Digital Divide

What is Digital Divide?
The digital divide refers to the gap between people with access to technology and those with limited or no access at all. Some people have may have more access to technology like telephones, computers, television and the internet. The type of area (city vs rural) could play an impact on many of these things. It will be harder to get internet and phone services out in the country while in  a city there seems like an unlimited amount of connection.


How are people trying to close the Digital Divide?
Many companies and people are getting together to spread the technology to areas of the country and world that dont have the technology already. I think the technology should be available to all, but the way they use it should be left up to them.

How might Digital Divide show up in your classes? How will you address Digital Divide?
I enjoy doing projects every now and then. I can see myself having my class use the computers to look up information, or even creating their projects on the computers. I will allow for plenty of class time for the students to work as some may not have the technology needed at home. Another way I will avoid the divide is to have the projects be done in groups, hoping that if the students need technology outside of class time that one would have access and they could work on it.