Pathfinder Digital Divide

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Digital Divide

DEFINITION: “Digital divide is a term that refers to the perceived gap between those who have access to the latest information technologies and those who do not. Many people argue that the digital divide unfairly equips wealthy citizens and their children with more information and opportunities than those with lower incomes.” (Technology and Society).

NARROW THE TOPIC:

Should we worry about the digital divide?

Are government regulations widening the digital divide?

Has technology harmed society?

How will the digital divide affect society in the future?

Are corporate efforts like those of the Microsoft's Gates Foundation self-serving?

Discuss efforts to bridge the digital divide with developing nations.



LINCC SUBJECT HEADINGS: Digital divide, Information Technology, Internet – Political Aspects, Internet – Social Aspects.

REFERENCE

Education and Technology: An Encyclopedia REF LB 1028.3 .E17 2004

Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology REF QA 76.15 .H43 2003

Encyclopedia of Science and Technology Ethics

REF Q 175.35 .E53 2005

Encyclopedia of Education "International Gap in Technology" REF LB 15 .E4 2003 .V4

Encyclopedia of Community
REF HN 756 .E53 2003

AVAILABLE AT THE REFERENCE DESK:

At Issue: Computers and Education (also available in the Opposing Viewpoints Database)

CQ Researcher “The Digital Divide” 01/28/2000; “Regulating the New Economy” 10/19/200; “Libraries and the Internet” 06/01/2001

Opposing Viewpoints: Information Revolution p.131-146; Internet: p.30-41; Technology and Society p.30-45; Future of the Internet p.48-74; Technology + Society:

Issues & Controversies "Digital Divide" 07/27/2002

STATISTICS:

Statistical Abstract of the United States (Reference Desk) (Computer: Use)

U.S. Census Bureau   http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/computer.html

U.S. Department of Education Fact Sheet http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/facts.html

ELECTRONIC INDEXES:

Academic Search Premier Expanded Academic ASAP OmniFile Full Text Mega

Education Full Text ERIC

SUGGESTED INTERNET SITES:

Digital Divide Network

http://www.digitaldivide.net/

U.S. Dept. of Education – Search

http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml?src=a

A Nation Online

http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/sections/index.cfm

PBS – Digital Divide

http://www.pbs.org/digitaldivide/

Educause http://www.educause.edu/content.asp?page_id=645&PARENT_ID=467&bhcp=1

CITING YOUR SOURCES:

University/College Library Citing Electronic Resources

http://ucl.broward.edu/Cite_Your_Sources.htm

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Education and Technology: An Encyclopedia	REF LB 1028.3 .E17 2004
Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology	REF QA 76.15 .H43 2003
Encyclopedia of Science and Technology Ethics	REF Q 175.35 .E53 2005
Encyclopedia of Education "International Gap in Technology"	REF LB 15 .E4 2003 .V4
Encyclopedia of Community	REF HN 756 .E53 2003

At Issue: Computers and Education (also available in the Opposing Viewpoints Database)
CQ Researcher “The Digital Divide” 01/28/2000; “Regulating the New Economy” 10/19/200; “Libraries and the Internet” 06/01/2001
Opposing Viewpoints: Information Revolution p.131-146; Internet: p.30-41; Technology and Society p.30-45; Future of the Internet p.48-74; Technology + Society:
Issues & Controversies "Digital Divide" 07/27/2002

Digital Divide Network	http://www.digitaldivide.net/
U.S. Dept. of Education – Search	http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml?src=a
A Nation Online	http://www.digitaldividenetwork.org/content/sections/index.cfm
PBS – Digital Divide	http://www.pbs.org/digitaldivide/
Educause	http://www.educause.edu/content.asp?page_id=645&PARENT_ID=467&bhcp=1