Tech Connections: A Model for PD Impacting the Digital Divide

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Banister, S., Ross, C. & Vannatta, R. (2007). Tech Connections: A Model for PD Impacting the Digital Divide. In R. Carlsen et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (pp. 687-693). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2007
San Antonio, Texas, USA
March 26, 2007
ISBN 1-880094-51-4
  Roger Carlsen, Karen McFerrin, Jerry Price, Roberta Weber & Dee Anna Willis
AACE

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Savilla Banister, Cindy Ross, Rachel Vannatta, Bowling Green State University, USA

Abstract

The term "digital divide" has been used for years to describe the disparities that exist between those living in poverty and the more affluent populations in regards to access and use of computer technologies. In the school setting, this phenomenon has been documented extensively, and millions of dollars have been spent to place computers and Internet connections in classrooms across the United States. Unfortunately, placing computers in schools does not necessarily translate into meaningful and beneficial experiences with technologies for teachers and students. This manuscript describes the work of teachers and students involved in restructuring efforts impacting their "digital divide." Their successes provide a model for powerful technology integration in impoverished settings.

Keywords

• Digital Divide

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