A sound reminder about reality and how to deal wiht it

Good

good

Use what IT is available and encourage learners to use it.

I had never considered evaluating the equitable access to technology I just planned with what I had.

Excellent illustration, if you can't do great tech, do great non tech.

Useful module.

Equitable access is always going to be a problem in communityy learning when it comes to home activities that are the backbone of development. Whilst central library resources are always available lack of mobility or the finances for travel may make it impossible for some to take advantage.

Great information and ideas

This module makes you really think about support for students.

good points in this course and a good reminder that it is not the same availability for everyone

Really useful

Ok module, but would have liked a bit more information.

Useful module but I would question some assumptions that 'Most sector institutions are now adept in planning and scheduling access in buildings and areas designed and resourced for learning with seamless connectivity across the whole site'. This is so in large GFE but not at all in many ACL / WBL scenarios.

It was useful to evidence the importance of planning for digital technology teaching.

Simple and clearly stated.

You have to work with the technology you have or do not have. Setting homework where students have accessibility to technology at home and providing them with the instructions and links to the website works well for some students - maybe more training or written instructions could be given for those that find it more difficult to remember verbal instruction. Zoom is a useful tool for holding remote meetings with students to discuss their progress and/or problems. Internet cafes and library gave computers that can be accessed for a small fee for those who do not have any means of accessing online work/resources.

An interesting reminder that teaching needs to adapt to the resourcing available, not the other way round.

I like the message, teach the best with what you've got, I might add while you work on influencing those within your organisation who can improve the access to technologies within your learning environment. This module reminded me of examples of practice from the Holex Techlearn project which were documented in this blog, https://holextechlearn.wordpress.com/ although the project was in 2015 many of the examples are relevant today for teaching the best way with what you've got. Another example of an approach for language is the Skype, VLE and MailVu post or if you want to deliver quizzes with limited access to technology out in the community take a look at the post on Plickers. There are lots of other ideas too.

A nice short session that shows how to plan for non tech situations

Equitable access is such an important consideration for educators. This module reminds us just this - when access is not equitable, we must ask ourselves “How do I teach this best with what I’ve got?”.
Digital divide and exclusion is not a myth. Let’s make sure we support learners in developing the essential digital skills they need to work and live in a digital global society.

Our remit as educators is to inspire growth and prepare learners to become independent thinkers ready for the world of work as best as we can within the constraints of the learning environment.

Such a huge topic area to cover but the context chosen worked well to bridge to other contexts and the focus on adding value to the pedagogy is spot on.