Episode 49 of the EdTech TV Podcast looks at the importance of Net Neutrality in education.
Net Neutrality in Education
On the surface, Net Neutrality comes across as a boring topic as made abundantly clear by John Oliver in the video below. But few things are more important to our basic rights as free and unfettered access to information without prioritization as decided by our Internet Service Providers. This is a huge topic that deserves our attention as educators. Please take the time to look at the information below and to share your thoughts with the FCC, any EdTech companies you may work with, and your local representatives
John Oliver on Net Neutrality
Link to GoFCCYourself.com
Articles on Net Neutrality in Education:
Net Neutrality and Schools – Why It Matters
Why Higher Education Should Care About Net Neutrality (2015 article)
Information about the FCC’s current “Restoring Internet Freedom” Initiative:
FCC’s Official Document (read carefully – headlines are deceiving)
The 265 members of Congress who sold you out to ISPs and how much it cost to buy them
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