1. Technological Factors in Education Socioeconomic Disparity Gender Multicultural Education At-Risk “Digital Divide”

2. Applying Technology to Low Socioeconomic areas Head of household held a university degree: ◦ 55.6% owned a computer Head of household held less than a 9 th Grade education: ◦ 9.1% owned a computer Virtually all public schools in U.S. have access to computers & Internet @ their schools.

3. Multicultural Education Misconceptions – white males, upper socioeconomic – without disabilities Students of color, ESL, Working class, female, & students without disabilities are most often used in a “Skill & Drill” manner.

4. Females & Technology Careers Bridge this gap between their male counterparts. Help parents support career exploration. Encourage. Question Stereotypes. Highlight positive attributes.

5. At-Risk Students Utilizing “E-Rate” Laptop computer project (Beaufort County School District – South Carolina) ◦ 300 At-Risk 6 th Graders ◦ Less Absenteeism ◦ Few Tardies ◦ Better on Achievement Tests

6. Connecting the Digital Divide Refers to the gap created by access or lack of access or lack of access to and the manner of use of technology by members of various social identity groups. No Child Left Behind