Danna Dougan

       The community members in my context would be the teachers and staff at my school. When evaluating the digital design divide among them, a few key dividing factors come to mind.  Geography plays a large part in the digital divide within my community. Since 2013, my city and school district has doubled in size. What was once a small rural town where everyone gathered at the Friday night football games to cheer on their home team is now a massive school district boasting eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school that is bursting at the seams. The large population has made it difficult for the school district and town to keep growing hand in hand. While many people still want the community to remain a small-town vibe, that is no longer the reality of the community. Community and school district officials struggle to bridge the gap between how the town used to be and what it is now.  Often, at school meetings and town hearings, t...

       Hello! I'm Danna. I live in Royse City, Texas, with my husband and our four dogs. This school year is my 14th year in education. I have taught elementary and middle school , and I currently teach high school English and Humanities. This is my seventh class toward my Master's in Curriculum and Instruction, so I can see the finish line. I am looking forward to furthering my education and am eager to learn new things that can help my fellow teachers and me flourish in the classroom.        In my free time, I enjoy experimenting with new recipes, reading (currently reading The Housemaid by Freida McFadden), crafting, thrifting, and spending time with my family. I also very much like to travel and experience new cultures and customs.       I will be focusing on teachers in my community and within my school district for this class. When understanding and reflecting on the digital divide and how it affects students an...