Abstract
Digital equity is a moral and strategic imperative in higher education in Australasia, especially as more universities provide online only offerings of courses and programs. Often, however, equity issues are considered remedially as an ‘add-on’ after the fact in terms of business-as usual in tertiary education
institutions. There are many cohorts that may not have access to the digital technologies and connectivity they need to participate fully in higher education including those from low socio-economic (SES) backgrounds, those from regional and remote areas, refugees and incarcerated students. This
symposium shines a spotlight on digital equity, capturing both the student and staff experiences, thereby suggesting ways in which equity matters may be considered. The symposium is timed to contribute to the inaugural World Access to Higher Education Day (28 November 2018).
institutions. There are many cohorts that may not have access to the digital technologies and connectivity they need to participate fully in higher education including those from low socio-economic (SES) backgrounds, those from regional and remote areas, refugees and incarcerated students. This
symposium shines a spotlight on digital equity, capturing both the student and staff experiences, thereby suggesting ways in which equity matters may be considered. The symposium is timed to contribute to the inaugural World Access to Higher Education Day (28 November 2018).
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings ASCILITE 2018 |
| Subtitle of host publication | Open Oceans: Learning without borders. |
| Editors | Malcolm Campbell, Julie Willems, Chie Adachi, Damian Blake, Iain Doherty, Siva Krishnan, Susie Macfarlane, Leanne Ngo, Marcus O'Donnell, Stuart Palmer, Lynn Riddell, Ian Story, Harsh Suri, Joanna Tai |
| Publisher | ASCILITE |
| Pages | 565-567 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |
| Event | 35th International Conference on Innovation, Practice and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education - Deakin Univeristy, Geelong, Australia Duration: 25 Nov 2018 → 28 Nov 2018 http://ascilite.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ASCILITE-2018-Proceedings.pdf https://2018conference.ascilite.org/ http://2018conference.ascilite.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ASCILITE-2018-Program-final-211118.pdf (program) |
Conference
| Conference | 35th International Conference on Innovation, Practice and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education |
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| Abbreviated title | Open oceans: learning without borders |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Geelong |
| Period | 25/11/18 → 28/11/18 |
| Other | The ASCILITE 2018 Conference is ASCILITE’s 35th International Conference on Innovation, Practice and Research in the Use of Educational Technologies in Tertiary Education. This year’s conference was hosted by Deakin University and held at the University’s Waterfront Campus, Geelong, between 25 to 28 November 2018. The theme for ASCILITE 2018 was Open Oceans: Learning without borders. Picture sitting on a beach and looking at the ocean, stretching before you towards the horizon, and dreaming about the possibilities, reflecting on the past, or being mindfully present in the moment. The sea is vast. This vision captures the infinite possibilities when considering innovation, practice and research in the use of educational technologies in tertiary education. |
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