Sorry for cross posting. This is from the Becta ICT Research Network and may
useful, I know there is a lot of interest in the digital divide issue...
See end for details of how to join the Becta ICT research discussion
group...
> Becta has produced a discussion paper on the issue of the 'digital
> divide',
> and this is now available on the Becta research web site at:
>
> http://www.becta.org.uk/research/reports/digidivide.html
>
> Access for all is thought to be necessary to tackle social exclusion and
> promote equality in the new knowledge economy, by ensuring that the gap
> between the 'haves' and 'have nots' does not widen as ICT becomes
> increasingly influential in relation to educational standards, economic
> competitiveness and citizenship.
>
> The purpose of the discussion paper is to provide a basis for discussion
> and
> debate, and to highlight the complexity of the issues surrounding the
> digital divide.
>
> It draws on wide range of literature and highlights:
>
> * nature, characteristics and extent of the digital divide;
> * dimensions along which the divide(s) occurs;
> * factors contributing to its development and continuation;
> * recommendations and suggestions for future work and policy
> discussion.
>
> Digital divide discussion group
>
> The digital divide is a key theme within Becta's research strategy. Those
> wishing to engage in further debate around the issues can do so by joining
> our digital divide discussion group. To register, please e-mail:
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>
> ICT Research Network
> Web site: www.becta.org.uk/research/ictrn
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>
Emma Willson, National Grid for Learning Content Officer
Becta (British Educational Communications and Technology Agency)
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Direct Line - (02476) 847151
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