use divide is where they briefly discusses the The American Rescue Plan that was passed in congress which provides $7 billions dollars in aid to help close the digital divide for students and educators in America.]]> 2021-09-09 19:30:51 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729067370 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729083362 Code.org provided multiple resources for all grade levels to get students involved in computer science. A lot of their programs use pop culture figures and characters too which can make it more interesting for the students to get involved. I personally enjoyed playing the Minecraft game, even for a brief moment, Another great aspect of the website is that they offer information for different internships, apprenticeships, scholarships, and even free online courses for older students to take advantage of with their new coding and computer science skills!]]> 2021-09-09 19:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729083362 jonescs11 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729227785 2021-09-09 21:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729227785 jonescs11 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729242331 2021-09-09 21:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729242331 jonescs11 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729250722 2021-09-09 21:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729250722 jonescs11 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729257639 2021-09-09 21:40:32 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729257639 jonescs11 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729264428 2021-09-09 21:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729264428 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729566727 One thing I found very interesting on the Office of Educational Technology Equity Page was the video. In the video the superintendent mentioned a student with autism that was able to take technology and communicate within the classroom although being nonverbal. He also mentioned how important giving a students a voice is, and through giving students with language barriers or special needs technology where they are able to have a voice in the classroom is really incredible. Students that may not have been able to participate in a normal class setting are now able to have that opportunity due to advances in technology. This also gives students that have a harder time communicating with fellow classmates the opportunity to start relationships with other students within the classroom. ]]> 2021-09-10 01:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729566727 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729612474 This website is very empowering looking at it from a females perspective. The gender gap in todays society is not only a huge problem in tech but other careers as well. I know in high school I was given more information about careers such as education than I was say careers with a STEM foundation. The idea of offering these free activities and pushing for the start of clubs not only in high school but middle school as well is showing women that this is something that this is an option for them. If they are interested they can also do these activities online on their own time if their school does not offer courses. Giving students exposure to these activities may be just thing to spark more female involvement in the computer science field. ]]> 2021-09-10 01:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729612474 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729638345 Black Girls Code is a website that is not only striving to close the gender gap but the racial gap as well. They are striving to create a tech field that is diverse and equal. Through educating black girls on the world of tech and challenging corporations they are creating a world in which it is normal for these young women to pursue a career in a computer science or any STEM profession for that matter. Education is a key component that is being offered by Black Girls Code this gives students the opportunity to gain knowledge that may not be offered to them by the school system. ]]> 2021-09-10 01:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729638345 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729682663 Common Sense Media for Advocates brings to light that the future of education is centered around technology. However, in South Carolina alone 34% of students and 9% of teachers to not have access to internet in their homes. These may not seem like large numbers until looking further into the statistics 34% makes up 265,652 students and 9% makes up 4,987 teachers that do not have access to internet. Almost half of these students are minority students. This is just in South Carolina which is 1 out of 50 states. If the future of education is in technology then it needs to be made a point to give every student and teacher equal access to reliable learning devices. If only a fraction of students have access to the tools needed to learn how is that offering an equal education to every student? By this organization bringing the digital divide to attention they are making huge strides in closing the gap students and teachers struggle with everyday. ]]> 2021-09-10 01:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729682663 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729701886 Equity within the academic circles is a well know problem with modern educational practices; many times, this is out of the control of the teacher’s hands. However, as educators, one should always strive for equity, especially within your classroom. Equitable learning means that every student is given the time and resources to achieve their fullest potential.  Instead of having technology be used to greater the divide between students, teachers can utilize technology, to lessen the class (economic, race, ethnicity, etc.) divide. It could heal it. ]]> 2021-09-10 02:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729701886 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729711452 Code.com offered resources for learning how to code from children in kindergarten all the way up to high school. If students are introduced to the basic concepts of coding at such a young age it may spark an interest in students to pursue it further in the future. One of their main goals is to increase the participation of women and underrepresented groups in computer science. Creating this vision that eventually every child in every school will have an opportunity to be introduced to the world of computer science. ]]> 2021-09-10 02:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729711452 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729727098 This website is a perfect resource and tool to help booster women in the coding field. Though the gap is closing, men still outnumber women eighteen-to-one. Essentially Girls Who Code is a group that promotes women in the computer science field. This program targets explicitly young to middle age girls, giving them a fun and creative avenue early on to encourage them to enter the workforce. Their website offers free coding programs, which makes it a perfect resource. These