It’s Time Edtech Conferences Stopped Ignoring Equity and Race | EdSurge News | Information and digital literacy in education via the digital path | Scoop.it
The typical edtech conference buzzes with gadgetry, infrastructure and new ways to engage students. Most session tend to focus on new apps or software over deep dives into pedagogy and building better relationships. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that—the world needs both. But when was the last time you hear someone talk about racism or digital equity? Where are the conversations about reaching all learners and examining our own biases as educators?