Technology and Social Policy Chapter 3 Karger and Stoesz Stephanie Biggs Sokia Land Lana Shane

210/14/2002 Introduction Current Technology Available Information Proposed Problems

310/14/2002 The Digital Divide Lack of Access to Computers and On-Line Resources Disparity In Access Continues To Widen Along Racial, Ethnic And Class Lines Digital Divide Has Increased Since 1994 Home Access in U.S. greater than 26%

410/14/2002 What This Means Access To Computer Technology Has Become Increasingly Important To Economic And Social Success Many People In Central Cities And Rural Areas Are Unable To Acquire The Necessary Skills Serious Problem In Low Income And Rural Families

510/14/2002 Addressing the Digital Divide Crisis Situation since 1998 National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) E-Rate Program (Initiated by Federal Government) Outside Access Current Job Market

610/14/2002 Steps to Narrow the Digital Divide Provide More-Affordable Access to the Internet Get Computers In the Homes of Low-Income, Rural, and Minority or Other Underserved Areas