Digital Equity
Access & Learning
A commitment that all students in Central Okanagan Public Schools have access to learning technology that provide opportunity for powerful learning inside and outside of school.
Learn More About Our Road to Digital Equity
Voices from the Field
“Technology has become a necessity. Students need access both inside and outside of school.”
Secondary School Teacher
“We want our kids to be adaptable to new technology and current with technology of the day.”
COPAC Parent
"Adults don't understand how much technology can help us and don't always trust us to make good decisions."
Middle School Student
"We need to learn a lot more about technology before we graduate."
Secondary School Student
"In university you use a laptop for everything. Class work, paying tuition, ordering meals, booking a study room...everything."
UBCO Teacher Candidate
"There is a tremendous demand for digital devices in school. Some teachers are not using them because they are competing with colleagues for access.”
Middle School Teacher
“I want my child to have their own device and know how to use it to be successful in school and in life.”
Secondary School Parent
“Digital inequality was brought into focus during the pandemic. Ongoing work at the federal and provincial level is needed to ensure students have access to reliable internet service and learning technology.”
BC School Trustees Association President
