The Digital Define is the distance between the people who have adequate access to technology and those who do not. As teachers, we have numerous avenues through which we can assist in narrowing the gap of the Digital Divide. Some suggestions are the following:1.Gather teaching materials through sources such as:www.pbs.org/digitaldivide/about.htmlwww.pbs.org/digitaldivide/learning.htmlwww.siliconvallydigitaldivide.netwww.ed.gov/freewww.fcs.gov/resources.html1-800-257-51262.Donate a computer, obtain a donated computer, or upgrade an obsolete one. Many organizations have been developed to assist in this task; a few are as follows:Share the Technology - www.sharetechnology.orgComputers for Learning www.computers.fed.govNewDeal www.newdealine.comHeaven www.heavens.org3.Keep informed about the most recent government initiatives, as well as what politicians and government officials have to say. A variety of Web sites can aid you in this undertaking; some are listed here:U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology www.ed.gov/TechnologyFederal Communications Commission www.fcc.gov.major.htmlClosing the Digital Divide www.digitaldivide.govThe National Telecommunications and Information Administration www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/fttn99/contents.htmlThe Digital Divide Network www.digitaldividenetwork.org4.Investigate the community access centers (CACs) in your area and spread the word about their availability. CACs include places such as libraries, community centers, schools, and other public-access locations.5.Learn about model initiatives successful models. A few projects include:The Digital Divide Project www.washington.edu/wto/digital/resources/htmlNetDay www.netday.orgAlliance for Community Technology www.communitytechnology.orgThe Foundry www.thefoundry.orgThe Village Foundation www.villagefoundation.org/PROGRAMS/pathways/technology/index.htmlPowerUP: Bridging the Digital Divide www.powerup.orgThe Maine...
