A great article about a teacher in New York who uses social media and technology to help kids go from being consumers of digital products to being content creators.
"Their work often demands instant communication and analysis. Yet fewer than half of Canadian farmers have access to high-speed Internet"
We've looked at the socio-demographic and psychological variables of the digital divide. Geography plays a role too. Here's quick look at the implications of a digital disconnect on innovation within the Canadian farming sector.
This article is based on a study in the UK that found that digital technology often sits in classrooms unused because teachers do not know how to use it to its full potential. Oftentimes, it's not about having the finest technology, but how it is being employed.