Digital Divide

On one bring Monday afternoon we learned about Digital Divide. Our teacher had us read a article out of the magazine called Upfront/New York Times. The article talked about the difference in the areas with broadband and the areas without. The article also described the good and bad for having the broadband connection. In the article I learned about a boy name Pheylon Martin and his experience as a high school senior. Pheylon talked about how broadband was not offered in his neighborhood. When he would have homework he would have to download the web page in order to complete his work. This a disadvantage for him because he cannot email teachers if he needs help with an assignment like the other students. Another problem is when students have to apply for college. Most applications are online so it makes it hard for those without the broadband to complete. Students that are in the same situation as Pheylon are going through the same things. I believe the government should get involved. The government should make it that all neighborhoods with children should have broadband or have a library in those neighborhoods without the broadband connection.  Digital Divide is becoming very necessary and everyone should be aware of the topic.

By: Salihah