Teaching and the Digital Divide

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I see the digital divide as a source of separation for many students. Some students may be very well versed with technology (perhaps even surpassing their teacher!) while others may not have a computer at home or have much experience using one. Because of this, I think it will be important for teachers in this modern age to expose and instruct students in how to use these tools well. Most schools have some sort of computer class, but I think they can be incorporated into the students' core instruction. By using computers to instruct, children will become more comfortable with them. We can inform them where computers and internet access is available free of charge, such as a local library. This will create a system where people are given opportunities to access the same information and tools as those children who may have a home/personal computer.