People say that Web 2.0 democratizes the web and democratizes content creation. It does. But while Web 2.0 and other digital media tools provide the hardware and software platforms for collaboration, it is digital inclusion and ubiquitous broadband access that truly democratize the web. Without access, these new tools of empowerment will remain the purview of the few, when our society really needs engagement from many.More here.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Education 2.0
Karen Archer Perry blogs,
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Educators wrestle with digital-equity challenges
Students who lack this access to technology are at a disadvantage, ed-tech advocates say, because they are missing out on opportunities to learn and to become participants in an increasingly digital workforce and society. ...
Resta listed six things that he called "essential conditions" for digital inclusion: (1) basic literacy skills; (2) access to information and communications technology (ICT) devices, software, and connectivity; (3) access to culturally relevant content in the student's local language; (4) the ability to create, share, and exchange digital content; (5) access to educators who know how to use digital tools and resources in pedagogically sound ways; and (6) access to effective leadership in policy and planning.
The story here.
Internet for Everyone
I just came from the NC town hall meeting with Internet for Everyone in Durham. It was an amazing day. I talked with new friends and colleagues from very diverse corners of the Digital Divide issue. I listened to stories and told my own.
We heard the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, president of the NC NAACP State Conference Branch speak about the nature of the Digital Divide and a proposal for its immediate closure. We simply change the password, he said! The password, of course, is "everyone" ... if any entity wants to draft a policy or implement an initiative, they have to be able to provide the correct password. Or access is denied.
When the notes from the meeting are compiled and distributed, I'll share them here. The bottom line of the day is that we all agreed ... community technology is the economic stimulus that can put our globe into the realm of sustainability on so many levels. It is the educational reform that will save our children and it is the legislative priority that will bring the healing of digital equity and social justice to disenfranchised and underserved communities.
I never pass up an opportunity to quote Curtis Mayfield. "People get ready ..."
We heard the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, president of the NC NAACP State Conference Branch speak about the nature of the Digital Divide and a proposal for its immediate closure. We simply change the password, he said! The password, of course, is "everyone" ... if any entity wants to draft a policy or implement an initiative, they have to be able to provide the correct password. Or access is denied.
When the notes from the meeting are compiled and distributed, I'll share them here. The bottom line of the day is that we all agreed ... community technology is the economic stimulus that can put our globe into the realm of sustainability on so many levels. It is the educational reform that will save our children and it is the legislative priority that will bring the healing of digital equity and social justice to disenfranchised and underserved communities.
I never pass up an opportunity to quote Curtis Mayfield. "People get ready ..."
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