The concept of computer labs as the answer for bridging the digital divide is
obsolete disadvantaged kids, starting at a the preschool level, need a
computer in their home in order to have a chance at parity with their more
affluent counterparts.Want to Improve High Schools? Put Computers in the Homes.
is now published on the Digital Divide Network website. It can be found at the
following URL: http://www.digitaldivide.net/articles/view.php?ArticleID=469
This article was written before Katrina and is even worse then before. If we
truly want to Bridge the Divide we must start taking the computers that are
being trashed, refurbish them and put them in the homes of children that don't
have computers. Please make sure in your area that all refugees have immediate
access to computers and the Internet in their homes.
Ronda EvansRECA Foundation President4People Vice Chairwww.tcfn.org - Connecting
people to technology4People.tcfn.org - Connecting people to
resourcesCalendars.tcfn.org - Connecting people to activities
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