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- 1Pomona's Technology Access Program Closes Digital Divide▼Technology Access Program at Pomona Closes Digital Divide
Pomona College's Technology Access Program is being highlighted for helping close the digital divide, expanding access to technology for underserved communities. The initiative provides devices and connectivity support to people who would otherwise lack reliable access, and the college is drawing attention to its impact as demand for digital inclusion efforts grows.
- 2Researchers Weigh Gamification's Promise in Virtual Classrooms▼Gamification in digital education: engagement, retention, and equity assessing the transformative potential of game-based learning in virtual classrooms
A newly published academic review examines gamification in digital education, assessing how game-based learning affects student engagement, retention, and equity in virtual classrooms. The analysis weighs whether points, badges, and game mechanics genuinely improve learning outcomes or deepen divides between well-resourced and under-resourced students, and calls for evidence on the transformative potential of game-based approaches in online education.