distance learning anthropology courses

known as the digital divide.  Issues include access in schools and in homes, 
content, literacy, pedagogy, and teachers professional development.


Census Bureau (2001, September).  Home Computers and Internet Use in the United
States: August 2000.  U.S. Department of Commerce, Economics and Statistics
Administration.

Using data obtained in August 2000, this report found that 54 million 
households, or 51 percent had one or more computers, and 44 million 
households, or 42 percent, had at least one member who used the Internet at 
home.  High-income households and married-couple households were more 
likely to have computers or Internet access.  White non-Hispanic children were 
more likely to have home computer access or use the Internet than were black or 
Hispanic children.  Schools appear to level the playing field by giving computer 
access to children who have none at home.  Finally, more affluent and more 
highly educated adults are more likely to have computers or use the Internet.


Cohen, Libby G. (2000, July).  Focus on the Digital Divide, Journal of Education for
Teaching, 26(2).

This research addresses the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) 
Amendments of 1997, which require that students with disabilities be provided 
with assistive technology.  Assistive technology is defined as any item, piece of 
equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, 
modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional 
capabilities of individuals with disabilities.  Some examples of assistive 
technology include alternative keyboard, auditory trainer or other amplification 
system, head stick or pointer, scanner, touch screen, and mouth stick.


Compaine, Benjamin M., ed. (2001).  The Digital Divide:  Facing a Crisis or Creating a
Myth? Cambridge, Massachusetts:  The MIT Press.

The editor of this book confesses his skepticism regarding the concept of the 
digital divide and presents documents and materials that discuss this public 
policy debate.  The readings have been selected to describe the issues and then 

	

	

		

			

				

					

						





						

							
								
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