Digital Divide

Archived Digital Divide Resources

We use the term digital divide to refer to the gap between those who can effectively use new information and communication tools, such as the Internet, and those who cannot. A narrow definition of the digital divide focuses on access to computers and the Internet. But access alone does not bridge the technology gap. The following websites address some of the issues.

Basic Information and News articles

'Digital Divide Basics' Articles by the Digital Divide Network

PBS series on the Digital Divide A two-part series for PBS that explores how the rapid spread of computer technology is affecting young people across the country. Narrated by Queen Latifah, the series asks the question: is everyone participating equally, if at all, in the Digital Revolution?

Information Specific to K-12 Teachers

A Practical Guide for K-12 Educators prepared by the Northwest Educational Technology Consortium to help address the technology gap

Government Publications and Websites

Education Programs that Help Bridge the Digital Divide-- U.S. Department of Education programs provide funding to help schools and communities reduce inequities in access to information technology and the Internet.

A series of four reports on the Digital Divide entitled "Falling Through the Net" produced by The National Telecommunications & Information Administration, a branch of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Falling Through the Net: A Survey of the "Have Nots" in Rural and Urban America (July 1995)
Falling Through the Net II: New Data on the Digital Divide (July 1998)
Falling Through the Net: Defining the Digital Divide (July 1999, revised November 1999)
Falling Through the Net: Toward Digital Inclusion (October 2000).

Research Papers and Reports

Bridging the Digital Divide: The Impact of Race on Computer Access and Internet Use This Working Paper is a longer version of the article, "Bridging the Racial Divide on the Internet," published in Science, April 17, 1998.

The Digital Divide's New Frontier An important aspect of the digital divide has been neglected: content. This article focuses on four significant barriers: Lack of Local Information, Literacy Barriers, Language Barriers, and Lack of Cultural Diversity.

Online Content for Low Income and Underserved Americans: The digital Divide's New Frontier - A Publication of The Children's Partnership

Other Resources

Michele Stafford-Levy's List of URLs Concerning Equity Issues created specifically with NMSU PT³ faculty in mind.

Michele Stafford-Levy and Ellen Treadway's presentation for the CILT200 conference

See also:
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Everyone Counts! Math Resources, and
Equity Issues and Resources.

Direct comments to: mibrown@nmsu.edu

Archived Digital Divide Resources
We use the term digital divide to refer to the gap between those who can effectively use new information and communication tools, such as the Internet, and those who cannot. A narrow definition of the digital divide focuses on access to computers and the Internet. But access alone does not bridge the technology gap. The following websites address some of the issues.
Basic Information and News articles
	'Digital Divide Basics' Articles by the Digital Divide Network
	PBS series on the Digital Divide A two-part series for PBS that explores how the rapid spread of computer technology is affecting young people across the country. Narrated by Queen Latifah, the series asks the question: is everyone participating equally, if at all, in the Digital Revolution?
Information Specific to K-12 Teachers
	A Practical Guide for K-12 Educators prepared by the Northwest Educational Technology Consortium to help address the technology gap
Government Publications and Websites
	Education Programs that Help Bridge the Digital Divide-- U.S. Department of Education programs provide funding to help schools and communities reduce inequities in access to information technology and the Internet.
	A series of four reports on the Digital Divide entitled "Falling Through the Net" produced by The National Telecommunications & Information Administration, a branch of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Falling Through the Net: A Survey of the "Have Nots" in Rural and Urban America (July 1995) Falling Through the Net II: New Data on the Digital Divide (July 1998) Falling Through the Net: Defining the Digital Divide (July 1999, revised November 1999) Falling Through the Net: Toward Digital Inclusion (October 2000).
Research Papers and Reports
	Bridging the Digital Divide: The Impact of Race on Computer Access and Internet Use This Working Paper is a longer version of the article, "Bridging the Racial Divide on the Internet," published in Science, April 17, 1998.
	The Digital Divide's New Frontier An important aspect of the digital divide has been neglected: content. This article focuses on four significant barriers: Lack of Local Information, Literacy Barriers, Language Barriers, and Lack of Cultural Diversity.
	Online Content for Low Income and Underserved Americans: The digital Divide's New Frontier - A Publication of The Children's Partnership
Other Resources
	Michele Stafford-Levy's List of URLs Concerning Equity Issues created specifically with NMSU PT³ faculty in mind.
	Michele Stafford-Levy and Ellen Treadway's presentation for the CILT200 conference
	See also: Culturally Responsive Teaching Everyone Counts! Math Resources, and Equity Issues and Resources.