Here is a news article that came out during the beginning of the pandemic which high lights the struggles that many Vermonters faced ( and still faced) regarding the digital divide given internet access.
In addition to addressing the digital divide, we need to address the pedagogical divide.
online connected communities of practice where people can grapple with a problem together, share what they have learned, develop a solution together, and connect with experts who can provide research, information, and strategies.
The challenge for teachers is to understand the opportunities new technology provides
I think that digital literacy has three parts. The first is the ability to use information well—to find it, consume it, analyze it, and leverage it to solve a problem. The second part of digital literacy is the ability to use media and digital technologies to communicate and collaborate effectively.
Third, and arguably the least understood, is the development of digital citizenship
Article from Ed Leadership (2011) with a conversation with Karen Cator from the Office of Educational Technology about important EdTech topics and the national vision for schools