Digital Divide

Digital Divide
I was particularly interested in the section which talked about the location and set up of the computers in the classroom, and how one set up can encourage students to explore while another set up discourages students to explore.
The section that talked about the locking of computer labs reminded me of a recent school observation. While I was doing classroom observations in Poway, the principal mentioned that many of the students are dropped off an hour before school starts and many stay for after school programs. A few years ago that school began to staff the computer lab before and after school so those student who arrive early and stay late have access to the computers, the principal also commented that many of the students who do arrive early are from low income homes which probably do not have computers at home.

Another section that I particularly enjoyed was the end. I found it helpful that the article provided a list of fundraising ideas and links to companies who are known for donating computers to schools! I feel that all classrooms should be equipped with computers, but that not being the case, I am excited to know there is a list of recourses I can tap into!