Access Quote by Susan Mann
“An ongoing challenge for Australia is ensuring equity of access to technology. Since the decline in federal funding, many schools are reverting to bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs and this puts the onus back on families to fund devices.”
About This Quote
Australia faces a challenge of equitable tech access; reduced federal funding pushes schools to BYOD, shifting cost to families.
In simple terms: Tech equity is threatened by funding cuts and BYOD.
Address funding gaps.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- schools
- policy makers
- parents
- students
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can families be supported?
- What policies can ensure equitable access?
Funding alone may not solve access issues.