While laptops, smartphones, and tablets may seem ubiquitous on college and university campuses, the digital divide is still a real issue. Students without access to adequate digital devices or internet connection often cannot keep up with their academic work. In fact, even before the pandemic, 7% of community college students dropped out because they couldn’t get reliable internet access.

By rethinking the traditional bring-your-own-device (BYOD) model and providing students with the technology resources they need, higher ed decision makers can open new opportunities for improving student access, equity, and success—and boosting enrollment and retention.  In this webinar, we explore the following topics:

• An overview of the digital divide in higher ed
• The BYOD model and colleges’ typical approach to tech
• An alternative to the BYOD model and the benefits it offers

While laptops, smartphones, and tablets may seem ubiquitous on college and university campuses, the digital divide is still a real issue. Students without access to adequate digital devices or internet connection often cannot keep up with their academic work. In fact, even before the pandemic, 7% of community college students dropped out because they couldn’t get reliable internet access.

By rethinking the traditional bring-your-own-device (BYOD) model and providing students with the technology resources they need, higher ed decision makers can open new opportunities for improving student access, equity, and success—and boosting enrollment and retention.  In this webinar, we explore the following topics:

• An overview of the digital divide in higher ed
• The BYOD model and colleges’ typical approach to tech
• An alternative to the BYOD model and the benefits it offers