programs have a wide range; some are game design, others are cyber security. ]]> 2021-09-10 02:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729727098 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729739382 Black Girls Code is a not-for-profit organization that focuses on providing technology education for African-American girls. To directly address racial equity by providing girls of color an opportunity for early exposure to STEM-focused technical careers, particularly in computer science, and by providing role models from the pool of existing female technologists to shift the equation. This is very similar to Girls Who Code, which both focus on young women. However, if you thought the statistics I stated earlier were terrible, you wouldn’t want to know the discrepancy between the two genders, particularly African American women!! ]]> 2021-09-10 02:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729739382 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729749925 Common Sense is an independent voice for kids, families, and communities everywhere. The organization says they combine original research with game-changing advocacy efforts to improve the digital world for all kids. They also state that they want to end the digital divide between students and their families. The organization is a resource geared to parents, but its main events are for students and kids. ]]> 2021-09-10 02:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729749925 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729771009 Code.org is a great tool that teachers, educators, guardians, can all utilize to teach students/kids. This is a fantastic resource K-12  that allows students to learn code and have fun while doing it. Many of their programs use celebrities and up-to-date graphics, making students and kids stay and learn the material. They also offer scholarships, and a whole section of their websites has listed different scholarships for students to apply. They are creating a statement that eventually, every child in every school would have equal and equitable opportunities. ]]> 2021-09-10 02:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1729771009 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1731381547 2021-09-10 16:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1731381547 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1731401686 The Girls who code. is a program where people can go to learn about coding and technology. They specifically focus on teaching women because in the past women were not treated equally in the coding fields. I know that at Wando High they had a coding program there and the teacher would always push for girls to learn it because you could get a scholarship for college being girl that codes. They also have free at home program to learn about technology and teach girls. ]]> 2021-09-10 16:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1731401686 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1731420036 The common sense media for advocates article talks about a camgain for schools to put an end to the digital divide. Allot of student do not have access to internet and people of color have different opportunities then rural communities because of that. They are effected by the digital divide. Thier program allows for more suitable learning for every student and even parent.]]> 2021-09-10 16:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1731420036 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1731442183 code.org fights for every child to have equitable access to learn computer science. They broaden access to computer training. He wants to teach computer science to every classroom and learn code.the Founder of the program believes that every child should learn coding. He said that the problem with learning how to code is that there is not enough teachers. The program provides programs and learning lessons for teachers to teach coding to thier students]]> 2021-09-10 16:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1731442183 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1732743224 okay so in the begining the video shows how these kids who come into school and are nonverbal and are on the autism spectrum. They explain that these kids grow up and can not even express how they feel. This tore my heart up thinking about how there are people before technology who can not share their thoughts and feelings. Now with technology they have an outlet. They have a way to get things off their mind which is so cool. Later they have a teacher who shares about how technology has a way of getting kids engaged in learning like never before. When kids learned ABC's on paper it could take up to a year for kids to really digest that information. Now with technology the kids are so engaged they can learn the ABC's in months. Thats awesome that schools can now have kids engaged in their learning to the point where they can comprehend it faster. 

]]> 2021-09-11 16:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1732743224 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1732746947 This is fantastic. I feel their is this weird stigma that boys are just better with technology. People just kinda follow it too. So girls are less and less involved in something that it literally taking over the world right now. Taking the time while girls are young and saying hey you have a place here, can build a girls confidence to be involved. ]]> 2021-09-11 16:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1732746947 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1732751879 In the video on the site for black girls code they say how can I share my voice when I can't even speak the language. This blew me away. I feel the power of this quote. Technology is this place we all share our voices and want to be heard. But only a select few understand how technology works. Black girls code wants to reach out to young black girls and teach them this life skill that can help give them a voice in the tech industry. If only a specific person is working with code then only one voice gets heard. Black Girls Code wants to change that. ]]> 2021-09-11 16:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1732751879 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1732757899 This website talks about how this generation of kids is the first ever to be monitored 24/7. And what they mean by this is with current technology a child is never alone because their devices track everything. From the moment a kid wakes up they check their device and stay on it until its time for bed. All that time on their device is stored and the information that they put on that device is getting sold. No one is aware of where their information truly goes. ]]> 2021-09-11 16:23:00 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1732757899 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1732765579 Code.org is a website that helps implement computer science in the classroom. They help train computer science teachers so when they go into the classroom they can help inform all students about code. They teach kids how to code all kinds of cute cartoons and different video games. Their goal is to have a computer science class about code in all