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Spalter, J. (2009, July 24) The Digital Divide: Is mobile technology closing the gap?. Huffington Post This article discusses the Pew Report, an initiative in which federal funds are to be directed towards wireless internet usage. Spalter states that a way to work around not having a home computer and paying an internet provider is to utilize the online capabilities of a wireless device such as a cell phone. Recent studies have shown that predominantly young adult of color and minorities in general are more apt to utilize the net surfing benefits of their wireless devices. ** Digitial divide still separates white and minority students ** [] Feller, B. (2006, September 5).  Digitial divide still separates white and minority students  **. **  //USA Today//. This article discusses whether internet usage and availability is related to race or not. Although the statistics show that blacks and Hispanics have less access to the internet, it is socioeconomic factors that are the cause of the problem. And interesting underlying problem that was addressed was cultural reluctance, where as certain cultures simply do not care to become more “connected” to the digital world.
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 * Bridging the Digital Divide in the Classroom **

[] - **Radio program ** Chideya, F. (Reporter). (2007, January 3). Bridging the Digital Divide in the Classroom. //National Public Radio//. Farai Chideya interviews Mario Armstrong a technology expert about the digital divide in the classroom and what is being done in schools today. Armstrong speaks to lease and loan programs for students and families. = Study: U.S. Latinos on Far Side of Digital Divide = = [] = Aun, F, (2007, March 15) Study: U.S. Latinos on Far Side of Digital Divide. TechNewsWorld This article discusses the number of Hispanics in the U.S. that are online. The numbers show that language and education seem to be the biggest factors that contribute to lack of use of the internet. Roughly only one third of non English speaking Hispanics go online while those that are bilingual or only speak English are more likely to be online, 75% of them are thought to be online. =What is the "digital divide?" = [] The mission statement of the organization **Internet for Everyone** states their purpose as being: **InternetforEveryone.org ** is a national initiative of public interest, civic and industry groups that are working to bring the benefits of a fast, affordable and open Internet connection to everyone in America. This website discusses what is being done to bridge the digital divide in the U.S. Furthermore it discusses the FCC’s national broadband plan in which all Americans would have access to high speed affordable internet access.
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