OBJECTIVES: Learners will understand there is a digital disparity among students Learners will understand what causes digital inequality Learners will find solutions to digital divide Let’s Get Our Children Ready For The 21 st Century

LET’S BE “DIGITAL MULTIPLIERS  Digital Divide  All Students Don’t Have Computers At Home  Lack Of Income  Parents Don’t See The Importance

 Deprive all to be fair to a few?  Find access for all

 Everyone Does Not Have To Have The Same Technology  Encourage Those With Advance Technology To Use It And Sharpen Their Skills

 Find ways to bridge the gap  Use Computers At Libraries Use School Computer Labs Share Computers In The Classroom Introduce Various Forms Of Technology In The Classroom & Teach Students To Use It Use Smart Phones l

 Build Computers Build Computers  Write Grants Write Grants  Solicit For Computer Donations Solicit For Computer Donations  Encourage Students To Come To School Early To Use Classroom Computers Encourage Students To Come To School Early To Use Classroom Computers

 Make sure our educators know how and are using technology themselves