It’s been years since the buzz surrounding terms like “homework gap” and “digital divide” started, so why do these terms continue to be top of mind for school districts, communities, and educational organizations?
District leaders know it’s because addressing inequity around digital learning is a uniquely challenging problem to solve. Options like connectivity surveys and student self-reporting have helped, but overall, district teams don’t feel they have the data or time needed to effectively identify and solve connectivity issues to ensure students can connect to learning away from school.
Join Jun Kim, Director of Technology at Moore Public Schools, Mac McMillan, Administrator for IT at the Beaverton School District, and Lightspeed Systems VP of Product, Amanda Sutter as they discuss:
- The current challenges surrounding identifying equity issues.
- A new way to leverage technology to drive equitable learning.
- How to create a clear and proactive path forward in bridging the digital divide.
Jun Kim
Jun Kim began working for Moore Public Schools as the Director of Technology in 2013, He has spent over 22 years in education and his mission to care, commit, and to change the lives of his students by creating connections has not changed. Kim is responsible for the design and implementation of the ever-expanding IT needs for a district of 25,000 students, 2000 staff, and 36 instructional sites. Kim earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Science Education and a master’s degree in school administration from the University of Oklahoma and has served over 30 years in the Oklahoma National Air Guard.
Kevin (Mac) McMillian
Kevin (Mac) McMillian is the Administrator for IT at the Beaverton School District in Oregon. He oversees the physical and operational design, implementation, security, and improvement of District Data Centers and building frame rooms. He leads the district software approval committee which is responsible for ensuring the security of student data. Kevin has a BS in Computer Science and a MS in Information Technology Management, Occupational Instructor Certification, and holds current CISSP and Security + Certifications.
Amanda Sutter
Amanda Sutter is the Vice President of Product for Lightspeed Systems. She has over 12 years of experience in product and technology and has led product strategy for companies across a variety of markets. She is particularly passionate about EdTech, and the delivery and investment in solutions that promote equity, enhance student engagement, and simplify workflows for districts.