Digital Redlining

How can we understand equal access to technology and information in the digital age? Chris Gilliard's talk will look at how technology policies, practices, and investment decisions create differential access and outcomes in colleges and universities. These processes, collectively understood as "digital redlining," need to be understood and countered in order to create a more equitable educational structure. As institutions rush to adopt the practices, tactics, and behaviors (and missteps) of platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Google, and Amazon, the need for caution and critique is more important than ever. Educational institutions need to understand that a necessary first step in tech initiatives is considering the harm that may be caused and taking measures to prevent it.

Outcomes: Question the impacts of educational technology on issues of equity * Explore responsibilities to students when edtech is used * Unsettle ideas of educational technology as a solution