ITGS Forum

Information Technology in a Global Society is a subject taken by students studying for the International Baccalaureate Diploma at Grades 11 and 12 at the International School Dhaka, Bangladesh. The ITGS course is the study and evaluation of the impact of information technology (IT) on individuals and society.

Wednesday, February 01, 2006

The Digital Divide and Education

What are the implications of the digital divide on education? Who are the have's and have not's in terms of access to educational technology tools and in terms of ability to work effectively with the tools?

Read the articles by Marc Prensky:
Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants
Part II: Do they really think differently?

Also read Ian Jukes paper on Understanding Digital Kids

What do you think are viable solutions for students, for teachers for international education?

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