Digital Literacy at the Intersection of Equity, Inclusion, and Technology

Book excerpt: At the forefront of contemporary higher education lies a need for a profound exploration of the relationships between equity, inclusion, and digital technologies. Across diverse disciplines, students and faculty grapple with the far-reaching impacts of this complex interplay. As our educational landscape transforms at an unprecedented pace, a national and global imperative emerges — the necessity for a deeper understanding of the challenges posed by digital technologies. In response to this call, the book titled Digital Literacy at the Intersection of Equity, Inclusion, and Technology serves as a resource to help educators. This book seeks to unravel the issues that permeate the educational sphere, fostering broader multidisciplinary conversations. It is a pivotal resource designed to empower teacher-scholars as they navigate the swiftly evolving terrain of the digital age. The primary objective of this text is to examine the intersection of equity/inclusion and digital pedagogies. It embarks on a journey to explore how educators can harness the power of technology to create learning environments that are inherently equitable, both online and offline. Not merely theoretical, this book is a blend of insightful theoretical chapters on equitable digital pedagogies and a wealth of practical materials, including assignments, syllabi, and course/program designs. This compilation is a compass for teacher-scholars navigating the nuanced terrain of leveraging technology to foster thoughtful digital citizens, merging theory with actionable strategies.