Which practices support equitable technology integration in instruction?

• A. Centralize all decisions at district level and restrict access to devices.
• B. Ignore data governance and safety.
• C. Ensure device access, training, local control of data, standards-aligned use, and digital safety.
• D. Focus on hardware only, no training or safety.

Answer: (C)

Equitable technology integration means ensuring every student can access and effectively use technology in instruction, with privacy and safety protections and alignment to learning goals. Providing device access and reliable connectivity removes participation barriers so all learners can engage with digital tools. Ongoing teacher training ensures technology is used to enhance instruction rather than just adding devices without a plan. Local control of data lets the district or school tailor privacy protections to the community’s needs, fostering trust and appropriate data use. When use is standards-aligned, technology supports what students are expected to learn and helps measure progress. Prioritizing digital safety protects students online and promotes responsible, safe practices.

Choosing a plan that centralizes decisions while restricting access undermines equity by limiting who can participate and who benefits from technology. Ignoring data governance and safety introduces serious privacy and security risks. Focusing only on hardware without training or safety neglects the instructional, ethical, and protection aspects that make technology meaningful and safe for students.