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BBC NEWS | Technology | Youth speak out on digital divide - 0 views

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simultaneously amazed by and afraid of modern technological advances
- Sammi Biegler on 18 Sep 09
  
  It's a novel concept to see youths afraid of technology- in America, this attitude is usually reserved for parents, teachers, and other non-digital-natives...
  
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these services are expensive and thus digital barriers are widening
- Sammi Biegler on 18 Sep 09
  
  In America, we have tried to fix this by offering computer access in the schools. We don't have digital cafes offering computer access in many locations- typically it's just WiFi connections. Unfortunately, this means disadvantaged students are forced to complete any computer-based assignments before, during, and after school, while the building is still open.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In America, we have tried to fix this by offering computer access in the schools. We don't have digital cafes offering computer access in many locations- typically it's just WiFi connections. Unfortunately, this means disadvantaged students are forced to complete any computer-based assignments before, during, and after school, while the building is still open.</div>
  
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Now, in the age of Internet 2.0, the web is of no use if only some people have access to it. Perhaps the digital society can help with this - I believe that promoting tele-education in our cities will help these people to get good education.
- Sammi Biegler on 18 Sep 09
  
  If you're not yet familiar with it, check out the WIDE World site through HGSE. It's a good example of online learning and community building, and you might be interested in some of the topics! http://wideworld.pz.harvard.edu/en/
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">If you're not yet familiar with it, check out the WIDE World site through HGSE. It's a good example of online learning and community building, and you might be interested in some of the topics! <a href="http://wideworld.pz.harvard.edu/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://wideworld.pz.harvard.edu/en/</a></div>
  
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Sammi Biegler on 18 Sep 09

Hi T561- a bit old, but an international perspective on the inequality of technology access across the globe. This article links in with the TIE list discussions about the One Laptop Per Child effort as well. If we want to use technology to break down international barriers, like Dede's "Microsoft of the future" film, we have to address the issue of accessibility, both across the globe and within our own student population.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Hi T561- a bit old, but an international perspective on the inequality of technology access across the globe. This article links in with the TIE list discussions about the One Laptop Per Child effort as well. If we want to use technology to break down international barriers, like Dede's "Microsoft of the future" film, we have to address the issue of accessibility, both across the globe and within our own student population.</div>

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Can Video Games Help Close the Digital Divide? | MindShift - 1 views

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Jenny Reuter on 17 Sep 13

A look at where the digital divide meets the achievement gap

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Will the Digital Divide Close by Itself? - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com - 1 views

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WSD Board Ponders 21st Century Learning with $7M Price Tag - 1 views

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Jennifer Lavalle on 31 Oct 11

Interesting, real-time, questions about the topics we are covering in T561. Illuminates some of the key pieces (and challenges there within) of the scaling process... "Wissahickon School District (WSD) board members are divided on how to meet educational technology goals that bridge the "digital divide" and foster 21st Century Learning skills for students. A "1:1" plan presented to board members calls for giving every secondary student a computer to bridge the digital divide for students who do not have a computer, and enhance learning for all."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Interesting, real-time, questions about the topics we are covering in T561. Illuminates some of the key pieces (and challenges there within) of the scaling process... "Wissahickon School District (WSD) board members are divided on how to meet educational technology goals that bridge the "digital divide" and foster 21st Century Learning skills for students. A "1:1" plan presented to board members calls for giving every secondary student a computer to bridge the digital divide for students who do not have a computer, and enhance learning for all."</div>

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Bridging the digital divide for the blind of Kenya - 1 views

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shared by Aimee Corrigan on 20 Dec 09 - Cached

For minorities, new 'digital divide' seen - 6 views

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Margaret O'Connell on 10 Jan 11

This article was so interesting I had to share it (even though sharing here seems to have tapered off for our class).

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Education Week: E-Learning Expands for Special-Needs Students - 0 views

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Chris Dede on 23 Aug 11

Important initiative for enabling equity and reducing digital divide

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Top 1% of Mobile Users Use Half of World's Wireless Bandwidth - NYTimes.com - 2 views

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Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 08 Jan 12

First there was Digital Divide.... Now, Mobile Divide!!

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Dubai schools move from pencils to iPads - 1 views

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shared by Bridget Binstock on 20 Nov 11 - No Cached

Bridget Binstock on 20 Nov 11

Parents are divided by the tech movement at the GEMS Royal Dubai School. It exposes the concern of the growing digital divide if the need for an iPad is so strong and becomes the "go to" device. Will BYOD really mean "bring your own iPad?" Thoughts?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Parents are divided by the tech movement at the GEMS Royal Dubai School. It exposes the concern of the growing digital divide if the need for an iPad is so strong and becomes the "go to" device. Will BYOD really mean "bring your own iPad?" Thoughts?</div>

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America's Dangerous Tech Gap - 1 views

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shared by Jeffrey Siegel on 25 Sep 12 - No Cached

Jeffrey Siegel on 25 Sep 12

Chelsea Clinton chimes in on the role of tech in education and the need to create equitable access to digital technologies

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Digital Divide Hits College Admissions Process - 0 views

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Andrea Bush on 07 Dec 12

While technology is changing the face of college admissions, "not all students are reaping the benefits of this virtual access to resources and information. For disadvantaged students lacking awareness or the digital-connection capabilities, entry into college may become harder to obtain than ever before."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">While technology is changing the face of college admissions, "not all students are reaping the benefits of this virtual access to resources and information. For disadvantaged students lacking awareness or the digital-connection capabilities, entry into college may become harder to obtain than ever before."</div>

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Digital Literacy is the Bedrock for Lifelong Learning | Edutopia - 0 views

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Diego Vallejos on 26 Oct 11

Opinion by Edutopia's research analyst

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Digital Divide Hits College-Admissions Process - 0 views

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shared by Susan Smiley on 12 Dec 12 - No Cached

Susan Smiley on 12 Dec 12

Seems that students from low-income populations not only need access to up-to-date computers, but also they need much better college counseling supports. It's a shame that those who aspire to college, are stressed out that they aren't receiving the assistance they need.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Seems that students from low-income populations not only need access to up-to-date computers, but also they need much better college counseling supports. It's a shame that those who aspire to college, are stressed out that they aren't receiving the assistance they need.</div>

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New report highlights barriers to online learning | 21st Century Education | eSchoolNew... - 1 views

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Internet technology education digital divide online learning

shared by Devon Dickau on 11 Nov 10 - No Cached

The report, Enabled by Broadband, Education Enters a New Frontier, highlights success and growth in online education programs across the country. It also outlines the need for increased broadband access and suggests policy measures to ensure that barriers to continued growth in online learning are removed
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keeping students engaged and in school
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more than 1 million K-12 students were enrolled in online education programs in 2007
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The latest Pew Internet & American Life Project survey indicates that one-third of Americans do not have broadband access at home. And the U.S. Commerce Department just released Census data indicating that the nation still faces a significant gap in residential broadband use that breaks down along incomes, education levels, and other socio-economic factors
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