Educational and Digital Equity in the Digital Age Assignment Instructions The ISTE standards call on educational leaders to advocate for equitable access to educational technology, digital content, an

Educational and Digital Equity in the Digital Age Assignment Instructions The ISTE standards call on educational leaders to advocate for equitable access to educational technology, digital content, an
EDUC 730 Educational And Digital Equity in the Digital Age Grading Rubric Criteria Levels of Achievement Content Advanced Proficient Developing Not Present Current Issues 22 to 24 points The candidate identifies current issues surrounding educational and digital access with solid detail. 20 to 21 points The candidate generally identifies current issues surrounding educational and digital access providing sufficient detail. 1 to 19 points The candidate fails to discern current issues surrounding educational and/or digital access and/or information is lacking in detail. 0 points Not present Identified Gaps 17 to 18 points The candidate applies data sourcing to identify equity and access gaps that currently exist at either the national, state, or local level providing solid detail. 15 to 16 points The candidate generally applies data sourcing to identify equity and access gaps that currently exist at either the national, state, or local providing sufficient detail. 1 to 14 points The candidate fails to adequately apply data sourcing to identify equity and access gaps that currently exist and/or information is lacking in detail. 0 points Not present Synthesis 22 to 24 points The candidate synthesizes current literature to explain the importance of equitable access and learning opportunities for all students and why certain gaps in access may exist. 20 to 21 points The synthesis is somewhat lacking in one or more of the following: the importance of equitable access the importance of equitable learning opportunities for all students reasons certain gaps in access may exist. 1 to 19 points The synthesis is significantly lacking in one or more of the following: the importance of equitable access the importance of equitable learning opportunities reasons gaps in access may exist. 0 points Not present Equity as a Form of Justice 16 to 17 points The candidate advocates for equitable access to educational technology, digital content, and learning opportunities for all students with a focus on underrepresented populations, both in and out of school, and defends their informed view on access as a social justice issue. 14 to 15 points The candidate generally advocates for equitable access for all students with a focus on underrepresented populations, both in and out of school, and defends their informed view on access as a social justice issue. 1 to 13 points The candidate fails to adequately advocate for equitable access and learning opportunities for all students, and/or fails to focus on underrepresented populations, and/or fails to defend their view on access as a social justice issue. 0 points Not present Strategies 16 to 17 points The candidate determines strategies for addressing identified gaps to best ensure equitable access. 14 to 15 points The candidate generally identifies strategies for addressing identified gaps to ensure equitable access. 1 to 13 points The candidate only somewhat identifies strategies to address gaps and/or strategies do not adequately ensure equitable access. 0 points Not present Structure Advanced Proficient Developing Not Present APA 6 points The candidate uses correct APA formatting for in-text citations and references throughout the document. 5 points The candidate only has two or fewer issues of APA formatting for in-text citations and references throughout the document. 1 to 4 points The candidate has three or more issues of APA formatting for in-text citations and references throughout the document. 0 points Not present Length and Terminology 7 points The body of the paper is between 8 and 10 pages in length. The candidate demonstrates appropriate use of the key terminology for the topic. 6 points The body of the paper is at least 7 pages in length and the candidate generally demonstrates appropriate use of terminology for the topic. 1 to 5 points The body of the paper is less than 7 pages in length and/or the candidate fails to demonstrate appropriate use of key terminology for the topic. 0 points Not present References 11 to 12 points The candidate provides a minimum of 10 references with no fewer than 5 references from scholarly literature, at least 2 of which were published within the last year. 10 points References are lacking in one or more aspects: At least 10 references At least 5 scholarly references No reference is more than 5 years old At least two scholarly references published within the last year 1 to 9 points References are lacking in several aspects: At least 10 At least 5 scholarly None more than 5 years old At least two scholarly references published within the last year 0 points Not present
Educational and Digital Equity in the Digital Age Assignment Instructions The ISTE standards call on educational leaders to advocate for equitable access to educational technology, digital content, an
EDUC 730 Educational and Digital Equity in the Digital Age Assignment Instructions The ISTE standards call on educational leaders to advocate for equitable access to educational technology, digital content, and learning opportunities for all students. In this paper, you will research and explain educational and digital equity and how technology can best be leveraged to support teaching and learning in today’s digital world. The significant focus for this paper should be on equity and justice issues for underrepresented populations, socially and economically disadvantaged learners, or disparity issues regarding access to technologies and resources, both in and out of school. The body of your paper should be 8-10 pages, not including the title page and references. An abstract is not required. Research and discuss what is meant by the digital, pedagogical, and resource divide, why a divide exists, and how the divide might best be addressed.  Identify data representing gaps that currently exist at either the national, state, or local level. Suggest and discuss several possible strategies for addressing the gaps you identify. News articles, including media, may be used for data sourcing. As you plan and organize your paper be sure to address the following question with a focus on the importance of advocacy: Is digital equity a social justice issue?  Why/Why not? Use the reading and study materials provided in the course along with resources found in the Jerry Falwell Library (JFL) to help you identify information, especially as related to educational technology.  A minimum of ten quality references is required for this paper with no fewer than five references from scholarly literature.  All references must have been published within the last 5 years. Due to the timeliness of the topic, for at least two of the references from scholarly literature, limit your search in the JFL database to scholarly and peer-reviewed articles published within the last year.  News articles or media used for data sourcing should be current within the last two years.  Begin each section with a brief introduction on what will be covered under the heading.  Formatting is to follow the guidelines of the current APA style. As a doctoral student, part of the requirements for this paper includes a careful review of and adherence to the most current APA formatting guidelines. Save your file with the following naming convention: Last Name-First initial-DigEquity-730