schools. This way any student can have access to learning about coding. I remember we had computer science in middle school but all I remember was learning to type on a keyboard and playing online games. So this class seems pretty needed. ]]> 2021-09-11 16:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1732765579 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1733037699 I loved how in the video on this article it talked about a student that has autism using an iPad to help with his learning. I can relate to this in high school I was a teacher assistant for a 1st grade class and I worked with a student who has autism. I had the patience to work with him and teach him how to use the iPad to help him learn numbers and english. We would also play educational games on the Smartboard and those were his favorite because he was able to be interactive but still engaged with the entire class. I think for some students they need to have that technology piece in their hand to feel more engaged and not just a piece of paper or listening to the teacher. ]]> 2021-09-11 23:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1733037699 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1733051669 I first love how on the website they have their values defined, and my favorite one has to be bravery; my reasoning is because computer scientists is very male dominated, so to see women standing up and being ambitious, following their goals, is amazing to see. It can also help other women follow their dreams as well. It was interesting to see the numbers and estimated numbers they had for the future, and if anything I feel like that resource should make more women want to follow Girls Who Code and join the sisterhood. ]]> 2021-09-12 00:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1733051669 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1733056841 I love how eye catching and engaging the Black Girls Code website is, it makes it more intriguing to other Black women who are interested in coding or working in the computer industry. One resource that can be valuable in increasing equity would be the "find event" tab; this is important in my eye because any girl that wants to get involved with coding can go straight to their website and get involved. ]]> 2021-09-12 00:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1733056841 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1733061298 This website is so valuable to parents, teachers, and students. The resources they have on their website help with so many aspects of the digital world, it can help those students who suffer in poverty gain better access to technology. It show students how to be responsible digital citizens and create a safe digital world or learning experience. The website also helps to advocate for technology and education. ]]> 2021-09-12 00:44:18 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1733061298 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1733066329 The resources on code.org are there for each grade level and every student to help them learn coding techniques. They even have an accessible tab labeled projects so you can see what other students have done and hopefully create more ideas with coding. ]]> 2021-09-12 00:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1733066329 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1734170351 This will allow teachers to have a better reach to their students and be able to communicate more with them, even if that student may have a harder time than the other students.]]> 2021-09-12 20:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1734170351 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1734172686 As a girl this article hit home. The wage gap is a scary thing to me so having women getting into predominantly male jobs makes me extremely proud and now there will be no excuses that women are paid less.]]> 2021-09-12 20:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1734172686 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1734174618 Black girls code is giving access to young black girls to be able to learn how to code. This could open up so many jobs and opportunities for them.]]> 2021-09-12 20:43:32 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1734174618 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1734176033 Child poverty in the US really affects the classroom. Technology is not available to every student outside of the classroom. These advocates are working to fix this. ]]> 2021-09-12 20:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1734176033 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1734176670 Code.org allows to students to have access to more resources to learn about code. This will open up many doors for them in future.]]> 2021-09-12 20:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1734176670 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1735126543 code.org offers many ways to teach coding to people that want to learn and has several different types of exposure. This would enable a teacher in a classroom to introduce students to coding and let the child continue the interest over time if they wanted to.]]> 2021-09-13 05:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1735126543 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1735133941 This website is a group that advocates for legislation to be passed that will help both students and teachers close the technology gap that strongly affects people in lower-income places. This technology divide puts entire communities behind because students are unable to learn digital literacy in the same way that kids in richer areas do. In a world that is tech based, this can have damning consequences which is why Common Sense has been fighting for awareness.]]> 2021-09-13 05:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1735133941 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1741911581 Black Girls Code's mission statement is to enable and empower as many black girls as possible that are interested in coding the support system to explore and learn about it. The founders noticed a lack of representation at the table of technology and want there to be more black women deciding the future of technology in the future. ]]> 2021-09-15 07:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1741911581 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1741915803 Girls Who Code wants to help close the gap between women and men in coding fields and break more girls into the industry sooner. They found that most girls that are interested in coding give up in it in-between the ages of 13-17 years old because they don't have the support to inspire them to keep with it in an industry full of men. ]]> 2021-09-15 07:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1741915803 https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1741918683 Office of Educational Technology Equity Page wants to show teachers the potential that technology has in evening the playing field for students of all different skill levels while also allowing them to learn the valuable skills of being digitally literate.]]> 2021-09-15 07:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/negreirosm1/51vyrn1fepqh15bc/wish/1741918683