Digital Inclusion by Carrie Gallison

Definition of Digital Inclusion

carriegallison — 2025-07-24 22:58:16 UTC

According to the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (n.d.), digital inclusion refers to the deliberate effort to ensure that all individuals, especially those from underserved groups such as low-income households, people with disabilities, and communities of color, have equal access to information and communication technologies (ICTs). This includes not only access to devices and internet connectivity but also the skills and support needed to use them effectively.

Digital inclusion is important to create equity among all users.

References

carriegallison — 2025-07-24 23:00:27 UTC

Google. (2025). Gemini (Version accessed July 24, 2025) [Large language model]. https://gemini.google.com

Gender Equality Network. (2025, June 20). What Is Digital Inclusion In Education? [Video]. YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVUcFkkY0sI

National Digital Inclusion Alliance. (n.d.). Digital Inclusion 101. Retrieved July 24, 2025, from https://www.digitalinclusion.org/digital-inclusion-101/

Sempler, D. M. (2020, June 23).

Accessibility quick guide. Cornell University.

https://teaching.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/2020-06/Accessibility%20Checklist.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com

The Center for Digital Equity. (n.d.). What is digital inclusion? https://thecenterfordigitalequity.org/what-is-digital-inclusion/

UTSA Academic Innovation. (2025, July 11). Six essentials of digital accessibility. Teaching & Learning Resources. https://utsa.screenstepslive.com/a/1961241-six-essentials-of-digital-accessibility

Five Elements of Digital Inclusion

carriegallison — 2025-07-24 23:12:38 UTC

Five elements that comprise digital inclusion (The Center for Digital Equity, n.d.):

Affordable and reliable broadband internet access
Internet-enabled devices that meet the needs of the user.
Access to digital literacy training.
Access to quality tech support.
Apps and online content that enable self-sufficiency.

Quick tips and self checks!

carriegallison — 2025-07-24 23:42:00 UTC

Quick tips and self-checks for teachers when creating digital learning materials (UTSA Academic Innovation, 2025):

Text design - Use simple fonts that are easy to read, such as sans-serif fonts Arial, Verdana, and Helvetica.

High contrast - For legibility, use dark fonts on light backgrounds. Avoid red/green, yellow/blue for color blindness.

Audio files - Include links to written transcripts.

Video files - Provide closed captioning.

Images/graphics - Add alternative text.

Resources: Digital Inclusion in Education Video

carriegallison — 2025-07-25 03:36:21 UTC

Watch this short video to see how digital inclusion in education is about equity for all, particularly those in marginalized groups.

https://youtu.be/nVUcFkkY0sI?si=FjVqVYLZXG5jLQmm

Resources: Essentials of Design Accessibility

carriegallison — 2025-07-25 03:53:01 UTC

This article, published by UTSA Academic Innovation, provides six essential elements of accessible design for digital inclusion.

https://utsa.screenstepslive.com/a/1961241-six-essentials-of-digital-accessibility

Use of AI

carriegallison — 2025-07-25 04:04:47 UTC

Google Gemini was used to edit text, check citations, and create the large, yellow number 5 graphic.