I am no big fan of The Commonwealth (formerly known as
the British Empire) but they do appear at least to be
alert to the issues which make up the Digital Divide:
From their website, at
http://www.thecommonwealth.org/news/152856/commonwealth_launches_initiative_to_bridge_the_dig.htm
In a stunning development that I say is causing a few heated debates
within the One laptop Per Child organization, OLPC HQ is denying they have
orders for a million laptops from Thailand, Nigeria, China, and Brazil. To
quote the Yahoo.com story:
Alan Gerstle [EMAIL PROTECTED] I believe that the refusal of Americans to
take second-language learning seriously is at least a part of the problem.
While technophiles on all education levels are enthusiastic about learning new
coding languages and new software, at least those in the United
-original message--
From: Meredith Aalto [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Aug 1, 2006 11:30 AM
Subject: (MBM) Digital divide research
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dear members of Mission-based-MA listserv,
I am currently conducting research into the digital divide and how
this affects disadvantaged
For those who believe that groups of 4 or 5 sharing and learning together
can make a difference in the lives of kids, I encourage you to become
volunteers in non-school tutor/mentor programs where you can take the role
of teacher/coach and work with 4-5 youth to create this learning
opportunity.
