The Digital Divide

My experience with the digital divide:

My school tried to counteract the digital divide by making everyone take a computers class, which incorporated how to use common programs and how to type.

However, this approach may not work depending on the amount of technology and resources the school has.

some ideas to counteract

• Allow all students to have an opportunity to interact with the technology
• Ask the community for donations of old/broken keyboards and other technology to let students gain more experience (even if the technology doesn't work properly)

Some ideas to counteract

• Work with the local library to offer technological lessons for the community
• Research and give a list of resources to students so that those who are interested in increasing their technological literacy have a way to (such as places with free internet access)