On my blog, I decided to choose various gadgets that teach the followers more about the Digital Divide. I have a poll that asks “Is the Digital Divide a significant issue that needs to be dealt with sooner rather than later?” This question helps bring accessibility to people’s attention in a subtle, but efficient way. It draws the followers in by not stating what the Digital Divide is, but it mentions that it an issue which may or may not to be addressed urgently.
I also incorporated a Voki into the sidebar of my blog to greet anyone who wishes to hear her message. She states “Welcome to my blog! Accessibility, or the Digital Divide, is a current issue among countries and in the classroom. Technology is a very expensive necessity that not everyone can afford. I hope this educational blog will teach you more about the Digital Divide.” I decided to have her say a short explanation of Accessibility, without giving away too much information. I also thought that stating Digital Divide at both the beginning and end of her message will remind the listener of the blog’s topic.
The Voicethread, seen at the bottom of the page, shows various images that I believe emanate the Digital Divide. This gadget is a useful tool that can create certain emotions and show how Accessibility is truly affecting the world.
The Clustrmap, also at the bottom, is an interesting gadget. It automatically updates when people come to view my blog. This is a great way to see where everyone is coming from and who is affected by my blog.
For the Youtube playlist, I looked up different videos that explain the Digital Divide in a meaningful way. Many people are visual learners as well as auditory learners. Videos can be necessary to get the point across while appealing to different styles of learning.
Lastly, I will be adding a Links List that includes online articles related to the Digital Divide. It is currently not on my blog because I still have to research for articles that have enough content and worth to be added to this gadget.
In Tuesday's class, we were learning about the topic of Sustainability (particularly funding). This VoiceThread is a unique way to interact with pictures by commenting, recording, and/or doodling.
Does technology in education HELP, HURT, or BOTH?
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